James Sweeney
Head of School
As the Head of School, I am excited to extend a warm welcome to you and your family as you consider joining our vibrant learning community. At OWIS Nanyang, we are dedicated to fostering a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
Our school prides itself on providing a holistic education that goes beyond academics. We prioritise the development of character, cultural appreciation, and critical thinking skills, preparing our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
With a team of dedicated educators, vibrant facilities, and a supportive community, OWIS Nanyang offers an enriching environment where every child can reach their full potential.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Nationalities
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Number of students
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1500
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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70
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Most common nationality
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We have a 30% nationality cap for any one nationality to maintain diversity.
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Ratio of local students to international students
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In Singapore, Singaporean students are expected to attend government schools and can only attend international school with permission from the Ministry of Education. We have a nationality cap on enrolment. No more than 30 percent of admitted students represent a single nationality. Applicants to our Nanyang campus come from more than 70 nationalities, spanning six continents. OWIS encourages students to be open-minded, lifelong learners who are well-prepared to navigate the challenges-- and appreciate the myriad advantages-- of living and working in a global society.
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Languages
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Native English and Chinese speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese
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Yes, we offer EAL up to Grade 6. After Grade 6 we expect students to be proficient in English.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Mandarin (for all levels), French and Spanish (at the higher level)
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Classroom
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Max. number of students per class
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Early Childhood - 18
Primary & Secondary - 24
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Average number of students per class
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Early Childhood - 18
Primary & Secondary - 24
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes. For Early Childhood up to Grade 1
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Use of technology in the classroom
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We believe in leveraging technology as a tool to enhance individual and group learning outcomes. Educators at OWIS incorporate technology into everyday explorations to help create well-rounded, global citizens.
Students who feel safe in their learning environment tend to perform better in school and life, so maintaining a safe and secure campus is a priority. State-of-the-art security and surveillance systems use cutting-edge technology to keep students out of harm's way. Each child has a safety net from which they safely explore their world.
Cutting-Edge Hardware Supports 21st Century Learning Skills:
Students use a variety of learning technologies, from Apple TVs to iPads, on any given day. Classrooms at OWIS are designed for inquiry to help students make sense of the world around them. We recognise the role that technology plays in the quest to create authentic learning situations in the classroom. Our students rely on technology to navigate the information highway. iPads and MacBooks equip the students of the 21st century with tools to explore the world further. Interactive LED screens and speakers help optimise student engagement in each classroom.
Access to Superb Hardware Spearheads the Need for Innovative Software Solutions:
Top-notch hardware does no good in an educational setting without innovative software to tap into its potential. Software and educational applications are screened to ensure students at OWIS have access to top-rated, high-quality software solutions. We believe students rise to the occasion when presented with challenges. Educational software must be designed to engage students in a way that sparks their curiosity and ultimately enhances their learning outcomes.
Safety, Security, and Technology:
Students secure their belongings in lockers with secure access controls. The latest security and surveillance systems monitor activity on campus and alert the proper authorities to defuse any potential threat to students or staff quickly. Students and staff deserve to feel safe in their learning environment. Our goal is to provide access to a safe and secure setting from which students explore, create, and solve their own inquiries based on individual interests.
Technology enhances lifelong learning as students master various forms of technology throughout their educational career. When students understand how the specific types of technology facilitate learning, they embrace the constant updates that come with it fluidly.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes, we can provide a full e-learning programme when necessary, as we did during the recent Covid-19 school closures for 2 months in Singapore.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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We are a non denominational school that accepts students and families from all faiths.
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Academics
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External examinations or assessments available
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Our students complete 9 IGCSEs at the end of Grade 10. Our current Grade 12 cohort will take the IB DP examinations in 2021.
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Results in these examinations
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Our IB Diploma Programme students in Grade 12 take the external examinations in May.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Children should not view anything to do with their own learning as being work. Therefore we avoid the term ‘homework’ and refer to it as ‘learning at home’. We try to encourage children to enjoy their own learning so much that they want to share their learning with their parents at home. There is no research or evidence to suggest that enforced or compulsory homework has any positive impact on academic success for young learners. Rather we believe in providing opportunities for learning at home that encourage discipline, self management and enable students to share their learning with their parents. In young learners, learning at home should be a pleasurable experience and not a battle ground, particularly when it doesn’t positively impact academic success.
Our students in Early Childhood and up to Grade 1 are encouraged to read regularly with their parents or carers to develop a love of reading and books as a core skill that underpins our curriculum.
In Primary school, we have project based learning which extends and deepens conceptual understandings from the UOI at school. These projects are process driven rather than focused on the end product and are scaffolded according to the grade. These projects incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths) to embrace transdisciplinary skills and knowledge within the curriculum.
In Secondary, we introduce a more structured approach to learning at home with subject-specific projects to deepen and extend the skills and knowledge taught at school.
Students receive regular feedback on all learning at home.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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OWIS recognises that learning is continuous and may come from outside provision such as ballet classes, sports clubs, music tuition and additional languages which we know are important to a child’s overall development.
Learning at home should never be a battle and if it is, we would question the values of that learning at home. At OWIS, the learning at home is fun, engaging and embedded in real life experience through directed play.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100% of students pursue further education post graduation.
