The Tanglin Learner
Great learning happens when a student's natural curiosity is aroused in a stimulating environment that encourages questioning and experimentation. Learning ultimately happens at an individual level, involving new connections being made in the learner's brain. However, great learning is a social activity; it happens when students interact with peers and especially with a great teacher.
At Tanglin we are passionate about learning and we are a community of learners.
We have a unique curriculum. Whist the academic core is based on the rigour of the English National Curriculum and 'gold standard' public examinations such as A Levels and the IB Diploma, teaching and learning will often be set in local and regional contexts, taking full advantage of our position in Singapore and in Asia. This, together with our diverse community of learners from all over the world, ensures that we are truly preparing the next generation of global citizens for their futures.
Tanglin Learner Profile
The Tanglin Learner Profile is a set of attributes and values that we encourage our students, staff and parents to adopt.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for life in today's world and as such transferable skills and strong character attributes are given as much prominence as specific subject knowledge and academic challenge.
Inspired by the International Baccalaureate Organisation's Learner Profile, these qualities are firmly embedded in learning and behaviour at Tanglin. Students regularly consider the attributes of the Learner Profile and have a genuine understanding of each of the qualities.
Reflective
Give thoughtful consideration to learning and experiences. Develop perseverance as a key attribute of learning.
Risk-takers
Approach unfamiliar situations with courage and have the independence of spirit to explore new leadership roles, ideas and strategies.
Balanced
Understand the importance of intellectual, physical, social and emotional balance to achieve personal wellbeing.
Caring
Show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others with a personal commitment to service. Act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment.
Learning is about much more than just what goes on in classrooms.
Principled
Act with integrity, honesty and a strong sense of social justice and respect for the dignity of all groups and communities. Take responsibility for actions and consequences.
Open-minded
Understand and appreciate cultures and histories, and be open to other perspectives, values and traditions. Seek and evaluate other points of view.
Communicators
Develop confidence in different modes of communication and value second language acquisition. Work sensitively and effectively in collaboration with others.
Knowledgeable
Develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines and actively seek knowledge independently.
Thinkers
Recognise developing critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate reliable knowledge claims is essential.
Resilient Inquirers
Develop curiosity and independence in learning through personal research and questioning. Voice concerns, challenge assumptions and recognise we learn best from mistakes and questions we ask.