교육과정
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너서리부터 12학년까지, 학습은 아이들의 발달 과정에 맞춰 진행됩니다. 싱가포르에서 PYP부터 MYP, DP까지 국제 바칼로레아(IB) 전 과정을 제공하는 몇 안 되는 학교 중 하나로서, 2025년 졸업생들은 평균 33.2점의 IB 디플로마 점수를 달성했으며, 1,644만 달러의 대학 장학금을 받았습니다. 이는 선도적인 IB 학교로서 우리의 강점을 보여줍니다.
2026년 5월 현재, 2026년 졸업생들은 이미 550개 이상의 대학 합격 통보와 2,300만 달러 이상의 장학금을 확보했습니다.
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2026년 싱가포르 IB 학교 2위
2026년 싱가포르 IBDP 학교 2위
국제 바칼로레아(IB) 여정
XWA의 학습은 유아기부터 졸업까지 일관된 과정을 따르며, 각 단계는 이전 단계의 학습을 기반으로 합니다. XWA는 IB 연속 과정(IB continuum)인 초등 과정(PYP), 중등 과정(MYP), 디플로마 과정(DP)을 제공하여, 자녀가 3세부터 졸업까지 시스템을 변경할 필요 없이 학습을 이어갈 수 있습니다.
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IB를 선택해야 하는 이유가 무엇인가요?
IB는 암기식 학습보다는 비판적 사고, 연구 기술, 독립성을 길러주는 세계적으로 인정받는 학문적으로 엄격한 교육과정입니다. 전 세계 대학에서 인정받고 있어, 이주할 가능성이 있는 가족들에게 강력한 선택지가 됩니다. 학생들은 탐구자, 열린 마음을 가진 사람, 성찰적인 사람과 같은 IB 학습자 프로필의 특성을 개발하고, 연구, 의사소통, 자기 관리 등 학습 접근 방식(Approaches to Learning) 기술을 구축합니다.
XWA가 다른 IB 학교와 다른 점은 무엇인가요?
4세부터 자녀는 AI 리터러시, 기업가 정신, 리더십을 다루는 XCLerate 세션에 참여합니다. 중등 과정(Middle Years)에서는 Week Without Walls 프로그램을 통해 학생들이 봉사 및 문화 교류를 위해 동남아시아 전역을 방문합니다. 8학년부터 진로 상담이 시작되며, 고학년(senior years)에서는 상담사들이 각 학생의 강점과 목표에 맞는 진로(IB 디플로마, 고등학교 디플로마, AP 과정 등)를 선택하도록 돕습니다.
모든 것이 학업에만 집중될까요? 모든 단계에는 학업 과목과 함께 시각 예술, 공연 예술, 스포츠, 봉사 학습이 포함됩니다. 리더십은 초등 과정(Primary Years)에서 학생들의 의견, 학급 책임, 주도적인 활동을 통해 시작되며, 중등 과정(Middle Years)의 학생 주도 클럽 활동을 거쳐 디플로마 과정(Diploma)의 CAS 프로젝트로 이어집니다. 학생 지도(Pastoral care)와 복지 지원은 학업의 균형을 유지하도록 돕습니다. 자녀는 학업적으로, 사회적으로, 그리고 세계 시민으로서 성장합니다.
자녀의 학업 여정
유아반
호기심은 여기서 시작됩니다
유아반
IB PYP: 초등 교육 프로그램
탐구 학습
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IB PYP: 초등 교육 프로그램
IB MYP: 중등 과정 프로그램
아이디어를 현실 세계와 연결합니다
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IB MYP: 중등 과정 프로그램
IBDP: IB 디플로마 프로그램
사고하는 방법을 터득합니다
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IBDP: IB 디플로마 프로그램
고등학교 졸업장
학생에게 맞춰진 학습
고등학교 졸업장
AP 과정
흥미를 느끼는 분야에서 탁월한 성과를 냅니다
AP 과정
너서리
이 시기의 자녀는 안전, 따뜻함, 그리고 부드러운 구조화된 환경이 필요합니다. XWA의 너서리 프로그램은 감각 놀이, 음악, 움직임, 그리고 사회적 상호작용의 시작을 통해 초기 자신감을 키워줍니다. 소규모 그룹 수업을 통해 교사들은 자녀가 다음 단계로 나아갈 준비가 되었을 때 이를 알아차릴 수 있습니다.
