Top International Schools In Singapore For Primary And Secondary School

TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Year 1 - Year 13) *Off Queensway

As the oldest British International school in Southeast Asia, 96-year-old Tanglin Trust School provides British-based learning with an international perspective to an expatriate community. It is also the only school in Singapore that offers both A-Levels and IBDP.

The junior school (years 3 to 6) provides a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires, motivates, and challenges children in their learning. The senior school prides itself on the individual care, guidance, and counselling offered by its robust pastoral structure, exceptional academic achievements, and the development of skills through learning experiences beyond the classroom. Tanglin accepts students from their own junior school and is also open to applications into Key Stage 3 (years 7, 8, and 9), Key Stage 4 (years 10 and 11), and their sixth form (years 12 and 13). Entry is not permitted into Year 11 and Year 13.

• Tanglin Trust School, 95 Portsdown Road, Singapore 139299, +65 6778 0771, www.tts.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? (I)GCSE’s, A-Levels, IBDP
• Applying:  Click here to apply, Open Houses

NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (SINGAPORE): International School In Singapore (Ages 3-18) *Depot Road

North London Collegiate School (Singapore) opened its doors to students in August 2020, after phenomenally successful openings in Jeju, South Korea, and Dubai, UAE. NLCS (Singapore) seeks to provide an exceptional educational experience, based on the traditions, ethos, and practices of North London Collegiate School, one of the pre-eminent schools in the United Kingdom. The school has an outstanding record of the highest intellectual achievements and a strong tradition of providing an unparalleled academic education while encouraging the development of individualism and a pioneering spirit among its students. The school has a strong belief in the transformative power of academic engagement, and that a culture of scholarship should extend beyond the classroom and should permeate the wider life of our schools. NLCS (Singapore) is conveniently located on Depot Road and boasts a built-up area of approximately 300,000 sqft, with a diverse array of learning spaces required to deliver an outstanding world-class education that caters to every possible interest and talent.

• North London Collegiate School (Singapore), 130 Depot Road Singapore 109708, +65 6989 3000, enquiries@nlcssingapore.sg, www.nlcssingapore.sg
• What is the curriculum? NLCS Curriculum
• Applying: Click here

SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Preschool - Grade 12) *Woodlands

American-based, SAS consists of four divisions: Early Learning Center (preschool and prekindergarten), Elementary School (kindergarten to fifth grade), Middle School (sixth grade to eighth grade), and High School (ninth grade to twelfth grade). SAS seeks to give students an American educational experience in an international context.

• Singapore American School, 40 Woodlands Street 41, Singapore 738547, +65 6363 3403, sasinfo@sas.edu.sg, www.sas.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? AP, High School Diploma
• Applying:  Click here to apply

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (CIS): International School In Singapore (Ages 2 to 18)

Established over 30 years ago, Canadian International School (CIS) has over 3,000 students from 70 nations enrolled across two campuses: Lakeside (for students aged two to 18 years old) and Tanjong Katong (for students aged three to 12 years old).

CIS is one of the few international schools in Singapore to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, from Primary Years through to the Diploma Program. Their concept-based curriculum, benchmarked against national curricula globally, promotes in-depth thinking, understanding, and the application of knowledge.

Linguistic diversity and bilingualism are a focus at CIS, and whether it is through daily language acquisition classes or the school’s French-English or Chinese-English bilingual programs, students are immersed in the culture and acquisition of language.

• Canadian International School (CIS)
  • Lakeside Campus, 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414, +65 6467 1732, admissions@cis.edu.sg, www.cis.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, from Primary Years through to the Diploma Program.
• Applying: Click here to apply

SIR MANASSEH MEYER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SMMIS): International School In Singapore (Ages 2 - 16 Years) *Sembawang

Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS) is a not for profit, child-centered school that offers a rigorous international education imbued with the vibrancy of Jewish values, tradition and culture. They are a diverse community that welcomes students of all nationalities and faiths. Mandarin and Hebrew are taught as modern foreign languages. Being a smaller school allows them to tailor learning to each child, enabling each child to flourish and reach their full potential. The IPC and IMYC are blended with the rigorous Singapore Maths Curriculum and the UK National Curriculum for Literacy. These lead to the globally recognized IGCSE exams in Grade 10. They are located in an impressive state-of-the-art campus, with dedicated subject specialist rooms that include science labs, a Makerspace, Music, Art, and Drama spaces to facilitate the incorporation of STEAM into the curriculum. Other facilities include a swimming pool, indoor gym, and rooftop AstroTurf pitch. As a not-for-profit school, SMMIS is committed to making an international education affordable for all (SG$15,890 to SG$25,124).

• Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS), 3 Jalan Ulu Sembawang, Singapore 758932, +65 6331 4633, admissions@smm.edu.sg, www.smmis.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? IPC/IMYC based curriculum leading into IGCSE's
• Applying: Click here to apply

THE GRANGE INSTITUTION: International School In Singapore (Ages 5-12) *Yio Chu Kang Road

The Grange Institution (TGI) is the first school in Singapore to deliver the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge International Primary Curriculum. TGI offers a balanced blend of rigorous structured subject learning and inquiry-based thematic learning. This holistic curriculum also includes Personal, Social & Physical Education (PSPE), Music, Art and Technology/Coding. Driving the school’s curriculum is their unique Cre8tors-in-Action© educational philosophy. This is the DNA of the “Grange Kids”, whom the school envisions becoming “creators” with 8 core competencies that will prepare them to become effective global citizens. TGI is one of the first schools globally to offer learning experiences through creating proprietary virtual reality and augmented reality content for several IPC units of learning.

• The Grange Institution, 449 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 805946, +65 6817 3630, enquiry@thegrange.edu.sg, thegrange.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? Cambridge Primary Curriculum together with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for students ages 5 to 12
• Applying: Click here to apply

ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP: International School In Singapore - Ages (9 Months - High School) *Multiple Locations

EtonHouse International Schools and Pre-Schools have established a strong track record in Singapore over the last 22 years and currently run 4 international schools and 10 pre-schools in different parts of Singapore, with a pathway from Playgroup to High School. Students are offered the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma. The modern and robust international curriculum is inspired by best practice and incorporates a SMART programme focusing on Science, Maths, Art, Research, and Technology. EtonHouse schools are also known for their strong language programmes in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish offering students a bilingual foundation throughout their schooling. The brand new EtonHouse in the heart of Central Singapore on Tanglin/Orchard is now open for registrations. The innovative campus caters to students from Primary to High School. Find out more here!

• EtonHouse International Education Group, Islandwide locations, enquiry@etonhouse.com.sg, www.etonhouse.com.sg
• What is the curriculum? IB PYP framework in the Primary Years,  the Middle Years’ approach will be consistent with the IB’s approach to learning and will lead to the IGCSEs in Y11. The Senior Years will offer the IB Diploma Programme*.
• Applying:  Click here to apply. To apply for the new Orchard campus, click here.
• Video Tour By Little Steps:  Click here

DULWICH COLLEGE: International School In Singapore (Ages 2-18) *Bukit Batok West

Students always come first at Dulwich College with its friendly student-centric learning environment. The educational philosophy emphasizes personal and intellectual development. It draws upon four centuries of tradition from the founding college in London. The junior and lower senior school, DUCKS, follows the English National Curriculum, where subject specialists enthusiastically teach students. Senior school students follow the International Baccalaureate diploma and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Each student is encouraged to participate in sporting competitions, is taught how to play a musical instrument, and has ample opportunity to participate in drama productions and practice public speaking.

The internationally-minded school understands the importance of learning languages. They strive to bring out the best in their students by developing and nurturing creative and confident individuals with the skills to tackle life with traditional values, including good manners, respect, and courtesy. Children between 2 and 7 years learn through the Dulwich College dual-language program in English and Mandarin. Additional modern languages are taught throughout senior school years. The school has 2,600 students from over 50 nationalities.

Nursery from SN$ 17,780, reception year 2 SG$ 31,650, years 3 to 6 SG$ 39,240, years 7 to 9 SG$ 45,420, years 10 and 11 SG$ 47,690, years 12 and 13 SG$ 49,310.

Dulwich College Singapore, 71 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, Singapore, +65 6890 1003, admissions.singapore@dulwich.org, https://singapore.dulwich.org/

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE: International School In Singapore (Ages 4-18) *Dover Road And East Coast

With two campuses in Singapore, United World College is on Dover Road and Tampines Street, accommodating over 5,400 students between 4 and 18 years old. The UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC has welcomed students from over 100 nations for over half a century. The school embodies compassion and commitment through many hundreds of hours of impactful service, and a diverse range of activities celebrated as much as academic success. The intentional diversity encourages a richness of ideas, creating an international mindset and a deep understanding and appreciation of others. Students are encouraged to investigate and value their uniqueness and those of the surrounding people. Learning is through five interlinking elements; academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service. The K-12 curriculum encourages children to construct and express conceptual understandings allowing them to apply critical thought in any situation, now and into the future. It allows them to meet the challenges of the century they will live and work in. The unique approach to education puts conceptual understanding and rigorous intellectual development at the forefront of each student’s educational experience.

K1 to G1 SG$ 32,773, G2 to G5 SG$ 33,421, G6 to G10 SG$39,304, G10 to G12 SG$ 41, 109 per annum.

United World College, Dover Campus, 1207 Dover Road, Singapore, +65 6305 5353 and East Campus, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore, +65 6774 2653, admissionsdover@uwcsea.edu.sg,  admissionseast@uwcsea.edu.sg, https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/admissions

LYCEE FRANCAIS DE SINGAPOUR: International School In Singapore (Preschool Age 3 - Secondary) *Ang Mo Kio

IFS is a member of a unique global network of schools through the Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Etranger(AEFE), which provides unmatched opportunities to offer globally mobile families an enriching transferable French education worldwide. The multi-cultural Lycee Francais De Singapour fosters meaningful connections with teachers and students, creating a sense of involvement and encouraging a lifetime love of learning. The school prepares each child to excel in an ever-changing and uncertain world. They strive to empower students to reach their full potential through the multi-lingual French curriculum, Le Diplôme National du Brevet des Collèges, academia, sports, and the arts. For over 50 years, they have had a long tradition of success and a culture open to the world. They are shaped by a French culture that blends the best foundational knowledge with flair and creativity. Their vision and mission are shaped by their belief that students excel when they enjoy themselves and when they are helping and learning from each other. The school operates over 60 activities supervised by experienced coaches in French or English. Students can sign up for sports, cultural, artistic, pedagogical activities, and language workshops.

