International Community School - any comments

[doodle bug]

Hi, keen to hear from any parents with kids at this school. Also,
is the religious education component compulsory?  We are not religious but live very close to the school so it would be convenient for us.

[scarbowl]

The academics and community values are (reportedly) pretty good.  Yes, there is a mandatory religious component but if you are Christian you won't find it particularly objectionable. 

[My opinion]

We looked round this school last year. The facilities seemed average and as adequate as any school here. My only problem was the fact that they do not teach or even recognise other religious groups other than Christians and Christianity.  Being from a Christian family, I had no problem with the mandatory religious study but I personally want my children to know and appreciate others faiths and belief's(and by this I don't mean ramming it down the throats of chidren!).  I was told that even the local holidays such as Hari Raya were not even explained.  Living in Singapore, I think it's even more important for children to at least have a very brief understanding of the multi faith environment in which they live.
That's jut my opinion and maybe they have changed this policy by now.

[scanty]

I agree with 'My Opinion'.  I'd rather my child attended a school that showed respect and taught about all religions.  Went to see it and just didn't like the very Christian ethos (we are non religious but not anti religion).  The pamphlet they gave us was full of quotes from the kids (some as young as 5yrs) hammering on about God, faith etc - just not my thing.  When he showed me the hut where the mums get together for prayer meetings and quilt making, that sealed it.

[doodle bug]

yeah, I kinda got a sense of that after spending a minute or so on their website, the bible features heavily. thanks for your input.

[amen]

wouldn't touch a christian school with a barge pole

[try12345]

I was told that even the local holidays such as Hari Raya were not even explained.  Living in Singapore, I think it's even more important for children to at least have a very brief understanding of the multi faith environment in which they live.

try the local christian schools (st margs, catholic high, fairfield etc). good academics and definitely open to other faiths.

[scarbowl]

My sense is that they have a solid program and offer an American diploma.  They also have a committed community with a substantial number of children of missionaries.

If you are a person of faith and a Christian you might find a welcoming community there.  The fees are "reasonable" compared with some of the other schools in Singapore.  It's worth a visit.