(Singapore) ents discover more effective ways to support their child’s education journey.
The GEMS Network GEMS World Academy (Singapore) is a member of GEMS global network of international schools. This provides students with the opportunity to interact with classroom peers at other GEMS schools around the world through the use of technology. The advantage of this integrated global network is to support many internationally mobile families with convenient school transfers to other GEMS school in the network to ensure seamless transition and minimal disruption to their children’s learning. Varkey-GEMS Foundation, is GEMS philanthropic arm, involved in ongoing initiatives to provide educational access to needy students around the world, as well as delivering quality education to teachers in under privileged situations, supporting them to obtain education qualifications of a global standard. This affiliation allows students at the school to be exposed to philanthropy and the act of charity, with various opportunities to participate in giving back to community. This is an important part of the school’s core themes contributing to holistic learning. The Honorary Chair of the Foundation is former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Truly International The school is dedicated to providing students with a truly international environment for learning, through an internationally recognised curriculum, as well as its various language programmes. Students are able to learn a second language other than English, and for others there is an English as Additional Language (EAL) programme to cater to children from a non-English speaking background. The school is committed to meeting the various needs of its families and recognise the importance of maintaining the national identity of each student. Supporting the multicultural background of the children studying at GEMS World Academy, the school hosts various social and intercultural events that promote and encourage
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diversity and tolerance among students. Beginning in Grade 1, students will be provided own string instrument during music lessons. The success of the school’s students around the world is renowned. Over the last four years alone, graduating students from the GEMS Education network have been accepted into 590 universities in over 41 countries. These graduates have been accepted by 12 out of the top 15 most prestigious universities and colleges around the world. The leadership team will be happy to answer any questions about the school and are available at the GEMS World Academy (Singapore) Information and Enrolment Centre, located at The Forum from 9am- 5pm, Monday to Friday. Appointments can be made for after-hours, Saturday and Sunday consultations, upon request.
Nestled amongst the lush greenery of Upper Bukit Timah, Arts Kidz International takes a unique approach to learning in the early years. Not only do we focus on traditional learning areas, but we also include the arts within the everyday, Monday to Friday programme in order to offer children a well-rounded and enriching educational experience. The children’s adventure into the Arts includes violin; visual arts; speech and drama; a mind and body programme integrating yoga, music and movement; and second language choices of Mandarin, Japanese or Korean. We are also excited to offer Danish language activities at Arts Kidz, designed to promote Danish communication and language skills.
Arts Kidz Education Center 262 Upper Bukit Timah Rd #01-03/04 Old Fire Station, Singapore 588207 (65) 6469 1739, enquiry_bt@artskidz.com.sg www.artskidz.com.sg
Arts Kidz Pre-School - 67A Eu Chin St (Level 2), Tiong Bahru Community Centre, Singapore 169715, (65) 6456 8003, enquiry@artskidz.com.sg April 2014 • ScandAsia.Singapore 31