From age-appropriate learning spaces to personalised support for students, here’s how GESS – International School creates an environment for limitless learning…
When it comes to learning, GESS – International School believes in giving its students freedom to grow and discover their passion. As such, the not-for-profit school strives to create an environment with unlimited learning opportunities. The school does this through three important aspects: its hardware (facilities); software (educators and learning programmes); as well as ‘heartware’ (students’ wellbeing).
A school with world class facilities
One of the most visible things that sets a school apart is its facilities and infrastructure. GESS believes that good infrastructure – the school’s hardware – lays the foundation for all its offerings. The school has a state-of-the-art campus at Dairy Farm, right next door to the lush greenery of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. This strategic location offers its students the best of both worlds: amazing learning facilities for indoor learning, as well as great natural, outdoor learning opportunities at the nature reserve. While indoors, students have access to age-appropriate learning spaces, design technology studios, visual arts studios, music rooms, an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, indoor sports hall, and more.
Amazing learning programmes and dedicated educators
What’s a school without educators (aka GESS’ software)? GESS has a team of professional educators who are committed to nurturing its students. The school’s educators see themselves as partners of their students’ families as well. They go beyond teaching, also putting in effort to work with families to ensure students reach their full potential. Besides that, GESS offers a host of excellent After-School programmes, ranging from sports, performing arts, Vocal Instrument Programme, Language Enrichment Programme that focuses on mother tongues, as well as holiday camps.
Strong community spirit in its core
Last but not least, GESS’ ‘heartware’ lies in the school’s strong community spirit and dedication towards its students’ well-being. It adopts a 360° approach to student well-being, which includes everything from having supportive homeroom teachers, serving nutritious food in its canteen, extra learning support for students who need it, as well as having well-being specialists and counsellors on campus. Together, these members of the school community work towards providing personalised care and support to all students. GESS even has a SureStart Orientation Programme that prepares new families for their child’s first day at school. New families will receive support through on-demand webinars, orientation meetings, and individual check-ins throughout the student’s first week.
Raising self-directed learners through holistic education
Combining hardware, software, as well as ‘heartware’, GESS offers students a holistic learning experience. It’s no wonder that it’s one of the leading holistic international schools in the country! GESS students develop to be passionate and lifelong learners, in both the academic and personal aspects of their lives. Visit GESS’ upcoming Open Houses on 14 and 15 February 2023 to see the school for yourself! Can’t make it? Schedule an online meeting or campus tour with the Admissions Team too.
This post is in partnership with GESS – International School.