Internationalisation
Internationalisation is an important thrust under MOE’s Learn for Life Agenda. The Internationalisation Programme is our school’s vehicle to provide our students with different opportunities to understand the histories, cultures, and economies of countries around the world, particularly those in Asia, and these countries’ interconnections with Singapore. The programme seeks to empower our youths with the networking and collaborative competencies and confidence to be advocates for regional and global issues.
The Education for Sustainable Development Award – First Prize winner
The Education for Sustainable Development Award recognises education and learning that promotes sustainable development. In 2021, the theme was “Securing Educational Opportunities in COVID-19 Crisis” and we were one of the 282 schools from eight Southeast Asian countries which submitted entries for this award. Due to our strong internationalisation efforts, we were named the First Prize winner of the Education for Sustainable Development Award, which was presented by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.
First Prize winner of the Education for Sustainable Development Award
Video submitted for the Education for Sustainable Development Award
As the First Prize winner, our four student ambassadors embarked on a study trip to Tokyo, Japan in September 2023, which is an excellent opportunity for them to network with peers in Japan and have a deeper understanding of cross-cultural literacy and global awareness.
Kranji Student Ambassadors at Japan Study Visit
The Ministry of Education has featured our e-internationalisation programmes on schoolbag, a news website that provides parents, educators and the general public with education news, school features and tips. The article “The World is my Classroom” narrates our school’s approach in continuing to provide our students with an international experience despite the COVID-19 situation and the rich learning that student participants had obtained from this programme. Read the article here!
ASEAN Symposium
One of our key internationalisation programmes is the ASEAN Symposium, which is conducted in partnership with the Institute of South East Asian Studies–ASEAN Studies Centre. It provides our students with a dialogue platform to discuss ASEAN-related issues with policymakers and academic representatives, and learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing ASEAN through case studies and research projects.
The 2022 Symposium theme was “The Future of ASEAN”. It aimed to engage today’s youth on the longstanding and current issues and challenges that ASEAN faces, and to propose solutions to overcome them. While ASEAN member states have made significant progress in attaining their United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), more needs to be done in areas such as environmental sustainability. The symposium therefore challenged students to work together to propose solutions for the future they envision for ASEAN. Over 700 students from 70 Secondary Schools attended the two-day virtual symposium. Students from our partner schools in the Philippines and Thailand also participated and shared rich and diverse perspectives on their countries’ efforts to achieve the UNSDGs.
Keynote Address by Ambassador Kok Li Peng, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to ASEAN
School presentation by participating schools at the ASEAN Symposium 2022
Virtual & Physical School Exchanges
Our students participate in virtual school exchanges with schools in China, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Korea, spanning between six months and one year. Virtual exchanges have enabled our students to collaborate with peers from partner schools on projects relating to sustainability and STEM. Through synchronous and asynchronous interactions with peers from around the world, our students learn more about their cultures and collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance their global awareness and cross-cultural skills.
International Youth Change Makers Exchange 2025
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary, the 'Igniting Futures - International Youth Change-Makers Exchange 2025' (IYCE2025) brought together youths, aged 13 to 18, from Asia and Singapore to collaborate on addressing key issues aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The event held online on the 4th of March 2025 brought over 250 participants from local and overseas partner schools. After a warm welcome by our Principal, Mr Chua who shared the objectives of the session , the guest speaker, Mr Matin Mohdari, ASEAN Youth Fellow in 2022 and current Head of Public Policy, Government and Corporate Affairs for Southeast and South Asia at Expedia Group , kicked off the discussions with his inspiring talk on Youth and Asia to the participants from local schools and countries like Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
The participants shared their plans on how their schools have been contributing to help achieve the SDGs in creative and engaging ways using varied multimedia forms and styles. This contributed to enriching conversations aimed towards finding common solutions for challenges facing Asia. The session ended with the Youth’s reflection and commitment to work towards the SDGs by pledging to do their best to support them.
This exchange reflects our belief in youth empowerment and the role young leaders play in driving social and environmental change. We hope that the exchange has inspired the Kranjians’ and Youth participants to work together to create a better Asia for their generation in the future.
Screenshots of virtual school exchanges with our partner schools in Asia
In 2023, our school resumed our physical overseas internationalisation trips as these trips provide students with important experiential touchpoints to gain exposure to the world around them, and to network and build strong ties with their overseas peers. In July, a group of students and staff visited Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn Suvarnabhumi School in Bangkok, Thailand. In October, another group of students and staff visited Tucheng Senior High School in Tainan, Taiwan. During these school exchanges, our students joined their foreign peers to showcase their projects, which were the fruits of their joint collaboration over the year. Students also participated in various cultural activities to deepen their understanding of local culture and socio-economic ties to Singapore.
Exchange school programme in Taiwan and Thailand
This year, our school is expanding collaboration with partners from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam for virtual and physical exchanges to foster global perspectives, cultural understanding, and collaboration among students. Through these exchanges, students will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful cross-cultural interactions, develop interpersonal skills, and gain insights into different educational systems, languages, and traditions, preparing them as global citizens in an interconnected world.
In Semester One 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting three enriching school visits that fostered cultural exchange and mutual learning. In March, we welcomed staff and students from Trium Udom Suksa Pattanakarn Suvarnabhumi (TUPP), Bangkok, Thailand. Our students were thrilled to reconnect with their TUPP buddies, sharing lessons, cooking activities, and CCAs. The two schools presented their mini projects, enhancing their learning experiences through shared knowledge.
TUPP visit
In May, we hosted students and teachers from Hangzhou Xingzhi Junior Middle School, China, providing an opportunity for both schools to engage in meaningful cultural exchanges. Their visit included school tours, classroom lessons, and participation in our Cross-cultural Immersion Programme, exploring Bunga Manggar Art and Rice Rangoli Art.
Hangzhou Xingzhi Junior Middle School visit
Additionally, we hosted 200 students from Seongnam Foreign Language High School, Korea, along with students from four other West Zone schools - Assumption English Sch, Bukit Panjang Government High, Chua Chu Kang Sec and Zhenghua Sec. This visit featured lessons on Singapore’s curriculum, cultural performances, traditional games, and an eco-trail exploration.
Seongnam Foreign Language High School visit
Internationalisation Fair
The inaugural Internationalisation Fair was held in October 2023. The fair was put up by teachers and students participating in the various school exchange programmes with our partner schools in China, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. This fair provided students who had previously participated in exchange programmes with the opportunity to synthesise and share their rich learning gleaned from these exchange programmes with their peers. Teachers also conducted sharing to broaden students’ exposure to different countries from around the world. Through the fair, students gained a deeper understanding of countries around the world and the intricate relationships that Singapore has with these countries.
Internationalisation Fair for students