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IB Math Tuition for HWA International School (HWA) Students
Dedicated IB Math classes for HWA International School students — an international school in Singapore on the IB pathway.
HWA International School is an independent international school in Singapore. The school was founded in 2006. DeepThink offers dedicated IB Math classes matched to the curriculum HWA International School students follow.
About HWA International School
HWA International School is an independent international school in Singapore. Established in 2006 as the Chinese International School at the invitation of the Economic Development Board, it took its present name on relocating to Marina Square in 2022. An IB World School, it runs the full International Baccalaureate continuum — the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes — from its Marina City campus, with a second site at NTU@One North.
Founded: 2006
How DeepThink supports HWA International School IB students
Dedicated IB Math class covering the IB Mathematics curriculum
As an international school, HWA International School follows the IB pathway (MYP or IGCSE into the IB Diploma) — our class is matched to it, not the local MOE syllabus
Small groups so your child gets genuine attention — every student's needs are taken care of, and no one gets left behind
Support from the pre-IB years through to the IB Diploma
The programme
What your child gets at DeepThink
Our dedicated IB class keeps students on the IB Mathematics curriculum throughout their secondary years.
Weekly duration
1.5 hours
Curriculum
IB Mathematics
Levels covered
Pre-IB to IB Diploma
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for parents
Does DeepThink have a class specifically for HWA International School's IB curriculum?
Yes. HWA International School students follow the IB Mathematics curriculum, and we run a dedicated IB Math class to match.
How does the IB Math curriculum differ from the local secondary syllabus?
IB Math covers different content at a different pace from the MOE secondary syllabus. Students who attend a general secondary tuition class risk spending time on O-Level or SEC exam content that won't appear in their assessments. Our dedicated IB class avoids that.
When should an IB student start tuition?
We recommend starting early — the IB curriculum diverges from the local secondary syllabus quickly, and gaps compound. Students who join mid-programme can also be accommodated.
What makes DeepThink different for IB students?
A dedicated IB class that stays on the IB curriculum throughout your child's secondary years.
School Overview
HWA International School is an independent international school in central Singapore offering a continuous education from the early years through to pre-university. The school was established in 2006 as the Chinese International School, set up at the invitation of Singapore's Economic Development Board, and adopted its present name, HWA International School, when it relocated to Marina Square in 2022. It serves a diverse, internationally minded student body and frames its ethos around academic integrity, collaboration, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.
HWA is an authorised IB World School that runs the full International Baccalaureate continuum — the Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, the Middle Years Programme in the middle school, and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. Teaching spans from Nursery and Kindergarten through Grade 12, so a family can stay within a single coherent IB pathway for the whole of a child's schooling. The school operates a city campus in the Marina Bay area at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, with a second site at NTU@One North that houses its admissions office.
Curriculum and the IB Pathway
HWA follows the International Baccalaureate programmes end to end rather than the Singapore MOE syllabus. The Primary Years Programme guides inquiry-based learning in the early and primary years; the Middle Years Programme runs across Grades 7 to 10 (roughly ages 12 to 15) and develops practical connections between classroom learning and the wider world across eight subject groups; and the two-year IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12 leads to the internationally recognised IB Diploma. This is a genuinely international route: there is no Singapore-Cambridge O-Level or SEC examination, and the Diploma is built around six subjects chosen from six groups, together with the IB core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service.
Mathematics at the Diploma level is taken as one of two routes — Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation — each offered at Standard or Higher Level, and the choice shapes a student's options in fields such as engineering, economics, and the sciences. Because the IB Mathematics syllabus moves at a different pace and covers different material from the local curriculum, families sometimes look for support matched specifically to the IB rather than to O-Level or A-Level preparation. DeepThink, a specialist mathematics tuition centre, runs small-group classes aligned to the IB Mathematics curriculum, including both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes, which some HWA families find useful for consolidating understanding ahead of and during the Diploma years.
Admissions
Admission to HWA International School is by direct application to the school rather than through Singapore's PSLE posting exercise or the Direct School Admission scheme, which apply only to local MOE schools. Families apply for a specific entry point — these range from Nursery and Kindergarten through the primary, middle, and high school grades — and the school assesses each child's readiness and fit alongside the places available in the relevant year group. The high school entry points carry typical IB expectations, with Grade 11 admission building on completed secondary schooling and Grade 12 following on from the first year of the Diploma.
As an international school, HWA admits students of many nationalities, and under Singapore government policy local Singapore citizens generally require approval to enrol in an international school. Prospective families are encouraged to begin the process ahead of their intended start date and to take a campus tour. The school's admissions office, based at its NTU@One North site, publishes the current application steps, grade-placement guidance, and fee information, which are the authoritative source for applicants.