핵심 학습
- Trust in caregivers and surroundings
- Early language through songs, stories, and conversation
- Motor skills through structured play.
- Early emotional regulation
Milestones Development
By the end of Nursery, your child will separate confidently from you at drop-off, follow simple classroom routines, and show curiosity about the world around them. They're ready for Pre-K.
IB PYP: Primary Years Programme
The primary years build the academic foundations your child will rely on for the rest of their education. Strong literacy, numeracy, and learning habits developed now set them up for success in secondary school and beyond.
Beyond memorisation, children explore big ideas like identity, sustainability, community, and how the world works through Units of Inquiry that connect subjects and encourage questions.
Teachers explicitly teach reading, writing, and numeracy, then help your child apply these skills through discussion, projects, and investigation. Learning is further enriched through one of Singapore’s leading bilingual programmes, where English and Mandarin are taught immersively within the curriculum, as well as through regular outdoor learning experiences that extend the classroom into real-world environments.
Key Learning
- Explicit literacy and numeracy instruction
- Bilingual immersion in English and Mandarin, with French and Spanish also offered
- Weekly XCLerate sessions from KG2 covering creative arts, community action service, AI & Tech, global citizenship, financial literacy, and student leadership
- Specialist art, music, strings, dance, and PE
- Outdoor learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to the real world
Milestones Development
By Grade 5, your child presents their PYP Exhibition, a research project they design and conduct themselves. They share their thinking with an audience beyond the classroom.
IB MYP: Middle Years Programme
The Middle Years build confidence, independence, and critical thinking while keeping your child grounded in strong academic foundations. From Grade 6 to 10, students learn across eight subject areas that examine real issues like sustainability, media influence, human behaviour, and global citizenship. They question, debate, research, and communicate their ideas clearly.
Beyond the classroom, Week Without Walls takes students across Southeast Asia for service and cultural exchange. From Grade 6, SureStart AI introduces structured AI literacy. Student-led clubs and theatre productions give students ownership of their community.
Key Learning
- Eight subject groups connecting classroom learning to real-world issues
- Critical thinking, research, academic writing, and developing personal voice
- SureStart AI programme from Grade 6
- Week Without Walls expeditions across Southeast Asia
Milestones Development
By Grade 10, your child completes their Personal Project, a year-long independent investigation into a question of their choosing. This is also when they confirm their pathway for Grades 11 and 12, following two years of counselling that begins in Grade 8. Counsellors work closely with families to choose the right combination of IB Diploma, High School Diploma, and AP courses based on each student’s strengths and goals.
IBDP: IB Diploma Programme
Students who thrive on breadth, depth, and independent inquiry often choose the IB Diploma. Over two years, students study six subjects across languages, sciences, and mathematics, with the option to pursue the arts, while developing critical thinking through Theory of Knowledge, conducting original research through the Extended Essay, and engaging with the real world through Creativity, Activity, Service. This is supported by dedicated University Guidance and Counselling that starts as early as Grade 8, and strong pastoral care.
Exceptional performers can extend their potential through the XWA Aspire Academy, accessing high-performance pathways designed to nurture talent at an advanced level.
Key Learning
- Depth and breadth across six groups
- Questioning assumptions
- Producing original research
- Balancing academics with service and creativity
Milestones Development
Students complete the IB Diploma prepared for university applications worldwide, supported by dedicated counsellors and pastoral care. The Class of 2025 averaged 33.2 points and earned USD 16.44 million in scholarships. Click here to view university placements and scholarships for the Class of 2026.
High School Diploma
The High School Diploma suits students who thrive with flexibility, personalised pacing, and continuous assessment rather than high-stakes examinations. XWA shapes this pathway around your child’s strengths and future goals, allowing them to build a personalised academic journey and deepen their interests through a combination of IB subjects and AP courses. Along the way, students are guided by dedicated University Guidance and Counselling, alongside strong pastoral care that supports both academic progress and wellbeing.
For those performing at a high level, the XWA Aspire Academy offers additional pathways to further develop their talents through focused, high-performance programmes.
Key Learning
- Flexible course selection tailored to your child's strengths and goals
- Option to combine with IB subjects and AP courses for added depth
- Continuous assessment supporting consistent progress
Milestones Development
The High School Diploma is recognised by universities globally. For students whose goals align with this pathway, it offers a focused route to graduation with strong preparation for university applications.
