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What Makes JBS Different...?

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Curriculum Aligment

Early Years & Primary
Foundation
  • Curiosity through play and exploration
  • Moral and spiritual identity
  • Collaboration and classroom roles
  • Trilingual communication
  • Hands-on inquiry and project-based learning
Secondary & Junior College
Expression
  • Critical thinking, research, innovation
  • Ethical reasoning, servant leadership
  • Group projects, leadership, civic engagement
  • Academic writing, cross-cultural dialogue
  • Interdisciplinary study, STEM integration
Real - World Readiness
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and lifelong learning
  • Integrity in decision-making and public life
  • Teamwork in professional and community settings
  • Global fluency and diplomacy
  • Practical problem-solving and adaptability

Realms of Formation...?

Our holistic framework for all students

Why This Matters...?

  • Forms well-rounded learners, not just high achievers
  • Ensures balance between academics, spirituality, creativity, and values
  • Prepares students to be joyful, benevolent, and sincere contributors to the world
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Early Years Programmes

Formation in Literacy
Building Language, Confidence, and Curiosity
Formation in Values
Living the REACH Values Every Day
Formation in Service
Starting with Small Hands & Big Hearts

Preschool ( Nursery & Pre-K )

  • INLA ( Integrated Numeracy & Literacy Activities )
  • ADL ( Activities for Daily Living ) : Language through routines and interaction
  • Storytelling, songs, and play-based communication

Kindergarten ( K1 & K2 )

  • Integration of Singapore NEL & Cambridge Early Years Curriculum
  • Phonological awareness and early reading
  • Show-and-tell, class discussions, and expressive writing
  • Extra-curricular Activities

Daily Character - Building and Religion

Visual tools and positive behavior charts to make values visible

Reinforcement Discipline Framework ( ClassDojo )

Classroom practices that foster Respect, Empathy, Acceptance, Compassion, and Honesty

Weekly value focus in morning meetings, prayer circles, and guided reflections

SDG-Integrated Syllabus through WOW themes ( e.g., Care for the Earth, Helping Hands )

Responsibility for classroom spaces and peer support

Primary Programmes

Formation in Literacy
Giving Voice to Thought, Purpose, and Values
Formation in Values
Living the MAGIS : Joyful, Benevolent, and Sincere
Formation in Service
Moving from Self to Society with Purposeful Action

Academic Studies

( Cambridge + Singaporean + Kurikulum Merdeka )

Trilingual Instruction

( English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia )

STEAM Program

Character-Building & Religion

Local Program

( Bahasa Indonesia & PPKn )

Learning Tips

( Domestic )

Koobits & SRA

  • Character Formation & Religion
  • School-Wide Campaigns
  • Whitespace Programmes :
    Enrichment activities designed to build life skills, leadership, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
  • SDG-linked Project-Based Learning
  • Global Schools Advocacy
  • Student-led Outreach Projects
  • Peer Mentoring, Class Roles and Team Building
  • Leadership in Action :
    Prefectorial Board
    Class Captains
    Group-led Mini-Service Days

Secondary & Junior College Programmes

The Secondary and Junior College (SJC) at St. Johannes Berchmans School believes that true education goes beyond preparing students for academically; it prepares them for life. The SJC promises to transform students who are rooted in their REACH values and identity, empowering them to lead and equipping them to shape the world through joyful discovery, benevolent action and sincerety in thoughts and words.

Qualification Pathway

SECONDARY

1

SECONDARY

2

SECONDARY

3

SECONDARY

4

JUNIOR COLLEGE

1

JUNIOR COLLEGE

2

CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY

CAMBRIDGE IGCSE

CAMBRIDGE AS & A LEVEL

Curriculum

Our academic curriculum combines Cambridge International and National Curriculum alongside our school's value-added curriculum. This blend creates a rigorous global education that remains relevant to our local community.

Our value-added curriculum is designed around three core pillars that define every aspect of school life.

#CLAPforExcellence

( Culture, Leadership, Academic Preparedness )

CULTURE
  • Community and social work involvement
  • Community belonging and spiritual enrichment
  • Talent and skill spotlight sessions
  • Character Building and Religion
  • Wellbeing
  • Idea Hive Space :
    1. Voices of Vision
    2. Innovate and Elevate
    3. Pause and Ponder
    4. Power Circle
LEADERSHIP
  • Readiness program ( Life, Leadership, Career, and College )
  • Global Schools Advocacy
  • Student - led initiative
  • Workplace Internships
  • Leadership roles :
    1. Student Council
    2. Class Representatives
    3. Ambassadors
ACADEMICS
  • Readiness program (Life, Leadership, Career, and College )
  • Trilingual instruction
  • STEAM integration
  • Active experiential engagement
  • Peer tutoring and mentoring program
  • Literacy empowerment and proficiency program
  • Research or inquiry-based learning projects
  • Cross-disciplinary involvements
  • Extracurricular activities and clubs
  • Immersive learning experience