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International Schools in Singapore

Compare 9 international schools in Singapore. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SGD 47,364), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
9
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
SGD 47,364
Fee range
SGD 20,270 – 92,001
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (5 schools)
Average school size
1,409 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Oldest
Tanglin Trust School (1925)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Singapore

Singapore hosts a dense and diverse international-school sector that primarily serves expatriate families but also includes a number of schools offering home-country programmes for Japanese, French, German and Korean communities. English is the dominant language of instruction, while many schools run bilingual or mother-tongue programmes (particularly English - Mandarin) alongside the International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-Level) and American (US diploma/AP) pathways. Fees vary widely: at the value end annual tuition can be in the mid-five-figure Singapore dollar range while some long-established secondary programmes charge well over S$60,000 a year, and most families should budget additionally for one-off enrolment or capital levies, transport, uniforms and exam charges. Admissions are managed school-by-school rather than centrally; popular year groups and established schools commonly require six to eighteen months’ lead time, and many schools have their main intake in August/September with smaller mid-year intakes.

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Choosing an international school in Singapore

Curricula

There are 9 international schools in Singapore covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (5), British Curriculum (5), Cambridge A Levels (5), IB (DP) (4), Cambridge International AS Levels (4). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Annual tuition across Singapore runs from about SGD 20,270 to SGD 92,001, averaging roughly SGD 47,364. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Singapore run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

2 of the 9 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Singapore we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Singapore

What are the main curriculum choices and how do they differ?
The most common choices are the International Baccalaureate (IB), British (English National Curriculum leading to IGCSEs and often A-Levels) and American (standards-based K - 12 with Advanced Placement options). The IB is an age-spanning inquiry-based framework (PYP, MYP, DP) emphasising holistic learning, the British route is more subject-led with public examinations at 16 and 18, and the American path is credit-based with flexibility in course selection and AP exams for college readiness. A smaller number of schools follow national home curricula that deliver language and content continuity for particular nationalities.
How much should we expect to pay for an international school in Singapore?
Tuition varies considerably by school and year group; published figures in 2026 show examples from the mid-S$10,000s at lower-fee schools to well over S$60,000 at some secondary years. Beyond headline tuition, most schools charge application or registration fees, one-off enrolment or capital levies and regular extras such as transport, meals, uniforms and examination or activity costs, so total annual outlay is frequently 10 - 25% higher than the tuition line. Always check each school’s full fee schedule and ask for a realistic ‘all-in’ estimate before deciding.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
There is no single application system: each school runs its own process, so timelines and intake months differ, but the common pattern is a main August/September intake and a smaller mid-year intake. For established schools and popular year groups (early primary, Year 1 and key secondary entry years), families are advised to begin the process six to eighteen months ahead because waitlists are common. Many schools operate rolling admissions for other year groups, but availability can change quickly, so early contact and a short list of alternatives helps.
What residency, visa or citizenship rules affect admission?
Most international schools require that non-Singaporean students hold a valid immigration pass such as a Dependant’s Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass or Student’s Pass, and schools normally assist with or advise on Student’s Pass applications where needed. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are subject to Ministry of Education rules: Singaporean children aged six and above generally need MOE approval to attend a foreign system school, and exemptions are handled on a case-by-case basis. Schools will typically ask for passports, proof of immigration status, recent school reports and health/immunisation records as part of the application.
What practical factors should we compare when choosing a school?
Look for curriculum fit with your child’s learning style and future plans, the school’s language provision (bilingual or mother-tongue support), and how it manages wellbeing and additional learning needs, including specialist support if required. Also compare class sizes, teacher qualifications and staff turnover, accreditation and inspection status, location and transport options, the transparency of the fee structure, and how the school communicates with parents; visiting in person or attending a virtual tour and review of recent inspection reports will make comparisons more concrete.

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