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The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees SGD 6,660 - 7,500
Ages 12 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 1687
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Part of
The Japanese School Singapore
Academic offering
Curriculum Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 12
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

The Japanese School Singapore - Changi campus is a Junior High School for children aged 12 to 15. The curriculum follows Japan's national educational guidelines, ensuring a seamless transition for students from Japan. Facilities include a tennis court, gymnasium, dojo exercise hall, and specialized rooms for music, art, and home economics.

This campus is part of The Japanese School Singapore

201 W Coast Rd, Singapore 127383

The Essentials

The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast has 1,687 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in Japanese.

Location
The Japanese School Singapore West Coast Campus is located at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383, at the junction of Jalan Buroh and West Coast Highway. It sits in the southwestern part of Singapore and serves as the school's secondary campus. The system also operates two primary campuses: Clementi at 95 Clementi Road and Changi at 11 Upper Changi Road North.

Stages
The school system comprises primary education on two campuses (Clementi and Changi) and a secondary program housed on the West Coast Campus. The West Coast Campus hosts the junior high/secondary division, while the Clementi Campus operates as the main primary site.

Type
The Singapore Japanese School operates as a private, fee-paying institution and is co-educational. This aligns with how the school is described publicly and in admissions materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Data on nationality mix is not publicly published. The school serves a Japanese international student body and has admissions policies that emphasize residency in Singapore and affiliation with Japanese associations.

Additional learning support
The middle school has a dedicated Special Needs/Support Class. ESL and bilingual-style instruction are part of the approach for certain subjects, reflecting SEN provisions.

Country affiliation
The school is a Japanese international school in Singapore, affiliated with Japan and connected to the Japanese Association of Singapore.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is indicated for the school.

School day structure
School days run on weekdays with a typical schedule from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Bus service
A school bus service is available, operated by the Japanese School Singapore Association. Enrollment and verification of pickup points are required, with information on routes and fees provided by campus offices.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The West Coast Campus is the Secondary Campus of The Japanese School Singapore, located at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383. It delivers education based on the Japanese curriculum, with English education led by native teachers and immersion, a Global Class for advanced English, and a supportive learning environment with path guidance for students.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast ranges from SGD 6,660 to SGD 7,500 for 2026/27.

Application / One‑time charges and Donations

- Entrance fee (one‑time, per student): S$ 1,090.00 for holders of Japan Association (JA) corporate membership or for JA personal membership; S$ 3,924.00 for non‑JA corporate membership.

- Building surcharge / facility one‑time payment (per student): S$ 2,725.00.

- Donation (entry donation): corporate donation amounts vary by employer size and status (see corporate schedule in JPY as set by the school). Individual (personal) donation where applicable: S$ 3,000 plus GST; special categories (diplomatic, government) example: S$ 1,000 plus GST. (Corporate donation schedule and rules are applied according to employer status; corporate donors who have already paid are not required to pay again.)

- Notes on amounts above: the school's published fee figures are shown GST (9%) inclusive where specified.

Tuition and facility fees (by school division) — monthly, per‑term (GIRO 3‑month instalment) and annualised

Elementary (小学部)

- Tuition (monthly): S$ 675.80 per student.
- Facility fee (monthly): S$ 141.70 per student.
- Combined monthly charge (tuition + facility): S$ 817.50 per student (used for billing).
- Standard quarterly instalment (3‑month GIRO instalment): S$ 2,452.50 per student (3 × combined monthly).
- Annualised total (12 months): S$ 9,810.00 per student (12 × combined monthly).

Secondary / Middle school (中学部)

- Tuition (monthly, mainstream): S$ 752.10 per student.
- Facility fee (monthly): S$ 141.70 per student.
- Combined monthly charge (mainstream): S$ 893.80 per student.
- Standard quarterly instalment (3‑month GIRO instalment, mainstream): S$ 2,681.40 per student.
- Annualised total (12 months, mainstream): S$ 10,725.60 per student.

Global class (中学部グローバルクラス — where applicable)

- Tuition (monthly, Global class): S$ 1,057.30 per student.
- Facility fee (monthly): S$ 141.70 per student.
- Combined monthly charge (Global class): S$ 1,199.00 per student.
- Standard quarterly instalment (3‑month GIRO instalment, Global class): S$ 3,597.00 per student.
- Annualised total (12 months, Global class): S$ 14,388.00 per student.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial payment at acceptance / on admission: the first payment (entrance fee / initial tuition instalment and any required one‑time charges/donations) must be paid by bank transfer prior to the student's start date. Subsequent tuition/facility charges are collected by GIRO (bank automatic debit).

- Regular tuition collection via GIRO: the school's automatic debit (GIRO) runs on a quarterly schedule; instalments are structured as 3‑month amounts collected in April, July, October and January (billing timing may require an initial prepayment of 2–4 months depending on the admission month).

