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XCL World Academy

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XCL World Academy offers a comprehensive and flexible academic journey for students aged 18 months to 18 years, built around the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. In the Primary Years (Pre-K to Grade 5), students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), developing strong foundations through inquiry-based, student-centred learning. In Grades 6 to 10, students progress to the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), where they build critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary learning and global perspectives.

For Grades 11 and 12, students can choose from personalised academic pathways based on their strengths, interests, and university aspirations. Options include the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the High School Diploma (HSD), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, or a customised combination of pathways. This flexibility allows students to tailor their learning experience while gaining internationally recognised qualifications that support entry into leading universities worldwide. Throughout every stage, XWA combines academic rigour with future-ready learning, integrating technology, innovation, and personalised guidance to help students thrive in an evolving global landscape.

Student Teacher Ratio

With a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 to 25:1, XWA combines the opportunities of a larger international school with the personalised attention of a close-knit learning community, ensuring every student is known, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

Exam Results

The XWA Class of 2026, comprising 53 students, has received more than 635 offers from leading universities around the world, including UCL, King's College London, LSE, NYU, the University of Edinburgh, and many more. Collectively, they have also secured over USD 24 million in university scholarships.

XWA students consistently achieve strong academic outcomes, with IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) results exceeding the global average year after year. Combined with personalised university guidance and a future-focused education, these results help students gain admission to some of the world's most respected institutions.

Higher Education Progression

At XCL World Academy, higher education progression begins long before university applications. Through a dedicated University Guidance and Counselling programme that starts in Grade 8, students receive personalised support with pathway planning, subject selection, career exploration, university applications, scholarships, and interview preparation. This ensures every student is equipped to pursue a pathway that aligns with their strengths, interests, and aspirations.
The approach is reflected in strong outcomes. The Class of 2026 has received more than 635 university offers and over USD 24 million in scholarships from leading institutions worldwide, including UCL, King's College London, LSE, NYU, the University of Edinburgh, and many more. By combining rigorous academics with tailored guidance, XWA helps students gain admission to top universities while preparing them for success beyond higher education.

Gifted and Talented

XWA Aspire Academy is a specialised programme designed for students who demonstrate exceptional potential in sports, performing arts, academics, entrepreneurship, and other high-performance fields. The programme provides personalised support that enables students to pursue their passions at an elite level while continuing to thrive academically within XCL World Academy's flexible learning environment.
Led by experienced mentors and industry professionals, Aspire Academy helps students develop the skills, mindset, and resilience needed to excel both in and beyond the classroom. Through tailored pathways, performance coaching, leadership development, and opportunities to showcase their talents, students are empowered to balance ambitious goals with academic success and personal wellbeing.

Prominent Alumni
Notable graduates from this school
Edwin Cheah
Edwin Cheah
Edwin Cheah is a Class of 2024 graduate of XCL World Academy and an IB Diploma Programme perfect scorer, achieving the maximum score of 45 points. Recognised for his outstanding academic excellence, Edwin was awarded the highly prestigious Freeman Asian Scholarship, a full scholarship granted to a select group of exceptional students across Asia, and is currently pursuing a triple major at Wesleyan University in the United States.
Izumo Kawabe
Izumo Kawabe
Izumo Kawabe is a Class of 2024 graduate of XCL World Academy and an emerging filmmaker currently studying Film Production at NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. A passionate storyteller from a young age, Izumo began filmmaking at just nine years old and later founded the Media Club at XWA, where he mentored fellow students and led collaborative film projects. His award-winning short film, Mother’s Recipe, won the Best Short Film Award (U25 Category) at the Academy Award-qualifying Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia and received multiple nominations at the Singapore Youth Film Festival, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Short Film. The film was also selected to be screened onboard a leading Japanese airline, bringing his work to an international audience. In addition, Izumo has gained industry experience working alongside acclaimed Singaporean filmmaker Eric Khoo as a storyboard artist and bilingual assistant, further cementing his reputation as one of the region’s most promising young creative talents.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees SGD 29,000 - 50,380
Ages 1½ - 19 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?
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Ms. Tammy Murphy
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Located just 20 minutes from Singapore’s city centre, XCL World Academy (XWA) is a leading award winning international school offering a future-ready education for students aged 18 months to 18 years. Home to a diverse community of over 50 nationalities, XWA combines academic excellence with innovation, wellbeing, and personalised support in a welcoming, mid-sized environment. As an IB Continuum World School, XWA offers the IB pathway alongside a globally recognised High School Diploma and AP options. Students benefit from world-class facilities across its 5-hectare campus, including a dedicated Innovation Hub with VR studios, robotics labs, podcast studios, and an eSports arena, alongside premium sports and performing arts facilities. XWA also features a purpose-built Early & Primary Years campus designed around inquiry, creativity, and play-based learning. The school’s English-Chinese Bilingual Programme immerses students in both languages through co-teaching by native-speaking educators. A key differentiator is XWA’s XCLerate Future Skills Programme, which develops future-ready skills through hands-on learning in AI literacy, entrepreneurship & financial literacy, leadership, sustainability, and technology. Students consistently achieve strong IB results and receive offers from leading universities worldwide. The XWA Class of 2026, comprising of 53 students, has already received over 635 university offers and more than USD 24 million in scholarships.

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Open House (On Campus)
Open House (On Campus)
Tour world-class facilities, meet leadership and educators, experience the Innovation Hub.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 09:00 GMT+8 XCL World Academy, Singapore

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