Cultivating Future Leaders
Oneness Academy offers a dynamic and globally recognized Cambridge syllabus. We blend innovation with a student-centered approach to create an enriching and well-rounded educational experience.
CURRICULUM
At Oneness Academy, the Cambridge syllabus is implemented to provide students with a high-
quality, internationally recognized education that prepares them for success in higher education and beyond. Here’s how Oneness Academy makes the Cambridge syllabus unique:
- Blending traditional and modern teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Use of project-based learning, interactive lessons, and technology integration to enhance the learning experience.
- Focus on personalized learning paths to address individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- Encouragement of independent learning and critical thinking skills.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities to complement academic learning.
- Opportunities for students to engage in sports, wellness week, international week and teambuilding.
- Encourages curiosity and critical thinking by allowing students to investigate topics, conduct experiments, and solve real-world problems.
- Promotes teamwork and communication through group projects and collaborative activities. Helps students develop social skills and learn from each other.
- Uses a mix of formative and summative assessments, including quizzes, projects, presentations, and exams. Focuses on understanding and application rather than rote memorization.
By offering the Cambridge syllabus, Oneness Academy aims to provide a well-rounded
education that not only focuses on academic achievement but also on the overall development
of students, preparing them to become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and
engaged learners.
Primary
The international primary syllabus is designed to offer young learners a broad and balanced
education, laying the foundation for future academic success and personal growth. It is
typically aimed at children aged 5 to 11 years and emphasizes not only academic excellence but
also the development of essential life skills, creativity, and cultural awareness.
Key Components
- English: Focuses on literacy skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Encourages a love for reading and effective communication.
- Mathematics: Covers basic arithmetic, geometry, data handling, and problem- solving. Promotes logical thinking and numerical fluency.
- Science: Introduces students to the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. Encourages inquiry, observation, and experimentation.
- History: Helps students understand the past, including significant events, people, and movements. Promotes critical thinking about how history shapes the present and future.
- Geography: Explores the physical and human features of the world. Teaches students about different environments, cultures, and the relationship between people and their surroundings.
- Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE): Focuses on the emotional, social, and physical well-being of students. Teaches life skills such as self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, and health education.
- Offers the study of additional languages, often including the local language Bahasa Melayu and foreign languages, Mandarin and Tamil.
- We aim to develop multilingual communication skills.
- Visual Arts: Encourages creativity through drawing, painting, sculpture, and other artistic expressions.
- Crafts: Involves hands-on activities such as model-making, textile work, and other creative projects. Enhances fine motor skills, creativity, and patience while allowing students to explore different materials and techniques.
- Promotes physical fitness, coordination, and healthy lifestyles. Includes a range of sports, games, and exercises to develop motor skills and teamwork.
Secondary
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a globally recognized
qualification for students typically aged 13 to 17 years. Designed by Cambridge Assessment
International Education, the IGCSE provides a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that
prepares students for further education, such as A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB),
or equivalent qualifications. Students have the flexibility to choose as many subjects as they
want to sit for their IGCSE exams. This allows them to tailor their studies to their interests and
future academic or career goals.
- English: Focuses on literacy skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Encourages a love for reading and effective communication.
- Mathematics: Covers basic arithmetic, geometry, data handling, and problem-solving. Promotes logical thinking and numerical fluency.
- Science: Introduces students to the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. Encourages inquiry, observation, and experimentation.
- Biology: Explores the structure, function, and behaviour of living organisms, emphasizing biological principles and practical applications.
- Chemistry: Covers the study of substances, their reactions, and the properties of matter, with an emphasis on experimental techniques.
- Physics: Investigates the principles governing the physical world, including forces, energy, and the behaviour of matter.
- Malay: Offers language instruction in Malay, promoting linguistic skills and cultural understanding.
- History: Encourages students to explore historical events, contexts, and perspectives, fostering an appreciation of the past and its influence on the present.
- Mandarin: Provides an opportunity to learn Mandarin, enhancing language skills and cultural awareness.
- Tamil: Offers instruction in Tamil, promoting proficiency in the language and a deeper connection to cultural heritage.
- ICT (Information and Communication Technology): Equips students with essential digital skills, focusing on the use of technology in a variety of contexts.
- In Years 10 and 11, students continue to study the same core subjects introduced in Years 7 to 9, but with a greater focus on depth and specialization.
- This is when students have the chance to choose the subjects they want to specialize in, allowing them to tailor their education to their interests and strengths.
- These chosen subjects are then studied in preparation for the IGCSE exams, which students will take at the end of Year 11.