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Blue House International - Tanglin

Singapore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 19,968 - 26,184
Ages 1½ - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Blue House International
Academic offering
Curriculum Reggio Emilia Approach
Typical class size 8
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Blue House International – Tanglin (Kay Siang Road) is a preschool for children 18 months to 6 years set in a black-and-white bungalow near Tanglin Road, with gardens and a Community Park used daily for learning. The campus follows a Reggio Emilia–inspired, bilingual (English–Mandarin) emergent curriculum, with English and Mandarin educators collaborating along children’s lines of inquiry. Published educator-to-child ratios range from 1:6 in Playgroup to 1:10 in Kindergarten, and the day includes indoor ateliers, a mud kitchen, a library and shared piazza spaces. Families can opt for Half Day or Full Day programmes; the school partners with BusTech Pte Ltd for bus services. A signature feature at Tanglin is the “Atelier Under the Sky”—an outdoor classroom that blends Reggio practice with forest-school elements in the adjacent park. Optional Discover Classes with specialist educators in Art, Music and Mandarin extend children’s interests across the week.

This campus is part of Blue House International

19 Kay Siang Rd, Singapore 248935

The Essentials

Blue House International - Tanglin has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Blue House International – Tanglin is situated in a quiet residential area near Tanglin Road. The campus occupies a colonial-style bungalow surrounded by gardens and an adjacent community park, which is used daily for outdoor learning. The neighbourhood is well-connected, with Queenstown MRT and nearby bus stops providing convenient access for families.

Stages
The Tanglin campus caters to children from 18 months to 6 years, divided into Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2. Each stage has published educator-to-child ratios ranging from 1:6 in Playgroup to 1:10 in Kindergarten.

Type
The school is a co-educational preschool offering both half-day and full-day programmes. It does not provide boarding; all programmes are day-based.

Additional learning support
The school website does not publish details on Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions for the Tanglin campus.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any national education system.

Religious affiliation
The school does not state any religious affiliation.

School day structure
Children attend either Half Day (9:00–12:00) or Full Day (9:00–15:00) programmes, with drop-off available from 8:30. Kindergarten students typically attend five full days a week, while other groups may combine mornings with selected full days.

Bus service
The school partners with BusTech Pte Ltd to provide bus services. Buses bring children for a 9:00 start and offer return journeys at 12:00, 14:00, and 15:00, aligned with the end of the Half Day and Full Day sessions. Families can contact the provider directly for routes and arrangements.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not have a uniform; clothing is a form of self-expression.

Food Options
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea are provided by the school.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Blue House International.
Fees

Annual tuition at Blue House International - Tanglin ranges from SGD 19,968 to SGD 26,184 for 2026/27.

Application Fees

Registration Fee: SGD 300 (non-refundable)
Deposit: One month’s full-day programme fee (refundable if withdrawal conditions are met)

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Half Day (9:00–12:00): SGD 19,968
Full Day (9:00–15:00): SGD 26,184

Fees are billed monthly. All amounts exclude 9% GST. Meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea) are included.

Additional Fees

Slumber Programme setup fee (mattress and covers): SGD 80 (one-time)
NTUC Junior Protection Plan Insurance: SGD 10 per year

Refund Policy
The deposit is refundable upon withdrawal, provided the school’s deadlines and conditions are met.
Academics

Blue House International - Tanglin teaches Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 1.5 to 6.

Curriculum
Blue House International – Tanglin follows a Reggio Emilia–inspired, bilingual emergent curriculum designed for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Learning is inquiry-based, with English- and Mandarin-speaking educators co-teaching so children experience both languages daily. Programmes are structured into Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2, with published educator-to-child ratios ranging from 1:6 in Playgroup to 1:10 in Kindergarten. Learning spaces include indoor ateliers, a library, mud kitchen, and piazza, complemented by the Atelier Under the Sky, an outdoor classroom in the neighbouring park that incorporates forest-school elements. In addition, the campus offers optional Discover Classes led by specialist educators in Art, Music, and Mandarin, extending children’s interests beyond the core programme.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school highlights the Reggio Emilia–inspired belief in the “image of the child” as capable, curious, and full of potential. Social and emotional development is embedded in everyday interactions, with educators working alongside children to build respectful relationships and encourage collaboration. The environment includes shared spaces such as the piazza and atelier, where children practice cooperation and negotiation through project work. Family engagement is also emphasised, with routines developed in consultation with parents. These practices frame SEL as part of the daily curriculum rather than a separate programme.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. While bilingual English–Mandarin learning is integral to the curriculum, there is no mention of dedicated EAL programmes or specialist staff for children with additional English language needs.

