Independent eduKateSingapore.com school-news and IB guide · Dated 11 November 2026. This article covers St. Joseph’s Institution International (SJI International), a private international-school provider offering the IB Diploma in Grades 11–12. It is not the same institution or admissions route as the mainstream St. Joseph’s Institution Year 5 IB Diploma. The latter has a separate guide: SJI mainstream JC latest news 2026.

SJI International’s most useful 2026 news includes its 2027 High School admissions cycle, which accepted Grade 9–11 applications between 11 May and 30 August 2026, the 29 January Scholarship Awards Dinner recognising 24 students, and the 20 August Building Futures Gala Dinner which launched a capital campaign for a future campus. The school also announced its Class of 2025 IB Diploma results on 18 December 2025: 195 students obtained the Diploma, with an average score of 38 points.

The distinction between exam cohorts matters. The average of 38 is the result of the November 2025 examination cohort, not a final score for students sitting exams in 2026. SJI International offers a Grade 10 Foundation Course and a two-year IB Diploma in Grades 11–12, with a published scholarship programme and specific current application, testing, school-fee and visitor-gate instructions. This guide is intended to help families act on the right information rather than misinterpret a familiar school name.

• 2027 Grade 9–11 application window: 11 May–30 August 2026; published tests from June to 9 September
• 2027 Grade 11 IB students are expected to turn 17 in 2027, generally born in 2010 under the school’s age table
• 2026 Scholarship Awards Dinner: 29 January, recognising 24 scholars; school story published 6 February
• 20 August 2026 Building Futures Gala at Capella Singapore attracted over 330 guests and launched a future-campus capital campaign
• Class of 2025 IB: 195 Diploma recipients, mean 38 points, 39% at least 40, 21% at least 42, top score 45
• Grade 10 Foundation is a preparatory year before Grade 11–12 IBDP, not a third year of the Diploma itself
• School scholarship programme includes up to eight merit-and-means-tested Grade 10 Foundation plus two-year IB places
• 2026 High School admissions documentation sets fees and a security deposit; do not copy an outdated tuition amount
• Normal school address: 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191; visitor and delivery entrance: 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876
• Nearest MRT in current school guidance: Caldecott Exit 1, approximately six minutes’ walk to school

2026 St. Joseph’s Institution International school-news timeline

Date	Confirmed school report or application stage	School source
18 December 2025	Class of 2025 November IB Diploma results released	IB results
29 January 2026	Scholarship Awards Dinner celebrated 24 scholars	Scholarship news
6 February 2026	School published its 2026 Scholarship Awards Dinner account	School report
11 May–30 August 2026	Grade 9–11 applications for the 2027 intake	Admissions calendar
June–9 September 2026	School’s listed testing dates for Grade 9–11 applicants	Assessment dates
20 August 2026	Building Futures Gala Dinner launched future-campus capital campaign	Capital campaign
4 September 2026	School published Building Futures launch report	Building Futures news
11 November 2026	2027 Grade 9–11 ordinary application window has closed, though admissions-pool rules may apply	Check current school status
2027 school year	Accepted Grade 11 entrants begin two-year IB Diploma course	Qualification information

The 2027 Grade 11 admissions deadline: why 30 August 2026 matters

SJI International’s official High School Admissions page lists standard applications for the 2027 academic year. For Grades 9–11, applications opened 11 May 2026 and closed 30 August 2026, with assessment slots between June and early September. As of 11 November 2026, that published standard window has closed. A reader should not treat the application as automatically open because the start of the 2027 school year is still in the future.

The school also describes an Admissions Pool, through which applicants who are not offered a place after the initial review may be reconsidered when vacancies arise in the same cycle. This is not a promise that a new or late applicant will receive a place, nor does it mean that the 30 August deadline can be ignored. Families seeking a late option should contact the official admissions team and ask whether the intended grade is accepting applications, rather than paying a third party who claims to have a guaranteed seat.

The school explains that all applications involve academic and age eligibility and its own tests and interviews. Current Grade 11 applicants for 2027 are generally expected to be born in 2010, with the school’s age table giving the relevant conditions. A pupil must have completed the appropriate preceding academic grade. Transferring from a mainstream Singapore O-Level school, another international school or an overseas curriculum may require different equivalency checks.

Before making a financial or travel commitment, the family should receive the school’s official instructions and understand exactly which assessment the student must attend. A January academic start and an August application close belong to the same 2027 intake process; the two different calendar years are not a contradiction. Review the 2027 admissions table.

