We are HWA.
Singapore International School
HWA is an international school dedicated to develop principled global citizens with intercultural perspectives and a passion for lifelong learning.
Singapore International School - HWA International School was established in 2006 as the Chinese culture school in Singapore, formerly known as Chinese International School, continues to uphold the global vision that integrates Eastern and Western values, through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.
Empower Your Child with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Advantage
HWA International School provides Elementary Education located in Singapore. It is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 5 to 12 years. Our Elementary School aims to provide a holistic and inquiry-based education that fosters students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
At HWA International School Primary Years Programme , we are committed to providing an education that goes beyond traditional boundaries. As parents seeking an IB school for your child, you’ve come to the right place. Discover a transformative learning journey that equips your child with the skills, knowledge, and global mindset needed to excel in an ever-changing world.
THROUGH THE IB PHILOSOPHY
Why Choose HWA?
Singapore International School
We are a very niche, community-based academy. Our modest student body and class sizes allow us to focus not only on everyday operations, but also on each and every student.
HWA Learning Environment
The unique bilingual environment and bicultural model designed by HWA International School.
HWA International School has always put the focus on the physical and mental well-being of each student.
The HWA International School Parent Support Group (PSG) was established in 2011.
On campus, all classrooms are equipped with IT infrastructure that helps teachers enhance the learning experience.
Experience the IB Advantage
At HWA International School, our IB programme encompasses three stages:
How Do We Teach?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) education framework promotes learning outside the classroom as an essential component of student development. Through field trips, service learning, experiential activities, outdoor education, global engagement, and reflection, the IB encourages students to explore real-world contexts, apply their knowledge and skills, develop a sense of social responsibility, and foster intercultural understanding. Learning outside the classroom enriches students’ educational experiences, stimulates curiosity, and prepares them to be active and compassionate global citizens.
All Year Round Application!
More reasons to choose HWA
Our Features
Every teacher who works with us is fully qualified and trained in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
Conceptual understanding is the key feature in HWA PYP UoI. Students will explore the concepts through carefully planned lessons so that they will gain deep understanding within and beyond subject areas.
Approaches to learning (ATL) skills are incorporated through meticulous planning to support student learning. The skills are taught and reinforced in every unit with the aim of developing independent learning and encouraging application of what they have learnt in unfamiliar situations.
Every UoI taught in HWA presents to the students the perspectives from the Western and Eastern culture, thereby promoting attitudes contributing to the well-being of the learners and their learning communities. These attitudes promote international-mindedness among the HWA international community.
Action, in the form of a project or service to the learning community, follows naturally from a successful inquiry conducted.
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an educational framework for students aged 5 to 12. It focuses on the holistic development of the child and promotes inquiry-based learning. Key features include transdisciplinary themes, key concepts, approaches to learning, and action and reflection. The Primary International School Program aims to foster lifelong learners who are compassionate and understand different cultures. It encourages students to make connections across subjects and apply their learning in real-life contexts. Teachers play a crucial role, and parental involvement is valued. Overall, the PYP aims to develop curious, critical thinkers with intercultural understanding. Let’s learn IBPYP together!
Student reviews
What students say?
I am now studying at MONASH University in Melbourne, Australia majoring in both Psychology and Philosophy. What I liked most about the IB is the fact that we had access to diverse subject areas including languages, sciences, humanities as well as arts. Studying these subjects allowed me to have more opportunities for subject choices at university. I wish all students would enjoy their IB life and be prepared for uni!
I have been in HWA since primary school. HWA is an international school with students from all over the world from that have different cultures and languages. As an IB school a lot of our projects allowed us to work together so we become more mindful and open minded about other cultures.
Having small student classes allowed the teachers to pay us attention to nurture our strengths. My DP teachers guided me to find my calling to pursue a career in Nursing.
I am not the typical China student: strong in math with top grades. My student life experience at HWA gave me the opportunity & experience to become a published author at China’s People Press.
HWA support and guidance helped me get into one of my dream Universities.
As an IB Diploma graduate at HWA, I am proud to have done the programme at the school. What I learned through the IB is unforgettable and meaningful. It has taught me about researching skills, how to think from different perspectives, and how to write a good academic paper. HWA emphasizes the spirit of the IB, and I believe every student will grow with their teachers and peers until the very end.
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