A detailed guide to international school tuition fees in Singapore, with fee comparison tables, hidden costs, and school-by-school pricing for expat families planning a move.
$15,000 – $45,000 per year
Singapore consistently ranks among the most expensive cities in the world for international school fees. The city-state's premium schools — including United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Tanglin Trust School, and Singapore American School — are globally renowned and command tuition fees exceeding $40,000 per year at senior levels. However, there are also more affordable options in the $15,000–$25,000 range, particularly at newer schools and those offering the Singaporean or blended curricula. International school fees in Singapore are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and typically increase by 3–5% annually. Most schools require parents to purchase a building or development levy, which can add $3,000–$10,000 to first-year costs. Unlike Dubai, Singapore does not regulate fee increases, so parents should budget for annual rises.
| School | Curriculum | Annual Fees | Age Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascensia International School | Mixed international pathways: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International Primary / IGCSE (Lower and Upper Secondary), Cambridge AS & A-Levels, Singapore GCE O-Level and A-Level preparatory courses, and English language programmes | $10,000 – $20,000 | 6-18 |
| Astor International School | International Primary Curriculum (IPC) | $17,760 – $23,830 | 4-12 |
| Australian International School | Australian Curriculum International Baccalaureate (PYP) IGCSE International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Higher School Certificate (HSC) | $19,180 – $51,600 | 0-18 |
| Brighton College (Singapore) | British Curriculum, English National Curriculum | $30,915 – $55,899 | 18 months-13 |
| Canadian International School | International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Chinese-English Bilingual Programme French-English Bilingual Programme | $19,260 – $53,500 | 2-18 |
| Chatsworth International School | International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Reggio Emilia | $30,554 – $41,512 | 3 to 19 years |
| Dover Court International School | International Baccalaureate (IB), British curriculum, English National Curriculum | $30,198 – $60,579 | 3-18 |
| DPS International School Singapore | Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, ICSE, ISC | $8,990 – $28,776 | 4-18 |
| Dulwich College Singapore | British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) | $37,520 – $59,220 | 3-18 |
| EtonHouse International School | International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), British curriculum, Cambridge International, Reggio Emilia, British, A Levels | $20,000 – $44,536 | 2 to 18 years |
| EtonHouse International School Broadrick | IB | $37,341 – $38,945 | 2-11 |
| EtonHouse Orchard | IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, British, A Levels | $31,104 – $44,536 | 5-18 |
| GEMS World Academy Singapore | Full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum – PYP, IB, DP + Advanced Placement (AP) courses + High School Diploma | $27,580 – $49,810 | 3-18 |
| GESS German European School | International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) German Curriculum Bilingual English-German | $28,855 – $43,990 | 2-18 |
| Global Indian International School | International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International, Montessori, CBSE, British | $1,543 – $40,613 | 3-18 |
| Holland International School | International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Bilingual, Dutch-medium, English-medium | $26,563 – $30,516 | 1-12 |
| HWA International School | International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Bilingual English-Chinese | $23,990 – $42,990 | 3-19 |
| International Community School | American Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) Christian International Education College Preparatory Programme | $15,500 – $38,500 | 4-18 |
| International French School (Singapore) | French National Curriculum (AEFE), French, Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), Bilingual English-French | $24,305 – $35,325 | 2-18 |
| Invictus International School | International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, British, A Levels | $23,805 – $30,454 | 5 to 18 years |
| ISS International School | International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) ISS High School Diploma | $27,748 – $57,356 | 4-18 |
| Knightsbridge House International School | Cambridge International (Primary, Lower Secondary) | $14,572 – $15,510 | 5-14 |
| Middleton International School | IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, British, A Levels | $21,760 – $29,666 | 2 to 10 years |
| Nexus International School | International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) | $26,600 – $50,800 | 3-18 |
| North London Collegiate School Singapore | British, IB | $37,563 – $55,733 | 2–18 |
| NPS International School | Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, CBSE | $17,040 – $35,940 | 3-18 |
| One World International School | International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), Cambridge International, British, A Levels | $24,158 – $40,459 | 3 to 18 years |
| Overseas Family School | International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) International Primary Curriculum (IPC) IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IGCSE IB Diploma Programme (DP) | $17,200 – $44,800 | 2-18 |
| Singapore American School | American, Advanced Placement (AP) | $44,480 – $65,210 | 3-18 |
| Singapore International School | IB, British | $20,000 - $40,000 | 3-18 |
| Sir Manasseh Meyer International School | International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Cambridge IGCSE | $19,186 – $32,000 | 18 months-16 |
| SJI International | IB, Cambridge International, British | $35,876 – $50,768 | 3-18 |
| St. Francis Methodist School | Cambridge IGCSE, Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), Pearson Edexcel International A Levels | $23,570 – $31,920 | 12-19 |
| Stamford American International School | American Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) AP Capstone | $20,420 – $71,050 | 2-18 |
| Tanglin Trust School | British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) | $36,300 – $58,080 | 3-18 |
| The Grange Institution | International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge Primary | $19,240 – $22,935 | 3-12 |
| The Perse School (Singapore) | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | $27,602 – $36,598 | 3-12 |
| The Winstedt School | International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE | $43,055 – $60,495 | 4-18 |
| United World College of South East Asia | Bespoke K–12 concept-based, values-driven curriculum aligned with the UWC mission (academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service). Leads to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11–12 | $44,235 – $55,092 | 4-18 |
| Westbourne College (Singapore) | Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme | $33,100 – $43,850 | 14-18 |
| Yuvabharathi International School | Cambridge International, CBSE | $7,200 – $23,600 | 3-18 |
$500 – $5,000 — Non-refundable. Some schools charge a separate assessment fee.
