Academics
Our K–12 academic curriculum is shaped by our UWC Mission. Through our academic programme, students develop life-long intellectual habits and passions. Learning goals for our students build logically through each grade, preparing students for the next academic challenge and for life beyond school.
The UWCSEA Academic Curriculum is mission-aligned and aims to develop student understanding of concepts necessary for building a peaceful and sustainable future. These understandings are derived from UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development Goals and, along with the skills and qualities of our UWCSEA Learner Profile, are reinforced through the other four elements of our learning programme.
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Academics in action: concept-based teaching and learning
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- How will my child adjust to your curriculum? They have been attending a different school system and we want them to transfer in successfully.
- We don't think we'll be in Singapore for graduation—will my child be able to transfer successfully from your concept-based approach to a different system?
- Why doesn't UWCSEA use an internationally recognised programme in K–8? How does the programme differ from the IB PYP?
- How does UWCSEA ensure students are keeping up with those who attend schools with recognised external curriculum (e.g., IB PYP, IB MYP, IPC)?
How will my child adjust to your curriculum? They have been attending a different school system and we want them to transfer in successfully.
We don't think we'll be in Singapore for graduation—will my child be able to transfer successfully from your concept-based approach to a different system?
Why doesn't UWCSEA use an internationally recognised programme in K–8? How does the programme differ from the IB PYP?
How does UWCSEA ensure students are keeping up with those who attend schools with recognised external curriculum (e.g., IB PYP, IB MYP, IPC)?
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