Blog | OWIS - Singapore

One World International School is a dynamic, diverse community of teachers, parents and students. Our supportive and multicultural environment provides ample opportunities for all our members to connect with each other. 

We asked one of our secondary English teachers, Catherine Adler, on why she chose to teach at OWIS and here’s what she had to say:

Singapore has become a premier destination for expatriates - it features a strong, high-tech economy that offers professionals the potential to fulfil rewarding careers, and has many of the amenities that international families crave. Parents who are relocating to Singapore are often very concerned about the quality of schools.

As the first cases of community spread COVID-19 arose in Singapore, much of the country began to take preventive measures. Parents and children stayed at home for two or three months, learning how to work from home and complete distance learning assignments. While this experience was stressful in its own right, parents are finding that they have a whole new slew of concerns during the pandemic as Singapore begins to reopen.

At One World International School, we recognise that there are many stress factors for parents during COVID-19, including:

If you are considering making a move to Singapore shortly, it is likely to be an exciting milestone for you and your family, but any relocation will be challenging in its own way. This is particularly true when you are moving to Singapore with children. In addition to coordinating the logistics of the move to Singapore, you also will want to be mindful of your children's physical and emotional needs throughout the entire transition.

At OWIS, we have compiled a quick checklist that you can use to make your move to Singapore with children seamless:

During the circuit-breaker period in Singapore when schools closed, OWIS offered students a full e-learning programme with a balance of academics, specialist lessons, recreational activities and social check-ins. As per Phase 1 rules of school re-opening in June, students rotate each week between in-class learning and virtual learning at home. Here’s a look at our e-learning programme for our Early Childhood students.

A world-class international education offers parents and children a valuable option, but many families are left questioning the cost of international education. Generally speaking, international schools require higher tuition payments than public schools, but international school fees can vary based on the city or country that the school is located in.

In today’s precarious global economic scenario, with some economists implying that a global recession has already begun, it’s vital to understand the underlying costs of international education and how it can vary from country to country and school to school.

With current entry restrictions and border controls due to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, your plans to relocate to Singapore may have been delayed or postponed. But that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for your upcoming relocation to Singapore. While relocating to Singapore is an exciting prospect, the transition can be stressful for both you and your children. 

Do remember, however, that Singapore is a community with a large expatriate population, so you will not be alone in your experience. Allow those of us at One World International School to provide you with useful tips that will help both you and your children as you prepare for your relocation to Singapore.

It’s school re-opening season in Singapore, just as it is in many parts of the world. After months of school closures due to the Covid pandemic, students around the world have slowly been getting back to school and in-class learning. 

Whether you are new to Singapore or looking at moving your child to another international school, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right school for your child. And in this unusual time of the Covid-19 pandemic, there may be additional criteria that you have to take into account. 

There are some important factors that will always be essential to determining your choice of school. To help you make a well-informed decision, here are seven key questions to consider when researching international schools in Singapore.

In a society that thrives on the relentless pursuit of perfection, the issue of mental wellness is increasingly salient, and rightly so. Last year, the first national study on the emotional resilience of young people was conducted in Singapore and is set to provide further insight into the stresses that they face. Amongst the factors studied were the perceived levels of academic stress and the impact of parenting styles.