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Singapore School News 2026: New Openings And Updates Parents Need To Know!
New Campuses, Upgrades, And Programme Launches Shaping School Shortlists This Year
Updated: October 6, 2026
Singapore’s education scene is buzzing with excitement, earning its spot as one of the world’s top educational cities. New schools are popping up, and existing institutions are expanding to welcome a vibrant and growing population. This dynamic environment celebrates diversity and fosters countless opportunities, ensuring Singapore continues to shine as an educational hub.
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Stay in the loop with the latest school news and thrilling developments in this comprehensive Little Steps guide. Discover everything from sustainability initiatives promoting green living to comprehensive bilingual programs and innovative campuses with captivating features. Dive into the Little Steps guide now to get the scoop on school news and new school openings in Singapore!
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What new schools are opening in Singapore in 2026?
Families can look at HEI Schools Bishan for ages 18 months to 6, RD American School in Changi Business Park, and ACS (International) Elementary near Holland Village for ages 7 to 12 on Cambridge Primary. Track openings on the Little Steps school news guide.
When will the Singapore American School campus upgrade finish?
The S$400 million SAS Reimagined campus is due to be completed in Fall 2026, with refreshed middle and high school spaces, STEM and art rooms, and new gathering areas. Read the SAS campus upgrade guide before you tour.
Is Brighton College Singapore starting A-Levels in 2026?
Yes. Brighton College (Singapore) launches a dedicated Sixth Form in August 2026 for Year 12, offering a two-year A-Level path after IGCSE.
How do I find school open houses in Singapore this year?
Most international schools run weekday tours and Saturday open houses through the year. Use the Singapore school open days calendar and book popular year groups early.
Where can I compare international school fees for 2026/27?
Start with the top 40 international schools and 2026/27 fees list, then confirm vacancies and assessment dates with each campus.
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MY FIRST SKOOL: Seven Educators Honoured At 2026 OPMTL Awards
Let's Celebrate The Wins!My First Skool is celebrating a record seven educators recognised at the 2026 Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Awards. Organised by MOE together with the Chinese, Malay and Tamil language promotion committees, the awards honour preschool teachers who spark a genuine love of Mother Tongue in children aged 3–6. Little ones build bilingual confidence naturally and arrive at Primary 1 ready to communicate with pride.
My First Skool News Highlights 2026:
- Record seven My First Skool teachers recognised in a single year across Chinese, Malay and Tamil
- Outstanding Award: Zhou Shuhan (Chinese, Blk 463 Clementi Ave 1) and Muhammad Danish Bin Sham (Malay, Blk 49 Rivervale Crescent)
- Curriculum aligned with MOE’s Nurturing Early Learners framework to support a confident transition to Primary 1
My First Skool, 16 Raffles Quay, #23-01 Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581, Tel: 6634 9989, [email protected], www.myfirstskool.com
Register Now For Their Experience Day 2026
My First Skool, 16 Raffles Quay, #23-01, Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581, Tel: 6634 9989, Facebook: @myfirstskoolsg, Instagram: @myfirstskoolsg, Email: [email protected], myfirstskool.com
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ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL: Bilingual, Inquiry-Based Learning in Holland Road
Two-Way Immersion and Co-Teaching Bilingual Tracks for Curious Young Learners in SingaporeSJI International Preschool is welcoming a new chapter in bilingual learning, giving families more choice in how young children experience English and Chinese. From January 2027, little learners can choose between the established Co-Teaching Bilingual Track and the new Two-Way Immersion Bilingual Track, where children experience dedicated English and Chinese days.
- Open House: October 17, 2026. Click here
Whichever pathway families choose, the focus remains on joyful, inquiry-based learning through play, stories, music, movement, and everyday discovery.
More Information On SJI School Here
SJI News Highlights 2026:
- Two bilingual pathways from January 2027: Co-Teaching or Two-Way Immersion
- Two-Way Immersion offers dedicated English days and Chinese days
- Purposeful English and Chinese environments bring both languages and cultures to life
St. Joseph's Institution International Preschool, 49A Holland Road, Singapore 258850, 6908 4520, [email protected], https://www.sji-internationalpreschool.com.sg/
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KINDERLAND: Partners With Japan’s Global Kids Company For Cross-Cultural Preschool Learning
Singapore–Japan Collaboration Brings Virtual ExchangesKinderland International Education has signed a strategic partnership with Japan’s Global Kids Company, giving Singapore preschoolers early exposure to another culture through play, stories and shared celebrations.
For families, this means richer global awareness, life skills and joyful international connections without leaving Singapore - all while Kinderland continues its nearly 50-year focus on music-infused, future-ready early learning.
Register Now For Their Experience Day 2026
Kinderland News Highlights 2026:
- MOU signed 12 March 2026 between Kinderland International Education and Japan’s Global Kids Company
- Four focus areas: children’s international exchanges, holistic life-skills programmes, educator training, and co-developed childcare models
Kinderland International Education, 87 Marine Parade Central #03-202, Singapore 440087, Tel: 6881 8818, [email protected], www.kinderland.com.sg
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XCL WORLD ACADEMY: Exciting New Developments Across the IB Journey
Discover XWA's Latest Campus Enhancements, Future-Ready Programmes, And Innovative Learning ExperiencesXCL World Academy (XWA) continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Singapore's leading IB World Schools.
