Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
310 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
Most common nationality |
Australian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
All of our students are expatriates living in Singapore with their families. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
10 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We offering weekly coding lessons for all students and look to integrate technology as and when it is relevant. |
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 |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our school is not aligned with a specific religion. We welcome students and families from all faith backgrounds. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge benchmark tests are conducted. last year, |
Results in these examinations |
Our students achieved remarkable results in Mathematics for Year 7, KBH students scored a median score of 114 vs 100 benchmark score for UK govt schools and 107 for median score of International Schools in Singapore. Overall scores, KBH has a median score of 108 vs 110 for UK Govt schools |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Students from grade 4 and above are co-constructors of their homework assignments. We do not have structured homework for students in grade 3 and below. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Students are provided with a range of homework activities based on their Cambridge unit. We do not stipulate a daily timeframe, rather we encourage students to complete tasks based on their level of engagement and time available. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our highest grade is currently grade 10 |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Students who require specialised learning support are referred to external specialists who we partner with. |
Learning support offered |
N/A |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our ac academic curriculum is differentiated to accommodate all student needs. As a framework, we are able to support and extend students based on their needs. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students enrolling in our school are required to complete a screener assessment. This screener assessment helps us ensure that we are able to support each student appropriately, and gain an understanding of their abilities prior to their start. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have an open enrolment and therefore students can enrol at any point during the academic year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:45am |
School finish time |
3pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we have staff on during before and after school for students. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
- Minecraft
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Sports activities included |
Weekly Physical Education and Swimming lessons |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities at the school |
Collaborative learning spaces. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Olympic Swimming Pool and Sports Field |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Community, Empathy and Ambition |
Teaching approach of the school |
We believe that our teachers are here to invest positively into the lives of each student. Therefore, we see our roles as a lot more than simply teaching reading or mathematics. We want to influence our students to be positive influencers in the world through their actions. Cambridge Primary Curriculum
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