International School in Singapore

United World College South East Asia:
UWCSEA is an independent international day and boarding school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum to Kindergarten 1 - Grade 12 students (aged 4 - 18 years) on two campuses in Singapore.

Primary School (Infant and Junior) – Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5:
The curriculum is structured around the IB Primary Years Programme. This internationally-recognised framework is designed to enhance a child’s natural curiosity and sense of inquiry, and to foster independence and an enthusiasm for learning. Communication, thinking, research, social and self-management skills are developed in a progressive order, recognising children’s differing learning styles and the varied paces at which they learn.

Middle School – Grades 6 to 8:
As students progress to the Middle School they refine the core interdisciplinary skills initiated in the Primary School and have more subject specialist teachers guiding them in the fundamental subject-specific skills required for higher studies in related areas.

Students take a broad and balanced range of subjects; from physical, technical, creative, numerate and deductive, rational and experimental, to empathic and evaluative. Although the curriculum breaks away from the IBO, the learner profile remains a focus for student development and curriculum structure.

Upper School – Grades 9 and 10:
In Grades 9 and 10 students study for seven or eight (I)GCSEs; while students joining the College in Grade 10 for the Foundation IB programme study 10 subjects. Both programmes prepare students with subject-specific skills and knowledge as a foundation for the IB Diploma. Many students study Global Perspectives, the College’s IGCSE-recognised, interdisciplinary issues-based course to expose them to the skills of critical thinking, interpreting biases, communication and internationalism applicable in the IB Diploma.

Senior School – Grades 11 and 12:
Students prepare for an IB Diploma during the two year course. Schools and universities worldwide appreciate the academic breadth, rigour, and personal challenge of this internationally recognised pre-university qualification. The UWC movement was influential in the conception of the IB Diploma model and continues to be part of its development. A small number of students study for a reduced range of subject-specific IB certificates.