Choice of Mainstream and
Bilingual Programme

International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)

The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is an engaging curriculum designed to develop globally competent learners with an informed and critical perspective, and who are empowered to take action within the world. 

The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in Grade 6 challenges students to think more broadly and to connect subjects and themes in innovative ways. Centred on a big idea or conceptual theme, students are guided to make meaning through a personal and global perspective.

The Bilingual Programme retains identical units and content as the mainstream programme. However, what sets our approach apart is that students engage with these concepts through both the Chinese and English languages. This provides a unique educational experience, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum from diverse linguistic perspectives. By exploring content in both languages, students benefit from a more holistic and culturally enriched learning environment.

Language Arts

The Language Arts curriculum is designed to ensure that our students have a firm foundation in the language conventions of phonics, spelling, comprehension skills, grammar and handwriting. Essential to this programme is teaching through the Readers and Writers Workshop approach, which provide an authentic experience for students to bring together all of their skills, knowledge and understanding.

The Language Arts (English) programme seamlessly aligns with the curriculum of the mainstream programme, setting itself apart through its rigorous standards, a result of its immersive and time-intensive nature. Our approach is crafted to cultivate enthusiastic, lifelong, and independent readers, as well as inspired writers with purpose, voice, and agency. The intention of the programme is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and enriched experience in English language and literature. 

The Language Arts (Chinese) programme aligns with the Chinese national curriculum standards for both language and literature. In addition to covering the mandated curriculum, our programme integrates intensive reading and writing modules. We emphasise the importance of recreational reading as a means to enhance conceptual understanding and support students in their social studies and science learning endeavours. By incorporating a well-rounded approach that goes beyond the basic standards, we strive to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in Chinese language and literature.

Mathematics

Our Singapore Maths curriculum emphasises the development of problem-solving skills that lead to conceptual understanding and reasoning. We believe that mathematics is a language that is used to support thinking in a logical way, and help us explore and understand the world. These skills are vital to our students who are living in an age of innovation, invention and scientific discovery.

The Bilingual Programme maintains alignment with the mainstream programme. The key distinction lies in our bilingual approach, with instruction delivered in both Chinese and English. This unique approach not only provides students with proficiency in mathematical concepts but also offers exposure to diverse methodologies drawn from both Western and Eastern educational traditions. By integrating these varied perspectives, we aim to enrich students’ learning experiences and foster a comprehensive understanding of mathematical principles from global viewpoints.

Health and Wellbeing

It is taught through the IPC/IMYC and as a discrete subject to support the physical, mental, emotional and social health of our students.

Digital Technologies

This is integrated across all subjects as an innovative tool for learning to support research, creative thinking and communication. Digital Citizenship skills are taught to ensure our students are able to engage in responsibility and to succeed as digital learners.

Specialists

Specialist subjects such as Physical Education, Music, Art & Design Technology and Religious & Moral Education form part of the weekly timetable.

For the Bilingual Programme, Students actively engage with both Chinese and English to explore these subjects. Additionally, we enhance the curriculum by seamlessly integrating elements of Chinese culture, thereby nurturing a profound connection to the cultural context.