Nexus International School Singapore: Celebration Spotlight On Its Silver Win For International School Of The Year 2026!

What's It Like At This Award-Winning School?

What type of school is it — and who is it for?
Nexus is an IB World School at 1 Aljunied Walk for learners aged 3 to 18. Pathways run from Early Years through the IB PYP and MYP, then IGCSE, and on to the IB Diploma Programme.

Where is it, and what does the community feel like?
Central Singapore, with two MRT lines and several bus stops close by. More than 1,500 learners from 60+ nationalities share the purpose-built 2020 campus, and no single nationality accounts for more than 20 percent of the roll.

What’s the philosophy, in a nutshell?
Every learner is known, challenged, and inspired to flourish. That is The Nexus Way: curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning — so children leave with skills and character, not only a transcript.

It is non-selective, which matters if you want stretch without a high-pressure gate at the door. Think one campus from preschool to IBDP, in a part of Singapore families can actually get to after work.

Key points for parents:

• Ages 3–18 on one Aljunied campus
• IB World School: PYP, MYP, IGCSE, and IBDP
• 1,500+ learners and 60+ nationalities
• Non-selective, with a nurturing and entrepreneurial reputation
• Central location with two nearby MRT lines

What Makes This Award-Winning School Stand Out?

What do many families not know about this school?
The nurturing, entrepreneurial story is true. So are the results. This year’s IBDP cohort included two perfect 45/45 scores and two 44s — from a non-selective school that still wants every child known.

What tipped the scales for the judges?
Authentic learning. Learners apply classroom knowledge to real challenges rather than relying on rote memorisation. The aim is practical skill, resilience, and a mindset ready for whatever comes next.

What does that look like in real life?
Neutrino Coffee is a learner-led social enterprise that has gone from business plan to branding, inventory, and retail supply, with proceeds supporting One Million Lights in the Philippines.

Greentopia created a sustainability game that won the Singapore Junior Achievement Company of the Year round and reached regional finals in Tokyo. That is the “classrooms to boardrooms” promise parents can actually point to — not a brochure line.

Stand-out notes for families:

• Non-selective school posting two 45s and two 44s this year
• Learner-led Neutrino Coffee and Greentopia ventures with real customers
• Authentic projects over rote learning
• Purpose-built campus designed for educators and students

What's Next For Nexus International School (Singapore)?

Any exciting plans on the horizon?
Nexus is celebrating 15 years in Singapore. Next comes further curriculum innovation, more support for learner-led initiatives, and a campus kept state-of-the-art for a diverse, multinational community.

How will the award shape what comes next?
The school sees the Little Steps Asia honour as proof of what 15 years has already built — and as fuel to keep refining an approach that stays truly future-ready.

What did the recognition mean to the community?
A shared moment of pride. It celebrates educators’ hard work and learners’ achievements, and confirms that a supportive, high-performing environment is making a meaningful impact.

For families touring now, “what’s next” looks practical: more authentic projects, more space for children’s own ideas, and a school still determined that every learner is known, then stretched. Book the tour if you want to see that 15-year story in the rooms, not only on the page.