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General

We offer preschool programmes from ages 18 months to 5 years old and primary school programmes from ages 5 years old to 11 years old. For primary school, the academic level starts from Year 1 (age 5-6) to Year 6 (age 10-11).
For more information on the age group/class placement, please refer to https://annehill.school/admissions-process/

Diversity is one of our strengths. AHI students are from over 40 nationalities.

We will align the field trips to the curriculum taught so that the students can apply their learning in real context.
There will also be residential trips from Year 4 onwards.
Despite being an affordable and “no-frills” school, we provide a range of facilities that ensure a good quality education in a safe environment. Classrooms have an abundance of natural light and are equipped with teaching aids that encourage collaborative work. The Primary Campus facilities include a football field, eco-garden, canteen, coffee corner, library, outdoor playground and a rock-wall, while the preschool campus facilities include eco-garden, canteen, library, outdoor playground, swimming pool and water play area.
The abundance of greenery and common spaces surrounding the building also helps to promote outdoor learning and interaction.
 
For more information, please refer to https://annehill.school/our-campuses/
 
We also partner with Anne Hill Enrichment Centre to provide after school activities at specialized facilities such as the dance studio, auditorium and multi-purpose classrooms.
 
 
Our Schedule of Fees is available on the website: https://annehill.school/school-fees/.
 
A one-time non-refundable registration fee is applicable for new/ re-enrolments.
Currently, we have Early Bird Tuition Fees (applicable to one-time annual payment before the deadline), loyalty discounts and sibling discounts. Please refer to our Schedule of Fees for more information. https://annehill.school/school-fees/
 
The payment deadlines are specified in the Schedule of Fees. For the first payment of enrolment during a term, please refer to the date specified in the invoice sent to you.

Your child may start school upon fulfillment of the enrolment process. This includes the payment of fees (registration fee and tuition fees) and completion of the medical health check. Kindly note that the start date may be subject to change should there be a delay in any of the above procedures. For more information kindly refer to https://annehill.school/admissions-process/

Preschool

In AHI Preschool, we aim to develop our students to be global citizens.  As such, we offer a vibrant curriculum that focuses on the engagement and holistic development of the child.
 
These are part of our preschool curriculum:
 
-IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum from UK (Fieldworks) for the thematic lessons.
-Montessori
-Jolly Phonics
-Numicon for Mathematics
-Physical Education
-Moral Education/Life Skills
-2nd Language (Vietnamese and Mandarin)
 
All classes are conducted in English with the exception of 2nd Language which will be conducted in Mandarin and Vietnamese.
The School gate opens at 7.45am and closes at 5 pm. We ask for students to be in by 8.15am.
Half-day pick up time is between 12.00pm – 12.30 pm. Full-day pick time is between 4.00pm – 5.00pm.

Half-day means that the students will attend school from 8.15 am – 12.30 (pick-up time 12.00 to 12.30 pm) pm.

Full-day means that students attend school from 8.15 am – 5.00 pm (pick-up time 4.00 – 5.00).  School gate closes at 5 pm except for after-school care service till 6.00 pm

There is no nap time for half-day students because they will leave the school after lunch. As for full-day students, nap time is about 1.5 hours.

Our teacher to student ratio for Preschool is as follow: 

Playgroup – 1 : 4

Nursery 1 – 1 : 5

Nursery 2 – 1 : 5.5

Kindergarten – 1 : 6

Montessori is our signature programme, which focuses on using the five senses. In AHI, we provide more than the Montessori method, for the details of our curriculum, please refer to: https://annehill.school/curriculum/#preschool 

Montessori promotes independent skills and foundation necessary for primary years. We also incorporate other programmes and activities beyond Montessori.

No, the school is not equipped with the expertise and facilities for special education.
 
Nevertheless, the school partners with learning support experts to address developmental and learning challenges that the students may be facing. As such, the school reserves the right to:
 
  • Reject the child or
  • Request for additional support from parents e.g. shadow teachers as and when deemed essential. Kindly note that parents are responsible for the fees incurred for additional support.
 