$3,000 – $10,000 — One-time or annual capital fee at most schools.
$200 – $500 — Required at nearly all schools.
$2,000 – $4,500/year — Zone-based pricing. Most families use school buses.
$600 – $2,000 — Charged in external exam years.
$1,200 – $2,500/year — Cafeteria meal plans or pay-as-you-go options.
$500 – $3,000/year — Many activities included; specialist programmes cost extra.
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Mixed international pathways: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International Primary / IGCSE (Lower and Upper Secondary), Cambridge AS & A-Levels, Singapore GCE O-Level and A-Level preparatory courses, and English language programmes
Fees: $10,000 – $20,000 / year
Rating: 4.2/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
Fees: $17,760 – $23,830 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum International Baccalaureate (PYP) IGCSE International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Fees: $19,180 – $51,600 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: British Curriculum, English National Curriculum
Fees: $30,915 – $55,899 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Chinese-English Bilingual Programme French-English Bilingual Programme
Fees: $19,260 – $53,500 / year
Rating: 4.6/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Reggio Emilia
Fees: $30,554 – $41,512 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), British curriculum, English National Curriculum
Fees: $30,198 – $60,579 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, ICSE, ISC
Fees: $8,990 – $28,776 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Fees: $37,520 – $59,220 / year
Rating: 4.7/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), British curriculum, Cambridge International, Reggio Emilia, British, A Levels
Fees: $20,000 – $44,536 / year
Rating: 4.4/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: IB
Fees: $37,341 – $38,945 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, British, A Levels
Fees: $31,104 – $44,536 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum – PYP, IB, DP + Advanced Placement (AP) courses + High School Diploma
Fees: $27,580 – $49,810 / year
Rating: 4.6/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) German Curriculum Bilingual English-German
Fees: $28,855 – $43,990 / year
Rating: 4.6/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge International, Montessori, CBSE, British
Fees: $1,543 – $40,613 / year
Rating: 4.3/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Bilingual, Dutch-medium, English-medium
Fees: $26,563 – $30,516 / year
Rating: 4.4/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Bilingual English-Chinese
Fees: $23,990 – $42,990 / year
Rating: 4.4/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: American Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) Christian International Education College Preparatory Programme
Fees: $15,500 – $38,500 / year
Rating: 4.6/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: French National Curriculum (AEFE), French, Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), Bilingual English-French
Fees: $24,305 – $35,325 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, British, A Levels
Fees: $23,805 – $30,454 / year
Rating: 4.8/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) ISS High School Diploma
Fees: $27,748 – $57,356 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge International (Primary, Lower Secondary)
Fees: $14,572 – $15,510 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International, British, A Levels
Fees: $21,760 – $29,666 / year
Rating: 4.3/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)
Fees: $26,600 – $50,800 / year
Rating: 4.4/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: British, IB
Fees: $37,563 – $55,733 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, CBSE
Fees: $17,040 – $35,940 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), Cambridge International, British, A Levels
Fees: $24,158 – $40,459 / year
Rating: 4.4/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) International Primary Curriculum (IPC) IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IGCSE IB Diploma Programme (DP)
Fees: $17,200 – $44,800 / year
Rating: 4.5/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: American, Advanced Placement (AP)
Fees: $44,480 – $65,210 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: IB, British
Fees: $20,000 - $40,000 / year
Rating: 4.9/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Cambridge IGCSE
Fees: $19,186 – $32,000 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: IB, Cambridge International, British
Fees: $35,876 – $50,768 / year
Rating: 4.7/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE, Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), Pearson Edexcel International A Levels
Fees: $23,570 – $31,920 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: American Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) AP Capstone
Fees: $20,420 – $71,050 / year
Rating: 4.7/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Fees: $36,300 – $58,080 / year
Rating: 4.8/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge Primary
Fees: $19,240 – $22,935 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary
Fees: $27,602 – $36,598 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Fees: $43,055 – $60,495 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Bespoke K–12 concept-based, values-driven curriculum aligned with the UWC mission (academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education, and service). Leads to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11–12
Fees: $44,235 – $55,092 / year
Rating: 4.9/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme
Fees: $33,100 – $43,850 / year
Rating: 0/5
Singapore, Singapore
Curriculum: Cambridge International, CBSE
Fees: $7,200 – $23,600 / year
Rating: 0/5