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High School of Grade 9

ISS International School

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • High School

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About the program

Grade 9 year at NLCS Singapore's Upper School, A day school for ages 3 to 18.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Grade 9 and strengthen foundational academic skills
  • Apply critical thinking
  • And communicate effectively in learning settings.

Career outcomes

  • Not applicable (secondary stage
  • Pupils continue to Sixth Form)

Curriculum

  • Two-year IB Middle Years Programme stage with a wider choice of subjects across languages
  • Sciences
  • Individuals and societies
  • Mathematics and the arts. Focus on subject mastery and critical inquiry as preparation for Sixth Form
  • With continuous assessment through coursework
  • Projects and exams. University and careers guidance begins in these grades.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 14-16 by date of birth (Age-Eligibility Chart); Educational history review; Three placement assessments (English
  • Mathematics
  • Cognitive Abilities Test CAT4)

Accepted academic background

Age 14-16 by date of birth (Age-Eligibility Chart); Educational history review; Three placement assessments (English, Mathematics, Cognitive Abilities Test CAT4)

Language tests

  • Institutional test English placement assessment

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check age eligibility for the grade (AY2026-27 chart) and note applications are accepted all year subject to space. Apply online on the OpenApply portal (no application fee published). Upload the Application Checklist documents
  2. Including school reports. Sit the placement tests (English proficiency for G1-8 non-native speakers. English
  3. Mathematics and CAT4 for G9-. An interview may be requested. Receive the Letter of Offer by email
  4. Pay the S$3
  5. 667 Enrolment Fee and sign the student contract. Apply for the Student's Pass through the school (ICA SOLAR+) with the parents' details.

Other costs

Tuition per year$52,130 SGD
Application fee$523 SGD
Deposit$0 SGD

Program details

CampusPreston Road Campus
Faculty or schoolHigh School
DepartmentGrade 9
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship notePotential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2026

    Applications closed

    3 May 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Oct 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.