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The Winstedt School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 41,500 - 55,500
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, SEN focussed
Typical class size 13
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Winstedt School caters for students aged 4 to 18 years old. The school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), and Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum for IGCSE examinations. The Winstedt School is well-known for supporting students with mild learning needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges and the school emphasizes small class sizes, allowing for tailored support and attention for each child. The campus features specialized learning spaces, including therapy rooms, sensory spaces, and creative studios. It is particularly known for its strong emphasis on the arts, with numerous opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles and drama performances. The school encourages community involvement through various environmental and service initiatives, teaching students the importance of giving back.

1208 Upper Boon Keng Rd, 387312, Singapore

The Essentials

The Winstedt School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 13, instruction in English.

Location
The Winstedt School is located at 1208 Upper Boon Keng Road in central-east Singapore. It is near Kallang and Boon Keng MRT stations, with direct train and road links to the city and surrounding areas.
The school is situated in a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, shops, and recreational facilities nearby. It’s accessible for families living both in the city and further out.

Stages
The Winstedt School serves students from ages 4 to 18, across three main levels: Reception, Primary, and Secondary. The Primary Years cover Reception to Year 6, while Secondary includes Years 7 to 13.

Type
The Winstedt School is a co-educational, independent international school. It does not offer boarding and operates as a day school only.

Additional learning support
The Winstedt School provides integrated support for students with additional learning needs through in-house specialists, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behavioural therapists, and counsellors. These professionals work alongside teachers in the classroom to support learning and development. Facilities include therapy rooms, sensory spaces, and an occupational therapy gym.

Country affiliation
The Winstedt School does not have an affiliation to any particular country. It is an independent international school based in Singapore.

Religious affiliation
The Winstedt School has no religious affiliation. It is a secular school that welcomes students of all backgrounds.

School day structure
The school day at The Winstedt School starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM, with Reception finishing earlier at 2:00 PM. ECAs are operated from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.

Students have scheduled breaks and a lunch period during the day. The timetable is designed to support both academic lessons and specialist sessions, including therapy where applicable.

Bus service
The Winstedt School offers a door-to-door bus service through Yellow Bus Services, an independent transport provider. Families can choose between one-way or round-trip options, with fees based on the distance between home and school.

Most buses are minibuses with an onboard attendant seated with the students. Parents should contact Yellow Bus directly to check service availability, especially if living in less central areas, as travel times may exceed 60 minutes.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students wear uniforms every day. Uniforms include navy shorts and polo shirts color-coded by year group: Early Years (Reception–Year 2) orange; Lower Preparatory (Years 3–6) green; Upper Preparatory (Years 7–8) blue; Secondary (Years 9–13) navy; a grey T‑shirt is provided for Physical Education.

Food Options
Victus Catering provides healthy school lunches and snacks, with daily fresh fruit included in the school fees. Meal options include Western, Asian, vegetarian, and allergen-free choices.

House System
There are four Houses: Austen (Blue), Jordan (Red), Watson (Yellow), and Darwin (Green). The House System fosters belonging and teamwork through sports, academics, social activities, and creative challenges.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Winstedt School ranges from SGD 41,500 to SGD 55,500 for 2026/27.

One-Time Fees (For New Students)
Trial Deposit: SGD 1,500 (refundable under specific conditions)
Enrolment Fee: SGD 7,000 (non-refundable)
Capital Levy: SGD 3,500 (non-refundable, not charged for returning students within 24 months)
All one-time fees exclude GST at the prevailing rate of 9%.

Annual Tuition Fees (Excluding GST)
-Reception: SGD 41,500
-Years 1–2: SGD 50,800
-Years 3–6: SGD 53,400
-Years 7–9: SGD 54,500
-Years 10–13: SGD 55,500
Fees include integrated therapy, social-emotional learning sessions, selected extracurriculars, student insurance, and more.

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
Parents can choose to pay:
-Annually (full amount due by 22 April)
-Semesterly (due in April and November)
-Termly (due in April, August, November, and February)
All options include the Capital Levy and are subject to GST. Payment preferences are confirmed when signing the Student Contract.