SJI International versus the mainstream St. Joseph’s Institution IB route

The phrase ‘St. Joseph’s Institution IB’ can refer to two separate schools in Singapore. St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI), the mainstream institution, offers a coeducational JC Year 5–6 IB Diploma programme alongside its secondary pathways, with JAE and DSA-JC eligibility for the applicable intake. St. Joseph’s Institution International instead operates an international-school High School route, with its own Grade 7–12 admissions, fees, scholarships and international-school qualification structure.

This is not just a branding distinction. An O-Level student who meets a previous SJI net L1R5 cut-off has not thereby been accepted to SJI International. Conversely, submitting an international-school Grade 11 application does not give the student a mainstream SJI JAE place. Each institution’s application portal, examination standards, selection steps and fee arrangements must be read separately. An admissions guide that confuses the two could cause the family to miss a deadline or budget incorrectly.

Both schools offer the IB Diploma, but their academic culture, student mix, subject choices and administrative systems need not be identical. Families should check actual subject offerings, Higher Level prerequisites for future university courses, timetable structure, language and service requirements, class size and student-support practices. The qualification name alone does not tell a parent which environment will suit their child.

The physical locations also differ. SJI International is on Thomson Road/Toa Payoh West, whereas the mainstream SJI campus is on Malcolm Road. Students should follow the entrance instructions of the school to which they are actually applying. Separate SJI mainstream IB news guide.

The 195 Diploma recipients and mean 38 in the Class of 2025

SJI International’s official 18 December 2025 results announcement states that 195 students completed the full IB Diploma, with a mean score of 38 points. The college also reports that 39% of candidates achieved 40 or more, 21% achieved at least 42, and the highest individual score was 45. These are specific figures for a completed examination cohort, not forecasts or guaranteed outcomes for new entrants.

The year distinction is essential. A January 2026 school information page may refer to the 2025 exam results released in December, while a family considering entry in 2027 is asking about students who will begin their own academic programme later. Those groups have different teachers, subject combinations and personal learning needs. It would be irresponsible to say an applicant who enters SJI International will ‘score 38’ simply because that was the prior school’s cohort average.

The IB Diploma requires study across subject groups as well as research, writing and activity requirements. A school with a high average may have effective academic structures, but the published result does not show how an individual pupil will adapt to a new curriculum or whether their preferred Higher Level subjects can be offered. The student needs to evaluate their own prerequisites and willingness to undertake the core work.

Families should compare the relevant year and qualification when looking at other IB schools. Different schools have different cohort sizes and published statistics. Do not compare a mainstream JC A-Level cut-off with an IB graduation average as though they measure the same thing. Read the 2025 cohort release.

Building Futures on 20 August: a capital campaign, not an already-open campus

On 20 August 2026, SJI International held its Building Futures Gala Dinner at Capella Singapore, welcoming more than 330 guests. The school’s report published on 4 September says the gathering launched a capital campaign in support of a future campus. Students, staff and alumni participated, while an immersive XR experience offered a vision of what the new educational environment might become.

This is a substantive institutional-development story. However, it is not a confirmation that the new campus is already operating, that a particular opening date has been fixed or that every proposed facility is immediately available to current students. A fundraising launch and a completed construction project are different stages. Parents choosing an actual 2027 place should use the school’s current campus for daily planning and ask directly when any confirmed future move may affect them.

A capital campaign can support building and educational ambitions, but it should not be misinterpreted as a mandatory extra fee for every enrolled family unless the school specifically states an applicable charge. Formal tuition, enrollment fees, deposits and donations are separate financial categories. Interested supporters should verify the school as the recipient of any contribution before sending money to an unfamiliar link or account.

The campaign’s educational value can also be discussed. What facilities genuinely improve student learning? How should investment in buildings be balanced with teacher development, scholarships, accessibility and community programmes? A responsible school-news article can help readers ask those questions instead of assuming a bigger campus automatically guarantees better academic outcomes. Building Futures news report.

The 2026 scholarship dinner: 24 students recognised, not 24 universal fee waivers

SJI International’s 29 January 2026 Scholarship Awards Dinner celebrated 24 scholarship recipients, according to the school’s account published on 6 February. It featured student reflections on education, belonging and support, alongside musical performances and community participation. The evening recognised several different scholars and sources of assistance. It should not be described as proof that every incoming IB pupil will receive a grant or that every scholarship covers the entire cost of school.