Facilities and Co-Curricular Activities
HWA International School occupies a city campus in the Marina Bay area, with its main premises at 6 Raffles Boulevard in Marina Square and a further site at NTU@One North. As a centrally located school it draws on its urban setting and shared facilities to support teaching across the IB continuum, from the early years through to the Diploma. The school also provides student support services and English-as-a-second-language support for students who are still developing their English.
Beyond the academic timetable, HWA offers a co-curricular activities programme intended to round out students' development alongside their studies, in keeping with the IB emphasis on educating the whole child. Because specific clubs, teams, and facilities vary from year to year, families are best served by the school's own campus and co-curricular pages for the current offering. The school's stated emphasis on collaboration and international-mindedness is reflected in its broader programme as well as in the classroom.
School Community and Culture
HWA International School describes its purpose as nurturing young people with international-mindedness in an environment built on academic integrity, collaboration, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. With roots as a Chinese International School and a present-day intake drawn from many nationalities, the community is international in character, and the school places weight on student wellbeing, parent support, and pastoral care alongside academic progress.
For many families, joining HWA also means settling into a new country and, in the upper years, into the demands of the IB Diploma at the same time. Mathematics is a subject where a smooth transition matters, because the IB approach can differ noticeably from a student's previous system. DeepThink's small-group IB Mathematics classes, which follow the IB curriculum rather than the local syllabus and cover both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes, are one option that some families in the HWA community use to help their children build confidence during this transition and through the Diploma years.
Frequently Asked Questions about HWA International School
Is HWA International School a good school?
HWA International School is an authorised IB World School in central Singapore offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum from the Primary Years Programme through the Middle Years Programme to the IB Diploma. It serves an international student body and frames its ethos around academic integrity, collaboration, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. As with all international schools, families should visit and review the school's current information to judge fit for their child.
What curriculum does HWA International School follow?
HWA follows the International Baccalaureate programmes rather than the Singapore MOE syllabus: the IB Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, the IB Middle Years Programme across Grades 7 to 10, and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. This is an international pathway and does not lead to the Singapore-Cambridge O-Level or SEC examinations.
Does HWA International School offer the IB Diploma Programme?
Yes. Students complete the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, studying six subjects from six groups together with the IB core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Diploma Mathematics is offered as either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation, each at Standard or Higher Level.
How does admission to HWA International School work?
Admission is by application directly to the school, not through the PSLE posting exercise or Direct School Admission, which apply only to local MOE schools. Families apply for a specific entry point, and the school assesses each child's readiness and fit alongside the places available in that year group. The admissions office, based at the NTU@One North site, publishes the current application steps, grade-placement guidance, and fees.
What ages and grades does HWA International School take?
HWA offers a continuous education from Nursery and Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The Middle Years Programme runs across Grades 7 to 10 (roughly ages 12 to 15), and the IB Diploma Programme is taken in Grades 11 and 12, when students are typically aged 16 to 18.
Where is HWA International School located?
HWA International School's main campus is in the Marina Bay area at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-100/101, Singapore 039594. The school also operates a site at NTU@One North, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, which houses its admissions office.
When was HWA International School founded?
The school was established in 2006 as the Chinese International School, set up at the invitation of Singapore's Economic Development Board. It took its present name, HWA International School, when it relocated to Marina Square in 2022.
Does HWA International School offer Cambridge IGCSE?
HWA follows the International Baccalaureate continuum rather than Cambridge IGCSE. In the middle years it runs the IB Middle Years Programme across Grades 7 to 10, which leads into the two-year IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, rather than IGCSE examinations.
How is IB Mathematics at HWA International School different from the local Singapore syllabus?
IB Mathematics is part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and differs from the MOE secondary and A-Level syllabuses in both content and structure. Students take either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation rather than E-Math, A-Math, or H2 Mathematics, so support matched to the IB is more relevant than general O-Level or A-Level preparation.
Can my child get extra help with IB Mathematics while at HWA International School?
Yes. DeepThink runs small-group classes aligned to the IB Mathematics curriculum, covering both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes at Standard and Higher Level. Lessons follow the IB syllabus rather than the local secondary syllabus, which suits students on the HWA pathway.
What co-curricular activities does HWA International School offer?
HWA offers a co-curricular activities programme intended to round out students' development alongside their studies, in keeping with the IB emphasis on educating the whole child. The specific clubs, teams, and activities vary from year to year, so the school's own campus and co-curricular pages are the best source for the current offering.
Does HWA International School support students who are still learning English?
Yes. The school provides an English-as-a-second-language programme and student support services for students who are still developing their English, which can help children who are new to an English-medium environment settle into the IB curriculum.
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