HWA International School is an international school in Singapore. We are a small, close-knit school community, enabling us to place greater emphasis on each student’s learning and development.
HWA International School was established in 2006 as the Chinese International School in Singapore, and continues to uphold the global vision that integrates Eastern and Western values, through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.
Learn more about IB education at HWA Kindergarten and how it can support children’s early learning and development.
The PYP aims to support students in developing inquiry and communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Students at HWA International School receive training in core 21st-century skills through our collaboration with EduNexis, equipping them with essential learning competencies
Teachers involved in the delivery of our IB programmes undertake relevant professional development in line with IB requirements.
Our classrooms are equipped with digital learning tools designed to support teaching and learning across different age groups.
In addition to our school nurse, selected staff members have received basic first aid and CPR training to support student safety during school activities.
We provide a weekly menu featuring a mix of Chinese and Western meals.
“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”
HWA International School is an IB World School, accredited to provide all 3 IB Programmes:
The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) Board in October 2016 to carry out its functions and powers relating to private education under the Private Education Act. All Private Education Institutes (PEIs) are required to comply with the regulations under the Private Education Act in order to operate.
PEI Registration Number: 200607850N
Validity Period: 26 May 2023 to 25 May 2027
HWA International School was awarded the four year EduTrust award. Click here to view our EduTrust Certificate.
The EduTrust Certification Scheme is a quality assurance scheme administered by SWDA for PEIs in Singapore. It aims to distinguish private schools that are able to consistently maintain a high standard of quality in the overall provision of education services and make continual improvements that lead to positive student outcomes.
