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IB Learner Profile - What Does it Mean to Be a Risk-Taker?

As a leading IB school for Primary and Secondary in Singapore, we take the support of the IB Learner Profile attributes to enable our students to build important skills that will serve them well later in life as well.

Jasween Gill

February 15, 2022

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Secondary School

OWIS Teachers Explain: IGCSE Preparation Tips for Students and How Parents Can Support Children for the Exams

In this article, our experienced Secondary School teachers give students their advice for preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations. They also share some tips for parents to support students at home.

Jasween Gill

February 8, 2022

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Early Childhood

What Will Your Child Learn in English and Maths in Early Childhood at OWIS

Our experienced Early Childhood educators use the IB PYP curriculum to build a strong foundation in language, literacy and numeracy skills in our youngest learners.

Karel van der Linden

February 1, 2022

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Admissions

What to Expect From Admissions Assessments at OWIS

Our assessment process helps ensure that your child makes it into the right programme, which will help them to build on their strengths and achieve their true potential. Read this article to get more information.

Sherry Albergaria

January 25, 2022

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Primary School

OWIS Teachers Explain: How We Build Public Speaking Skills in Our Primary Students

As an IB World School, we create opportunities for students to sharpen their public speaking and presentation skills and develop self-confidence. Find out more in this article.

Jasween Gill

January 18, 2022

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International Education

IB Learner Profile Series - What Does It Mean to Be An Inquirer?

In an IB School, students hone the skill of inquiry, by learning to ask questions and discover the answers for themselves. Find out more about this important aspect of the IB Learner Profile.

Jasween Gill

January 11, 2022

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Secondary School

How We Build Social and Emotional Learning in Our Secondary School

We believe mental health is just as important as physical health, and we endeavour to give our students the tools they need through SEL education to be resilient in dynamic situations.

Nadia Khalid Feroze

January 4, 2022

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International Education

IB Learner Profile Series - What Does it Mean to be Knowledgeable?

In this first article in a new series on the IB Learner Profile, we explore what being knowledgeable means in the context of modern education and how we implement this for our students at OWIS.

Jasween Gill

December 21, 2021

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Secondary School

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Why Secondary Students Need to Have Visual Literacy

Visual literacy is an engaging and relevant skill that helps students to understand the nuances of media they consume. Find out more about this 21st century skill in this interesting article.

Catherine Adler

December 14, 2021

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Early Childhood

OWIS Teachers Explain: Why Do We Advocate Play-Based Learning?

Our teachers Sakshi Singh, Min Joo Cho and Syahira Chishty take us through the reasons why they are passionate about play-based learning and how this is implemented for young learners in our school.

Jasween Gill

December 7, 2021

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International Education

STREAM education: Why are language skills important for STEM knowledge?

There are various ways in which we incorporate language skills, including reading and writing, into the mastery of STEM concepts in our Primary grades. Find out more in this insightful article.

November 30, 2021

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Secondary School

The Benefits of Homework for Secondary School Children and Why We Don't Call It Work Anymore

Our Grade 5 students always have lots of questions about homework before they move into Secondary. Here's a handy article on how our teachers carefully plan the learning-at-home tasks to help students to progress.

November 23, 2021

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International Education

The Importance of Outdoor Learning in Maths Classes

Outdoor learning in subjects such as Maths helps students to reinforce concepts and develop an interest in the topic. Find out more in this article.

Karen Brooks

November 16, 2021

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Culture & Values

The Importance of Teaching Kindness in the OWIS Classroom

At our OWIS campuses, kindness is an important value that is nurtured through our curriculum, classroom behaviour agreements and school events. Find out more about why we think teaching kindness is essential in schools.

November 9, 2021

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Admissions

What to Expect From our Virtual Tours and Webinars

At OWIS, we feel there are quite a few advantages of attending virtual school tours and our curriculum-specific webinars for expat families in Singapore and those that are looking to relocate soon.

Jasween Gill

November 2, 2021

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Co-scholastic Learning

The Importance of Teaching Interpretation in Art Classes in School

At OWIS, we believe in the strong connection between learning to interpret art and the art our students create in classes. In this article, learn more about the benefits of teaching interpretation in art classes.

Yasmin Sirraj

October 26, 2021

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Primary School

How We Teach Research Skills To Primary Students At OWIS

From the Primary grades, OWIS students are taught to become better researchers through constant practice and by exploring diverse topics of interest to them. Learn more in this article.

October 19, 2021

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Secondary School

Q&A on IB DP Language Acquisition with Luna Deller

Language Acquisition education in the IB Diploma at OWIS enables the learner to complete the course comfortably, with the ability to communicate with some level of fluency. Find out more in this article.

Jasween Gill

October 12, 2021

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Early Childhood

What are the Benefits of Play-based Learning in a Preschool?

Play-based learning is important for the development of young children and that is why it was an essential consideration in the design of our spaces and curriculum at OWIS Suntec. Read more in this article.

Mark Renie

October 5, 2021

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Secondary School

Q&A on IB DP Science with Neeti Pal, OWIS’ Head of Science

Science education in the IB Diploma programme at OWIS trains students in scientific methods and critical thinking that will help them in college and later in their careers as well.

Jasween Gill

September 28, 2021

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IB Learner Profile - What Does it Mean to Be a Risk-Taker?

OWIS Teachers Explain: IGCSE Preparation Tips for Students and How Parents Can Support Children for the Exams

What Will Your Child Learn in English and Maths in Early Childhood at OWIS

What to Expect From Admissions Assessments at OWIS

OWIS Teachers Explain: How We Build Public Speaking Skills in Our Primary Students

IB Learner Profile Series - What Does It Mean to Be An Inquirer?

How We Build Social and Emotional Learning in Our Secondary School

IB Learner Profile Series - What Does it Mean to be Knowledgeable?

Why Secondary Students Need to Have Visual Literacy

OWIS Teachers Explain: Why Do We Advocate Play-Based Learning?

STREAM education: Why are language skills important for STEM knowledge?

The Benefits of Homework for Secondary School Children and Why We Don't Call It Work Anymore

The Importance of Outdoor Learning in Maths Classes

The Importance of Teaching Kindness in the OWIS Classroom

What to Expect From our Virtual Tours and Webinars

The Importance of Teaching Interpretation in Art Classes in School

How We Teach Research Skills To Primary Students At OWIS

Q&A on IB DP Language Acquisition with Luna Deller

What are the Benefits of Play-based Learning in a Preschool?

Q&A on IB DP Science with Neeti Pal, OWIS’ Head of Science

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