Many factors influence children's career development, including their interests, problem-solving abilities and circumstances. SIRS provides access to opportunities and supports students in making a healthy transition from childhood to adulthood. Through partnerships and innovative technology, SAI International Residential School helps students explore their career aspirations and prepare for their future.
The school-based career centre provides a wide range of career services, programmes and workshops, along with general career guidance, industry-specific information, details of colleges offering relevant courses, information about job opportunities and networking opportunities. Students can seek assistance from the school's career centre or career guidance professionals.
The School Career Counsellor is a problem solver, an attentive listener and a keen observer with knowledge of various fields. The counsellor provides a supportive environment and uses relevant psychometric assessments to help students make informed career decisions.
The career guidance team at SIRS provides ongoing support to students both inside and outside the classroom. The team comprises qualified counsellors with expertise in admission practices and procedures and offers personalised counselling services to students and parents. Students receive guidance on key areas such as course selection, career research, identifying suitable universities and colleges, and the application process. Individual meetings with counsellors help students explore options for education after school and begin planning their university applications. Students also receive support in developing their personal portfolios and CVs, preparing for interviews through mock sessions, and developing strategies for the SAT.
Students receive information about overseas education, foreign universities, available programmes and curricula. Counsellors help them select suitable courses based on their aptitudes and skills and guide them through university selection and the application process.
The school facilitates coaching to improve teaching and learning practices. Coaching is most productive when offered as a series of sessions. These sessions allow participants to revisit identified areas for development and discussion. Most coaching cycles focus on a specific subject, topic or lesson plan. This guidance centres on improving performance through professional commitment and practice. Establishing a coaching partnership at the outset is essential to success. Ideally, coaching forms a democratic and inclusive part of the school community.
The school counselling programme helps students, parents and teachers develop positive learning experiences. Students who need additional individual support benefit from small-group sessions and short-term individual counselling. By addressing social and emotional barriers to learning, counsellors help students acquire the coping skills they need to succeed academically and become active members of the school community. The programme also empowers students to navigate college applications and enrolment processes calmly, thoughtfully and confidently, taking ownership of one of their first significant life decisions.
