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The school emphasizes Well-being Education (WE) which focuses on building knowledge and skills that help students strengthen relationships, develop positive emotions, increase personal resilience, and foster a healthy lifestyle.
ACS(I) is not a specialist SEN institution but actively promotes awareness and inclusion within its community. The school expresses commitment to accommodating and integrating students with various educational needs. Parents are encouraged to directly discuss individual requirements with the school to understand the specific supports available for SEN.
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) does not offer a specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. Prospective parents concerned about EAL support are encouraged to contact the school's administration to discuss individual language support needs.
The school emphasizes Well-being Education (WE) which is designed to place well-being at the heart of education. This program focuses on building knowledge and skills that help students strengthen relationships, develop positive emotions, increase personal resilience, and foster a healthy lifestyle. The ACS (Independent) Well-being Education Model comprises four domains:
Best Life: Encourages students to feel good and do good, combining positive emotions with meaningful actions.
Character Strengths: Develops capacities for thinking, feeling, and behaving that exemplify human goodness.
PERMAH Elements: Incorporates Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health to contribute to overall well-being.
Implementation Framework: Engages students, staff, and stakeholders through learning, living, teaching, and embedding well-being practices.
ACS(I) adheres strictly to comprehensive Child Protection and Safeguarding policies to provide a secure and supportive environment. Safeguarding measures include rigorous recruitment processes, thorough background checks, and systematic professional training for all faculty, staff, and volunteers. Clear procedures are established for reporting and responding to suspected or disclosed abuse, with a robust management system ensuring confidentiality and accountability. The school maintains close collaboration with external agencies, including local and international child protection organizations, to enhance its safeguarding practices.
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) caters to students ages 12 to 18. It offers the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level curriculum Express Programme, leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Facilities include science labs, sports fields, and a theatre that hosts annual performances, showcasing students' talents. A highlight of the school is its emphasis on character development through programs such as the ACSians-In-Action (AIA), which encourages students to take ownership in an overseas service-based project. Additionally, ACS(I) has a thriving sports programme and is accredited as a ‘Athlete-Friendly Education Centre’.
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