In circumstances where these additional supports are not provided due to various reasons, the school may involve parents to review their child’s enrolment and discuss a suitable course of action.
We are very proud to have over 40 nationalities represented in our school. As your child is at an age where they can pick up languages easily and they are constantly immersed in an English speaking environment, we believe that your child will be able to pick up the English language. In preparation for school, kindly expose your child to the English language in their daily life and learn to use basic common phrases/words. Should there be any concerns, please contact our principal for further discussion.
 

We believe that students learn English easily through the curriculum and the learning environment.

Many of our students do not have English as their first language.  students are exposed to English learning at all times and they interact with their peers and teachers in English. CCA for English Learning will be offered to K1 students from 4-5 pm for academic year 2022-2023.

For students who enroll in our school late or for students who need more support in learning English, we encourage parents to let the child enrol in the Speech and Drama course available in AHE to develop the child’s interest in learning English. 

Primary School

The AHI Primary School curriculum follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme, complemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
 

The emphasis is on hands-on and inquiry-based learning, which lay the foundation for conceptual understanding and application in real life situations. This includes laying the foundation for conceptual understanding and application in real life situations. Subjects taught include: English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), PE, Music, and 2nd Language. Within the IPC, students will learn from a variety of topics, through which they will study Geography, History, Art, Technology, International, and Health and Wellbeing.

 
Global mindedness, social and emotional development and the teaching of our school’s values are embedded in the whole school curriculum, including school assemblies.
 
Pleases refer to https://annehill.school/curriculum/#primaryschool for more information.

AHI Primary School does not follow Montessori curriculum but will follow the Cambridge International Primary School Programme and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Nevertheless, the philosophy of Montessori – independent skills and hands-on learning – are emphasised in the primary teaching and learning as well. This especially applies to IPC because it adopts a self-inquiry and hands-on learning approach.

The Cambridge International Primary Programme complemented by the International Primary Curriculum enable students at AHI to develop their knowledge and skills in core subjects and across disciplines. The Cambridge International Primary Programme is adopted across 1800 primary schools in over 95 countries worldwide.

The focus in Primary School is on values development and building the foundation for literacy and numeracy skills. With a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy skills and with the right values and learning attitude, AHI is confident that the child is able to keep up with the education system of other countries.

In most instances, students relocating to another country will have to undergo school-specific assessment tests. Given that we provide a high quality programme that is aligned with international standards, students will be adequately prepared back in the home country.

The Cambridge Subjects are – Math, English and Science.
IPC – Within the IPC, the students study Geography, History, Art, Technology, Global Mindedness and Health and Wellbeing.
The Cambridge International Primary Programme is adopted across 1800 primary schools in over 95 countries worldwide.
 
With a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy skills, and with the right values and learning attitudes, AHI is confident that your child will be successsful in their next school posting(s).
At AHI, we follow the UK system for naming classes. Year 2 is the equivalent of Grade 1 in the US system in terms of age and curriculum content.
 
Please refer to https://annehill.school/admissions-process/ for actual class placement.

We generally enrol students base on the age group that is often applied for most Cambridge schools. For year 2, your child is age 6 in August. This means he/she is in Primary 1 of the U.S./Singapore education system.

For any students requiring additional support with English, they are eligible to join our EAL Program (English as an Additional Language). For intensive support, parents can also opt for additional English lessons at a fee.

Students at AHI take annual assessments from the UK in Reading, Writing and Maths, which allows us to track students’s progress and compare attainment with national averages.
 
All students take the same assessments at AHI. Although students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) are likely to have a significant verbal deficit in the first few years, this reduces over time.

There is Cambridge Checkpoint (at Year 6 level) which is a formal assessment by Cambridge.  Stringent checks by Cambridge was done to ensure that the school is ready for the standardised assessments across different countries.  In addition, we have our own internal assessment to ensure that the students meet the age-level expectations.

Checkpoint/formal assessment at year 5/year 6 – stringent checks by Cambridge to ensure that the school is ready for the standardised assessment across different countries. We will also have our own internal assessments at every level to ensure that our students are ready for the checkpoint assessments.

