SDH Institute

What SDH Institute does

SISH Institute (formerly SDH Institute) is a Singapore-based Private Education Institution (PEI) founded in 2007 that delivers over 30 academic programmes spanning hospitality, aviation, events management, business management, and international high school pathways. Programmes range from Cambridge International secondary preparation (GCE O-/A-Level, AEIS, IELTS) and certificates through diplomas, advanced/higher diplomas, and post-graduate diplomas, up to an MBA in International Hotel Management and a BSc (Hons) Airline and Airport Management delivered in partnership with Vatel International Business School (France) and via IATA Authorized Training Center status. The institute also operates SISH Online Academy (online.sdh.edu.sg), a learning management portal for current students, and maintains active social and content channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, blog, newsletter, downloadable brochures).

The business model is tuition-driven: core revenue comes from programme fees (subscription/recurring across multi-month and multi-year programmes), supplemented by one-time application fees tiered by applicant origin (S$110 local, S$220 regional international, S$370 other international), and ancillary administrative/transaction fees (re-module S$1,020, re-examination S$205, results appeal S$52 per module, Student's Pass renewal S$200, late payment 10%, course progression S$120-S$150). The institute serves a primarily individual student base segmented into Pre-University, Higher Education, Vocational, Career Advancement, and Certification seeker personas, with GTM delivered through direct admissions, channel partnerships (KinderWorld International Group for Asia/China, Vatel France for degrees), events and guest-speaker sessions, and education-agent networks.

SISH is privately held, registered as SISH Institute Private Limited (PEI 200714877H, EduTrust certified, valid 26/09/2023–25/09/2027), operating from a single Singapore campus at 1 Eunos Road 8 with a small core team. Strategic direction in 2026 has emphasised international expansion into China (Changzhou, Nanning) via the KinderWorld partnership, alongside renewed industry engagement with hospitality employers (Far East Hospitality) and continued IATA/Vatel co-branded programmes. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/technology capability disclosures are on record.

Name

SDH Institute

Legal name

SISH Institute Private Limited

Website

https://sish.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SISH Institute is a Singapore-based Private Education Institution offering 30+ programmes in hospitality, aviation, events management, business, and Cambridge International pathways. It serves local and international students via Vatel France degree partnerships, IATA aviation certifications, and KinderWorld-backed expansion into China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education (Hospitality, Aviation, and Business Management)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Admissions, Placement Testing & Progression Management for Pathways (EDAIAJAL)

Keywords

• Hospitality management education
• Aviation training programs
• Private higher education
• International secondary school
• Vocational diploma programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programme Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees for various academic programmes including MBA, Bachelor's degrees, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, Post Graduate Diplomas, Certificates, and Short Courses across hospitality, aviation, and events management disciplines.
2. Application Fees: Course application fees ranging from $110 for local applicants to $370 for other international applicants, plus Student Pass processing fees.
3. Administrative Fees: Fees for re-module ($1,020), re-examination ($205), examination results appeal ($52 per module), late payment charges (10% of outstanding), and various certificate/transcript services.
4. Examination Fees: External examination fees charged as per external examination bodies, plus Student Pass related fees including issuance ($60), re-application ($51), and renewal ($200).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SDH Institute (operating as SISH Institute) is a Singapore Private Education Institution delivering diploma, advanced diploma, higher diploma, post-graduate diploma, certificate and degree programmes across hospitality management, aviation, events management and business management, alongside Cambridge International secondary school pathways (GCE O-Level, A-Level, AEIS, IELTS). Programmes are sold directly to individual students through Singapore-based admissions, supplemented by international recruitment channels and partnerships with Vatel France and KinderWorld International Group.

Product overview

SISH Institute is a Private Education Institution (PEI) in Singapore offering over 30 academic programmes across hospitality, aviation, business management, and international high school education. The institution operates under a multi-product portfolio architecture comprising degree programmes (MBA, Bachelor's degrees in partnership with Vatel and University of West London), post-graduate diplomas, diplomas (including IATA-certified aviation programmes), advanced diplomas, higher diplomas, certificates, and short courses. The Cambridge International secondary school pathway includes GCE O-Level and A-Level preparatory programmes. The institution also provides digital learning through its SISH Online Academy portal and publishes programme information through downloadable brochures. The PEI is registered under EduTrust certification (200714877H) valid until 25/09/2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vatel MBA Programme: MBA in International Hotel Management awarded by Vatel International Business School Hotel & Tourism Management in France.

