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homework because they are interested
in it, which wasn’t a frequent occurrence
in Sweden.
Sarah has always been a driven,
eager student and ISS has given her the
opportunity to develop. She has found new
interests in drama, yoga and dance. She
has had many opportunities to lead, and
through community work she has learnt
skills that go beyond the academic; she
has matured and grown as a person.
David is in the basketball and football
teams and is coaching one of the girls’
teams. He enjoys science and drama
We were looking for a school that had
a true international spirit, a good learning
environment and a small student body, as
the schools in Sweden are much smaller
than some of the schools here. Both of our
children have been attending ISS for the
past two years.
When transferring from a different
system, it can take a few months to get
used to the IB curriculum. They both have
better grades now in the IB than they used
to have back home, although it is more
difficult and they spend more time doing
homework. They also tell me about their
and was the House Captain at the annual
Sports Day and Swim Gala. These extra-
curricular activities have also helped him
mature and become an even better friend.
ISS has proved to be all the things that
we hoped for, and more. The teachers
are involved and passionate. The
academic level is high and the students
are encouraged to do their best. And the
annual UN concert is magnificent and
powerful!
21 Preston Road
6470 0114 | iss.edu.sg
ISS International
Ingela Johansson and Shahriyar Azima, Swedish;
Sarah (16) and David (14) Johansson