School spotlight: Nexus International School (Singapore)

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Snapshot: Nexus International School (Singapore)

Year founded: 2011
Public or private: Private school
Profit/Not for profit: Profit
Campus size: 58143.35
Day or boarding: Day
Segregation type: Co-Educational
Religious affiliation: None
Curriculum: IB DP, IB PYP, United Kingdom
Instructional language: English
Alternate instructional language: None
Start grade: Nursery
End grade: Grade 12

About: Nexus International School (Singapore)

The Nexus International School brand was established in 2007 by Taylor’s Schools, with the first campus set up in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Taylor’s later acquired Excelsior International School in 2011, rebranding the school to Nexus International School (Singapore).

Located at Ulu Pandan up until 2019, Nexus International School (Singapore) moved to the purpose-built, world-class campus at Aljunied in January 2020. Nexus International School (Singapore) teachers were heavily involved in the design process, resulting in open-plan and flexible areas for its learner community to leverage and to suit their learning needs.

Nexus International School (Singapore) believes that learning starts with highly motivated and professional teachers. More than 80% of Nexus International School (Singapore) teachers possess more than five years of teaching experience and hold two or more professional qualifications.

Nexus International School (Singapore) invest in continuous staff training, through programmes such as our their in-house professional development, coaching, hosting guest speakers and sharing best practices with other international schools.

Ethos: Nexus International School (Singapore)

The “Nexus Way” was developed with the guiding philosophy to adopt key elements of Mindsets, Relationships, Inclusion, and Innovation. Nexus’ learners have an open and creative mindset for better critical thinking skills; learning how to build strong supportive relationships, understanding their own impulses, and developing empathy for others.

Nexus International School (Singapore) encourages its students to see the world from a global perspective and become independent through experiences within and beyond the classroom, whilst technology is embedded in the learning process to enhance creativity.

Location: Nexus International School (Singapore)

Nexus International School (Singapore) is located in Aljunied, central Singapore.

A vibrant and bustling city-state, central Singapore offers a high quality of life for both residents and professionals. With its modern infrastructure and excellent transportation system, it’s a breeze to enjoy Singapore’s world-class shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions.

The central location also provides easy access to other parts of Singapore, which means plenty of opportunities to explore.

Benefits: Nexus International School (Singapore)

Number of contract days: Academic employees are expected to work during the academic terms, except on public holidays and school holidays. Administrative employees do not have school holidays, however, they are entitled to annual leave days as per company policy.

Starting salary range: Salary offers are generally based on qualifications and relevant experience of the individual. Salary matters will be discussed in detail during the offer stage after the interviews are completed.

Taxes: Employees are responsible to pay any tax liabilities to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. The amount of tax payable depends on the amount of income and taxable benefits earned over the year of assessment. For more information on the Singapore tax system please refer to the Singaporean government website.

Accommodation: Overseas recruited teachers are provided with a monthly housing allowance according to the School’s guidelines. More details pertaining allowances will be shared when the role is offered.

Flights/transport: One-way airfare is provided for overseas recruited teachers, legal accompanying spouse and up to 2 children from the home country to Singapore at the commencement of employment period. A reasonable allowance is also provided for annual return flights from Singapore to home country upon each year of extension after a completion of at least 2 years of employment. Repatriation flights are covered at the end of the employment period.

Moving allowance: Relocation allowance is provided before the commencement of employment and during repatriation at the end of the employment period.

Dependent opportunities: Employees are eligible for discounts on tuition fees for their legal children enrolled in Nexus. These enrolment applications are subject to the prevailing admission criteria.

Medical: A comprehensive healthcare insurance package is extended to employees and accompanying dependents in Singapore below 19 years of age.

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