St Joseph’s Institution

Focus 

Faith, service and community

Day fees 2024/25

$2,600–$19,400

Pupils 

2,000

Ages

13–18

Spear’s Review

St Joseph's Institution in Singapore, an academically selective Catholic school, was established in 1852. Anchored in Lasallian values, the school is committed to its values of faith, service and community. 

The school prepares students for both the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) and the IB, giving them the opportunity to study in the world’s top universities, including in the US and the UK.

The students at St Joseph’s – the Josephians – are educated to become ‘men and women of integrity and men and women for others’, through holistic education with a strong emphasis on ‘character formation and leadership development’.

Academics

The average IB score for Josephians is 38.

University and college destinations

Graduates of St. Joseph's Institution frequently attend top universities worldwide. Many secure spots at prestigious UK institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London, while others head to leading US universities like Harvard, Stanford and MIT.

In Asia, destinations include National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University, while Australian universities like the University of Melbourne also attract SJI graduates. 

Head teacher

Justin Arul Pierre is the principal of St Joseph's Institution. He has been in the position since 2022.

Admissions

According to the school, boys can apply for the school from the first year of secondary education. Female students can apply for the IB programme in Year 5 after taking their GCE O-Levels.

Accessibility 

Singapore Changi Airport: 20 minutes

Location

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