Products and services

• MBA in International Hotel Management Master's-level qualification in international hotel management offered in partnership with Vatel France for students pursuing executive and managerial roles in hospitality; includes a six-month compulsory industrial attachment.
• Bachelor's Degree in International Hotel Management (Top-Up) Top-up bachelor's degree pathway allowing diploma graduates to earn a full bachelor's qualification in international hotel management.
• BSc (Hons) Airline and Airport Management Honours bachelor's degree programme covering airline and airport management theory and operations.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management Post-graduate diploma providing advanced management education for working professionals and graduates.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management Post-graduate diploma specialising in hospitality management for graduates and industry professionals.
• Diploma in Aviation and Travel Operations Diploma programme developed in partnership with IATA covering Global Distribution Systems, airport operations and travel industry fundamentals for aviation career entrants.
• Diploma in Hospitality Operations Diploma programme equipping students with operational skills for hospitality establishments.
• Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations Diploma programme covering food and beverage service operations in hospitality settings.
• Diploma in Business Management Diploma programme covering foundational business management disciplines for entry-level management roles.
• IATA Airline Cabin Crew Certificate Professional certificate programme for airline cabin crew delivered in partnership with the International Air Transport Association under IATA Authorized Training Center status.
• Cambridge International Programmes Secondary school programmes following the Cambridge International curriculum, preparing students for GCE O-Level and A-Level examinations.
• AEIS Preparatory Programme Preparatory programme for the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS), enabling international students to enter Singapore mainstream schools.
• IELTS Preparatory Course Short course preparing students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.
• SISH Online Academy Online learning platform providing current SISH students with access to course materials, learning resources and administrative services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates successfully employed at luxury hotels including Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 (Vietnam), The Vagabond Club (Singapore)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KinderWorld International GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Strategic partnership for Asia expansion. KinderWorld International Group is strengthening education networks in China through high-level engagements. On April 18, 2026, signed International Talent Development Cooperation Agreement with Zhonglou District People's Government in Changzhou. Partnership involves establishing School of International Studies within Changzhou Art Vocational College campus, introducing Singapore-modelled preparatory programmes and Cambridge International pathways.
• Zhonglou District People's Government, ChangzhoucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Government partnership for establishing School of International Studies. The agreement was officially signed on April 18, 2026 with senior district leaders and representatives from key education and government departments, marking a significant step in advancing vocational and international education integration.
• Changzhou Art Vocational CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Host institution for the School of International Studies, where KinderWorld will establish Singapore-modelled preparatory programmes and Cambridge International pathways with structured student mobility opportunities.
• Nanning Yucai Experimental Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership to establish an international division within a new campus under development in Nanning, Guangxi. The campus will accommodate up to 6,000 boarding students and feature Singapore-model international programme offering Cambridge International and bilingual curricula.
• Nanning Foreign Affairs Office and Investment Promotion BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body partnerships in Nanning providing strategic support and high-level meetings for future education initiatives in the Guangxi region.
• Vatel International Business School Hotel & Tourism ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSISH partners with Vatel France, the top hospitality management school in France, to offer MBA in International Hotel Management and Bachelor's Degree programmes. Vatel Singapore operates from SISH campus. The partnership provides international degree recognition and global networking opportunities for students.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSISH is an IATA Authorized Training Center, offering IATA certification programmes including the Airline Cabin Crew Certificate. The partnership provides students with globally recognized aviation credentials.
• Institute of HospitalityminorOthersAffiliation with Institute of Hospitality provides students with professional body recognition and networking opportunities in the hospitality industry.
• Far East Hospitality Management (S) Pte LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFar East Hospitality provides guest speaker sessions and industry engagement with SISH students. Area General Manager & Vice President of Rooms Abdullah A. Basalamah conducted a guest speaker session on May 12, 2026, sharing career insights and industry expertise with students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sishinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sishinsitutesg
• Instagraminstagram.com/sishinstitute

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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