The GUILD International College is an inclusive school for differently-abled young adults.
The school provides education to students from 12 to 25 years old.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
Small boutique school - 22 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
Most common nationality |
We welcome all nationalities including Singaporeans and Expats |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:6 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
None |
Max. number of students per class |
12 -15 |
Average number of students per class |
8 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Students of all ages at The GUILD within the college, work with information technology that will support and enhance their learning. Interactive whiteboards, Ipads, and touch tables augment student engagement with learning while staff employ appropriate use of information technologies and the associated software in order to assist in the achievement of students individual learning goals. |
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? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
None |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, when appropriate but not often. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Not relevant |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. Besides our in-house trained specialists, The GUILD engages regular therapists and specialists in occupational therapy, speech therapy, music, drama, dance, art, psychology and physiotherapy. |
Learning support offered |
The GUILD engages regular therapists and specialists in occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, music, drama, dance, art, psychology and physiotherapy. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The GUILD aims to inspire lifelong learners and help students plan for their future by engaging them to design their own path. By building their skills, strengthening their wellbeing, and empowering them, we give our students enduring capabilities that will transform them and serve them long after their graduation. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have an educational psychologist that works with The GUILD. |
Entry evaluation for students |
All students are required to undergo an assessment by a psychologist if the student does not have a current assessment. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An educational psychology assessment involves a series of different activities to help identify the student's specific learning style, strengths and areas of need. It also assesses the manner in which the student approaches a task as well as the manner in which they structure their responses. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 am |
School finish time |
3:00 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
No |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
None |
Sports activities included |
Physical education is a part of their daily routine for students at The GUILD. Our students use a perceptual motor programme to give each student a healthy amount of physical exercise but also stimulation for their brains. We work to provide all the input they need to develop body awareness, directional awareness, spatial awareness, temporal awareness, auditory awareness, tactile awareness and proprioceptive awareness, needs to wire their brains for movement and learning |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities at the school |
Culinary Studio, DJ Studio, Woodworking workshop, Photography & Filmmaking Studio, Podcast Studio, Art studio, Cafe for pre-vocational training, studio for life-skills training, multi-purpose hall. |
Sports facilities at the school |
The GUILD Fitness Gym, Outdoor playarea, Trampoline, PT and OT equipment, gymnastic mats. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At The GUILD International College, we aim to inspire lifelong learners and help students plan for their future by engaging them to design their own path. We see the whole student – mind, body, spirit – and encourage them to acquire new skills and ‘real life experience’ that will enable them to work, learn and thrive. Our highly personalised programme meet the needs of students who may not fit the narrow pathways of standardised education. By building their skills, strengthening their wellbeing, and empowering them, we give our students enduring capabilities that will transform them and serve them long after their graduation. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Classroom Teachers, as well as Specialists Teachers in the areas of Dance, Music, Art, Drumming, Design and Technology work with therapists collaboratively within a shared co-teaching environment. That is, the therapists work in the classroom to demonstrate and teach staff how to use appropriate therapy approaches with the children. This enables professional skills and knowledge to be imparted to the class teacher. The teacher is then able to utilize appropriate therapy strategies consistently throughout the day and week to meet the individual needs of all the students in their classes. |