Singapore International School

What Singapore International School does

Singapore International School (SIS) is a private, for-profit K-12 international education provider operating 15 campuses across Vietnam under the Singapore-headquartered KinderWorld Education Group. Established in 1993 (with an alternative founding reference of 2004), SIS delivers international education through the Cambridge International curriculum, offering two principal programmes: an International Programme spanning preschool through Year 13 for foreign and globally-oriented families, and an Integrated Programme designed for Vietnamese students pursuing an English-medium international pathway. The school serves a student body representing 46 nationalities and employs teachers from over 30 nationalities.

The core product is a multi-year K-12 educational experience grounded in Cambridge standards, supplemented by extracurricular activities, STEM enrichment (robotics, coding), and seasonal programmes such as Summer Programmes. Technology deployment centers on e-learning platforms and ICT-enabled classrooms; the operating model is campus-based rather than digital-native. Academic quality is validated through Cambridge International accreditation, WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation, and competitive outcomes including Cambridge "Top in World" and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.

SIS generates revenue through recurring annual tuition fees plus ancillary charges for transportation, meals, uniforms, and extracurricular activities. Fees are not publicly disclosed. The customer base is segmented into International Families and Vietnamese Families, served through campuses in Hanoi (Ciputra, Van Phuc), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon South, Binh Duong, Swanbay, Vung Tau), Da Nang, Can Tho, Ha Long, and Hai Phong. The affiliated KinderWorld portfolio (KIK kindergarten, Pegasus International School, Singapore International School Hanoi) creates a multi-tier educational ecosystem that captures students from early years through university preparation.

Name

Singapore International School

Legal name

Singapore International School

Website

https://sis.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Singapore International School operates 15 K-12 campuses across Vietnam under KinderWorld Education Group, delivering Cambridge International curriculum to expatriate and Vietnamese families across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and secondary cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Cambridge curriculum schools
• STEM secondary education
• University preparation programmes
• Expatriate schooling Vietnam

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. International Programme Tuition: Tuition fees for international programme open to international and Vietnamese students, covering kindergarten to A Level education with Cambridge curriculum.
2. Integrated Programme Tuition: Tuition fees for integrated programme incorporating local Vietnamese curriculum with international elements, open to Vietnamese students.
3. Ancillary Fees: Additional fees including transportation, uniforms, meals, and extracurricular activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Singapore International School operates 15 K-12 campuses across Vietnam delivering two core academic programmes: the International Programme (open to international and Vietnamese students, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications) and the Integrated Programme (combining Vietnamese national curriculum with international elements for Vietnamese students). The school covers Pre-Nursery through Year 12 with STEM-focused Singapore-Cambridge curriculum, Outward Bound experiential learning, the Virtues character programme, and university pathways guidance for admission to institutions in the US, UK, Australia, and Asia.

Product overview

Singapore International School operates a dual-programme educational platform offering the International Programme (open to international and Vietnamese students) and the Integrated Programme (open to Vietnamese students incorporating local curriculum). Both programmes span Pre-School (18 months to 6 years) through Senior High School (Years 11-12), leading to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications. The institution is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Core educational pillars include STEM education with robotics and coding, the Virtues Programme for character development, English language competency enhancement, Outward Bound Vietnam experiential courses, and university pathways guidance. The school network comprises 15 campuses across Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho, Hai Phong, Vung Tau, and other locations), with affiliated institutions including KinderWorld International Kindergarten and SISH International High School in Singapore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Programme: Open to International and Vietnamese students, following Cambridge curriculum
• Integrated Programme

