We all want our kids to adapt and thrive in the world out there, so how can we go about choosing an international school that teaches them to do just that?
With change being the only constant in modern society, finding a school that adequately prepares your little ones for the world ahead becomes ever so crucial. We can’t deny that sooo much has changed since we last stepped into the classroom (technology, we’re looking at you), and the thought of our kids not being taught how to face the future is scary indeed. That being said, how do we go about choosing a school that educates our kids on real-world skills, rather than just cold hard facts? Here are some markers to gauge if your school’s learning culture is up to par:
A firm foundation
Beyond basic academic knowledge, the ability to apply academic knowledge to solving real-world problems is key to future success. Therefore, an ideal school should provide opportunities in all subject areas, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned in different contexts.
That’s where XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) comes into the picture. “We provide a continuum of education that’s not just about content, but also concepts, skills and development of children so that they’re prepared for life after school,” notes Head of School Richard Henry. “Students are encouraged to be inquirers, delving into what they’re learning and how it relates to everyday life.”
The XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) focused approach gives students open-ended tasks to solve, engaging their cross curricular skills. Besides being relevant to real-world situations, it seems that kids love the STEM approach in action – an indicator of how classroom learning can be both rigorous yet engaging.
A healthy balance through sports
A dynamic sports culture is another indicator of a school that embraces a future-ready mindset. We’re not necessarily talking first-place trophies and star athletes, but an emphasis on traits such as teamwork, discipline and communication – important skills that are transferable to life outside the classroom.
At XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore), sports are well integrated into the curriculum through its compulsory sports program, allowing kids to experience a range of sporting ‘genres’ through joining competitive sports or even taking sports theory lessons. Better yet, we’ve heard XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) has some great sporting facilities that your kids will lap up as well!
An emphasis on the creative process
Most in the working world would agree that organisations are always seeking individuals who aren’t afraid to think outside the box and offer new perspectives to old problems. As such, an education that fosters creative thinking is well worth its weight in gold.
This is why arts and creativity are so highly valued at XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore). Its comprehensive arts program sees students being instilled with confidence and developing collaborative skills that are invaluable in working with others, becoming an innovator, and simply having a ball in the process.
Taking charge of the future now
With all that XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) has to offer, it’s safe to say that the school bears the marks of a school that has the future in mind when educating your little ones. “At XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore), we’re extremely fortunate to have an incredible range of facilities, technology and equipment,” says Richard. “But more important is teaching students how to use these in an appropriate manner, so that children become innovative, creative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable for the future.”
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Find out more about XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) at www.gwa.edu.sg.
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