Welcome
5 Steps Academy is an EduTrust-certified Cambridge International School and a US College Board-approved K-12 school offering both US and UK curricula and administering both SAT&AP and IGCSE&A-level examinations. 5 Steps Academy is the only international school in Singapore focusing on Mathematics whilst providing a world-class multilingual well-rounded education founded on academic rigor, small classes with the highest teacher/student ratio, and complemented by rich co-curricular programs.
| 5 Steps Academy | Other Schools | |
| Class Size | 8 students per teacher | 25-44 students per teacher |
| Lesson Content | Students learn topics relevant to their needs | All students learn the same topic |
| Exam Dates | Flexible. Fast learners can sit for tests earlier, and slow thinkers can have more time to prepare without stress and frustration. | Fixed |
| Academic Results | Outstanding | Average |
| Progress Reports | Daily | 1-3 times a year |
| Parent-Teacher Meetings | Any day and only with relevant teachers | 1-3 times a year |
| Math & Science | One of the main strengths. Olympiad winners. | Often poorly taught |
| Teaching Methodology | 5 Steps evidence-based personalized accelerated system. 1-to-1. | Lecturing |
| Teacher Qualification | All teachers have Cambridge qualifications in teaching or equivalent | Rarely trained in teaching |
| Holidays | Flexible. You can choose your personal holiday periods. | Fixed |
| Fees | Affordable | Expensive |
| Admission, material, uniform fees | Zero | Equal to 1-2 months of tuition fee |
| Payment schedule | Monthly | Termly/yearly |
| Accreditations/Awards | Multiple accreditations, including EduTrust, Cambridge, College Board and WASC | Normally, one or nothing |
| Test Centre Status | Cambridge and College Board test centre | Normally, one exam board or nothing |
| Trial | One-day free trial | No |
At 5 Steps Academy, we believe the success of our program is based on strong collaboration between teachers and parents. We view all our students as unique individuals with great potential to make a positive contribution to the school and society. We aim to inculcate independence, responsibility, and necessary skills in each student to face the challenges of the future.
While establishing high standards for academic attainment, our program has been designed with an emphasis on the growth of our students as a whole person. Our admissions policy is non-selective; we believe every child can succeed. Our fees are very affordable because we strongly believe that every child deserves the best and should not be restrained by financial issues. We aim to provide an individual approach to each of our unique students to guide, counsel, and support them in reaching their full potential.
5 Steps Academy is a Professional Development Centre accredited by the University of Cambridge to teach teachers from other schools worldwide. That means 5 Steps teachers are true leaders in modern instructional techniques and have first-hand access to world-class resources from Cambridge and the College Board.
Our school environment provides constant opportunities for students to build on their knowledge and skill base in order to acquire the attributes necessary for meaningful lives. Our unique teaching style is a special approach that is only acquired in our school. In 5 Steps Academy, we apply a 1-to-1 small group teaching approach in comfortable classrooms, equipped with TVs, whiteboards, computers, tablets, and learning materials. Our teachers draw up individual learning plans for each student after a discussion with the parents. Our name, 5 Steps Academy, comes from the 5 Steps System™ that we apply in our teaching. The 5 Steps System™ has proven very effective in increasing students’ morale and interest in learning. Our students have attained Singapore Record Achievements for completing international examinations at very young ages. The curriculum at 5 Step Academy is designed to support a developmental, student-based approach where teaching is supported by an enjoyable and varied curriculum.
Websites are useful to provide a brief introduction to our school but can hardly capture the true magic of our school. Do take the opportunity to contact us to gain a better understanding of 5 Steps Academy. And, of course, we look forward to you planning a visit to us in order to understand first-hand what makes us different in the world of international education.
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