Mental Wellbeing
The school describes creating an environment where children’s wellbeing is supported through respectful routines, outdoor learning, and opportunities for expression in ateliers. However, no specific mental health initiatives, programmes, or staff roles are published.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies for the Tanglin campus.
Parent Experience

History
Blue House International was founded in 2008 with its first campus in River Valley, where it introduced a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach to early childhood education in Singapore. Over time, the school expanded to additional campuses, including Tanglin (Kay Siang Road) and East Coast, to serve families in different parts of the city. The Tanglin campus highlights its distinctive Atelier Under the Sky, integrating outdoor and forest-school elements into daily learning. The school continues to be privately operated and has grown its community offerings alongside its preschool programmes.

Community
Blue House describes itself as both a preschool and a community hub, with initiatives that extend beyond the classroom. Community offerings include the Blue House Nursery & Infant and Toddler Atelier, the Reggio Emilia–inspired Karung Guni Recycling Centre, and collaborations with Resident Artists. These initiatives provide families and children with creative, environmental, and cultural connections within and beyond the school setting.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school website does not mention a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA). However, families are actively involved in community initiatives and events, such as fundraisers, school festivals, and parent-led contributions to special projects. Examples include support for the annual Music Festival, participation in community walks, and parent involvement in “Discover Classes” and school outings. Parent volunteers also contribute food, time, and expertise during school celebrations and fundraising activities. While not a structured PTA, this collaborative involvement reflects a high level of family engagement in school life.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Blue House Tanglin is housed in a colonial-style back-and-white bungalow near Tanglin Road, with gardens and a Community Park accessible to children for foraging, vine-swinging, games and picnics. The first floor is dedicated to the under-3s programme, while older children use the second floor, which includes the Garden Atelier, a piazza, the mud kitchen and a library. The environment supports discovery and sensorial exploration in a sustainable, natural setting. Atelier Under the Sky is an outdoor classroom in the Community Park that blends forest-school elements with Reggio Emilia inspired practice.

Academic Facilities
The Tanglin campus welcomes children from 18 months to 6 years and follows an unhurried, hands-on learning approach that emphasises relationships and inquiry. Learning spaces include the Garden Atelier, piazza, mud kitchen and library, with the Community Park used for outdoor learning. Atelier Under the Sky extends the educational environment into the park as an outdoor classroom with forest-school elements. Educator-to-child ratios are 1:6 for Playgroup, 1:7 for Nursery 1, 1:8 for Nursery 2, and 1:10 for Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, supporting small-group interaction and individual attention. The programme foregrounds the Hundred Languages of expression and a child-centred, emergent curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Tanglin campus serves children from 18 months to 6 years and offers a play-based, emergent curriculum. The programme emphasizes hands-on experience and learning through relationships, aligning with a child-centered view of education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The environment includes a colonial-style back-and-white bungalow with gardens and a Community Park that supports outdoor learning and exploration. An outdoor classroom, Atelier Under the Sky, blends forest-school elements with the campus learning approach.
Reputation

Awards
The school website does not publish information on any awards received.

Accreditations
The school website does not list any external accreditations for Blue House International – Tanglin.
Admissions

Admissions
Application submission
Families begin by submitting an application form through the school’s admissions office. Upon application and subsequent enrolment, parents are required to agree to the school’s published Terms and Conditions. The age placement of children is determined according to their age on 1 January of the current year.

2. Offer and acceptance
When a place is available, the school issues a formal offer. To secure the place, parents must complete and return the acceptance form, together with payment of the Registration Fee (SGD 300), the Deposit (one month’s full-day fee), and the first month’s tuition fee. Enrolment is confirmed only once both the required fees and documents have been received.

3. Start date and transition
Children usually begin on either the 1st or 16th of the month. The school notes that these dates are set to allow for a smooth transition into the classroom community. Educators work with families to establish routines that ease children into their new environment.

Scholarships
The school does not publish information about scholarships or financial aid on its website.

Waitlist
The school does not publish information about a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
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