This FREE Tour Gives Parents A First-Hand Look At How Inquiry-Based Learning Benefits Young Kids

OWIS Nanyang offers free weekly tours, during which you can learn how the school successfully incorporates inquiry-based learning and why it’s so beneficial to your child’s educational journey.

There are many reasons why One World International School’s (OWIS) Nanyang Campus is a must-consider for parents looking for a top international school in Singapore. A globally recognised academic pathway, vibrant and extensive facilities and moderate fees are some notable perks, and so is the school’s inquiry-based learning approach in Early Childhood and Primary School.

Based on the IB Primary Years Programme, this reputed framework helps children ignite their curiosity, learn key skills that carry forward into Secondary School and feel engaged in their learning. And parents, you can find out for yourself how exactly this works at OWIS Nanyang’s free weekly tours led by Ms Rashmi Tourani, Head of Early Childhood and Primary School at OWIS Nanyang. Here, Ms Rashmi Tourani gives us a peek into how inquiry-based learning benefits young children’s development and learning journey.

Benefits of inquiry-based learning

Children take an active role in the classroom: The inquiry-based approach encourages students to be comfortable with asking questions and exploring topics that truly interest them. Collaboration is encouraged, allowing students to share ideas with their peers and build essential skills in everyday lessons.

Teachers focus on nurturing students’ curiosity: Teachers guide students to explore how subjects connect to the real world, rather than simply delivering information. Here, the teachers are trained to listen to students’ ideas and consider various perspectives, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Children foster a lifelong love of learning: Incorporating inquiry-based learning during a child’s early years lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. This approach nurtures their natural curiosity and encourages exploration, helping them develop essential skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

The outcome? Recently, Grade 5 students at OWIS Nanyang took part in a creative tuning-in activity where they imagined themselves as early settlers on a newly discovered island. Their challenge was to build a thriving community that would be so appealing, that their teachers would want to move there too! The students presented their plans, leading to an engaging discussion on what makes a civilisation work, from farming to transportation and more.

Join OWIS Nanyang’s free weekly tours

If you’re considering enrolling your child in Early Childhood or Primary School at OWIS Nanyang, their new weekly tours are perfect. Discover how their inquiry-based curriculum encourages your child to thrive, explore the benefits of the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), and see firsthand how it fosters creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking in young learners.

During the tour, you’ll also get the chance to check out the school’s exceptional facilities, from sports and art spaces to an expansive library and a wide range of co-curricular activities.

Plus, the tours are led by Ms. Rashmi Tourani herself, so you’re guaranteed to gain valuable insights during this interactive experience. Click here to register for this ‘Tour and Talk’ weekly event.

One World International School (OWIS), Nanyang Campus, 21 Jurong West Street 81, Singapore 649075, [email protected], Tel: (+) 6914 6700, www.owis.org/sg