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International Curriculum International Schools in Singapore

Compare 16 International Curriculum international schools in Singapore. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SGD 28,456), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
16
Curricula
16
Average annual fee
SGD 28,456
Fee range
SGD 12,600 – 55,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (15 schools)
Average school size
1,284 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Overseas Family School
Oldest
Dover Court International School (1972)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Singapore

International-curriculum international schools in Singapore are defined by their use of globally recognised frameworks (for example the International Baccalaureate, British Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level pathways, American high-school diplomas and several national curricula run in an international context), and by a student body drawn largely from expatriate and internationally mobile families. English is the dominant language of instruction, though many schools run bilingual pathways and extensive mother-tongue or modern-language programmes (Mandarin, French, Spanish and others are commonly offered). Tuition varies widely by school and year group; families should expect headline annual fees commonly in the tens of thousands of Singapore dollars with senior-school years and some campuses toward the top end of the market attracting significantly higher charges, and one-off enrolment, capital levies and extras that add materially to the headline figure. Most international schools operate an August - June academic year with the main intake at the start of that year, some follow a January/southern-hemisphere cycle, and popular year groups often fill early so relocating families are advised to start enquiries well ahead of their move.

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FAQs for Singapore

What does “international curriculum” mean in Singapore schools?
In Singapore an international curriculum means a school follows an externally developed framework or exam system rather than the Singapore national syllabus; common examples are the IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP), British Cambridge/IGCSE and A Levels, American high-school diplomas with AP options, and several national curricula run at international schools. These pathways are designed for mobility between countries and university recognition overseas, but the exact programme mix and exam options vary by school so you should confirm the specific pathway offered for each year group.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Headline tuition at international schools in Singapore commonly sits in the tens of thousands of Singapore dollars per year, with primary-year fees often lower than senior secondary and the most expensive senior years frequently costing well over S$40,000 - S$50,000 once additional levies are included. Expect one-off application or enrolment fees, refundable deposits, capital or development levies, and annual extras such as transport, meals and activity charges that can add 10 - 30% or more to the published tuition.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
Most international schools use a rolling admissions system but the main intake aligns with an August - June academic year, and the most in-demand year groups (commonly early secondary and pre-university years) often open applications up to a year ahead and maintain waiting lists. If you are relocating, start enquiries and submit applications as early as possible, and be prepared for assessment tests, interviews and documentation checks; some schools also run smaller January intakes or place students mid-term where space exists.
Is instruction usually in English and are bilingual options available?
Yes - English is the primary medium of instruction across the majority of international schools in Singapore, but many schools offer bilingual streams, immersion pathways and formal mother-tongue support in languages such as Mandarin, French, Spanish, Japanese and others. Schools differ in the intensity and age range of language provision (daily immersion from early years versus after-school or elective classes), so check each school’s language pathway and how they support non-native English speakers.
What practical checks should relocating families make when shortlisting schools?
Confirm the exact curriculum and assessment routes offered at the key year levels, the full fee schedule (including one-off levies, deposits and likely annual extras), the school calendar and intake windows relative to your arrival date, and the school’s English-language or learning-support arrangements if your child needs them. Also ask about waiting-list practice and typical class sizes, and verify whether the school offers the language or extracurricular programmes important to your child, because those features vary significantly between schools.

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