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Singapore — Living: Education
Singapore has more than 60 international schools serving over 75,000 students, offering British, American, IB, Australian, European, Indian, and Japanese curricula, among others — one of the broadest international school ecosystems in Asia. Tuition ranges from roughly S$28,000/year (Early Years) to S$58,000/year (high school), plus S$5,000-9,000 in registration and facility fees. For September 2026 entry, the strongest application window is September 2025 to January 2026.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceinternational-schools-database.com / ischooladvisor.comLast reviewed: 2026-07-20
Key facts
- 60+ international schools, 75,000+ students, offering British, American, IB, Australian, European, Indian, and Japanese curricula.
- Tuition ranges from ~S$28,000/year (Early Years) to ~S$58,000/year (high school).
- Additional registration/facility fees typically S$5,000-9,000.
- Strongest application window for September entry is roughly a year in advance (September to January of the prior academic year).
Costs
- International school tuition range: S$28,000-58,000/year
Timelines
- Recommended application window for September entry: September (prior year) to January
Required documents
- Previous school transcripts
- Passport/pass documentation for enrollment
Common mistakes
- Applying too close to the school year start — the strongest application window opens roughly a year in advance, and popular schools fill up early.