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Number of students |
60* |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10* |
Most common nationality |
British, Singaporean, Australian, French* |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1/3rd local to 2/3rd international* |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, French, Hindi |
Max. number of students per class |
20* |
Average number of students per class |
8* |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
With a future-focused approach, technology is deployed to both best support our students, providing globally connectivity with UK and Sydney campuses and providing excellent data insights in order to tailor and improve individual learning outcomes. |
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) |
Yes, we regularly use these technologies to connect with our global schools. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, the school welcomes all faiths. It is non-denominational |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE,
|
Results in these examinations |
The school is new to Singapore. Our recently launched Australia school achieved the highest % of students with 44+ points in the IBDP in the country with the first cohort. Our UK school regularly tops the league tables |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Our approach is tailored to the individual student. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Excellent stretch and opportunities available for MAT, we have a long history of educating exceptional students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Where applicable |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English, Maths and Aptitude Testing |
Waiting list |
Yes, entrance is selective |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling process |
Students can join after academic year begins |
The school offers a PreIB year enabling students to join mid-academic year |
School start time |
0830hrs |
School finish time |
1600hrs |
Supervised care before/after school |
By arrangement |
School bus service available |
N/A |
School provided lunches |
N/A |
Uniform required |
No, students are treated as young professionals from the very first day |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Students are involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities as part of the IB CAS programme, these range from Model United Nations, to Bloomberg Financial Literacy Classes. Activities are student led |
Facilities at the school |
The College offers a unique approach, with a state of the art modern professional services environment |
Sports facilities at the school |
N/A |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Attending class is just one small part of the Westbourne experience. Awaiting our students is a vibrant global community, offering uncapped support, inviting involvement, and igniting a life-long love of learning. A well-mapped journey of individualised academic excellence, fully equipping the students of today with the skills and flexibility to excel in the careers of tomorrow – a future-focused approach, grounded in 127 years of academic excellence. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Tutorial style with a ratio of 6: 1 student: teacher |