Over 60 years ago, Kurt Hahn’s vision recognised the power of an education that deliberately brought people together from different backgrounds, with shared purpose. At UWCSEA, over 50 years, we have acknowledged that our vision of peaceful, sustainable futures would only be achieved through the combined strengths and differences of many, working together and committed to deliberate actions for greater equity and inclusion on our campuses. We also recognise this as one of our greatest challenges; as we consciously cultivate a diverse community of around 5,600 students and 1,000 staff from over 100 nations, we cannot leave the development of intercultural competency to pure chance.

Before entering his National Service (NS) in Basic Military Training, Teddy Lee ‘20 never imagined he’d find himself on a 24-hr training exercise, leading a platoon of cadets digging trenches in the middle of the night. Pulling up the earth in the darkness, he shouting encouragement to the soldiers around him. Despite the sleep deprivation, and the extreme physical and mental exertion, Teddy pushed on.

Grade 12 student, Febby Nonde and Art and Photography teacher, Danielle Solk, are among the artists who were featured in Singapore’s 'A Thousand Words: Photography in ConTEXT' exhibition.

The exhibition featured a diverse group of artists and photographers from Singapore’s vibrant community!

Read more from EAL (English as an additional Language) teacher, Barbara Begg,  about the importance of vocabulary developmet.

On East Campus, our team of Outdoor Education specialist teachers have built an IS programme focussed on the conceptual understanding that individuals can use their senses mindfully to experience and form connections to outdoor environments. We provide regular explorations in our on-campus green spaces, giving opportunities for students to be immersed in nature with the aim to help them get creative and comfortable in the outdoors. 

Football enthusiasts have counted down the days, eagerly anticipating the beginning of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Some of this energy can be felt across our campus. We interviewed both students and staff about how this global event provides learning opportunities across UWC’s five elements.