Kindergarten from SG$ 10,960, Elementary grades 1 to 5 from SG$ 19,370, middle school grades 6 to 9 from SG$ 19.370, and high school grades 10 to 10 SG$ 28,155.

Lycée Français de Singapour, 3000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore, +65 6805  0000, administration@lfs.edu.sg, https://www.ifs.edu.sg/

ISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (K1 - Grade 12) *Off Orchard

Long-established ISS International School is a three-program international baccalaureate school that welcomes students from kindergarten age to 18 years. The school has been dedicated to providing education to Singapore residents for over four decades by focusing on their specific needs and strengths and encouraging them to do their very best. The founder has a deep-rooted love of education and an understanding of Singapore’s economic needs providing the base for the cosmopolitan student population. ISS International School offers IB Primary Years Program for children aged 4 to 12, IB Middle Years Program for children aged 11-16, and IB Diploma Program for children aged 11 to 12. ISS has approximately 750 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and 80 members of faculty. Each student benefits from the inclusive learning environment that nurtures their individuality and empowers them to build upon their unique interests and capabilities in academic, artistic, and sports programs. The Score Campus focuses on a child's development through highly personalized coaching, 21st-century skills, character development, and sporting opportunities. Artcadia Studio encourages mindful art and journaling with positive effects in helping them make sense of their thoughts and feelings, bringing a sense of focus and calm by tracking goals, tasks, and schedules. ISS International School ensures that each student follows a path of success and interest, creating a lifelong love of learning and preparing them to be active global citizens in their chosen careers.

K1 and K2 SG$ 24,158, G1 to G5 SG$ 30,838, G6 SG$ 33,029, G7 and G8 SG$ 36,239, G9 SG$ 37,309, G10 SG$ 38,379, G11 SG$ 39,449 and G12 SG$ 41,353.

ISS International School Singapore, 25 Paterson Road Singapore, +65 6235 5844, admissions@iss.edu.sg, https://www.iss.edu.sg/

OVERSEAS FAMILY SCHOOL: International School In Singapore - Pre Kindergarten - Grade 12) *Pasir Ris

As one of the largest international schools in Singapore, Overseas Family School provides the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) Pre-K1 to K2, 2 to 5 years, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) grades 1 to 5, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) grades 6 to 12. The school has provided modern education for families from over 70 countries across Singapore since 1991. The curriculum is taught in English, and children can also learn French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish. Each student makes solid friendships and develops global attitudes in a school with no dominant nationality. Located in Pasir Ris, the school is divided into kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school areas. The teaching staff understands that happy students learn best and encourage them to take full responsibility for their actions through self-discipline. There is a strong focus on peer support with the provision of student buddies for new students. Parents have full access to the regular assessments that support and promote student learning across all grades, subjects, and classes. Throughout the student's education, they have access to computer coding that promotes sequential and structured thinking encouraging a problem-solving environment. Strategic thinking games promote intellectual focus and boost academic performance; each week, children have an hour of intense activity learning strategic games such as chess.

Kindergarten SG$ 16,000, Pre K1 SG$26,000, K1 and K2 SG$30,000, elementary SG$ 33,500, middle school SG$ 36,000, junior high school SG$ 40,750, senior high school SG$ 42,500.

Overseas Family School, 81 Pasir Ris Heights, Singapore, +65 6738 0211, enquiry@ofs.edu.sg, https://www.ofs.edu.sg/

ETONHOUSE: International School In Singapore - Pre School To Grade 12

For over a quarter of a century, EtonHouse has been a leader in providing education for children from playgroup to high school in Singapore. The school understands that a life-long love of learning and critical thinking skills are as important as academic learning. They believe that children should take ownership of their learning; learning happens naturally and spontaneously when they are happy. EtonHouse strives to shape the future through education and developing confident and capable global citizens. It's their mission to empower each child to become curious, communicative, capable, confident, and respected through holistic programs that integrate personal development skills and academia. The teachers are committed to creating authentic learning experiences within a socio-cultural context using inquiry and exploration as central learning modes. EtonHouse is intentionally designed to inspire collaboration and creativity and encourages individual work. The aesthetically designed spaces respect students’ interests and contexts, with campfires, boardrooms, and mountaintops replacing traditional classrooms. The curriculums include the Reggio Emilia approach for pre-schoolers, the International Baccalaureate for primary school learners, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education for senior school students, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma for high school students.

Price on application.

EtonHouse, 8 Stevens Road, Singapore, +65 6746 3333, enquiry@etonhouse.com.sg, https://www.etonhouse.edu.sg/