In Asia, particularly among the Chinese and Japanese, education is all-important in elevating one's status in life. The priorities are getting into good schools and good universities which ensure employment and prospects of a bright future. Responding to this demand for a quality education 14 years ago, the Shanghai Singapore International School established its first school in China. 2 c( C" ?5 u8 }" r- C* Q" i- F# ]http://www.urbanatomy.com/site/ssis.htm international school in shanghai$ n$ L* K% e- j& G9 ^, X J