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. + Y3 X- T2 P; G0 [0 z5 o1 s; L http://www.urbanatomy.com/site/ssis.htm international school in shanghai1 Q# e5 q" H6 C( o' P6 W3 _; Q