SINGAPORE, 21 October 2026. St. Joseph's Institution International launched Building Futures, its capital campaign for a new Serangoon Campus, at a gala dinner at Capella Singapore on 20 August. More than 330 guests attended, and the school plans to move from Thomson Road to the new campus in 2030.
The Building Futures Gala Dinner brought together students, staff and alumni, who shared personal reflections on the experiences, values and opportunities that have shaped who they are today. Guests also enjoyed student performances and an immersive XR experience that offered a glimpse of the possibilities for the future campus.
The evening ended with students and staff coming together for a finale performance of A Million Dreams. They were joined on stage by the school's chief executive, Dr Michael Johnston, and the chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr Chris Woo.
The new Serangoon Campus is described as a purpose-built home with spaces to learn, gather, create, serve and grow together. The campus plans remain subject to final approvals, and the school is working closely with the relevant authorities.
The campaign is grounded in the school's mission: to enable students to learn how to learn and to learn how to live as Lasallian people for others. School leaders stress that the project is about more than buildings. In their words, the spaces matter because of the learning, relationships, opportunities and experiences they make possible.
Building Futures is also a philanthropic campaign. The school invites support in several forms: gifts in kind and expertise, strategic collaborations in education, wellbeing, sport or technology, facilities sponsorship, and legacy and commemorative giving. Donations to the SJI International Building and Development Fund are entitled to a 250% tax deduction for Singapore residents and Singapore-registered companies, and the school says that 100% of each contribution goes directly to the fund.
About St. Joseph's Institution International
St. Joseph's Institution International is a co-educational Lasallian school in Singapore, rooted in the Catholic faith and in the tradition of the De La Salle Brothers. It welcomes students, teachers, parents and alumni of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, and it is made up of an Elementary School and a High School.
The Elementary School offers a mainstream and bilingual programme. The High School prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school is currently based at 490 Thomson Road and holds EduTrust certification, valid from 18 September 2024 to 17 September 2028.
What this means for families
For families weighing up international schools in Singapore, the announcement sets out a clear horizon for the school's future home. The move to Serangoon is planned for 2030, subject to final approvals, so current and prospective families can see where the school is heading over the coming years.
Parents comparing options across the city can see how the school sits alongside others in the best international schools in Singapore.
You can contact St. Joseph's Institution International here.