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Student support
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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We are an inclusive school however we are unable to support students outside mainstream teaching within the classroom. We pride ourselves on supporting all students with personalised and differentiated teaching and learning within the classroom.
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Learning support offered
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N/A
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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We individually differentiate to ensure all students are challenged.
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Student access to education psychologist
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We have a school counsellor who would support students should this be required.
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Admissions
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Entry evaluation for students
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We review previous school reports and if required we will assess students before entry.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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If required, we evaluate using age specific assessments in English and Maths. We will also interview students for higher grades if necessary.
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Waiting list
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Yes
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We accept applications throughout the year, however places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, as long as there are places available in their grade and the nationality cap (for the student's nationality) hasn't been exceeded.
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School day
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School start time
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9:00am
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School finish time
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3:30pm
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Supervised care before/after school
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No
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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OWIS has a school canteen run by SATS, which provides healthy meal options (vegetarian, asian, western) to our children. Children below Grade 3 need to pre-order whereas older students have the option to order directly. Both options are cashless.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities
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Sports facilities at the school
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We have a full range of sports facilities that support our sports and CCA programmes
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About the school
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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One World International School is more than just a learning institution. While educating the next generation of leaders is our top priority, we want our students and families to know that we are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community that strives to help all of its members make meaningful connections with one another. We have a team of world-class staff members who are passionate about education, and we are proud of the families who make up our student community. Our approach to education is distinctly different from many of the other schools in Singapore. Kindness is integral to everything we do at OWIS. From our values and mission to curricula choices, our fee point and our assessment practice - our philosophy around kindness aims to equip our students with the skills and awareness they need to thrive in a global society.
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Teaching approach of the school
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One World International School offers an excellent international education to children from the age of 3 to 16 in a nurturing multi-cultural environment at an equitable fee point. We have a diverse student and teacher community, with over 70 nationalities represented on campus, which promotes an understanding of different perspectives, cultures and global awareness.
Our ethos is to deliver a highly personalised education for all students. With a maximum of 18 students per class in our Early Childhood programme to a maximum of 24 in each of our Primary and Secondary classes, our teachers have more one-to-one time with each student to provide feedback and improve learning. We believe in fostering creativity and a desire for meaningful connection so that children can flourish into happy and productive adults.
We understand that one of the most important aspects of learning is the relationship between the teacher and each individual student. Our learning environment nurtures students and encourages them to grow into independent, skilled individuals who are ready to become leaders in a global economy. We take pride in the fact that our concept-driven curriculum focusses on:
- Generating open and honest discussion in the classroom.
- Providing students with an opportunity to work in a group setting.
- Offering hands-on learning opportunities that focus on 21st-century skill development.
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Nanyang Campus
The OWIS Nanyang Campus is a vibrant, expansive campus that caters to students of all ages, from Early Childhood through to Grade 12 in Secondary School.
It is designed into separate blocks for Early Childhood, Primary School and Secondary School. The campus provides Early Childhood students a safe space within the school and allows Primary and Secondary students their own free-flow open spaces for play and interaction.
The OWIS Nanyang campus is close to both the Jurong Lake Gardens, one of the largest public gardens in Singapore and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a wide range of housing options nearby for families who would like to live near the school.
Suntec Campus
OWIS Suntec is the newest addition to the OWIS family. Located at Suntec in the heart of Singapore, the new campus will mirror the world-class and values-based education that One World International School is renowned for.
From August 2021, we will be opening classes for Early Childhood to Grade 5 with a total capacity of 300 students. The design of the various learning spaces and the inquiry-led and play-based curriculum, which will be facilitated by our excellent and experienced teachers, will provide our students with everything they need to be successful learners.
Furthermore, through collaborative partnerships with the CCA specialist schools close by, we will give our students the opportunity to engage with specialist experts and leverage their studios and spaces.
Digital Campus
One World International School (OWIS) Digital Campus in Punggol stands proudly as the latest addition to the esteemed Singapore's OWIS family of schools. Guided by the OWIS's reputed kindness-driven approach, this campus is more than just a place of learning; it is a nurturing environment that fosters both a lifelong love of learning and a culture of inclusion.
Spanning approximately 20,000 m2 of gross floor area, OWIS Digital Campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities designed to ultimately drive exceptional academic achievements to up to 1,500 students.
With interactive classrooms, smart libraries, world-class sports facilities, and over 20 skills studios, our focus is on personalised learning and holistic development ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive academically and prepare them for an ever-evolving world.
Learning
At One World International School, learning programme supports all aspects of children's development - academic, physical, social and emotional.
From early childhood and primary school all the way through to secondary school, OWIS' well-rounded approach prepares children to thrive in all areas of life, putting them on track to become dynamic global citizens, thoughtful leaders and lifelong learners.
OWIS' core values of kindness and compassion are woven into every aspect of student's learning journey. Teachers make each child feel valued, and OWIS celebrates the diversity of its school community. The nurturing environment fosters a sense of safety and belonging as students learn to respect themselves and each other while they explore the world around them and consider different perspectives and cultures.