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. / k# L& n5 }# v! Rhttp://www.urbanatomy.com/site/ssis.htm international school in shanghai, a- m$ d. e$ R$ K- y( A% {! n