XCL World Academy, XCL World Academy International School

• Location: Yishun, Singapore,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of training: mixed.

XCL World Academy is a school that offers continuing education in the academically strong and challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) program and several national programs in the United States and the United Kingdom. Here, students have the opportunity to go all the way through school from kindergarten to the end of grade 12. Completion of training will be one of three diplomas:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma),
• A high school diploma accredited by WASC and equivalent to a high school diploma in the United States (High School Diploma)
• Diploma of the American program with AP qualification.

The approach to educating students is based on the development of inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people motivated for personal and academic success. The IB program provides students with strong advantages by developing their critical thinking skills, interest in the world around them, and the ability to solve complex problems. 

The teaching staff includes strong, experienced and qualified teachers, each of whom is focused on the personal and intellectual abilities of students. Students receive enough individual attention to reveal their abilities and achieve academic heights.

International students whose first language is not English are provided with additional EAL courses. Classes are included in the price of the program for students in grades 9-12, and children in the junior and middle departments attend lessons for an additional fee.

The language program is based on the individual characteristics of each child and is aimed at developing speaking, speech and auditory skills. Training lasts from 6 to 12 months and is organized several times a week.

The staff and teachers of the institution regularly hold meetings with the parents of students: at these events, families can ask questions about the learning process, extracurricular circles and leisure activities, about the future career and academic characteristics of their child.

The school operates in a daytime mode, without providing students with a place to stay.

Students are provided with quality meals in the cafeteria. Thanks to the collaboration with Mycelium Catering, which is headed by Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Stroobant, students enjoy balanced, healthy and delicious food every day. The lunch menu is developed under the supervision of the chef and with the help of a team of qualified specialists with many years of experience in the field of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Children receive dishes without allergens, pork and lard, excessive amounts of sugar.

Dishes are pre-ordered from the menu, the products arrive at the school in fresh form, then the dishes are prepared immediately in the format of portions. Students visit The Food Garden Dining Hall on campus at a designated time for the class to relax during a break between classes and interact with peers.

There is also a parent café on site, where school guests can enjoy hot drinks and pastries while waiting for the end of lessons. Access to the café is also open to students: students in grades 11 and 12 throughout the day, and students in grades 4 to 10 from 8:30 to 15:30.

Students can spend extracurricular time at a variety of extracurricular activities - circles and sections, many of which are free. Leisure groups that do not require additional fees are held immediately after school - from 15:45 to 16:45. Classes for kindergarten and primary school students:

• Art Club,
• Basketball
• Chess
• Chorus
• Coding
• Environmental Action Council,
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Lego Club,
• Drama Studio,
• Chinese and Japanese,
• Intellectual club of board games, puzzles.

Middle and high school classes are free of charge in the following clubs:

• 3D design,
• Art Club,
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Chess
• Dancing
• Debate Club,
• Environmental Action Council,
• Fitness (Fridays) and yoga (Mondays),
• Soccer
• Playing stringed instruments,
• Chorus
• Robotics
• Journalism
• Layout of the UN and others.

The school also has sections that require regular contributions: they are conducted under the guidance of specialized highly qualified specialists:

• Aviation Club,
• Filmmaking
• Ballet
• Soccer
• Theatre and drama,
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Karate
• Basketball
• Rock climbing
• Boxing
• Taekwondo,
• Yoga
• Swimming.

Throughout the year, XCL World Academy students have the opportunity to show their outstanding skills in competitive sports. Competitions are divided into seasons and are held in such areas as football, basketball, cross-country running, netball. The honor of the school can be defended by both boys and girls, starting from the middle grades.

The institution strives to educate children in important social qualities: responsibility, non-conflict, mutual respect and kindness. Their development is helped by the system of Houses established in the school: students are divided into four large groups, in which there are leaders and their assistants. Houses compete with each other in sports and creativity to receive school awards at the end of the year.

• The ratio of teachers to children: 1: 7-1: 24 - in one group of 1-2 teachers,
• Classes of 14-24 students,
• More than 50 nationalities among students, about 20 among teachers,
• EduTrust Certification,
• Accreditations of IB, Cambridge International School, Council of International Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
• Three options for a graduate diploma,
• The opportunity to study in a bilingual program in primary school: 90% in Mandarin (Chinese), 10% in English.

The XCL World Academy campus is located in a beautiful area of 5 hectares, located in the heart of the small town of Yishun. The school's landscaping is designed by award-winning architects Grant Associates, who have been nominated for WAF World Architecture Festival Awards (they also worked on Singapore's famous Bay Gardens). In 2021, the institution received the BCA Green Mark Gold Award, a testament to its environmental efforts and commitment to environmental stewardship.

On campus, the following are equipped and prepared for training:

• Modern auditorium with 750 seats,
• Fine arts and music studios,
• Center for Contemporary Design,
• A set of innovations for the creation of projects,
• Two libraries with more than 27,000 books,
• Olympic-sized swimming pool and separate pool for children of the junior department,
• Outdoor all-weather sports ground,
• Two basketball courts,
• Tennis courts.

In the coming years, new sports facilities will appear on the campus, a specialized building for teaching middle school students with laboratories equipped with next-generation technologies.

Security in the buildings and on the grounds is carefully planned: from guarded gates to a solid perimeter fence, every student and visitor can enter and exit the campus only under the supervision of staff. In addition to these safety methods, the facility has two qualified nurses to help handle any emergency. 

The XCL World Academy study area is a 20-minute drive from central Singapore, which is easily accessible by car and public transport, including the metro. On school days, the school provides its pupils with buses for daily trips to and from school.

The academic year at XCL World Academy lasts from August to June. Students study in semesters, between which small tests are held to monitor progress. The standard school week runs from Monday to Friday, with students visiting campus for special events on some weekends.

A brief schedule of the weekday of children:

• 8:10-8:45 – morning gathering on the territory in specially designated places,
• 8:20 a.m. – classrooms open,
• 8:30-15:30 – academic classes for all students.

Students are not allowed to be on campus before 8:10 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.

Some of the additional costs are:

• Submission of application - 850 S$ ($ 640),
• Administrative fee for admission - 5200 S$ (3916 $),
• EAL classes – 3250 S$ ($2448) for students in grades 1-8,
• Language support for teaching in grades 1-2 in English - 1750 S$ ($ 1318).

The admission procedure takes place in several stages:

• Filling out an online application and providing the necessary documents,
• Payment of the submitted application,
• Attending an English language proficiency test and family meeting,
• Payment of the entrance fee,
• Submission of final documentation, signing of a training contract.

Any of the three diplomas provided to graduates upon graduation will provide students with successful admission to their chosen English-speaking university. Students who have received an IB diploma in 100% of cases receive scores higher than those declared in the form of passing at the university. Some of the higher institutions and programs where World Academy students have enrolled:

• University of Amsterdam: Psychology,
• King's College London, University of London: Law,
• University of Sheffield: Architecture,
• University College London: Medicine, Chemistry.

Admission to the relevant programs is carried out for children from 2 to 17 years old. For admission, all foreign applicants must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance and vaccination card, visa or residence permit,
• Academic report: current and previous years of study,
• English Language Proficiency Certificate: This is for staff to determine if a prospective student needs learning support.

All documents must be translated into English.

Families of students already enrolled in the school are offered discounts on their siblings' tuition:

• Two subsequent children - 10%,
• The third and next children - 15%.

In addition, newly enrolled siblings of any child already enrolled in XCL World Academy will receive an additional discount of S$5200.

The school also encourages students who are successful in their studies and extracurricular activities: full and partial scholarships are awarded annually based on the results of the ability competition.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision