2025-07-01

What Qualities Do Top University Applicants Need in 2025?

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On-demand webinar with expert insights from XCL World Academy

Give your child the edge in an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. Hear directly from Leslie Tam, Director of University & Careers Guidance at XCL World Academy, and Edwin Cheah, IB perfect scorer (Class of 2024), as they share practical tips, personal stories, and insider advice on what it takes to stand out to top-tier universities today.

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What You’ll Learn

In this conversation, you’ll gain actionable insights on:

  • The changing face of university admissions: How globalisation and increased accessibility have made top schools more competitive.
  • Beyond grades: The essential qualities admissions officers are looking for in future students.
  • The XWA approach to guidance: How personalised counselling starting as early as Grade 8 helps students discover their strengths and plan ahead.
  • Standing out with extracurriculars: Why authenticity and passion matter more than stacking activities.
  • Preparing for interviews and scholarships: Tips from Edwin on navigating the process successfully.
  • How parents can support their child’s journey: Practical advice to ease stress and build resilience.

Meet the Speakers

Leslie Tam
Director of University & Careers Guidance, XCL World Academy

  • 20+ years of experience in education and counselling.
  • Harvard graduate in International Education Policy.
  • Has guided students across Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the US to gain admission to top universities worldwide.

Edwin Cheah
IB Perfect Scorer, Class of 2024, XCL World Academy

  • Secured a full-ride Freeman Asian Scholarship to Wesleyan University, USA.
  • Accepted into Imperial College London and NUS.
  • Student leader, entrepreneur, and musician who exemplifies XWA’s holistic approach to learning.

Ready to give your child the future they deserve?

Register now to access the on-demand webinar and learn how XCL World Academy prepares students to succeed at the world’s top universities.

常见问题

获取准家长们关于我们学校最常见问题的答案。

XWA采用什么课程体系?

XCL世界学院是一所国际文凭(IB)授权世界学校,提供IB课程体系:小学项目(PYP)、中学项目(MYP)和大学预科项目(IBDP)。11-12年级的学生还可以选择大学先修课程(AP课程)或获得经WASC认证的高中文凭。这种课程路径的灵活性在新加坡的国际学校中非常罕见。

费用是多少?

请访问费用页面,查看按年级划分的详细费用。

XWA提供英语语言支持吗?

是的。英语作为附加语言(EAL)课程基础英语课程(FEP)为需要提高英语水平以配合常规学习的学生提供支持。此外,学校还为初级水平的学生提供强化英语课程。

学生何时可以入学?

XCL世界学院实行滚动招生,学生可以在一年中的任何时间入学。如需查看完整校历,请点击此处

如何申请

首先进行在线申请。XWA随后会安排适合年龄的评估,并邀请您的家人进行校园参观。招生团队将全程指导您。如需了解更多信息,请发送电子邮件至admissions@xwa.edu.sg联系我们,或致电+65 6230 4230,或在此处通过WhatsApp联系我们

XWA接受哪些年龄段的学生?

XWA招收18个月大(幼儿园)至19岁(12年级)的学生,所有年级均在同一校区。

毕业生都去了哪些大学?

XWA毕业生遍布英国、美国、加拿大、澳大利亚和亚洲的顶尖大学,其中包括常春藤盟校,以及加州大学伯克利分校、波士顿大学、麦吉尔大学、多伦多大学、伦敦大学学院、伦敦国王学院、巴黎政治学院、悉尼大学、新加坡国立大学、南洋理工大学和新加坡管理大学。个性化升学指导从8年级开始,引导学生选择最适合的升学路径和全球发展机会。

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