Sibling Discount
A 25% discount on the annual tuition fee is available for a second child (applied to the child with the lower fee). This discount does not apply to one-time fees or when financial aid is used.

Refund Policy
Refunds depend on the timing of written withdrawal notice:
- 100% refund: >69 working days before course starts (Semester 1) / >46 days (Semester 2)
- 50% refund: On or before 30 June / 30 November, respectively
- 0% refund: Less than 29 working days before start date or after the course begins

Other Costs
- Uniforms, lunch, bus service, and overseas camps are not included in tuition.
-Supplemental therapy: SGD 80–250/hour
-EAL program: SGD 2,900 per semester
-Educational assessments: SGD 400–2,640

Payment Options
Fees can be paid via Bank transfer, Cheque, Credit card and, PayNow.
Academics

The Winstedt School teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, SEN focussed for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The Winstedt School follows an adapted British curriculum designed to support a range of learning needs.

In the early years and primary stages (Reception to Year 6), students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and topic-based learning.

In the middle years (Years 7–9), the school uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which includes core subjects and interdisciplinary projects.

Secondary students (Years 10–13) follow the Pearson Edexcel curriculum, working toward IGCSE qualifications.

Electives are available in areas such as digital media, early childhood education, and hospitality. Across all levels, social-emotional learning and therapeutic support are built into the school day.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Winstedt School integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into the regular school day through scheduled group sessions and in-class support. Weekly SEL group sessions and counselling are part of the core curriculum for all students.

The school has a dedicated team that includes counsellors, psychologists, and behavioral therapists who work directly with students and teachers. These specialists collaborate with classroom staff to address emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and interpersonal skills.

Reflection spaces like “The Cloud” provide students with a quiet environment when needed. SEL progress is monitored alongside academic development as part of the school’s transdisciplinary approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Winstedt School is a specialist institution in Singapore that supports students with a range of learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and academic anxiety. It offers an integrated model where therapy and learning support are embedded into the school day.

A team of in-house specialists—including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and behavioural therapists—work alongside teachers in classrooms. Students also have access to targeted sessions such as counselling, small-group interventions, and individual therapy when needed.

Facilities include sensory spaces and an occupational therapy gym. Admission decisions are based on whether the school can meet the individual needs of each student

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Winstedt School provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who require it. The EAL program is delivered separately from regular English lessons and is designed to build foundational language skills to support access to the wider curriculum.

Students are identified for EAL support during the admissions process or after enrolment, based on their proficiency. EAL sessions are typically small-group or individual and are delivered by qualified staff.

Mental Wellbeing
The Winstedt School supports student mental wellbeing through counselling, therapy, and regular social-emotional learning sessions. A team of in-house counsellors, psychologists, and behavioral therapists work with students in and out of class. Students can attend individual or group sessions as needed.

There is also a quiet space called “The Cloud” where students can go to calm down or take a break. Mental health is part of the school’s daily routine. Staff and families work together to support each student.

Safeguarding
The Winstedt School maintains a comprehensive safeguarding and child protection framework to ensure student safety and wellbeing.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is the school's CEO, with school counsellors serving as Designated Persons for Child Protection (DPCP). All staff are trained to recognize and report concerns, and the school has clear procedures for handling disclosures and incidents.

Safeguarding responsibilities extend to volunteers, contractors, and visitors, all of whom are expected to adhere to the school's policies.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
The Winstedt School was founded in 2008 by Sharon Solomon, a third-generation Singaporean educator, to support students who learn differently. Initially established as a small private school named Learn Different, it began with just three students.

In 2017, the school moved to its current campus at 1208 Upper Boon Keng Road, a former Ministry of Education (MOE) school building. The Winstedt School is an independent, family-owned international school that has grown steadily over the years.

It now serves students from Reception through Year 13 on a single campus. The school’s approach has stayed consistent with its original mission to provide structured, multidisciplinary support within a mainstream setting.

