SSIK's Philosophy

SSIK has established a unique learning environment that allows for cross-cultural diversity and interaction with students from various nationalities as well as the opportunity to mingle with local Chinese students too. An international school set within a local context, SSIK’s school culture incorporates the best of the Western lifestyle and ways of thinking together with the Chinese culture and values.

Educational Philosophy and Mission

SSIK’s educational objectives are to:

• Provide a holistic education that nurtures the whole person
• Encourage the personal growth of students by allowing them to develop their own individual talents and creativity through exploration and expression;
• Uphold moral values, affirm the worth, confidence and self esteem of each individual while instilling in each student a caring attitude towards people and the environment;
• Nurture in each student an open outlook in life, respect for cultural diversity and the beliefs and values of all people, and a sense of commitment and social responsibility; allowing them to speak and listen with understanding and empathy
• Introduce high technology, sciences and the arts to allow students to adjust well in a competitive global society
• Provide an English-Chinese bilingual programme that emphasizes both languages and cultures and leads to fluency and understanding of the West and East
• Provide individualized attention and guidance to meet the needs and to develop the potential of individual students;
• Promote the development of psycho-motor coordination and healthy habits