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. a9 t+ w6 e9 l2 P6 f http://www.urbanatomy.com/site/ssis.htm international school in shanghai2 U2 R4 c4 {1 m, r) t+ X: B