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UWCSEA East Campus provides K1–G12 education on a single campus. The Infant School has dedicated spaces for Music, Languages, Learning Support and PE, including a learn-to-swim pool. The Junior School offers specialist lessons in Art, Physical Education, Music and Languages. The Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) operate on the same campus with a K-12 learning programme that leads to the IB Diploma Programme in the final years. Boarding is available for students in Grades 8–12. The campus supports a vibrant community and includes sustainability features and a Home Languages Programme to maintain literacy in home languages.
Facilities support Physical Education across the Primary and Middle Schools. The Infant School has a learn-to-swim pool as part of PE facilities.
The main language of instruction is English. The Home Languages Programme provides literacy development in a home language, taught by native-speaking teachers in small groups and is not assessed as an academic subject. The learning programme is K-12, mission-aligned and organized around five interlinked elements: academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service. In High School, students study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
An after-school activities programme runs on East Campus, with activities continuing after the core day. Outdoor Education is embedded in the curriculum, and Personal and Social Education and Service are components of the program. The campus also incorporates sustainability initiatives as part of the broader learning programme.
United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) - East Campus offers a rich and engaging educational experience for students aged 5 to 18. The school follows its own UWCSEA Academic curriculum from K1 to G8, preparing students to complete International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Facilities include modern science labs, art studios, a performance theatre, and sports areas. A standout feature of UWCSEA is its environmental program where students learn to use the Sustainability Compass and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to develop school initiatives. Beyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of extra-curricular programs, such as annual theatrical productions, sports competitions, and music ensembles. Additionally, UWCSEA emphasizes global connections through exchange programs and collaborations with other UWC schools.
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