Advanced Placement Courses
Students seeking greater depth in specific subjects can complement their IB Diploma or High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These courses provide university-level rigour across a range of subjects, supported by thoughtful subject selection and ongoing university counselling. Students are further supported through a strong pastoral framework that nurtures both academic progress and overall wellbeing.
Those demonstrating high potential can extend their talents through the XWA Aspire Academy’s advanced performance pathways.
Key Learning
- Tackling university-level challenges early
- Converting strong scores into course credit
- Building expertise in their strongest subjects
Milestones Development
Strong AP exam scores enhance university applications and can earn course credit or exemptions at universities worldwide. For students aiming for selective programmes, AP results demonstrate readiness for university-level work.
저희 학생들과 학부모님들의 이야기
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Questions parents ask
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offers both breadth and depth across six subjects, alongside core elements that support holistic development. In contrast, A-Levels focus more deeply on three or four subjects. A key strength of the IB DP is its core: the Extended Essay develops independent research and academic writing skills, while Creativity, Activity, Service fosters personal growth, wellbeing, and engagement beyond the classroom. Both pathways are academically rigorous and widely recognised by universities globally. The IB’s international recognition and balanced approach make it well suited to students who want to keep their options open while developing as well rounded, reflective learners. We break this down in detail in IB Explained: What It Means for Your Child's University Pathway.
Everyone follows the same IB curriculum from Nursery through Grade 10. University and pathway guidance begins in Grade 8 with a dedicated counselling team, then deepens in Grade 10 when students complete their Personal Project and confirm their senior pathway. It's a supported process, not a high-pressure fork in the road.
Yes. XWA accepts applications throughout the year and supports students transitioning from other systems. Our English as an Additional Language programme helps students who need language support, and counsellors work with families to ensure a smooth transition.
Singapore’s local curriculum follows the MOE pathway through PSLE, O-Levels, and A-Levels. It is academically rigorous, highly structured, and examination focused.The International Baccalaureate is a globally recognised, academically rigorous, and holistic pathway. It takes an inquiry based approach, encouraging students to think critically, make connections across subjects, and apply learning beyond exams.Both pathways are strong, but the IB’s international recognition and well rounded approach make it especially well suited to families who may relocate or want a globally transferable qualification that develops both academic achievement and personal growth.
Yes. Ivy League universities, Oxford, Cambridge, and other selective institutions accept and actively recruit IB students. The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge provide strong preparation for the independent thinking these universities expect. XWA graduates have secured places at institutions including UC Berkeley, King's College London, Sciences Po, University of Toronto, and more.
It's rigorous and rewarding, but not the only path. From Grade 8 onwards, students work with counsellors to explore their options: IB Diploma, High School Diploma with AP courses, or a combination. The goal is finding the right fit for each student's strengths and goals.
The IB is rigorous, but it’s designed to develop skills over time, not cram for one final exam. Students build research, writing, and thinking skills gradually from Primary through to Diploma. Support systems, manageable workloads, and pastoral care are built into every stage to ensure academics are balanced with student wellbeing. New joiners are supported through structured onboarding and targeted guidance, helping them adapt quickly and build confidence, even if they are new to the IB.
A-Levels go deep in three or four subjects. The IB goes broad with six subjects, plus research, service, and a theory of knowledge course. Both are respected by universities. The IB suits students who want variety and haven't narrowed their interests yet. We break this down in detail in IB Explained: What It Means for Your Child's University Pathway.
Many universities value IB students for their research skills, independent thinking, and breadth of study. IB Diploma holders often receive credit for Higher Level subjects and report strong first-year performance. At XWA, our graduates consistently receive offers from competitive universities across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Asia.
Assessment varies by programme. In Primary Years, teachers use ongoing observation, while in Middle Years, students complete criterion-referenced tasks and the MYP eAssessment in Grade 10. In the Diploma, students sit externally marked exams alongside internal assessments and the Extended Essay. The IB emphasises understanding over memorisation.
Yes. The Class of 2025 received 385 university offers from institutions worldwide, including UC Berkeley, Boston University, McGill, University of Toronto, UCL, King's College London, Sciences Po, University of Sydney, NUS, NTU, and SMU. They also earned USD 16.44 million in scholarships.
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