- Bus fees (if using the school bus): initial payment by bank transfer; thereafter bus charges are collected by GIRO in the same manner as tuition.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as day campuses (elementary campuses at Clementi and Changi and a separate secondary campus). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and routinely charged items

- School bus (通学バス) — typical charges (2025/2026 published levels):
- Entrance / registration fee per household: S$ 10.90 (GST inclusive).
- Capital contribution / deposit per household (refundable on withdrawal): S$ 100.00.
- Monthly bus fee per rider (primary & secondary same rate): S$ 305.20 per student (GST inclusive). Example new‑entry totals vary by entry month; the school provides example totals for 1 or more riders.

- Textbooks: core textbooks are provided under arrangement with the appropriate authority and are distributed without charge where indicated; specific distribution procedures and schedules are set by the school/embassy arrangements.

- Uniforms and PE kit:
- There is no compulsory school uniform for elementary or secondary daily wear; however the school specifies required PE/athletic attire (school‑specified T‑shirt and shorts for elementary and a specified T‑shirt for secondary). PE kit is available for purchase through the school's indicated channels. Exact kit prices are handled via the school's purchase instructions and are not published as a fixed school‑wide uniform tariff.

- Other occasional charges: school activity fees, excursions, extracurricular program fees and materials may be charged separately when applicable; these are itemised as required in enrolment/term communications. (Standard recurring charges are the tuition and facility fees shown above; additional one‑off or program charges are published in individual notices to families.)

Refunds and withdrawal billing rules

- Tuition and bus refunds are calculated on a monthly basis; the school does not pro‑rate fees by day. If a student is enrolled in a month (even for a single day), that month is chargeable in full. Forms for GIRO termination and refund requests are part of the school's withdrawal procedures.

- Bus capital contribution (出資金) is refundable on withdrawal in accordance with the bus cooperative's procedures; specific refund paperwork for bus fees is required on withdrawal.

- One‑time donations, entrance fees and facility surcharges are treated under the school's admission and donation rules; corporate or personal donation obligations depend on employer status and prior payment history. (Re‑entry within 12 months may affect whether entrance fee / facility surcharge must be re‑paid at re‑admission according to the school's rules.)

Payment methods accepted / instructions

- Initial payments (entrance fee, required one‑time charges and initial tuition instalment) are to be made by bank transfer. Subsequent recurring tuition and bus charges are collected by GIRO (bank automatic debit). These are the school's published, standard payment mechanisms for school fees and bus charges.

- Donation payment procedures differ for corporate vs personal donations and are handled according to the school's donation request process.

(If specific currency conversions or retail prices for PE kit are needed, those are handled separately from the school's published fee schedule.)
Academics

The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast teaches Japanese Curriculum for students aged 12 to 15.

Curriculum
The Japanese Secondary School West Coast Campus provides a three-year program based on the Japanese Ministry of Education core curriculum. The campus is located at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383, and facilities include a gymnasium, a library, computer laboratories, science laboratories, and art/music spaces. Since 1995, the Secondary School has operated an English immersion program with Physical Education, Arts and Home Economics taught in English by English-speaking specialists; an English Hub supports English language learning. The curriculum is delivered by teachers from Japan and follows the MOE core curriculum, ensuring education at the same level as in Japan. Examinations include two tests per term in the Secondary School, with results used to determine high school placement; a Certificate of Graduation is issued after completing six years of primary and three years of secondary education. The daily schedule runs from 8:45 to 15:50 with 50-minute lessons, and Level 1–3 students participate in English Immersion and Domestic subjects within the level framework.

Student Teacher Ratio
West Coast Campus reports Level 1 1:30, Level 2 1:26, and Level 3 1:33 student-teacher ratios.

Exam Results
Secondary students take two examinations per term (mid-term and term-end); results influence the choice of high schools. The 9-year compulsory sequence covers Primary (6 years) and Secondary (3 years), with a Graduation Certificate awarded after completion. Graduation ceremonies for Primary and Secondary are held in March.

Higher Education Progression
The program is designed to prepare students for entry into Japanese high schools; after completing high school, students pursue higher education, often in Japan, with opportunities available abroad depending on the student's pathway.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Singapore Japanese School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its School Life program, including Morning Assembly with English immersion, a Student Council with Health/Hygiene and Social Life committees, and extensive extracurricular activities that promote the mental, physical, and moral development of students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The West Coast Secondary Campus houses the Middle School and operates a Special Needs Class; admissions for students requiring special accommodations are considered by the Education Support Committee, with policies indicating that some needs (such as extensive medical treatment or self-care support) may not be accommodated.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided via ESL teachers (e.g., Clementi Campus) and is complemented by English-immersion activities such as English Immersion Assemblies.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a structured daily schedule, regular morning and student assemblies, and a broad range of ECAs that contribute to the mental, physical, and social development of students.

