Global Indian International School, SMART Campus

The school’s vision is to become a global role model for teaching and learning, anchored by core values of honesty and integrity. It utilizes an award-winning 9GEMS holistic education framework that balances academics with sports, leadership, community service, and universal values. The school emphasizes critical thinking, experiential learning, and the physical and mental well-being of its students.

The school offers a variety of international curricula, including the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) for early years, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades 1-5, and the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) for grades 6-8. High school pathways include the Cambridge IGCSE for grades 9-10, the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for grades 11-12, and the CBSE curriculum for grades 1-12. A bilingual programme in English and Mandarin is also available.

The school aims to transform students into global leaders and responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. Students have access to a University Connect Programme for grades 8-12 to guide them toward top universities globally. The school has received international recognition for its quality practices and student achievements in both academic and co-curricular domains.

The school provides an Academic English Preparatory Programme (AEPP) specifically for non-GIIS students aged 10 to 13 to help them reach the required proficiency. Additionally, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, with counsellors available to support students and families throughout their academic journey.

The school accepts applications throughout the year, with a primary review period for the new academic year beginning each January. The admissions process is transparent and interactive, requiring the submission of documents such as previous grade mark sheets, transfer certificates, and residency proofs. Prospective families are encouraged to book a campus tour or an online/in-person meeting with an admissions counsellor to initiate the process. Admission criteria include a basic command of the English language, an average or above-average IQ level, and the absence of primary behavioral difficulties.

The school operates on an academic year that begins in April. The calendar includes three terms with breaks for spring, summer, and winter, though specific dates are subject to change and regulation. Prospective parents are encouraged to contact the school to confirm specific holiday dates and upcoming information sessions.

The SMART Campus in Punggol is a 10-acre, tech-enabled facility designed by US and Japanese architects to support 21st-century learning. It features digital classrooms, virtual conferencing, maker spaces, language rooms, and IT labs, alongside specialized studios for radio, TV, and culinary arts. Sports facilities include an artificial turf football field, a cricket field, tennis and basketball courts, and indoor areas for badminton, chess, yoga, gymnastics, and karate.

The school offers a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities designed to foster all-round development, including talent shows, performances, competitions, and various clubs. These activities are integrated into the award-winning 9GEMS holistic framework, which covers areas such as sports, entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, universal values, and community service. Students have access to specialized spaces like radio stations, TV studios, and speech and drama studios to explore their interests.