The scholarship programme is an important part of the school’s Lasallian mission. Its website describes merit-and-means-tested awards, including possible opportunities for a Grade 10 Foundation Course followed by two years of IB Diploma. Some schemes have specific nationality, residency or talent criteria. The school says up to eight of those Grade 10/IB places may be awarded, but ‘up to’ is a limit rather than a guarantee that all places are filled each year.

Some scholarships involve a family contribution depending on the tier awarded, and the formal scholarship contract sets the exact terms. A family should therefore distinguish a full award from a partial award, and check whether accommodation, equipment, examination charges or transport are included. A scholarship story can show that financial support exists, but it cannot replace a current application and financial review.

Students should apply with authentic evidence of achievement, personal character and need where required. Parents can help assemble academic records, references and financial documents through official secure channels. Avoid assuming that a third party can guarantee an award simply because a child has strong grades. Read the scholarship celebration and scholarship programme details.

Grade 10 Foundation Course versus the two-year IB Diploma

SJI International provides several entry points into High School, including a Grade 10 Foundation Course and Grade 11 IB Diploma Year 1. The Grade 10 Foundation Course is designed to help students establish the broad academic groundwork before the formal two-year Diploma programme in Grades 11 and 12. It is not simply an extra compulsory third year of the IB Diploma for all students.

The school’s programme description says Grade 10 includes exposure to subjects across different academic groups, such as Mathematics, sciences, English, Humanities, languages and the arts. This can help students transition from a previous curriculum with different coverage or assessment methods. It may also help them discover which Higher Level subjects they should be prepared to attempt later.

A student entering directly at Grade 11 needs to be ready for the first year of the two-year IB Diploma. They should understand their academic prerequisites, English language ability, Mathematics background and any subject choices that affect future university admission. Applying for the wrong grade because the child has the same age as a friend can create an avoidable mismatch; the school has its own equivalency rules.

A family should compare the one-year Foundation plus IB route against direct Grade 11 admission, considering the student’s actual academic preparation, budget and personal readiness. A longer pathway can be helpful when it creates strong foundations, but it also has costs and should be chosen intentionally. See the Grade 10 and IB descriptions.

IB Diploma subjects, the Extended Essay and TOK: a different workload from A-Levels

SJI International’s Grade 11–12 curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students study six subjects, usually three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, and complete the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service. These components shape the student’s weekly routine and academic experience. The programme is not the same as Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels with H1/H2 subjects.

The Extended Essay demands independent research and structured academic writing. Students should learn to choose a narrow question, find trustworthy evidence, select a defensible method, explain limitations and revise after feedback. Theory of Knowledge encourages careful thinking about how claims are justified in different subjects. CAS asks students to engage meaningfully in creativity, activity and service while reflecting on experiences rather than merely collecting participation points.

For future university study, the key is matching subject choices to published course requirements. Engineering or Mathematics degrees may need Higher Level mathematics or science; other courses may specify writing, humanities, languages or portfolios. The exact university’s IB-specific rules are authoritative. An applicant should not select a subject only because it looks more prestigious if it prevents sustained understanding or exhausts the student’s weekly schedule.

A family can prepare by building habits of reading, independent practice and explaining reasoning. The IB programme rewards students who can manage long-term projects without leaving everything until final exams. Early planning and timely teacher consultation can make a substantial difference. SJI International IB Diploma guide.

Scholarship support and 2026 school fees: separate the amounts carefully

The school publishes specific fee arrangements and says tuition rates are reviewed annually. Its High School fees page lists a non-refundable application fee of S$1,635 for Grades 8–12, an enrolment fee of S$3,815 after acceptance and a S$6,000 security deposit, with current year-by-year tuition documents linked separately. These figures are from the school’s published site at the time of research; parents should still verify the rate and applicability before making a payment.

The fees are not interchangeable. A non-refundable application charge may be paid before admission is decided; an enrolment fee may arise after accepting a place; a deposit may be governed by refund and deduction conditions. Annual tuition is a separate and often much larger budget item. Families should not add or subtract these amounts without reading the current payment schedule, residency category and terms.

A scholarship could reduce the family’s costs under its own contract, but not every household qualifies, and different scholarship tiers may require different contributions. School news about 24 awardees does not establish that a new applicant will receive the same award or amount. Parents need a clear contingency plan if their child is admitted without a scholarship.

Financial decisions are best made after comparing the total education cost—tuition, fees, materials, transport, meals and extracurricular commitments—with the student’s academic fit and alternative routes. A high historical IB average should not lead a family to ignore a serious budget limitation. Official tuition and fees and scholarships.

