Guide To Top International Schools In Singapore For Primary And Secondary School

MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE MALAYSIA: International School in Johor Bahru (Ages 3-18) *Johor Bahru, Malaysia

One of the top 100 schools in the world according to the Spears Index, Marlborough College Malaysia is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Johor Bahru and is the sister school to the leading independent Marlborough College in Wiltshire, UK. Offering an excellent, contemporary education either on a day or boarding basis, this not-for-profit co-educational school teaches the British curriculum to children from 3-18 years. The school provides students with an unrivaled education and first-class facilities across the board for learning, sports, art and drama. It also nurtures pupils to be independent, have a strong sense of discipline and to be respectful of, and engage with, the host country.

Marlborough College Malaysia, Jalan Marlborough, 79250 Iskander Puteri, Johor, Malaysia, +607 560 2200, malaysia@marlboroughcollege.my, www.marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org.  Note, the college located in Johor Bahru (not KL) just 15 minutes' from the Singapore border.

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (2 months to 18 years) *Upper Serangoon

Home to more than 75 nationalities and a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School provides the best start in life for children aged 2 months to 18 years. Inspiring students to create their unique future, they take a personalized approach in a caring, supportive, and inclusive academic environment. Offering a holistic education, Stamford students get to graduate with a US-accredited High School Diploma, and either the IB Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) credits, BTEC Diploma, or a combination. It is the first and only school in Singapore to offer such an option.

The two campuses feature state-of-the-art technology and facilities, while the curriculum supports a student-centered approach in which teaching for knowledge is paired with an emphasis on the development of the whole person. At the core of the academic program is the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, built into the framework of the rigorous American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standard.

• Stamford American International School, 1 Woodleigh Lane (Off Upper Serangoon Road), Singapore 357684, +65 6602 7247, admissions@sais.edu.sg, www.sais.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? IB DP, AP, BTEC and US High School curriculum
• Applying:  Virtual Open House, Live Virtual Tour

XCL WORLD ACADEMY: International School In Singapore (Nursery - Grade 12) *Yishun

XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy) is a family-orientated international school in Singapore for students aged 2 to 18, offering a personalized and well-rounded international education comprising four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes that stretch beyond traditional academic subjects to embrace the arts, music, drama, design, innovative technologies and sport. The school offers a rigorous and balanced programme of education to equip children with academic and lifelong learning skills, prepare them for further education and careers, and help them to navigate the opportunities and challenges they will encounter in their lives.

To prepare students for an increasingly global world, XCL World Academy prizes diversity and is proud to host students from over 60 nationalities, with no one dominant culture or background. All this makes XCL World Academy a truly international school that prepares students to stay a few steps ahead of the future.

• XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039, +65 6808 7300, admissions@xwa.edu.sg, www.xwa.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? International Baccalaureate (IB) certified study in the Primary, Middle, career-related and Diploma Programs (PYP, MYP, CP and DP).
• Applying:  Click here to apply

GESS - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Preschool - Grade 12) *Off Upper Bukit Timah

GESS is a not-for-profit international school where every child gets the freedom to grow through tailored academic and talent support within a caring community. GESS offers two main curricula: the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the German Curriculum. The school caters to students of all ages, starting at 2 years all the way to graduation at 18 years. In August 2018, GESS moved to a new purpose-built campus with brand new facilities at Dairy Farm Lane. In 2021 GESS celebrated its 50th anniversary.

• GESS - International School, 2 Dairy Farm Lane, Singapore 677621, +65 6914 7100, www.gess.sg
• What is the curriculum?  IB Cert, IBDP, German Abitur
• Applying:  Click here to apply

TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Year 1 - Year 13) *Off Queensway

As the oldest British International school in Southeast Asia, 96-year-old Tanglin Trust School provides British-based learning with an international perspective to an expatriate community. It is also the only school in Singapore that offers both A-Levels and IBDP.

The junior school (years 3 to 6) provides a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires, motivates, and challenges children in their learning. The senior school prides itself on the individual care, guidance, and counselling offered by its robust pastoral structure, exceptional academic achievements, and the development of skills through learning experiences beyond the classroom. Tanglin accepts students from their own junior school and is also open to applications into Key Stage 3 (years 7, 8, and 9), Key Stage 4 (years 10 and 11), and their sixth form (years 12 and 13). Entry is not permitted into Year 11 and Year 13.

