The Integrated International School firmly believes that the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach to learning isn’t optimal for children. Instead the concept of ‘multiple intelligences matter’, and to cater to that are two teaching approaches for its students aged four to 18-year-old
Singapore is home to one of the best education systems in the world, a success that can be credited as much to the nation’s effective government as its passionate education leaders. Dr Vanessa von Auer is one such example.
What makes a school exceptional? A friendly and supportive atmosphere, teachers and staff who love their subject, ambitious and innovative approach to teaching, dedicated modern facilities, and the best possible pastoral care that makes every pupil feel respected and secure in their environment.
We spoke to some of Singapore's leading educators to learn how best to approach parent-teacher conferences, so that you can truly understand what your child needs to thrive at school and beyond.
As autism awareness becomes more prevalent, parents now have access to a wealth of information regarding the condition, along with the early warning signs that they can look out for when it comes to their own child. All children develop at different rates, parents should not automatically become concerned if...
Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe is certainly a popular hero on film, but he’s also become a hero to many children with learning disabilities. After speaking out about his difficulty with a simple task such as tying his shoelaces, he went onto share he has a mild form of dyspraxia...
Homework is an essential part of the schooling experience, however. It helps students master concepts learned at school, allows them to practice these concepts and skills at their own pace, and, results in a sense of achievement once they are mastered.
In today’s fast-paced society of technological and media advances, children are often portrayed as little adults, and the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming for them. We’re seeing more and more children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety and behavioural difficulties. These students may...
At the Integrated International School one of our core school values is “Redefining Success”. We believe that success spans across a wide spectrum of possibilities. We know that no two students are the same, and that no individual child has the same response to learning in every situation – and...
Did you know that approximately 1 in 6 students (in the United States) is dyslexic? That’s equal to 20% of the population! Dyslexia is one of the most common neuro-cognitive disorders in the world and is characterized by weak phonological processing, word recognition and spelling. Those with dyslexia tend to...