Future-campus planning: what current 2027 applicants should actually assume

The Building Futures campaign may be relevant to the school’s long-term direction, but its official 2026 gala report does not establish an operating date that a family can depend on. An applicant entering Grade 11 in 2027 should first plan for the school as it currently operates. If a move is later announced and would affect their two-year course, the school should provide current details about location, teaching facilities and transport.

School-campus development can bring opportunities for learning spaces, arts, science and collaboration, but these should be evaluated through actual confirmed plans rather than images of what might be possible. Parents can ask what improvements are underway now and what has yet to receive final approval or construction completion. A useful decision separates the near-term experience of a student from longer-term institutional ambition.

Some families may value an international-school community and broader school network, while others may find a mainstream JC or different IB provider more appropriate. The right academic route depends on the child’s previous qualifications, future study plans, interests and finances. The campaign’s success is not a substitute for careful evaluation of subject prerequisites and teacher support.

News should make those stages clear. A school may have launched a fundraising drive in August 2026 and still be years from changing how students travel each day. The current published visitor entrance remains the practical authority.

Thomson Road is not the visitor entrance: use 19 Toa Payoh West

SJI International’s address is 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191. Its current contact page separately instructs that all visitors and deliveries enter at 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876, while the Thomson entrance is for pedestrian access only and does not accept vehicles. This distinction is vital for families attending tests, interviews or Open House events. A map pin at the main postal address is not necessarily the correct destination for a taxi or private-hire vehicle.

The school identifies Caldecott MRT Exit 1 as approximately a six-minute walk away and gives nearby bus 235 as an option. It also provides visitor parking instructions near Toa Payoh West. Before an assessment day, confirm whether the school has any specific check-in instructions, identification requirements or entrance restrictions and leave sufficient time for a weekday journey.

A family’s travel calculation should include the full door-to-door trip, not simply the rail ride. A hypothetical additional 25 minutes each way compared with another college consumes more than four hours over a five-day week. The student also needs time for independent writing, internal assessments, meals and rest. A long journey may be worthwhile for the right programme, but it should be chosen with clear expectations.

The school publishes High School hours as 8:25am–3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am–3:30pm Friday. Individual activities can extend beyond these times. Parents should plan for later returns when a child joins sport, arts or service commitments. Official directions and school hours.

The 2026 student and alumni stories: achievement is broader than a final grade

SJI International’s 2026 news index includes stories about its Founder’s Day community dinner, students pursuing leadership and scholarship opportunities, and a Grade 11 author who published a book concerned with self-acceptance. These reports reflect an educational culture that values intellectual, personal and creative work. They are examples of particular people’s accomplishments, not proof that every student will publish a book or receive a university scholarship.

A student who likes writing can learn from a school-author story by thinking about the entire creative process. Developing a character, revising scenes, receiving editorial feedback and considering the effect of a story on readers require patience. Similarly, a scholar’s testimony may illuminate how access to education and a supportive community affected them, without making the same experience universal.

The school’s Lasallian principles emphasise faith, service, community, excellence and respect. Prospective families can ask how these values appear in student wellbeing support, classroom discussions, service projects and the treatment of diverse backgrounds. A school’s mission becomes meaningful when it is visible in daily decisions, not only during a dinner or on a website banner.

A valuable pre-university experience helps students develop both competence and responsibility. Achievements should inspire investigation of opportunities and teaching rather than be used as guarantees of future scores, offers or awards. 2026 school news index.

Full SBB and the 2028 PSE: the international IB route must remain distinct

Singapore’s first SEC examination is scheduled for 2027 under the Full Subject-Based Banding changes, and a consolidated Post-Secondary Admissions Exercise is planned from 2028 for the relevant national cohort. These reforms are important for mainstream JC, MI, polytechnic and ITE routes, but do not mean that the private international-school Grade 11 application at SJI International becomes an ordinary mainstream JAE posting by default.

The school’s own 2027 application rules remain the starting point for international-school Grade 11 entrants. Families should check age, prior academic qualifications, testing, interviews and any nationality or residency conditions. They should not borrow the net L1R5 cut-off from the mainstream SJI IBDP and claim that it grants admission to SJI International. Nor should an international IB average be used as though it were a JC cut-off.

For students considering future university entry, both mainstream and international credentials can lead to recognised study routes, subject to course prerequisites and selection. The correct choice depends on which curriculum the student will complete, what they can genuinely learn, the level of support available and the finances involved.