Safeguarding
The school maintains a privacy policy and issues pre-arrival SHN notifications to support safe entry for returning students, and it has explicit admissions guidelines for students requiring special accommodations, with decisions made by a designated committee.
Parent Experience

History
The Japanese School Singapore began in 1912 at 131 Middle Road with one teacher and 28 students. A campus was built by The Japan Club (now The Japanese Association) at 155 Waterloo Street in 1920, and the school moved among several sites in the pre‑war years. The school was closed in 1941 during World War II and re-established after the war. A facility opened in 1966 at Dalvey Estate, and the secondary school began around 1970; in August 1971 the school moved to West Coast Road to establish the West Coast Campus. In 1976 the West Coast Campus closed and the school relocated to Clementi Road; construction of a new secondary campus on West Coast Road was completed in 1984, after which the West Coast Campus housed the Japanese Secondary School. The Clementi Campus has served as the system's headquarters since the two primary campuses (Clementi and Changi) separated in 1998.

Community
The Japanese School Singapore operates across Clementi (primary), Changi (primary), and the West Coast (secondary) campuses, with the West Coast Campus hosting the junior high/secondary program. The parent community is connected through the Japanese Association Singapore, and enrollment requires that a parent be a member of JAS. Community events and school activities occur across campuses, including open campus events and student performances, as well as sports days such as those described for Changi Campus. The school emphasizes fostering a rich international mindset and cross-cultural connections as part of its community ethos.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no separate standalone PTA published by The Japanese School Singapore; parent involvement is organized through the Japanese Association Singapore (JAS). Enrollment requires parent membership in JAS, which is an active community organization with a clubhouse, restaurants, a library, and various facilities used by members. JAS membership offers privileges such as dining options (Donguri, The Lounge, and Akane) and access to facilities, supporting a broader cultural and social network for families connected with the school. The school also provides volunteer guidelines and forms for events, indicating structured parent participation through external postings and the JAS ecosystem. The governance and ongoing liaison with parents are described as part of The Japanese School Singapore's organizational structure, including managers of the school and collaboration with JAS for community activities. For new student orientation and school events, parents engage through school communications and JAS activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The West Coast Campus hosts The Japanese Secondary School at 201 West Coast Road, at the junction of Jalan Buroh and West Coast Highway. The site covers 17,015 square metres and includes a sports field, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a playground. It features a large gymnasium/auditorium, a library, computer laboratories, audio-visual rooms, a language laboratory, and a science laboratory. It also has rooms for specialized studies such as music and arts and crafts.

Sports Facilities
The West Coast Campus includes a sports field, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a playground, as well as a large gymnasium/auditorium.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a library, computer laboratories, audio-visual rooms, a language laboratory, a science laboratory, and rooms for specialized studies such as music and arts. It also has cooking, broadcasting, social studies and English activity rooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are 12 kinds of clubs, and activities are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Clubs and committees are available for students in Grades 5 and 6 to develop interests and leadership. A range of clubs includes indoor and outdoor sports, illustration and crafts, science experiments, dance, origami, and computer activities. Committee activities cultivate leadership, responsibility, and collaboration beyond the classroom. These activities broaden learning beyond formal academics.

Arts & Creative
The school offers creative and performing clubs such as illustration and crafts, dance, origami, and taiko drum activities. A music committee supports student engagement in performances. Creative activities foster expression, teamwork, and active participation in school life.

Cultural & Language
The school emphasizes intercultural understanding and multicultural education as part of its learning approach. Integrated learning sessions explore Singapore's culture, environment, and international understanding through activities shared with local schools. The secondary program includes a Global Class and an emphasis on English and international perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and committees promote social engagement and collaborative learning among students. Available clubs cover sports, crafts, science, and computer activities, encouraging cross‑grade interaction. Committee work supports teamwork, communication, and community within the school.

Leadership & Professional
Student committees and clubs foster leadership development and independent learning. Committees cultivate responsibility, leadership, and cross‑grade collaboration through active roles in school life. Representative and various standing committees provide structured opportunities to contribute to school decisions and events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a safe learning and living environment with attentive supervision and strong parent–school collaboration. Sports days and cultural events, including seasonal activities like traditional arts, are valued to enrich the student experience. The environment supports well‑being through balanced schedules, peer relationships, and supportive guidance.
Languages

Language Provision
English is used for several subjects on the West Coast Campus under the English immersion programme. Since 1995, English immersion has been used to improve students' proficiency in English, with PE, Arts, and Home Economics taught in English by English-speaking specialists. The Japanese Secondary School follows a 3-year curriculum designed to prepare students for the next three years of secondary education in high schools.

Immersion Programs
The Japanese Secondary School on the West Coast Campus has an English immersion programme adopted in 1995 to improve English proficiency. PE, Arts and Home Economics are taught in English by English-speaking subject specialists. The campus includes an English Hub as a dedicated language facility.
Admissions

Admissions
The West Coast Secondary Campus is located in the southwest area of Singapore, at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383. The school has about 130–170 students per grade, and about 20 transfer students join each term. Transfer students come from schools across Japan, Singaporean international schools, and other foreign institutions. The curriculum is largely the same as that in Japan. Physical education, music, arts and crafts, home economics, and English are taught with English instruction (immersion). There are many Japanese teachers, while school administration, cleaning, and maintenance involve local staff. There are 12 clubs, and activities take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
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