Singapore-based IB international school
High school is one of the biggest milestones in your child’s education. It serves as a bridge between being regular school children and their journey towards adulthood. High school is also when most students undergo a drastic change in their personalities and behaviour brought upon by their age. Enrolling your child to an institution that can support both his education and character development is very important to a successful learning journey.
In HWA International School, we are very particular in providing for your child the necessary high school education that adheres to the international standards. Our experienced teachers understand your child during this transition period of his/her learning path. We can offer the best guidance to help your child choose the right career path to take for his/her college education.
HWA International School is the international high school in Singapore that wants to immerse students in a culture rooted in the values of both the East and the West. Not only does our IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) develop the students holistically and prepare them for university and higher education study, it also emphasizes on shaping the student into a global citizen who can consider issues from multiple perspectives. Learn more about the IBDP and our school here.
HWA International School High School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced education programme that prepares the students aged 16 to 19 for success at university and in life beyond.
As an IB World School, the Diploma Programme (DP) follows in continuum from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). HWA International School ensures students transition well into the DP, and we want our students to embrace values in accordance with the IB Organization’s mission:
“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.”
Students will experience classroom environments that provide individualized attention, which also allows students to thrive intellectually, and improve their experiences. We cultivate values that embrace a whole-school community spirit and we encourage our students to participate in activities outside of the classroom.
Many of our students complete their high school with an IB Bilingual Diploma. This means that our graduates are multi-lingual, and according to IB research, this can foster better career and educational opportunities. Many of our graduates have gone on to study abroad including USA, UK, Canada, Hong Kong and Australia.
The Extended Essay aims to develop the students’ capacity to analyse, synthesize and evaluate knowledge. Students are to carry out an independent piece of research, culminating in a 4,000-word paper. Through this process, students develop skills in formulating an appropriate research question, engaging in a personal exploration of the topic, communicating ideas, and developing an argument.
Theory of Knowledge develops the students’ critical thinking skills – it aims to develop students’ awareness of the interpretative nature of knowledge, and to ponder upon how we know what we claim to know. Through discussions of knowledge questions, students gain greater awareness of their personal and ideological assumptions, as well as developing an appreciation of the diversity and richness of cultural perspectives. Assessment will comprise of an exhibition and a 1,600-word essay based on a knowledge question.
| Programme | Grade | Entry Requirement – Minimum Age | Academic Level | Language Proficiency |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB – DP) | Grade 11 | 16 | Completion of Secondary School education or equivalent | Equivalent of Secondary School English proficiency |
| Grade 12 | 17 | Completion of IB Diploma Grade 11 or equivalent | Equivalent of Secondary School English proficiency | |
Other than Immersion & Exchange program, every student seeking admission to HWA, need sits for an English placement test and interview to assess the student s entry level is his/her desired course of study. |
Other than Immersion & Exchange program, every student seeking admission to HWA, need sits for an English placement test and interview to assess the student s entry level is his/her desired course of study.
The DP is a highly demanding and rigorous course. DP students will need to :
study 6 subjects chosen from 6 subject groups
complete an extended essay (EE)
complete a theory of knowledge course (TOK)
meet the requirements of creativity, activity, service (CAS)
| Course Title | Mode | Duration | Start | End |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB – DP) — Grade 11 | Full-Time | 12 Months | August | July |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB – DP) — Grade 12 | Full-Time | 12 Months | August | July |
Our school offers the following subjects at both standard level (SL) and/or higher level (HL):
| Subject Group | *Subjects |
| Studies in language and literature | Chinese A: language and literature English A: language and literature English A: literature Japanese A: literature Korean A: literature |
| Language acquisition | Chinese B English B French AB initio (SL) Japanese AB initio (SL) Mandarin AB initio (SL) |
| Individuals and societies | Business management Economics Environmental systems and societies (SL) Geography |
| Sciences | Biology Chemistry Environmental systems and societies (SL) Physics |
| Mathematics | Mathematics: analysis and approaches Mathematics: applications and interpretations |
| The arts | Visual arts Music |
*availability is subjected to demand
Please click here for the subject briefs.
The teacher-student ratio as per 2024 data：
Performance in each subject is graded on a scale of 7 points (maximum) down to 1 point (minimum). The final grade awarded is not norm-referenced. Students will be awarded up to 3 additional points based on the combined performance in theory of knowledge and extended essay.
An IB Diploma will be awarded when the student
The maximum total DP points that a Diploma Programme student can score is 45 points.
Visit the IB website for more information about the IB Diploma Programme.
At the end of the programme, the students take an external assessment and internal assessment for the award of the IB Diploma.
HWA International School
We encourage academic integrity, collaboration, perseverance and the pursuit of excellence, to create a conducive environment for nurturing our youths with international-mindedness
Contact us:
Marina City Campus
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-100/101. Singapore 039594
NTU@One North Campus
11 Slim Barracks Rise, NTU@One North Level 4 , Singapore 138664 (Admissions Office)
