IB schools in Singapore - GEMS World Academy

1. GEMS World Academy – International School Singapore GEMS World Academy (Singapore) is a part of GEMS Education international school group. They provide a quality education all over the world to a thousand kids. Quality education means that learning opportunities are outstanding. If we look deeper in academic learning, we will found out that there are more things than the dry material. Children need a strong fundamental that will allow them to upgrade with new knowledge. In GEMS World Academy, we believe that strong fundamentals are formed by a strong set of values. That's why we consider them a part of the academic learning. Having the opportunity to see the development of our students, proves us that we have found a successful formula. GEMS Education is the father of GWA and it represents a global network of international schools in Singapore, Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and the Middle-East. GEMS Education has made something more important than just open schools all over the world, they have built an admirable reputation.

2. What is GWA? GWA is GEMS World Academy Singapore and provides a balanced education in academics, sports, and the arts. As we have mentioned, there are some values that are developed along with academic lessons. These values are Pursuing Excellence, Leading through innovation, growing by learning and Global Citizenship. In our opinion, this is enough to form a social conscience, responsibility and emotional strength. Our students become valuable parts of society, and we are proud of them. What is IB curriculum? Academic foundation includes IB curriculum which is The International Baccalaureate programme suitable for international students. This programme is developed for kids (Aged 3-5), Primary years (aged 6-10) and for students aged 11-17 years. In Early years programme there is something called Parent engagement programme, because some kids need more time to adapt and their parents should work jointly with the school. The International Baccalaureate IB programme focuses on student's ability to learn and helps them to adapt faster. Adapting to a new environment, for every international student is extremely important because as soon as he manages to adapt, he will start to acquire knowledge easily. Students in IB curriculum in GWA have language classes, mathematics, science and social studies. In the last level of IB programme children are prepared for their further education. This preparation includes several exams and projects. Thanks to them, the student can receive IB Diploma which is extremely valuable for University admissions.

3. Art programmes in GEMS Singapore Academic classes are important but every balanced programme should include art classes, too. Arts are the easiest way to develop individuality in every child. While academic classes are putting knowledge in some limits, art classes are opening these limits and children are free to express themselves. Specialists will educate your children in music, visual arts, and drama. Fundamental skills are developed and every child is free to choose what kind of art is his favorite. Teachers can easily spot if some kid has a talent for some art and to encourage him to develop it further. Sports programme in GEMS Singapore Sports activities are essential for the right development of every child. Sports programme includes not only sports but theory, too. Teamwork, motivation, and purposefulness are formed during these classes. Sports and art programmes need different facilities because classrooms are not a suitable place for playing basketball, for example. In GEMS World Academy there are: •all-weather football pitch, •badminton courts, •volleyball court, •climbing wall, •Two swimming pools. For academic purposes, there is 750 seat Auditorium, 2 libraries, science and music room, too.

4. Teachers in GEMS Singapore are special In order to provide the best possible education, in GEMS Singapore educators are the best possible educators. Working as a teacher in GWA is an honor and every single one is chosen among hundreds others specialists. Educators are not only going to teach your children, they will help them to adapt and to develop their core values the best possible way. Teachers in GWA are great specialists and respected professionals. If we have to summarize everything that you should know about GEMS World Academy Singapore, it will look like this. What does GWA stand for? •Exceptional educators •Outstanding facilities •International experience with international students •Global education •Strong values http://www.gwa.edu.sg/