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About Us

UWCSEA is a united, welcoming community, spread across two campuses that embrace students and their families.
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Guiding Statements

Our Guiding Statements help to ensure that our students are equipped to enact the mission throughout their lives. 
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Learning

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Learning

A UWCSEA education is values-based and holistic, developing young people who will build a more peaceful and sustainable world. Learn more.

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K–12 Concept-Based Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to help students develop knowledge, skills and understanding through five elements of our learning programme. Learn more.

Community

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Students

The passion and energy of our diverse community of students is what makes our campuses come to life. Learn more.

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Scholars

Our scholars come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring unique perspectives and experience to our community. Learn more.

Our Big Ideas

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Our Big Ideas

As a learning community, we engage with the world of ideas to connect concepts and put ideas into action. Learn more.

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Moving to an Inclusive and Diverse Society: The Role of Law

By Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law.
Mr Shanmugam's presentation will be followed by a moderated Q&A with our live audience. View here

Admissions

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Welcome

A welcome from our Director of Admissions and introduction to our process. Learn more.

UWCSEA runs an annual application cycle

Apply now for August 2023

We are welcoming applications for entry in the 2023/2024 school year. Learn more.

Support Us

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Support us

The UWCSEA culture of giving and service is central to our identity as a mission-aligned community. Learn more.

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Impact of Giving

The generosity of our community has had a significant impact on individuals and groups in Singapore, the region and globally. Learn more.

Middle School (G6–8)

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Welcome to Middle School

Welcome to Middle School

Cameron Hunter

Cameron Hunter
Middle School Principal

On behalf of the Middle School Leadership Team it is my pleasure to welcome you and your family to Middle School at UWCSEA Dover Campus.

Middle School teaching and learning sits at an exciting yet precarious moment in the life of our students as they simultaneously seek independence from, as well as the support of, the adults in their lives. Our Middle School learning programme is purposefully designed for this significant period of transition. We aim to ensure that our students have a strong sense of belonging, together with increased opportunities for independence and responsibility. A core team of specialist teachers who understand the developmental needs of this age group work tirelessly to help each student to realise their potential.

Throughout their time in our Middle School, students are engaged in all of the five elements of the UWCSEA learning programme: academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education and service. While students do spend the majority of their time focussing on their academic learning, their involvement in all areas of the school provides a holistic, values-based education which strives to develop them as individuals and as members of a global society.

We are very proud of our Middle School and would be pleased to welcome you on campus to learn more about us.

Cameron Hunter
Middle School Principal

A day in our Middle School

Learning in Middle School

Our Middle School offers a robust and challenging programme for students in Grades 6 to 8 (aged 11–14 years), connecting academic subjects with a deliberate focus on social development and opportunities for leadership. Our goal is to develop students who have the ability to lead effectively when the need arises but who can also adapt to various roles within a team to promote the successful completion of a project, activity or service task. The learning programme provides structured opportunities for students to develop these skills in a wide variety of settings. 

Students are encouraged to apply themselves fully in all that they do and we offer them guidance and support in a positive and caring environment. Our teachers also act as role models, providing instruction in the lunchtime and after-school activities programme, supporting service initiatives and traveling on the outdoor education trips with their students.

Technology

All students have a laptop equipped with College-supplied software, and access to on-campus helpdesk support. Our online learning platform is used by students and teachers to manage their work, collaborate and submit homework. Learn more

School week

Students spend much of their day in the Middle School building, moving to specialist facilities and classrooms that are also used by the High School for subjects such as Visual Arts, Drama, Design and Technology, Music and PE. 

Classes remain together with their advisory group for the majority of lessons, except Languages other than English in Grades 6–8. In Grades 7 and 8 students are placed in mixed ability Mathematics classes and in Grade 8 English they are placed in mixed classes to widen their friendship groups.

School starts at 8am and finishes at 3pm, although many students will be involved in the Activities programme after school, and some may even be involved in sports training before school.

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Middle School by the numbers

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