At One World International School, we offer a rigorous primary school curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)
Our goal is for students to do more than just memorise facts and statistics. We want the students at OWIS to be inquisitive and collaborative learners with powerful critical thinking skills. Our implementation of the IB PYP framework is underpinned by the UK National curriculum, and we believe that it allows students to excel academically and grow personally.
Well, to put it simply, we believe that each child is an individual learner and that we need to use their unique strengths and interests to foster a love of learning in a way that is natural and organic.
Our IB Primary Years Programme is geared toward students between the ages of 6 and 11 and is designed to provide them with a solid foundation for secondary school. Once they have graduated from primary school, they will have the skills needed to excel in our challenging yet nurturing secondary school environment.
We implement the IB PYP framework in a unique way, by encouraging our primary students to investigate topics, ask questions and develop their own understanding of the concepts and ideas presented to them.
Our Programme of Inquiry (POI), within the IB PYP, includes an integrated approach that connects topics from different subjects, helps students make connections between them and broadens their understanding of the world around them.
Our students are encouraged to take responsibility and lead the direction of some of their own learning, with guidance and assistance by the teacher.
Our educators go beyond the basics and encourage students to explore, question, think and engage in discussion.
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We believe that through our Primary Years programme, our students will develop an understanding of what it takes to be an internationally-minded global citizen. They will graduate from primary school with confidence in themselves and their abilities, and take responsibility for their learning and actions.
We believe that our primary school is the right choice for your child. Whether you are relocating from another country, or you have lived in Singapore your entire life, our environment and rigorous curriculum will prepare your child for the future. You can expect your child to complete our programme with:
Grade 1 Teacher
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Manpreet hails from India and has extensive experience working with young children. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Delhi University, a Diploma in Montessori Method of Education from Modern Montessori International in London and PostGraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom.
Manpreet believes that a teacher’s job extends beyond teaching and that teachers play an important role in nurturing students with important life skills that enables them to deal effectively with challenges in everyday life. For her, teaching is more than just imparting knowledge to students; inculcating students with values that support them to achieve life goals is even more important.
Manpreet enjoys reading, listening to music, meditation and trekking with her family. She and her husband are proud parents to their young daughter. She feels that trekking is their family bonding time and at the same time they learn to adapt to various natural conditions. Manpreet is excited to be a part of the OWIS family!
Grade 5 Teacher
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Grade 5 Teacher
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Traudel is a Mumbaikar (from Mumbai - India’s bustling financial capital) who moved to Singapore 6 years ago. She has been teaching in Singapore for the last four years. Teaching is Traudel’s passion and her goal is to empower children to think for themselves and make their own decisions. She is a firm believer in Nelson Mandela’s quote 'Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world'.
Traudel is a certified National Geographic Educator. She has been awarded, twice, the Blue Ribbon Award for encouraging creativity in students and organizing the SCSA (schools) Competition as part of the Sony Creative Science Award 2018 and 2019, held by the Science Centre and Sony in Singapore.
According to Traudel, teaching is not a profession but a vocation. Her mother was a teacher and watching her go to school daily, with a smile on her face, fascinated her. Traudel’s love for teaching children coupled with her passion for creativity is her driving force each day. She strongly believes that if you do what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life, and that’s exactly what she is doing every day!
Traudel is blessed with two lovely children and enjoys practising yoga, whipping up a culinary delight and unleashing her creativity through D-I-Y projects in her leisure time.
Grade 5 Teacher, English Coordinator (Primary)
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Grade 5 Teacher, English Coordinator (Primary)
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Rachel holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Primary Teaching. She is experienced with meeting the diverse needs of students in her care.
Originally from the UK, Rachel has been teaching for thirteen years. For nine years, she taught the British curriculum in UK schools which included six years as Head of department. She has also taught international students in Russia and Malaysia.
As a classroom educator, Rachel encourages independent learning and fosters an environment to facilitate this. She enjoys creating resources and activities which enhances students' deep understanding of concepts. She is dedicated to ensuring that students are enthusiastic about their learning and try their best. Rachel finds that becoming a teacher at OWIS is an amazing opportunity for her to join with other staff and pupils to create a wonderfully diverse and friendly school community.
Rachel is a mother of one which takes up most of her time! When she gets a moment, she enjoys reading contemporary and classic literature, drawing, painting and using mixed-media. She also enjoys visiting new places, and meeting new people.
Grade 3 Teacher
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Ekta holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Education from India, an International Educator's Certificate for IB Qualification from University of Windsor in Canada and is currently pursuing an English Diploma from London Teacher Training College.
Ekta has been teaching for more than 16 years and has taught at various international schools in Singapore for the last 9 years.
Ekta firmly believes that teaching is a learning journey and teachers who demonstrate curiosity, generosity and reflective thinking encourage students to achieve their goals. She strives to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strengths and discovering what truly inspires them. She encourages students to learn more actively and independently by nurturing a curiosity that goes beyond the formal curriculum, and a love for learning that stays with them through life.
Ekta is excited to be a part of OWIS family. She likes the culture of kindness within the school and feels that small acts of kindness can change the world. She strongly believes in inquiry as a leading pedagogical approach here which helps students understand how they learn best so that they become lifelong learners.
Ekta enjoys cooking new recipes and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves dancing and listening to music.
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For more information on how our high-quality framework can benefit your child and how we can use a personalised approach to transform your student into a lifelong learner, contact One World International School today.
