1. Raffles World Academy
Rating: Good
Curriculum: IB
Teacher turnover: 18%
Teacher/student ratio: 1:10
Full Review: Go
What the KHDA says in 2018: Raffles World Academy is a school that offers consistent core education with all subject being rated as Good or higher.
The latest inspection cycle sees continued attainment and progress improving with science moving up to Very Good in the secondary phase. Students’ achievement and progress is measured using international exams such as the IGCSE results.
SEND students also make Good progress overall. As the report notes, “ in lessons, the majority of students demonstrate levels of knowledge, skills and understanding that are above curriculum standards.”
What WhichSchoolAdvisor.com says: We like to celebrate schools where students are achieving in an environment that’s innovative and open. The KHDA report notes, that “across the school, students want to learn and actively participate in lessons. They sustain their interest and take responsibilities when opportunities arise,” and in conjunction with the students’ achievement, this is a school where students do well.