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Nationalities
| Number of students |
About 100 students are enrolled in the school. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 20 different nationalities are represented at HWA. |
| Most common nationality |
We have a significant number of students from various countries in Asia, which enriches our learning environment with diverse perspectives and cultures. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
In our school, located in the heart of Singapore, we embrace a unique and vibrant educational model. Due to regulatory guidelines, our admissions policy for local students is tailored to specific age groups, welcoming them until the age of 6 and then again beyond the age of 16. This policy shapes our student body composition, naturally leading to a more international community during the intermediate years. |
Languages
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Mandarin, French, Korean, Armenian and English teachers are native speakers. However, HWA is an international school with both staff and students from a variety of different countries, many of which are not English speaking. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
The school offers learning support in English and Mandarin. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, French, and Spanish. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Maximum number of students 24. |
| Average number of students per class |
About 10. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Projectors, wifi, power point presentations and laptops are used in the classroom. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we do. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate . |
| Results in these examinations |
In recent years, the Diploma Programme average has been about 34 out of 45, which is higher than the regional and global averages. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
That depends on the type of homework of project, as well as the ability of the students. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have English, Mandarin and Mathematics support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We don't have a programme specifically for gifted students. All students are supported in the classroom and within school community. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English and Mathematics and an interview. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The school accepts enrollment throughout the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.00 a.m. |
| School finish time |
14.45 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There are many options in the cafeteria. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, acrobatics, yoga, mixed martial arts, piano, ballet, swimming etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
The school participates in the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Physical Education hall, basketball court, netball, volley ball, badminton, futsal/soccer. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
HWA International School is a small international school that offers individual attention to your child. It is also a truly bilingual school and has one of the best Mandarin programmes in international schools in Singapore. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
HWA is an IB certified school, and teaches according to the International Baccalaureate philosophy from K - G12, namely the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). |