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The Winstedt School delivers an internationally-recognised mainstream curriculum modelled on the UK system through multi-sensory, arts-infused lessons and personalised instruction. IPC and IMYC structure learning in the primary and middle years, while secondary core subjects follow the EdExcel KS3/KS4 curriculum. The school graduates Year 13 with a 24‑credit WASC‑accredited Diploma earned through coursework, projects, and formative assessments rather than traditional exams. The EXPLORE Programme personalises learning and provides in-house occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and social-emotional learning to support individual learning profiles.
The curriculum is delivered through mainstream, arts-infused lessons and personalised instruction. It uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) to shape learning, with English UK Curriculum (EdExcel) guiding secondary core subjects and integrated arts. The programme connects across subjects via thematic, cross-disciplinary units that include arts, music, STEAM, theatre studies, visual design, fashion design, culinary arts, nursing, photography, and related electives. The EXPLORE Programme and in-house therapists support holistic engagement with creative learning as part of the overall approach.
IPC fosters international mindedness and personal and international learning goals, underpinning a global perspective. The school has representation from 30+ countries. Instruction is in English, with English UK Curriculum used for core subjects in the secondary years. IPC and IMYC connect concepts across Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Technology, History, Geography, Music, Physical Education, Art, and Society, reinforcing international mindedness and cross-disciplinary learning.
After-school ECAs offer a wide range of activities for students to explore interests and connect with peers. Annual camps, held in places such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, emphasize personal growth, responsibility, and teamwork. The House System runs four houses and holds regular activities on Fridays to build belonging, teamwork, and leadership across grades. The school encourages social connection through collaborative projects, competitions, and community events.
The House System fosters belonging, teamwork, and leadership through regular house activities and school events across all grades. Upper Prep (Years 7–8) includes Future Readiness modules that integrate executive functioning skills and collaboration with in-house therapists, school psychologists, and counsellors to support leadership development and independent learning. The curriculum blends UK curriculum courses, IMYC, ISTE-aligned electives, and project-based options to build leadership and career-readiness, with ongoing opportunities through electives and post-secondary partnerships.
The Winstedt Way centers on active, multi-sensory lessons and Social-Emotional Learning, supported by an in-house team of full-time therapists and psychologists in the classroom. The EXPLORE Programme combines Life Skills with Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), and SEL to develop interpersonal skills and resilience. Extra-curricular activities, annual camps, and Friday house activities promote wellbeing, physical activity, mindfulness, and social connectedness.
The Winstedt School caters for students aged 4 to 18 years old. The school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), and Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum for IGCSE examinations. The Winstedt School is well-known for supporting students with mild learning needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges and the school emphasizes small class sizes, allowing for tailored support and attention for each child. The campus features specialized learning spaces, including therapy rooms, sensory spaces, and creative studios. It is particularly known for its strong emphasis on the arts, with numerous opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles and drama performances. The school encourages community involvement through various environmental and service initiatives, teaching students the importance of giving back.
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