At XCL World Academy (XWA), we believe a great education brings together academic ambition, opportunities to discover new interests and a community where every child feels known.
We are proud to see this approach recognised with five honours at the HoneyKids Asia Singapore Education Awards 2026/2027. From purposeful technology use to bilingual learning, these awards reflect the experiences our educators create for students every day.
Here’s what makes each recognised area distinctive at XWA.
Gold: Digital Technology in Learning Award
At XWA, technology has a clear purpose: to deepen learning and empower students to create confidently and solve problems thoughtfully. Programmes such as XCLerate Future Learning bring this approach to life, encouraging students to explore ideas, experiment and put their learning into practice.
Beginning in KG2, students develop digital literacy and computational thinking before progressing into coding, robotics, artificial intelligence and app development. In Grade 6, our structured AI programme enables students to apply their learning to real-world challenges, developing applications that address issues such as sustainability and wellbeing.
Our Innovation Hub supports this learning with robotics, VR, 3D printing, digital media labs, podcast facilities and green-screen studios. These spaces give students the tools to turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
Digital responsibility is equally central. Students learn to evaluate sources, protect their privacy, question AI-generated information and recognise bias. In our student survey, 90% said XWA had taught them to use technology safely and responsibly: evidence of an approach that develops judgement alongside technical skills.
Silver: The Curriculum Awards (International Baccalaureate)
Our IB continuum connects the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), progressively developing students’ ability to question, investigate and think independently.
This comes to life through experiences such as the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition. Students have consulted environmental organisations, investigated overconsumption and plastic pollution, and translated their findings into beach clean-ups, food drives and sustainability initiatives.
Alongside academic inquiry, students explore languages, future skills, arts, sport and community action, giving them different avenues to discover strengths and apply their learning.
Our Class of 2026 demonstrates where this education can lead. The cohort of 52 graduates secured more than 635 university offers and over US$25 million in scholarship offers, opening doors to a wide range of future pathways.
Silver: School Where Everybody Knows Your Name
At XWA, knowing a child means understanding their interests, friendships, ambitions and the moments when they need additional support.
Our pastoral approach gives students a trusted circle of adults. In Secondary School, an Advisory teacher provides a daily point of contact, supported by Heads of Grade, the Dean of Student Life and a dedicated socio-emotional counsellor.
Regular Komodo wellbeing check-ins help staff understand how students are feeling and identify when support may be needed. Parents are part of this partnership, with communication encompassing learning, social development and wellbeing.
That sense of belonging extends to the whole family through coffee mornings, cultural celebrations and parent-led events. In our parent survey, 90% described XWA as warm, welcoming and inclusive.
Editor’s Choice: Best Bilingual Programme (International School)
Our English-Chinese Bilingual Programme makes both languages part of everyday learning through a distinctive approach: two teachers, two languages, one classroom.
English-speaking and Chinese-speaking homeroom teachers collaborate to help students explore mathematics, science, literacy and IB units of inquiry through both languages. Children develop the vocabulary and confidence to explain ideas, ask questions and build understanding across subjects.
Cultural learning, including Chinese literature, traditional arts and the 24 Solar Terms, connects language with different perspectives and ways of understanding the world.
The programme’s impact is reflected in external assessments. Among XWA students who took Youth Chinese Test Levels 3 and 4, 100% passed, 88% achieved Distinction and 36% achieved full marks.
Teacher of the Year (Primary): Ms. Jade Ackers
We are especially proud of Ms. Jade Ackers, who won Teacher of the Year in the Primary category through votes from parents and students in our primary school.
Voted for by teachers, parents and students, this award celebrates the difference XWA educators make in children’s lives. Ms. Ackers’ win is a meaningful endorsement from the families she works with and the students she inspires, giving our whole community a reason to celebrate.
These honours belong to the educators, students and families who make XWA what it is. For families exploring international schools in Singapore, they offer a glimpse into our commitment to helping every child feel known, supported and prepared for a changing world.
Book a school tour today to experience the XWA community and discover how your child could grow at XCL World Academy.