• Tanglin Trust School, 95 Portsdown Road, Singapore 139299, +65 6778 0771, www.tts.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? (I)GCSE’s, A-Levels, IBDP
• Applying:  Click here to apply, Open Houses

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (CIS): International School In Singapore (Ages 2 to 18)

Established over 30 years ago, Canadian International School (CIS) has over 3,000 students from 70 nations enrolled across two campuses: Lakeside (for students aged two to 18 years old) and Tanjong Katong (for students aged three to 12 years old).

CIS is one of the few international schools in Singapore to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, from Primary Years through to the Diploma Program. Their concept-based curriculum, benchmarked against national curricula globally, promotes in-depth thinking, understanding, and the application of knowledge.

Linguistic diversity and bilingualism are a focus at CIS, and whether it is through daily language acquisition classes or the school’s French-English or Chinese-English bilingual programs, students are immersed in the culture and acquisition of language.

• Canadian International School (CIS)
  • Lakeside Campus, 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414, +65 6467 1732, admissions@cis.edu.sg, www.cis.edu.sg
  • Tanjong Katong Campus, 371 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437128, +65 6345 1573, admissions@cis.edu.sg, www.cis.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, from Primary Years through to the Diploma Program.
• Applying: Click here to apply

NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (SINGAPORE): International School In Singapore (Ages 3-18) *Depot Road

North London Collegiate School (Singapore) opened its doors to students in August 2020, after phenomenally successful openings in Jeju, South Korea, and Dubai, UAE. NLCS (Singapore) seeks to provide an exceptional educational experience, based on the traditions, ethos, and practices of North London Collegiate School, one of the pre-eminent schools in the United Kingdom. The school has an outstanding record of the highest intellectual achievements and a strong tradition of providing an unparalleled academic education while encouraging the development of individualism and a pioneering spirit among its students. The school has a strong belief in the transformative power of academic engagement, and that a culture of scholarship should extend beyond the classroom and should permeate the wider life of our schools. NLCS (Singapore) is conveniently located on Depot Road and boasts a built-up area of approximately 300,000 sqft, with a diverse array of learning spaces required to deliver an outstanding world-class education that caters to every possible interest and talent.

• North London Collegiate School (Singapore), 130 Depot Road Singapore 109708, +65 6989 3000, enquiries@nlcssingapore.sg, www.nlcssingapore.sg
• What is the curriculum? NLCS Curriculum
• Applying: Click here

GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Nursery - Year 13) *Punggol, East Coast

GIIS is an international school for students aged 2.5 to 18, with a choice of international or Indian curricula, across two campuses in Singapore (East Coast and SMART campus at Punggol). GIIS offers a unique Montessori-inspired curriculum for its youngest learners. For primary and secondary students, they offer the IB Primary Years Program, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE, the IB Diploma Program, along with the CBSE (Indian Central Board) from Grades 1 to 12.

Their SMART campus at Punggol features more than 40 skill-based studios and digital classrooms. With dedicated teachers to support them, GIIS students are well-rounded, confident individuals ready to face the challenges of the real world. For almost 20 years now, their students have excelled academically, go on to study at the world’s top universities, and become leaders in their respective fields.

• Global Indian International School, GIIS SMART Campus (K-12), 27 Punggol Field Walk, Singapore 828649, GIIS East Coast Campus (K-10), 82 Cheviot Hill, Singapore 459663, +65 6914 7100, admissions.sg@globalindianschool.org, singapore.globalindianschool.org
• What is the curriculum? IB Primary Years and Diploma Program, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE, CBSE (Indian Central Board) from Grades 1 to 12.
• Applying: Click here

SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Preschool - Grade 12) *Woodlands

American-based, SAS consists of four divisions: Early Learning Center (preschool and prekindergarten), Elementary School (kindergarten to fifth grade), Middle School (sixth grade to eighth grade), and High School (ninth grade to twelfth grade). SAS seeks to give students an American educational experience in an international context.

• Singapore American School, 40 Woodlands Street 41, Singapore 738547, +65 6363 3403, sasinfo@sas.edu.sg, www.sas.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? AP, High School Diploma
• Applying:  Click here to apply

DOVER COURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SINGAPORE: International School In Singapore (Nursery - Year 13) *Dover Road

Since 1972, Dover Court International School Singapore has been one of the leading inclusive British international schools in South East Asia. Part of the global education group, Nord Anglia International, the school is passionate about diversity and inspiring its students to be socially and intellectually confident individuals. They also can cater to English as a second language and special needs.

