When your child begins secondary school, it is their opportunity to truly become an independent young adult who has their own ideas and opinions, and decides on their future goals and ambitions. At OWIS, we understand this is a crucial time for children - emotionally, socially and intellectually. Our secondary teachers support and nurture our students to prepare them for university and life beyond secondary school.
For our secondary students, we are pleased to offer an academically rigorous secondary school curriculum based on the Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) for Grades 6-10 and the globally recognised IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) for Grades 11 and 12.
These curricula allow students to reach their highest potential and features three key elements:
Secondary students at OWIS will find that they are able to
These include the ‘Secondary Six’ ─ six qualities that students need to demonstrate in order to help them succeed academically and socially.
Respect yourself, others and your environment.
Take active responsibility for your learning.
Build positive relationships and connections.
Be truthful and show integrity.
Be positive for good character, well-being and happiness.
Be Kind and compassionate to everyone.
Secondary students spend half an hour with their form tutor every morning, as part of our Pastoral care programme. This is an important bonding time between our teachers and students which establishes a nurturing environment of trust, support and stability. It also helps foster positive social interactions between students.
Examples of activities that our students enjoy include:
There are many school-sponsored trips and residential trips throughout the year that allow students to get into the community and learn in an active and engaging environment.
Secondary school students participate in the Cambridge Checkpoint curriculum in Grades 6, 7 and 8 and the Cambridge IGCSE programme which culminates in 9 subject-specific IGCSEs in Grade 9 and 10.
Our secondary programme helps students develop a deep conceptual understanding of the subjects studied while also developing skills to apply that knowledge in unique, real-world scenarios. The IGCSE is known for its academic rigour and is ideal preparation for a number of pre-university entry courses including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
The IGCSE Programme at OWIS helps students to:
We offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) to secondary students in Grade 11 and 12. The IBDP aligns with our vision of nurturing all aspects of students' development — intellectual, physical, emotional and social. The two years that make up the IBDP marks a vital phase in a young person’s life.
Upon successful completion of the IBDP, students receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma, a credential that is highly regarded by prestigious universities throughout the world.
Secondary students who participate in the IBDP at OWIS develop the following traits:
The IBDP requires students to take courses in six subject areas. At OWIS, our students take three courses at the higher level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL).
Besides subject-specific coursework, the IBDP includes three additional core components: The Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service.
Diploma Programme graduates enter university with strong skills in writing, research and critical thinking, as well as a sense of global understanding and responsibility. We prepare our students to develop these skills which will help them flourish in higher education, the workplace and all other areas of life.
At One World International School, we provide a harmonious and collaborative environment that supports our students and gives them opportunities to develop inside and outside the classroom. Our sports teams, art and drama groups, weekly clubs, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities allow our students to channelise their energies and interests to create a fulfilling student life in secondary school.
Besides learning individual, team and social skills, students get a chance to create lasting relationships with their peers and teachers throughout the duration of their secondary years. At OWIS, you can rest assured that students are being prepared to become global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
Grade 6 Tutor, English Teacher
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Grade 6 Tutor, English Teacher
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Nadia Khalid is a Canadian Pakistani and has been in Singapore for over 14 years. She received a Roll of Honour for her MBA Degree. She holds a Cambridge International Diploma for teachers and trainers and a CELTA certification from the University of Cambridge. She also has a PGCE from the University of Sunderland.
Nadia has also completed her Shadow Support Specialist Training in compliance with the U.S. National standards for Paraprofessionals and has a Public Speaking Diploma from the College of Teachers.
In Nadia’s opinion, teachers should learn to teach and teach to learn. Being a good educator is a complicated process. It enables learning and helps convert an individual’s experience into skills and knowledge. As the world is evolving, the most effective teaching methods are the ones that change according to the students’ needs. To her, teaching involves being flexible towards the needs of children through an interactive environment.
Nadia’s most memorable moment as a teacher was when she received a card from her student saying that she would always be his favorite teacher and he would make her proud of him.
She has two beautiful children and an adorable cat. She loves spicy food, biking and swimming.
Grade 10 Tutor, Maths/ICT/Computer Science Teacher, Head of Computer Studies Department
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Grade 10 Tutor, Maths/ICT/Computer Science Teacher, Head of Computer Studies Department
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Angelo is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. He holds a degree in Master of Arts in Education from Sheffield Hallam University, Adv Certificate in Education (Technology) and National Professional Diploma in Education from North-West University, International Diploma in Computer Electronics, hardware and Network Engineering from NCC Training College and Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers from Cambridge University.
Angelo's passion is to share his knowledge with the future leaders of tomorrow. His goal is to create knowledgeable, caring students who will one day go out into the world and make a positive difference in the lives of those they are surrounded by and in the communities surrounding them.
Angelo decided to become a teacher so that he could make a difference and inspire young people to make good life choices.
Angelo looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with those he is privileged to be working with and he plans to continue to share his passion for science and technology with his students. Further to this, he aims to instil and develop key core values such as kindness, compassion and empathy that will always keep students grounded.
Angelo loves the ocean and enjoys visiting islands!
Grade 6 Tutor, English Teacher
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Grade 6 Tutor, English Teacher
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Hailing from a family of doctors and educators in the city of Ahmedabad, India, Saba is an IBDP and Cambridge IGCSE English language teacher with two decades of experience. She has worked in various roles in renowned international schools in India, China, Thailand and Indonesia for the last twelve years. She is an IBDP examiner for English A literature for over eight years now. She was also the HOD for English at the International School of Hyderabad.
Saba has a Master of Arts in English literature and a Bachelor of Education from established national universities in India. She has attended several professional development workshops by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and Cambridge university.
Saba believes that every learner is special and has the potential to learn. She was inspired to become a teacher by her family and her grandmother’s storytelling. She remembers spending countless hours of her childhood summers in her grandfather’s library getting to know the three Williams who shaped her early interest in reading and literature: William Wordsworth, William Blake and William Shakespeare.
Saba loves traveling to exotic locations, hiking, biking and learning new cuisine. She has a lovely daughter studying humanities in a college in India.
Grade 10 Tutor, Maths Teacher, IGCSE Examination Officer
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Grade 10 Tutor, Maths Teacher, IGCSE Examination Officer
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Siti graduated from the University of Technology, Malaysia with a Bachelor of Mathematics Education and an MSc in Information Management. She also completed Intermediate Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and Mathematics Secondary 1 Professional Development courses, and attended Syllabus 2020 Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics professional development course.
Siti has been teaching for 15 years as a subject specialist in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics, and a Syllabus expert of National Curriculum of England and Cambridge Secondary 1 & IGCSE. Her teaching experience in boarding schools and international schools in Malaysia has given her the opportunity to design Additional Mathematics teaching modules for teachers and has exposed her to develop creative ways of teaching Mathematics.
Siti believes that teaching Math is not just about letting students know on how to do it but is it about how they understand it as well and how they are able to implement it in the real world; learning in creative and active ways enhance students' critical thinking skills.
Siti is excited to be a part of the diverse team at OWIS, and loves to hear her colleagues' teaching experiences.
Apart from teaching, Siti enjoys playing handball, badminton and futsal. She participates in running events and recently started learning Muay Thai. She also enjoyed scout activities earlier and was a National Secretary of Girl Guide Malaysia at a boarding school.
Mother of Samuel, Alyssa and Jacob
For more information on enrolling your child in secondary school, contact us at OWIS today.