Community
The Winstedt School has a diverse student body with families from over 30 nationalities. The school community is supported by the Parent League, which helps organize events and activities throughout the year. Students take part in cultural celebrations, community service projects, and annual school-wide events such as camps and performances. These activities aim to build connection and involvement across students, staff, and families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Winstedt School’s Parent League functions as its Parent Teacher Association (PTA). It is open to all parents and works closely with school staff to support events and build community engagement.

The Parent League organizes social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and fundraising initiatives throughout the year. Members also help coordinate cultural events and contribute to school-wide activities such as the Yearbook and staff appreciation days. Regular meetings provide opportunities for parents to share feedback and stay informed.

Participation is voluntary, and the group aims to create a supportive link between families and the school.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Winstedt School moved to a larger campus in 2017, a former Singapore Ministry of Education (MoE) school. Facilities focus on multi-sensory activities and experiential learning. The campus provides indoor and outdoor spaces designed for artistic, athletic, and recreational use. The school offers two specialist gyms, a playground, a multi-purpose gym and dance studio, a library, an art and screen print studio, and in-house therapy clinics. An auditorium seats 350 and hosts major productions and conferences; a STEAM Lab supports project-based learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths; a Science Lab; The Cloud offers a quiet reflection space; a basketball/volleyball court; and The White House is a music studio.

Sports Facilities
Two specialist gyms are on campus. There is a multi-purpose gym and dance studio. There is a basketball/volleyball court. These spaces support sports and physical education on campus.

Academic Facilities
The library provides study and research resources. The STEAM Lab supports project-based learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. There is a Science Lab. There is an Art and Screen Print Studio. The Cloud is a room for quiet reflection.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Auditorium seats 350 and hosts major productions and conferences. The White House is a music studio. The Art and Screen Print Studio supports arts-based extracurricular activities. The STEAM Lab supports project-based extracurricular learning. The Cloud provides a quiet reflection space for students outside class.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Winstedt School delivers an internationally-recognised mainstream curriculum modelled on the UK system through multi-sensory, arts-infused lessons and personalised instruction. IPC and IMYC structure learning in the primary and middle years, while secondary core subjects follow the EdExcel KS3/KS4 curriculum. The school graduates Year 13 with a 24‑credit WASC‑accredited Diploma earned through coursework, projects, and formative assessments rather than traditional exams. The EXPLORE Programme personalises learning and provides in-house occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and social-emotional learning to support individual learning profiles.

Arts & Creative
The curriculum is delivered through mainstream, arts-infused lessons and personalised instruction. It uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) to shape learning, with English UK Curriculum (EdExcel) guiding secondary core subjects and integrated arts. The programme connects across subjects via thematic, cross-disciplinary units that include arts, music, STEAM, theatre studies, visual design, fashion design, culinary arts, nursing, photography, and related electives. The EXPLORE Programme and in-house therapists support holistic engagement with creative learning as part of the overall approach.

Cultural & Language
IPC fosters international mindedness and personal and international learning goals, underpinning a global perspective. The school has representation from 30+ countries. Instruction is in English, with English UK Curriculum used for core subjects in the secondary years. IPC and IMYC connect concepts across Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Technology, History, Geography, Music, Physical Education, Art, and Society, reinforcing international mindedness and cross-disciplinary learning.

Social & Hobbies
After-school ECAs offer a wide range of activities for students to explore interests and connect with peers. Annual camps, held in places such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, emphasize personal growth, responsibility, and teamwork. The House System runs four houses and holds regular activities on Fridays to build belonging, teamwork, and leadership across grades. The school encourages social connection through collaborative projects, competitions, and community events.