English is the main teaching medium for all subjects with the exception of 2nd Language. Currently Vietnamese Language & Culture (VLC) and Mandarin are offered as 2nd Language. More languages can be offered in the future, depending on demand.

Vietnamese class will be compulsory for students of Vietnam nationality. For other international students, they can choose to take either a Vietnamese or Mandarin class (concurrent sessions for both Vietnamese and Mandarin).
 
Students are able to take 2nd Language classes which are offered as After School Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) as well.

The Vietnamese language and the country’s culture will be taught during the class. Upper Primary students will also learn about Geography and History of Vietnam. Please refer to https://annehill.school/curriculum/ for more information.

We provide a variety of activities. Students may choose to change the CCAs  once a semester. However, for skill-based CCAs, commitment to the CCAs for one year is strongly encouraged. Tuition Fees do not cover CCAs. For more information please refer to https://annehill.school/cca-fees/
 

No, they are not compulsory. Students may leave at 3 pm if they do not enrol for a CCA. However, we strongly encourage students to participate in CCAs for all-rounded development. These CCAs are specially designed to appeal to different interests and passions.

Primary school’s ratio: 

Y1-1:8
 
Y2 and above -1:12

Admissions

The Admissions & Student Care team will:
 
  • Start the enrolment process
  • Arrange for a school tour and assessment
  • Check the availability of the class and potential start date
Your child will be placed on the waiting list if the class is full.
 
Upon successful enrolment, you will be sent a link to an online registration form where all necessary documents can be uploaded and submitted.
 
Please refer to https://annehill.school/admissions-process/ for more information.
 
Note: Primary School students will be assessed on their academics (Literacy and Numeracy) and readiness to learn (physical, mental and psychological readiness of the student).

Your child may start school upon fulfillment of the enrolment process. This includes the payment of fees (registration fee and tuition fees) and completion of the medical health check. Kindly note that the start date may be subject to change should there be a delay in any of the above procedures. For more information kindly refer to https://annehill.school/admissions-process/

This means that the grade of your child’s class is currently full. We will contact you immediately should a spot open up. The waiting time will depend on the size of the waiting list.  
Yes. Anne Hill International School reserves the right to request for documents should we need more details about your child’s academic and developmental progress. Our Admissions & Student Care team will be in contact with you during the admissions process.  
Preschool students will be assessed on their physical, intellectual, social and emotional skills.
 
Primary School students will be assessed on their academics (Literacy and Numeracy) and readiness to learn (physical, mental and psychological readiness of the student).
 
The Admissions & Student Care team will follow-up with you should we require further assessments from external parties.

Student Well-Being

Safety and security of students is of utmost importance to us AHI.
 
Our security measures include: CCTV security surveillance, security personnel are present on site throughout the day and night time and electronic gate system.
 
Teachers and and educational staff provide supervision during class and breaks.
 
 

The AHI uniform is a means of showing our identity and school pride to the wider community. It also helps students recognise the importance of practical and safe school wear. Students of all ages are required to wear their uniforms to campus at all times provided by the school.  Students are also required to observe the following shoe policy:

  • Preschool: Closed shoes, no flip flops / sandals
  • Primary School: Closed black sports shoes

Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for more information on the attire and accessories which are permitted on campus. 

 

Preschool (Half-Day) and Primary School – Morning Snack and Lunch are included.
 
Preschool (Full-Day) – Morning Snack, Lunch and Afternoon Snack are included.

We serve a mixture of Asian and Western cuisines. We are able to cater to vegetarians and students with allergies or other dietary requirements.

We do not serve pork or pork-related food.

The whole class sits together at the table, which encourages the child to try a variety of food to develop into a global citizen. They will see the eating habits of their classmates. We do not force students to eat; however, we will encourage the chldren to try.

We take allergies very seriously; hence, the school being a nut-free environment. As part of the school’s health-conscious motto, we do not encourage students to consume sweet confectionery during school hours.

The preschool child can be picked from 4-5pm; however, primary school students are to be picked up at 3pm unless they have a CCA activity on the day or are registered for the after school care programme.

Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for more information at https://annehill.school/parent-resources/

Primary School
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Preschool
0906846995