British, that percentage is based on their passports and does not reflect the many different ethnicities and cultures among British passport holding students. What are the challenges of working in Admissions? Managing the expectations of our visiting families looking to secure places at the school, particularly for a large family, is always challenging. We operate a very transparent admissions process that offers places based on the date we receive an application with the enrolment fee and the priority category in which the application falls. This can mean that we have places for one sibling but not the others and that can be exceptionally frustrating for families. However, it’s truly wonderful when places become available and we are able to celebrate with the families. We develop close relationships with our families and we are often the first and last contact a family will have with the school. We meet families at the start of their exciting adventure in Singapore and again when they leave us. When families leave Tanglin it can be because of an exciting new chapter and new opportunities overseas or sadly when jobs are lost and the future is uncertain. The emotions associated with both of these scenarios can be a rollercoaster ride and so we try our best to offer support and flexibility where we can.
“I wanted to thank you for your time on Friday, you really made the experience enjoyable and made my wife and children very relaxed and excited about the move. Due to my background, moves were part of my life so really do not phase me, but for my family it really is something new. Your enthusiasm not only of the school but of life in Singapore really helped settle my family and I am very appreciative of this.”
“Thank you so much for giving such an enjoyable tour of Tanglin Trust School today. I was very impressed with the facilities and loved seeing the school ‘in action’. Tanglin Trust is certainly a very special place and has a lovely feel to it.”
Meet the Team The Admissions team comprises of six full-time members of staff and six Parent Ambassadors, many of whom have children at the school, making them well placed to answer the variety of questions we receive about the school on a daily basis. Each of the full time members of the team specialises in a particular area of the admissions process such as offers, withdrawals, immigration, etc. This allows us to provide our current and prospective families with the help and advice they need. Julia Pearson – Admissions Director Leslie Baldwin – Admissions Manager Titin Kelana – Senior Admissions Officer Diane Wah – Admissions Officer Laura Marshall – Admission Officer Michelle Allman – Admissions Support Officer
The Parent Ambassador role was introduced for the first time last year. It has been a huge success - our current parents are our best advocates! Prospective families visiting the school have enjoyed the opportunity of touring the school with a current parent and getting the ‘low down’ on the school from a parents perspective. Our Parent Ambassadors are: Belinda Brown Cheryl Downes Natasha Carter-Clout Sadie Mills Sofia Coombe Tory Morris
“Thank you so much. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and will be submitting our application as soon as possible for our daughter to begin Nursery. I fell in love with Tanglin Trust and am truly excited for her to continue her education at such an exceptional school.” 11