From XWA to the World
XWA students gain acceptance to leading universities worldwide, including Ivy League and other top institutions,
thanks to personalised guidance and preparation every step of the way.
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and many more universities across the globe.
What Sets XWA University & Career Guidance Apart
Bespoke Guidance from Grade 8
Early, structured support helping students explore pathways and make informed decisions from a young age
Personalised University Planning
Individual attention tailored to each student’s strengths, goals, and aspirations
Global Admissions Expertise
Specialist knowledge across US, UK, Europe, Oceania, and Asia university systems
End-to-End Application Support
Guidance through every step: from course selection to essays, testing, and final offers
Mentor Network & Real-World Insights
Access to alumni, parents, and industry professionals for guidance and career exposure
出願から入学まで、一人ひとりに合わせたサポート
ほとんどのインターナショナルスクールでは、100人以上の生徒に対してカウンセラーが1人しか配置されていません。XWAでは、2名の専任カウンセラーが11年生と12年生の約120名の生徒をサポートしており、各学年でカウンセラー1人あたり約30名の生徒を担当しています。これにより、定期的な面談を通じて各生徒の学業成績、興味、目標を深く理解し、真に個別化された指導が可能になります。大学のリスト作成からエッセイ執筆、最終決定に至るまで、すべての生徒が自分をよく知るカウンセラーからサポートを受けられます。
大学進学準備は授業時間内に組み込まれており、米国および英国の出願とエッセイ作成に特化した時間割が組まれているため、放課後や週末に別途時間を割く必要はありません。
生徒たちは、バランスの取れた大学リスト、時間をかけて練り上げられた質の高い出願エッセイ、世界の入学制度に対する明確な理解、そして生徒のために積極的に働きかけるカウンセラーを得て卒業します。
出願のその先へ：卒業後の人生のための個別指導
XWAのカウンセラーは、大学進学の道のりにおいて、各生徒に寄り添います。成功を祝い、困難を乗り越えるのを支え、あらゆる段階で導きます。最終的な努力は生徒自身によるものですが、彼らが一人になることは決してありません。このサポートは、世界の大学入学担当チームとの強固な関係によって強化されており、カウンセラーは最新情報を把握し、状況に応じたアドバイスを提供し、各生徒のために直接働きかけることができます。
生徒たちは、キャンパス訪問や、160以上の教育機関が9年生から12年生と交流するライオンシティフェアなどのイベントを通じて、大学との定期的な交流から恩恵を受けます。指導は入学手続きにとどまらず、ギャップイヤーや兵役などの進路もサポートし、すべての生徒にとって最適な結果を保証します。
XWAでは、学業の優秀さに加え、生徒一人ひとりに深く寄り添うサポート（牧会的なケア、ライフコーチング、将来に役立つスキルの育成）を統合しています。大学進学準備は、単に成績やランキングだけではありません。レジリエンス、自立心、自信を育むことでもあります。生徒たちは、思慮深い意思決定を行い、現実的な目標を設定し、どのような環境でも成功するための考え方を身につけ、学校卒業後の成功に向けて完全に準備を整えます。
What Your Child Gains Over Time
Research shows that students in bilingual programmes often make strong gains in both language development and overall learning. In this programme, students not only learn two languages, but also learn through both languages—using them to think, communicate, and solve problems across subjects. This strong bilingual foundation prepares students well for the IB Middle Years Programme.
By this stage, your child will have spent years reading, writing, discussing, and interpreting increasingly complex ideas across subjects in two languages, developing both academic proficiency and confidence.
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Career Exploration That Starts in Grade 8
Career exploration at XWA starts as early as Grade 8, well before university applications. At this stage, the focus isn’t on specific universities, which can create unnecessary stress, but on helping students understand their interests, the types of work that exist, and how different paths connect. In Grades 8 and 9, students meet professionals from various industries and visit companies to see real-world work in action.
By Grade 10, guidance becomes more targeted. Counsellors collaborate with students, parents, and academic coordinators on IB Diploma course selection, ensuring requirements for specific fields, like medicine, are met and that international differences are understood. Students with defined interests are also connected with mentors who offer insight into their chosen fields. For example, a student interested in business and biology will consult with a professional with degrees from Oxford and Cambridge, while another exploring human rights law gains clarity from a legal mentor on specialisations and essential skills.
SAT and PSAT Testing on Campus
XWA is a registered SAT test centre, open to both XWA students and external candidates. Your child can take the SAT in familiar surroundings rather than travelling to an unfamiliar location.
For younger students, XWA offers the PSAT 8/9 for Grades 8 and 9, and the PSAT/NMSQT for Grades 10 and 11. XWA is the only non-American school in Singapore to offer the PSAT.
Practice SAT sessions are available for students who want additional preparation. The counselling team also works with test preparation providers in Singapore and can advise families on options if your child would benefit from structured test prep.
From Aspiration to Achievement
Hear directly from XWA graduates as they share their journeys, achievements,
and how XWA prepared them for the world’s leading universities.
Pursuing Pre-medicine at Dartmouth College, USA
Majoring in Human Sciences at UCL, England
Our University & Careers Counsellors
Experienced guidance professionals dedicated to helping XWA students achieve their university and career aspirations.
Leslie Tam
Director of University & Careers Guidance
MEd, Harvard University | BSFS, Georgetown University
With over 25 years of experience across the USA, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Leslie is an expert in international university admissions. She guides students through every step of the journey, helping them identify their strengths, craft compelling applications, and gain acceptance to top universities worldwide.
Fidel Garcia
University Guidance Counsellor
MEd, SE Oklahoma State University | BA, San Francisco State University | College Counseling Certificate, Rice University
Fidel brings 25+ years of experience in Malaysia, Montenegro, and Curaçao. Skilled in university counselling and student success coaching, he supports students in making informed choices, maximising their potential, and preparing for success at leading global universities.
カウンセリングチームのご紹介
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FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions from prospective parents about our school.
XWA's counselling team is structured to provide comprehensive support throughout the application process, from building university lists to essay development to direct advocacy with admissions officers. The student-to-counsellor ratio allows for individual attention that many families find sufficient. Some families choose to work with external counsellors as well, and the XWA team is happy to collaborate if that's your preference.
Most students don't, and that's expected. The career exploration programme in Grades 8 and 9 is designed to expose students to possibilities. Counsellors begin conversations by asking what students would do if there were no constraints, then work backwards to identify practical pathways that align with their interests.
Counsellors support students through gap years and National Service obligations. Students can continue working with counsellors, either virtually or in person, when they return to complete their applications.
Career exploration begins in Grade 8 with industry visits and professional speakers. In Grade 10, counsellors work with students on course selection to ensure they're positioned for their goals. Close, individualised university counselling begins in Grade 11, with timetabled lessons and regular one-on-one meetings continuing through Grade 12.
Yes. The counselling team has expertise across US, UK, European, Australian, and Asian university systems. Timetabled lessons in Grades 11 and 12 dedicate different days to different application systems, and counsellors maintain relationships with admissions officers worldwide.
The counselling team approaches this question individually: what is the right university for your child? Rankings provide one lens, but it's more useful to examine strength in particular subjects, campus culture, and fit. One academically strong student attended a session with Harvard undergraduates and afterwards said, "I'm not sure Harvard is right for me. It seems really... academic." She realised she wanted a university with a different atmosphere. Rankings guide is good for understanding, but they don't tell the whole story.
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