Products and services

• International Programme An academic programme integrating Singapore's curriculum strengths in Math, Science, and English with Cambridge Curriculum elements, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications. Open to both international and Vietnamese students, it is WASC accredited and emphasises STEM education through problem-based and applied learning approaches from kindergarten to high school.
• Integrated Programme An educational programme incorporating the local Vietnamese curriculum alongside international standards, open to Vietnamese students. It prepares students for Cambridge qualifications while maintaining alignment with national educational requirements, covering Kindergarten through Year 12.
• Pre-School Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% A* to B grades in IGCSE 2024 in Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Literature in English
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KinderWorld Education GroupcoreOthers · 22 July 2024Parent educational group operating Singapore International School and related institutions. Provides institutional governance, curriculum development support, and network of 15 school campuses across Vietnam.
• Outward Bound VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperiential education partnership providing outdoor education courses for students from Year 4 to Year 12. Built into curriculum to develop leadership skills, resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence through outdoor activities including rock climbing, trekking, and team-building exercises.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partnership providing Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level curriculum framework, examinations, and certification. Validates high-quality international education standards.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partnership validating high-quality curriculum with student-centered focus. WASC accreditation supports US university applications and transcript credibility.
• Hwa Chong InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore premier school co-hosting Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS). Partnership brings prestigious mathematics competition to Vietnam and provides pathway for top students to Singapore.
• Edinburgh Napier UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing progression pathways for students and potential credit transfer arrangements.
• Elmhurst CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship partnership with US university providing scholarship opportunities for A Level and GAC students from Singapore International School.
• Wayland AcademyminorOthersUS boarding school offering scholarships to SIS students demonstrating academic excellence.
• Caritas VietnamminorOthersCharitable partnership receiving donations from KinderWorld Education Group's Christmas Charity Fair, including VND 517,326,284 donation in 2023.
• KinderWorld International Kindergarten (KIK)coreOthersSister institution under KinderWorld Education Group providing early childhood education from 18 months to 6 years, feeding into SIS primary programme.
• SISH International High SchoolminorOthersSister institution in Singapore providing international high school education.
• Pegasus International CollegeminorOthersAffiliated institution in Hanoi and Danang providing international college programmes.
• SISH InstituteminorOthersSister institution in Singapore providing vocational and professional education programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Nations International School Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi): UNIS Hanoi is a major international K-12 school in Hanoi serving the UN and broader expatriate community, directly comparable to SIS Ciputra in curriculum breadth, premium positioning, and target customer segments.
• Australian International School Vietnam: AIS Vietnam offers an Australian curriculum international K-12 pathway in Ho Chi Minh City, competing with SIS for both expat and Vietnamese families seeking internationally recognised qualifications for university admission.
• Renaissance International School Saigon: Renaissance International School Saigon is a K-12 international school in HCMC offering American and IB-style programmes, directly competing with SIS in the premium international school segment in southern Vietnam.
• British International School Hanoi (BIS Hanoi): BIS Hanoi is a leading international school in Hanoi offering the British curriculum and IGCSE/A-Levels, directly comparable to SIS's Hanoi campuses in target segment, curriculum, and premium positioning.
• International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC): ISHCMC is a long-established international school in HCMC offering IB and American curriculum pathways, competing with SIS Saigon South for premium international education enrollment in the same metropolitan area.
• British International School (BIS) Ho Chi Minh City: BIS HCMC is a leading international K-12 school in Ho Chi Minh City offering the British curriculum and IGCSE/A-Levels, directly competing with SIS for premium expatriate and affluent Vietnamese families in the same primary market.
• Canadian International School Vietnam (CIS): CIS Vietnam operates multiple international campuses in HCMC delivering an Ontario- and IB-based curriculum, providing a closely comparable multi-campus international school model to SIS's 15-campus network in Vietnam.

Regional players

• Garden International School (Kuala Lumpur): Garden International School is a leading premium international K-12 school in Malaysia delivering a British curriculum with strong Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level outcomes, providing a regional benchmark for the SIS operating model in Southeast Asia.
• Singapore American School: SAS is a premier American-curriculum school in Singapore, comparable to SIS as a premium international school anchored on the Singapore education brand, though operating in a different geography and serving a different curriculum pathway.
• International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL): ISKL is a major international K-12 school in Malaysia offering IB and American pathways, comparable to SIS as a diversified, premium international school in Southeast Asia, though anchored in a different country and curriculum mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/siskinderworld
• Instagraminstagram.com/sis.vietnam
• TikToktiktok.com/@sisvietnam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/singapore-international-school-sis-

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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