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.
At OWIS, our Primary School students have
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 program with:
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Anjali Rathi attended prestigious IB institutions in Delhi and Mumbai. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. Anjali worked for corporations earlier but soon discovered she needed something more in her career and made the transition to the education field.
At OWIS, Anjali is the Grade 3 coordinator and believes students are like clay, ready to be moulded by teachers and parents alike. Teachers are uniquely positioned to help students realise their aspirations. Timeless stories from her students and tales of their day inspires Anjali and keeps her coming back to the classroom for more.
Setting an example inspires children to learn, and Anjali takes up this challenge every day. She loves learning new things and spends her time reading and gathering information. Anjali is often found in the classroom preparing for the next day, but she does enjoy cooking and travelling to new, exciting places.
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Serinder graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Education with Mathematics Specialisation. She has taught in MOE schools for over 13 years. Serinder has taken on a variety of leadership and coordination roles during her teaching career, which included organising a variety of activities for a large number of students.
Serinder views teaching as an invaluable profession. Building positive and constructive relationships with students is one of the key reasons why she chose to teach. She feels these are the kind of relationships that can effectively change a life and bring the most out of an individual. She believes her role as a teacher is not only as an educator but also as a guide and mentor for her students.
Serinder is happy to be a part of the OWIS family and always looks forward to learning from her colleagues.
Travelling is one of Serinder’s favourite pastime. She enjoys travelling with her family and has so far travelled to Europe, Australia and many parts of Asia. Time with family is important to Serinder. She and her husband are proud parents of two young boys.
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Leena Bhatnagar transitioned from the IT sector because she wanted a more rewarding career. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lucknow, India, a Diploma in IT Systems Management, and a Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching from Amity University.
After leaving the corporate world in 2003, Leena started teaching primary school children. Her ten-year career has taken her to progressive schools in Taipei, Istanbul, and India.
Leena believes children benefit the most from an individualised approach to learning. Every child is different, and teachers can’t approach the classroom with a one-size fits all concept.
Leena’s philosophy is a “whole child” primary curriculum rather than just focusing on academics and the three “R’s.”
Leena spends most of her time outside of the classroom travelling and learning about new cultures. She is an avid yoga practitioner, thrives on reading, and seeks to prove her amateur culinary skills.
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Melissa hails from, as she puts it, the small State of Vermont in the USA. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Champlain College and a TESOl Certificate from American TESOL Institute.
Wanting to broaden her horizons after living in Vermont for a couple of decades, Melissa decided to experience different cultures and countries first hand. She has lived in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Egypt, prior to moving to Singapore. These opportunities have allowed her to meet a plethora of lovely people from all over the world.
After trying different 'office' jobs, Melissa (for whom, children have been a constant in life) realised that she was happiest when informing and guiding children. She feels challenged to be a better person each day, a positive role model and a life long learner. She has been living her true passion when teaching and declares that there is no such thing as being bored in this job!
Her philosophy is to teach to the whole child; meeting each child where (s)he is at; providing lessons that are appropriately challenging while also peeking the child's interest in wanting to learn.
Melissa loves "Mango with sticky rice" and Photography!
Parent of Afia, Kian and Vanya
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.
