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Nationalities
| Number of students |
30 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
13 |
| Most common nationality |
Australian, Japanese, Singaporean |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:2 ratio of local to international students. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. We provide EAL for students for whom English is not a first language. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
6 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
With a future-focused approach, technology is utilised daily in the classroom. Teachers conduct lessons using interactive whiteboards. |
| 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 regularly use these technologies to facilitate learning and connect with our global schools. Students are assigned homework on Google Classroom, and teachers periodically conduct lessons across our global schools remotely. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, the school welcomes all faiths. It is non-denominational. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE & International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) |
| Results in these examinations |
Westbourne College (Singapore)'s 2023 IGCSE cohort achieved 100% Distinctions in Physics and Additional Mathematics. Our first IB Diploma Programme cohort will graduate in 2024. Westbourne College Sydney achieved the highest % of students with perfect IBDP scores in the country with their first two cohorts, while Westbourne School in the UK regularly tops the league tables. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. Homework is assigned both offline and online, on Google Classroom. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Our approach is tailored to the individual student and their grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our first IB Diploma Programme cohort will graduate in 2024. However, Westbourne School has a strong global history, with 90% of graduates achieving Top 20 university placements worldwide. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Westbourne does not offer specialized staff or specialized programs specific to children with special learning needs. However, due to our small cohort sizes, teachers have a keen understanding of each student's personalised needs, and are able to support their individual academic progress. |
| Learning support offered |
N/A |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Due to our small cohort sizes, teachers have a keen understanding of each student's personalised needs. Students who have demonstrated strength in certain subjects are offered flexible timetable arrangements to pursue additional studies in. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
While Westbourne does not employ nor provide referrals to educational psychologists, we are able to work with families to provide flexibility regarding student timetables and other curriculum-based arrangements. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students sit for our internal entrance exams, which include the Cambridge CEM, an English test, and a Mathematics test. |
| Waiting list |
Entrance is selective and based on candidates' performance in our internal entrance exams, as places are limited. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Westbourne operates on a rolling admissions basis. However, as places are limited, we encourage prospective students to apply as soon as they are able. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
As Westbourne College (Singapore) operates on a rolling admissions basis, students are able to join during the academic year after it has commenced on a case-by-case basis. |
School day
| School start time |
8:45am |
| School finish time |
4:15pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
No. However, there are ample food options and two supermarkets available in the vicinity, providing a variety of vegan and halal options. |
| Uniform required |
No, students are treated as young professionals, and wear business casual to school daily. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Students are empowered to create new clubs and organise extracurricular activities with their peers. An example is our Investment Club, founded by a current IBDP student. Westbourne College (Singapore) further offers our students freedom to actively engage in a variety of external sports off-campus, including golf, go-kart, football, and tennis. |
| Sports activities included |
N/A |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
N/A |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Students at Westbourne College (Singapore) are A pantry, a water cooler, a fridge and a treadmill are available for students to use throughout the school day. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
N/A |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
With 128 years of academic excellence, Westbourne is widely recognised as one of the best schools in the UK, with global campuses in Australia and Singapore. Our students consistently rank within the top 1% worldwide for IB results, and we proudly hold the top position in Australia for the highest proportion of students achieving the perfect 45-point IB score. At Westbourne College (Singapore), we have a best-in-class teaching environment where every student is known by name, supported individually, and treated as a young professional. Our award-winning approach empowers each student to learn, grow, and be recognised for who they are. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Westbourne College (Singapore) is Business and STEM-focused school. With a strong emphasis on academics, we leverage on our global network of sister schools in the UK and Australia to prepare our students to become future-ready leaders. We employ a personalised teaching approach where classes are kept to a small student to teacher ratio, thereby enabling individualised attention to each student's performance in every class. |