• Dover Court International School Singapore, 301 Dover Road, 139644, Singapore, www.dovercourt.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? EYFS, IBDP, UK
• Applying: admissions@dovercourt.edu.sg

XCL AMERICAN ACADEMY: International School In Singapore (2 months to 14 years) *Yishun

XCL American Academy is the newest international school in Singapore, offering high-quality, rigorous, and accessible American education for children aged 2 – 14. XCL American Academy strives to inspire the next generation of pioneers and empower them to leave a positive mark on our ever-changing world. Through their mission to harness, guide and ignite the ‘Pioneering Spirit’ in every student, they encourage a challenger mindset aimed to fulfill each student's potential while embracing the core American values of respect, honor, and courage.

• XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039, +65 6850 5131, admissions@xaa.edu.sg, www.xaa.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? American Curriculum (based on the rigorous AERO Curriculum guidelines and the US Common Core standards).
• Applying:  Click here to apply

SIR MANASSEH MEYER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SMMIS): International School In Singapore (Ages 2 - 16 Years) *Sembawang

Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS) is a not for profit, child-centered school that offers a rigorous international education imbued with the vibrancy of Jewish values, tradition and culture. They are a diverse community that welcomes students of all nationalities and faiths. Mandarin and Hebrew are taught as modern foreign languages. Being a smaller school allows them to tailor learning to each child, enabling each child to flourish and reach their full potential. The IPC and IMYC are blended with the rigorous Singapore Maths Curriculum and the UK National Curriculum for Literacy. These lead to the globally recognized IGCSE exams in Grade 10. They are located in an impressive state-of-the-art campus, with dedicated subject specialist rooms that include science labs, a Makerspace, Music, Art, and Drama spaces to facilitate the incorporation of STEAM into the curriculum. Other facilities include a swimming pool, indoor gym, and rooftop AstroTurf pitch. As a not-for-profit school, SMMIS is committed to making an international education affordable for all (SG$15,890 to SG$25,124).

• Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS), 3 Jalan Ulu Sembawang, Singapore 758932, +65 6331 4633, admissions@smm.edu.sg, www.smmis.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? IPC/IMYC based curriculum leading into IGCSE's
• Applying: Click here to apply

THE GRANGE INSTITUTION: International School In Singapore (Ages 5-12) *Yio Chu Kang Road

The Grange Institution (TGI) is the first school in Singapore to deliver the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge International Primary Curriculum. TGI offers a balanced blend of rigorous structured subject learning and inquiry-based thematic learning. This holistic curriculum also includes Personal, Social & Physical Education (PSPE), Music, Art and Technology/Coding. Driving the school’s curriculum is their unique Cre8tors-in-Action© educational philosophy. This is the DNA of the “Grange Kids”, whom the school envisions becoming “creators” with 8 core competencies that will prepare them to become effective global citizens. TGI is one of the first schools globally to offer learning experiences through creating proprietary virtual reality and augmented reality content for several IPC units of learning.

• The Grange Institution, 449 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 805946, +65 6817 3630, enquiry@thegrange.edu.sg, thegrange.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? Cambridge Primary Curriculum together with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for students ages 5 to 12
• Applying: Click here to apply

ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP: International School In Singapore - Ages (9 Months - High School) *Multiple Locations

EtonHouse International Schools and Pre-Schools have established a strong track record in Singapore over the last 22 years and currently run 4 international schools and 10 pre-schools in different parts of Singapore, with a pathway from Playgroup to High School. Students are offered the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma. The modern and robust international curriculum is inspired by best practice and incorporates a SMART programme focusing on Science, Maths, Art, Research, and Technology. EtonHouse schools are also known for their strong language programmes in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish offering students a bilingual foundation throughout their schooling. The brand new EtonHouse in the heart of Central Singapore on Tanglin/Orchard is now open for registrations. The innovative campus caters to students from Primary to High School. Find out more here!

• EtonHouse International Education Group, Islandwide locations, enquiry@etonhouse.com.sg, www.etonhouse.com.sg
• What is the curriculum? IB PYP framework in the Primary Years,  the Middle Years’ approach will be consistent with the IB’s approach to learning and will lead to the IGCSEs in Y11. The Senior Years will offer the IB Diploma Programme*.
• Applying:  Click here to apply. To apply for the new Orchard campus, click here.
• Video Tour By Little Steps:  Click here

ONE WORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: International School In Singapore (Ages 3-18) *Jurong West, Suntec

One World International School offers personalized, inquiry-based education for children aged 3 to 18, providing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for Early Childhood and Primary school learners, through to the Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP for secondary students. They offer two campuses in Singapore - the one in Nanyang is an all-through school for Early Childhood to Grade 12 and the one at Suntec is from Early Childhood to Grade 5, with plans to go up to Grade 8. With over 70 nationalities on campus, they have a diverse community of students and teachers, which promotes an understanding of different perspectives and cultures, giving students an opportunity to identify themselves as part of a global community.

