Primary School - IB Curriculum

International Baccalaureate (IB) programme taught in English, for students aged 6-11 years old.

Our team of educators will make sure your child feels safe, comfortable and has a sense of belonging in our community school. He or she will discover a love of learning in an environment which stimulates and encourages curiosity. Individually supported and guided, your child will grow in confidence.

Your child will learn to be independent, think critically, be open-minded, give and receive feedback, take risks and have a global outlook. These are skills that will prepare them for future success in life.

Personalised education for each child

Our experienced educators effectively use a variety of teaching techniques to ensure each student meets their potential. Using differentiated teaching, our students are fully supported and challenged on an individual basis. Our students are guided to inquire independently into the topics being taught.

A holistic approach

Our students benefit from programmes that educate the whole child, including experiential hands-on learning, core academics, critical thinking, well-being and a large range of daily specialist lessons and co-curricular activities offered after school.

Our community at the centre

As a not-for-profit international school founded by parents, our community of parents and learners is at the heart of everything we do. Each family in our primary school is supported by a fully qualified homeroom teacher and our academic team builds strong partnerships with our families.

What our parents and Students say about us

"Teachers are extremely supportive and take special care to support newly-joined children"

Family Timchenko

"Diversity and Openness has been pretty rich at GESS"

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IB Primary information

Curriculum Information

Languages

Co-curricular, sports and STEM programmes

Entry requirements

Curriculum Information

Our philosophy of education is concept-focused and student-centred. Experienced international school educators guide your child to investigate understandings about the world and how it works. With over 70 nationalities in our primary school, our curriculum is global with local connections made to our students' roots and Singapore. Our integrated approach to teaching subjects results in students making greater connections to the topics and ideas taught.

Subjects

English
Mathematics
Languages
Unit of Inquiry
Physical Education
Swimming
Art
Music

Languages

English
Being a confident English speaker is key to academic success. Our students grow with a world-class English programme including English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.

Daily Language Lessons
Unlock future possibilities for your child with our daily language programme taught by specialist language teachers.

Mother Tongue Programme

Our school community speaks over 70 mother-tongue languages, and GESS offers a range of integrated and after-school mother tongue language programmes.

Integrated in the school timetable

After School
Over 6 languages are offered, including Mandarin, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese and more.

Co-curricular, sports and STEM programmes

At GESS International School, our students grow and develop through experiential learning and our extensive co-curricular programmes after school. We believe in giving our students the opportunities to discover their passions and interests both in and outside the classroom. Your child can choose from over 100 after-school programmes and activities taught by professionals including:

Build confidence and teamwork with over 20 sports programmes and competitive teams
Spark creativity through integrated and after-school arts and music programmes
Solve problems and build solutions to tomorrow's challenges in our robotics and STEM programmes

Entry requirements

GESS is a non-selective international school, and we welcome students with diverse talents and abilities.

No application deadline
Year-round enrolment (students can start on any Friday)
No minimum English proficiency requirement
No prior knowledge of German language is required
Application evaluation from previous school reports
CEM Entrance Test in Maths and English for grades 3-5
Entry into Mother Tongue Programmes is subject to minimum proficiency levels

Curriculum Information

Languages

Co-curricular, sports and STEM programmes

Entry requirements

Curriculum Information

Our philosophy of education is concept-focused and student-centred. Experienced international school educators guide your child to investigate understandings about the world and how it works. With over 70 nationalities in our primary school, our curriculum is global with local connections made to our students' roots and Singapore. Our integrated approach to teaching subjects results in students making greater connections to the topics and ideas taught.

Subjects

English
Mathematics
Languages
Unit of Inquiry
Physical Education
Swimming
Art
Music

Languages

English
Being a confident English speaker is key to academic success. Our students grow with a world-class English programme including English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.

Daily Language Lessons
Unlock future possibilities for your child with our daily language programme taught by specialist language teachers.

Mother Tongue Programme

Our school community speaks over 70 mother-tongue languages, and GESS offers a range of integrated and after-school mother tongue language programmes.

Integrated in the school timetable

After School
Over 6 languages are offered, including Mandarin, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese and more.

Co-curricular, sports and STEM programmes

At GESS International School, our students grow and develop through experiential learning and our extensive co-curricular programmes after school. We believe in giving our students the opportunities to discover their passions and interests both in and outside the classroom. Your child can choose from over 100 after-school programmes and activities taught by professionals including:

Build confidence and teamwork with over 20 sports programmes and competitive teams
Spark creativity through integrated and after-school arts and music programmes
Solve problems and build solutions to tomorrow's challenges in our robotics and STEM programmes

Entry requirements

GESS is a non-selective international school, and we welcome students with diverse talents and abilities.

No application deadline
Year-round enrolment (students can start on any Friday)
No minimum English proficiency requirement
No prior knowledge of German language is required
Application evaluation from previous school reports
CEM Entrance Test in Maths and English for grades 3-5
Entry into Mother Tongue Programmes is subject to minimum proficiency levels

Useful Links

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Application guide

Learning Support

Brochures

School brochure

Preschool brochure

IB Primary brochure

IB Secondary brochure