Early preparation from elementary school level could very well be International Community School’s (Singapore) secret to consistently producing Advanced Placement (AP) scores that exceed global benchmarks.
The early bird catches the worm – the popular saying couldn’t be more true in International Community School’s (Singapore) case. We were told that the not-for-profit international starts preparing its students for university as early as Grade 1!
Isn’t that too early to start thinking about tertiary education, you ask? Not at all, ICS’ educators believe this is the best age to start building the foundation to help children succeed in university.
Soft skills matter
In the workforce, employers value soft skills like time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving in job candidates. The same skills are important when it comes to university applications, especially for applicants with Oxbridge and Ivy League aspirations.
ICS’ university preparation in elementary school starts with the development of these essential skills. These are integrated into every student’s learning journey through subjects, projects, and extracurricular activities. For example: coding develops students’ creativity; project work trains their time management; whereas group sports teaches them about collaboration.
A globally-recognised Advanced Placement programme
On the academic side, ICS offers a world class Advanced Placement (AP) programme that’s facilitated by faculty that has an average of over 11 years of teaching experience. With 24 AP courses on offer, students are free to tailor their learning to fit the field of study they intend to pursue in university.
Plus, the school is a two-time winner of our Singapore Education Awards’ The Curriculum Awards (American) category!
The results speak for themselves
ICS’ 2023 AP cohort achieved an outstanding AP score of 4 out of 5 across 19 subjects. This is no mean feat, as it exceeds the AP global average significantly. Adding on to that, its students’ university acceptance rate is a testament to their university readiness: with alumni attending top universities in the United States, Australia, Singapore, United Kingdom, and more.
Want to know more about how ICS sets its students up for success in university? The school faculty will be discussing the topic “How To Choose the Best Pathway For University Success” during its upcoming virtual open house on 26 February, 10:30am. Book your slot to join the talk, and learn how ICS’ holistic education approach helps children succeed in university.
This post is in partnership with International Community School (Singapore).