• One World International School, Jurong West campus, Jurong West Street 81, Singapore 649075, +65 6914 6700, admissions@owis.org, www.owis.org
• One World International School Suntec campus (OWIS Suntec), 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Level 3, Singapore 039593, +65 6914 7240, admissions@owis.org, www.owis.org
• What is the curriculum? IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for Early Childhood and Primary, through to the Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP for Secondary students.
• Applying: Click here

NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) (Nursery - Year 13) *Aljunied

An international school with children from more than 50 different nationalities, Nexus offers the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and Diploma) and the UK IGCSE curricula to learners. Every child is taught based on their personal motivations, understanding and talents. Outcomes in core subjects of English, Math and Science measure well above the international average and ongoing assessments enable them to track every child’s performance. This child-centered philosophy is echoed by every teacher, in every class and in every extra-curricular activity.

Innovative learning is reflected in the design of the campus where the children have choice about where and how they learn for the best learning experience. By giving learners the opportunity to choose their own learning style and surroundings, it enables them to develop self-efficacy.

*Nexus International School (Singapore) is a candidate school to offer the MYP Curriculum

• Nexus International School (Singapore), 1 Aljunied Walk, Singapore 387293, +65 6536 6566, admissions@nexus.edu.sg, www.nexus.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and Diploma) and the UK IGCSE
• Applying:  Click here to apply

THE PERSE SCHOOL SINGAPORE: International School In Singapore (Ages 5-11) *Bukit Timah

The Perse School Singapore is a small British International School that brings more than 400 years of tradition, values, and educational excellence from Cambridge to Singapore. The Perse School Singapore offers a British Curriculum for Key Stage 1 (5 to 7 years), Key Stage 2 (7 to 11 years) and will be opening Key Stage 3 in August 2022, beginning with Year 7 and gradually extending into secondary school.

The school closely follows the Cambridge International Primary curriculum enhanced by Singapore Maths and daily Chinese. From Year 3, each child is taught by subject-specific teachers. These subject specialists fine-tune children’s learning in the traditional prep school manner. 

There is a healthy emphasis on outstanding academic achievements balanced by nurturing character development for each child. The Perse School Singapore’s goal is for all children to thrive academically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically. The school’s pastoral approach is centered around an environment where each child is listened to and understood.

• The Perse School Singapore, 191 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588180, +65 6971 8210, admissions@perse.edu.sg, www.perse.edu.sg
• What is the curriculum? UK
• Applying: Click here

INVICTUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Affordable Primary And Secondary School in Singapore

Invictus is an independent co-educational all-through international school offering kindergarten, primary and secondary education.  Parents enjoy these schools for their great locations, curriculum, and affordable school fees in Singapore. Founded in 2015, Invictus International School has grown from 40 students and 15 staff to over 1,500 students and 300 staff with campuses that reach beyond Singapore's shores, including Hong Kong, China, Cambodia and Thailand.

Invictus, 2 Campuses - Dempsey And Centrium, Singapore, https://www.invictus.school/contact-us

ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL: International School In Singapore (Prep 1 - Grade 12) *Thomson Road

St. Joseph's Institution International was founded in 2007 and is set in a beautiful green and central location on Thomson Road, the Elementary School caters to children from Prep 1 (Aged 4) to Grade 6 (Aged 12). Their core Lasallian values are central to everything that they do: spirituality, mutual respect, internationalism, leadership, experiences, and service. St. Joseph's Institution International strives to develop students who are intrinsically motivated to serve others and to give back to the community. St. Joseph's Institution International is proud to have a community of 1,800 students across two schools on one campus catering to students from pre-school to Grade 12 for students between the ages of 4 and 18.

• St. Joseph's Institution International, 490 Thomson Road Singapore 298191. +65 6353 9383, admissions.es@sji-international.com.sg, www.sji-international.com.sg
• What is the curriculum? IGCSE & IB Diploma Program
• Applying: Click here