Award-winning UK school launches innovative IB Diploma College in Singapore for aspiring leaders and changemakers
*Westbourne College Singapore is part of the world's first global network of academically elite IBDP schools, with students ranking in top 1% globally*
SINGAPORE, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a mission to prepare leaders of the future for the careers of the future within the fields of business, entrepreneurship and STEM, the Westbourne brand of award-winning academic excellence* launches in Singapore this April*.Westbourne College Singapore launches this April
This follows the first cohort success of Westbourne College Sydney, which shot straight to *1st in Australia for the highest proportion of 44+ IBDP Point grades*. Westbourne's rapidly expanding network of global IB Diploma colleges aims to rank in the top 3 colleges in each of its markets within three years of operations, establishing a worldwide reputation for a *groundbreaking STEM and innovation-led, IB-only, co-ed, future-focused model.*
Built on foundations of 127 years of academic excellence, Westbourne School UK has *led the UK leagues tables for over 5 years in a row, *and was named* IB School of the Year* in 2019 by the Sunday Times.
Westbourne College Singapore boasts a formidable leadership and teaching team, who will *lead students, aged 15-18, in small group teaching similar to university-style tutorials*, ensuring a highly personalised approach.
Founding Principal, Mr Stephen Keegan, said:
*"This is an exciting time in Westbourne's evolution, where we have a unique opportunity to build on our reputation for providing a world-class education for ambitious young learners, supported by the latest in technology and innovation, with unmatched global learning links."*
Westbourne has a longstanding reputation for outstanding student outcomes at IGCSE and in the IBDP. 90% of UK graduates secure Russell Group university places or international equivalents, including Oxbridge and Ivy League.
Mr Keegan continued:
*"We offer a future-ready approach, leveraged by exceptional relationships with universities globally, as well as with world-leading business school INSEAD."*
*"Combined with cutting-edge technology and STEM excellence, and you have a powerful offering that produces university-ready young people poised to make their mark in leading global industries. We provide the bridge to university and a successful career."*
Westbourne College Singapore students benefit from access to world-leading thinkers and global exchange trips. The College will offer the 1-year IGCSE, 2-year IBDP and an innovative 12-week academic booster programme, PreIB. Students are supported to pursue leadership roles, in STEM & business, globally.