An adviser should make the school names, qualification type and admission mechanism explicit before discussing rankings or score tables. This prevents the most common confusion in search results.

A realistic family application and university-planning worksheet

First, identify the student’s intended entry grade and year. A Grade 11 candidate for academic year 2027 should recognise that the published standard application window closed on 30 August 2026. Any exceptional late option must be confirmed with the admissions office rather than assumed from the presence of a website form. Second, compare prior school qualifications and age eligibility with the school’s official requirements.

Third, examine the planned IB Higher Level subjects against university entry requirements. A child considering Medicine or Engineering may need specific mathematics and sciences, while a learner focused on humanities, design or economics may choose a different combination. Subject availability and prerequisites should be checked before accepting an offer. A Grade 10 Foundation year may help some learners transition, but it adds a year of schooling and should not be selected without purpose.

Fourth, estimate the complete education cost and any support. Use the 2026/2027 school fee documents and scholarship terms. Do not assume a place in the scholarship programme until an actual offer and contract exist. Fifth, test the Caldecott/Toa Payoh West journey and ask about the student’s daily timetable, wellbeing support and extracurricular activities.

Finally, prepare alternatives. A school with an impressive cohort result can still be an unsuitable personal fit. A strong decision allows the student to explain why they want to study there, what skills they hope to develop and how they will respond when their first major project becomes difficult.

Family question	School evidence	Practical next step
Is Grade 11 admission still open?	2027 academic-year calendar	Normal window closed 30 August; ask about actual school availability
What were the 2025 IB results?	Official 195 Diplomas / mean 38	Keep the 2025 cohort separate from 2026 examinees
What was Building Futures?	20 August gala	Do not treat a future campus as already operational
What scholarships exist?	Published scholarship programme	Confirm means tests, eligibility and contracts
How much will attendance cost?	2026/2027 fee information	Budget application, enrolment, deposit and tuition separately
Where do visitors enter?	19 Toa Payoh West	Use the correct gate for vehicles and visitors
Which qualification is offered?	IB Diploma Grade 11–12	Verify current HL/SL university prerequisites

Frequently asked questions: SJI International in 2026

Is SJI International the same as St. Joseph’s Institution JC?

No. They are separate schools with separate admissions, locations, fees and qualifications, although both offer IB Diploma education.

What were SJI International’s 2025 IB Diploma results?

195 students achieved the full Diploma, with a mean of 38 points, 39% scoring 40+ and 21% scoring 42+.

When were those IB results published?

18 December 2025, for the November 2025 examination cohort.

When did Grade 11 2027 applications close?

30 August 2026, according to the school’s standard High School admissions calendar.

What happened at Building Futures in August 2026?

More than 330 guests attended the 20 August gala launching a capital campaign for a future school campus.

Is the future campus open now?

The school’s 2026 gala report announces the campaign, not a completed campus opening.

How many scholarship recipients attended the January 2026 awards?

The school celebrated 24 students at its 29 January 2026 Scholarship Awards Dinner.

How does Grade 10 Foundation differ from Grade 11 IB?

Grade 10 is a preparatory academic course; Grades 11–12 make up the formal two-year IB Diploma.

What are the current High School application and enrolment fees?

The school’s published page lists S$1,635 for Grade 8–12 applications and S$3,815 enrolment, plus a S$6,000 High School security deposit; verify current terms.

Which gate should a visitor use?

All visitors and deliveries must use 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876, rather than the Thomson Road vehicle entrance.

Which MRT station is nearby?

Caldecott MRT Exit 1, listed as about six minutes’ walk from the school.

Official SJI International sources and related IB reading

• SJI International official website
• 2026 school news collection
• Class of 2025 IB results
• 20 August 2026 Building Futures report
• 2026 scholarship dinner / 24 awardees
• 2027 High School admissions
• Grade 10 Foundation and IB Diploma
• Scholarship programme
• 2026/2027 school fees
• Visitor entrance, MRT and school hours
• School calendar and essentials
• IB Organisation Diploma
• Separate mainstream SJI JC news
• ACS Independent IB comparison

Editorial review: Facts are attributed to current SJI International admission, scholarship, fee, results and capital campaign pages, with research as of 11 November 2026. School news about a future campus is not mislabelled as an opening, a 2025 examination average is not claimed for Class of 2026, and scholarship recipients are not represented as guaranteed support for all future students. The title reflects reader questions, not a verified Google search-volume ranking. This independent article is not sponsored or endorsed by SJI International or the separate mainstream SJI.