Leadership & Professional
The House System fosters belonging, teamwork, and leadership through regular house activities and school events across all grades. Upper Prep (Years 7–8) includes Future Readiness modules that integrate executive functioning skills and collaboration with in-house therapists, school psychologists, and counsellors to support leadership development and independent learning. The curriculum blends UK curriculum courses, IMYC, ISTE-aligned electives, and project-based options to build leadership and career-readiness, with ongoing opportunities through electives and post-secondary partnerships.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Winstedt Way centers on active, multi-sensory lessons and Social-Emotional Learning, supported by an in-house team of full-time therapists and psychologists in the classroom. The EXPLORE Programme combines Life Skills with Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), and SEL to develop interpersonal skills and resilience. Extra-curricular activities, annual camps, and Friday house activities promote wellbeing, physical activity, mindfulness, and social connectedness.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. The curriculum is modelled on the UK system and core subjects are taught in English in line with EdExcel KS3 and KS4. Supplemental English support is provided for students who speak English as a second language. Literacy and language are taught with the Read, Write, Inc. program, and language-related subjects appear as IMYC electives.
Reputation

Awards
In the past five years, The Winstedt School has been recognized for its commitment to supporting diverse learners:

2023 HoneyKids Singapore Education Awards – Gold Award for Best School for Learning Support: This award acknowledges the school's dedication to providing effective learning support for students with diverse needs.
The Winstedt School

2024 HoneyKids Singapore Education Awards – Gold Award for Best School for Learning Support: Receiving this award for a consecutive year highlights the school's consistent efforts in delivering quality learning support services.

Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): Accredited for grades K–13, WASC is a U.S.-based accrediting body that validates the quality and integrity of schools worldwide. This accreditation facilitates the transfer of credits and supports university admissions globally.

EduTrust Certification (Singapore): A quality assurance scheme administered by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) under SkillsFuture Singapore, EduTrust certifies private education institutions that consistently maintain high standards in management and educational services.

Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Member School: COBIS is a global membership association representing over 400 schools and organizations. Membership indicates adherence to high standards in British international education.

Special Education Network & Inclusion Association (SENIA) Member: SENIA is an international network that supports inclusive education. Membership reflects the school's commitment to best practices in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Attend an Open House or schedule a school tour:
The Winstedt School hosts Open House events, such as the one on 17 September 2024, where prospective families can learn about the curriculum, inclusive education approach, and meet with staff. These events provide an opportunity to tour the facilities and ask questions about the school's offerings.

2. Submit an application:
After the initial inquiry and school visit, families can submit an application through the school's online platform. The application process includes providing relevant documents and information about the student.

3. Participate in a class trial (if applicable):
Based on the application review, the school may invite the student to attend a 1-3 day class trial. This trial allows the school to assess the student's fit within the classroom environment and determine the appropriate support needed.

4. Receive an admissions decision:
Following the class trial and application review, the admissions team will communicate their decision to the family. If admitted, the school will provide a Placement Letter outlining the details and any conditions of placement.

5. Complete enrolment:
To confirm enrolment, parents must sign the Placement Letter and submit the required fees, including the Enrolment Fee and Capital Levy. The school will then provide information on the next steps, including orientation and start dates.

Throughout the admissions process, The Winstedt School's admissions team is available to assist families and answer any questions they may have. The school offers rolling admissions, allowing students to enroll at various points during the academic year, subject to availability.

Scholarships
The Winstedt School offers financial assistance to students who demonstrate genuine financial need. This support is available to both domestic and international students enrolled in the school's higher secondary program.

Applicants are required to complete a Financial Assistance Application and provide supporting documents such as past school reports and identification records. The assistance typically comes in the form of tuition fee reductions, although the exact amount and form of support are determined on a case-by-case basis.

It's important to note that the school's resources for financial assistance are limited, and the primary responsibility for the payment of school fees lies with the family. All information obtained through the application process is kept confidential.

Waitlist
The Winstedt School operates on a rolling admissions basis, allowing students to enroll at any time during the academic year, subject to space availability. If a class is full, the school may place qualified applicants on a waitlist.

However, specific details about the waitlist process, such as its structure or prioritization criteria, are not publicly disclosed. Families are encouraged to contact the admissions team directly for the most current information regarding class availability and waitlist procedures.
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