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Rank 46 · Asia-Pacific

UWC South East Asia, East Campus

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Singapore

63.33

Standardised Score

49.50

Composite Score

Top 50

Tier

The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.

Score Breakdown

Applications65%

Relative cohort size

Offer / Application31%

Share of applicants who received an offer

Enrolment / Application40%

Share of applicants who matriculated

Composite Score50%

Volume and conversion combined

Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.

School Profile

UWC South East Asia, East Campus UWC South East Asia, East Campus (Singapore) ranks 46th in the AsiaPacific region according to Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers rank in the top 35% of the AsiaPacific region, admission numbers in the top 37%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 36%. The ratio of admissions to applications is 31%, enrollment to applications is 40%, and enrollment to admissions is 34%. The comprehensive score is 49.50, with a standardized score of 63.33. UWC South East Asia is one of the largest international schools in Singapore, founded in 1971 by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, initially known as Singapore International School. In 1975, the school joined the UWC global education network, becoming the first UWC in Asia. The East Campus is in Tampines district in eastern Singapore, completed in 2008. The school has approximately 2,500 to 2,800 students from around the world, demonstrating a highly international background. The teacher-tostudent ratio is about 1:10, with a teaching team of experienced educators. Teachers have many years of teaching experience, with nearly half coming from the UK and the rest from countries worldwide, showcasing the school's global educational philosophy and standards. The East Campus is close to Changi Airport. Campus facilities are modern, with academic facilities including air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, science laboratories, music and art studios, and performance halls; sports facilities include an indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, soccer field, basketball courts, and tennis courts; lifestyle amenities encompass modern cafeterias, cafés, an on-campus clinic, and dormitory accommodations (for grades 8-12). The campus design incorporates sustainable development concepts, combining green ecology with technological feel, and has received multiple architectural awards. The school's curriculum centers on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, offering the IBDP at high school level. Students must select six subjects including Language A1, a second language, experimental sciences, mathematics, arts, and electives, and complete Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) projects. The school has interdisciplinary projects, encouraging students to participate in global service initiatives such as environmental protection, fostering students' sense of social responsibility. The curriculum divides into three stages: kindergarten to elementary, middle school, and high school. The kindergarten and elementary stages employ inquiry-based teaching, covering language, mathematics, science, arts, and physical education; middle school combines the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, offering core subjects and electives like drama and design; high school fully aligns with the IBDP curriculum, emphasizing academic depth and global perspective. The student body is diverse, with students from over 70 countries. The school offers more than 40 co-curricular activities spanning academic, artistic, athletic, and community service areas, encouraging exploration of interests. Through the UWC global network, students can participate in global conferences and exchange programs, interacting with campuses across 17 countries. With students and teachers from worldwide, classrooms resemble a "United Nations," enhancing cross- cultural communication abilities.

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