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. % z; i6 U( \0 m; r http://www.urbanatomy.com/site/ssis.htm international school in shanghai; c' \: u3 r% u; o2 s+ u3 P0 U