Among the highlights are XWA's dedicated Early & Primary Years campus, the launch of the innovative XCLerate Future Skills Programme, expanded Little Xplorers outdoor learning experiences, and an immersive English-Chinese Bilingual Programme.
Families can also explore the campus from anywhere in the world through XWA's 360° Virtual Campus Tour, offering an interactive look at more than 50 specialist learning spaces before visiting in person.
Learn More About XWA News Here
XWA News Highlights 2026:
- Purpose-built Early & Primary Years Campus
- Little Xplorers programme encourages outdoor discovery
- Innovative XCLerate Future Skills Programme
- Immersive English-Chinese Bilingual Programme
- One of Singapore's most comprehensive 360° Virtual Campus Tours
XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039, +65 6230 4230, https://www.facebook.com/XCLWA, IG handle: @XCLunderscoreWA, [email protected], https://xwa.edu.sg/
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NLCS (SINGAPORE): Anthony Coles Begins As Director
British-IB School From Pre-KG To Grade 12 Welcomes New Leadership!North London Collegiate School (Singapore) has welcomed Anthony Coles as Director, opening a new chapter for the British international school on Depot Road.
Anthony brings more than 30 years of leadership across Australia, Europe and Asia, most recently as Head of College at Dulwich College Beijing.
More Information On North London Collegiate School (Singapore) Here
NLCS (Singapore) News Highlights 2026:
- Meet the school’s leadership team at the upcoming Open House events.
- Discover how Positive Education supports whole-school wellbeing.
- Part of the North London Collegiate family of schools, with heritage dating back to 1850
North London Collegiate School (Singapore), 130 Depot Road, Singapore 109708, Tel: +65 6989 3000, [email protected], https://nlcssingapore.sg/
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SPGS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SINGAPORE): New British School Opening 2027
One Vision. Inspired By London. Designed For Singapore.Opening in January 2027 at Harbour Drive, SPGS International School (Singapore) is a co-educational British school, created in partnership with St Paul’s Girls’ School, London. Girls and boys from Playgroup* to Year 4 join first; Years 5–6 and Senior School follow in August 2027.
Learn More! Join the Open Mornings With the Founding Head: Register for an Open Morning to hear the approach and ask questions ahead of the January 2027 opening.
SPGS International School (Singapore) News Highlights 2026:
- St Paul’s Girls’ School Heritage: More than 120 years of educational distinction from London, including 13 years as The Sunday Times UK No. 1 for academic excellence. In Asia, this is the third campus in the SPGS International Network, joining sister schools in Chengdu and Bangkok.
- School-Directed Courses + Purpose-Built Campus: A distinctive feature of the SPGS International network. In Music, Art, Drama, Creative Technology and Computer Science, girls and boys go beyond the standard curriculum on a purpose-built campus with labs, studios, robotics and CAD/CAM spaces and a Centre for Design and Innovation.
- Great location in the CBD: The Harbour Drive campus is about a five-minute walk from Haw Par Villa MRT and close to HarbourFront, Sentosa, and Keppel Bay.
SPGS International School (Singapore), 20 Harbour Drive, Singapore 117612, +65 6721 8000, [email protected], https://spgssingapore.edu.sg/
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BRIGHTON COLLEGE (SINGAPORE): Dedicated Sixth Form Now Open
Two-year A-level pathway at Chuan Lane for Year 12 and 13 pupilsBrighton College (Singapore) has opened its dedicated Sixth Form, so families can stay on one British campus from early years through A-levels.
The first Year 12 cohort began in August 2026 on a two-year A-level programme designed for entry to leading universities worldwide. Pupils typically take four subjects in Year 12 and three in Year 13, with the option of the Cambridge Extended Project Qualification.
Key highlights
- Sixth Form and two-year A-level programme now underway from August 2026
- Seamless IGCSE-to-A-level pathway on the Chuan Lane campus
- 20 A-level subjects across sciences, humanities, languages and the arts
- Four subjects in Year 12, three in Year 13, plus optional EPQ
- Core Sixth Form programme includes critical thinking (Our Human Story), PSHE and PE
- New Sixth Form workspaces, common room and Futures Hub for university guidance
- Applications open for Year 12 (age 16), including external candidates
Brighton College (Singapore), 1 Chuan Lane, Singapore 554299, +65 6505 9790, www.brightoncollege.edu.sg
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SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL: SAS Reimagined Campus Upgrade Rolls Through 2026
New elementary school is open; middle school, high school and campus square nextSingapore American School’s S$400 million SAS Reimagined project is transforming the 36-acre Woodlands campus into a more flexible, student-centred learning space.
The new elementary school opened in April 2025, and summer 2026 works have already delivered upgraded high school dining, a 50-metre pool, gyms, robotics spaces, stadium turf and safer campus access.
Still ahead this year: the reimagined middle school, further high school spaces, a new welcome centre and campus square.
Key highlights
- SG$400 million, three-phase campus upgrade on the Woodlands site
- New elementary school opened April 2025, with flexible classrooms, art and STEM spaces, and expanded play areas
- Summer 2026 upgrades now in use: high school dining, 50m pool, gyms, robotics and coding, library, field turf and security gates
- Reimagined middle school, further high school spaces, welcome centre and campus square still rolling out through Fall 2026
- Design informed by visits to 100+ schools plus input from educators, parents and college admissions officers
- Up to 30% more learning space and significantly more play space across the campus
- Built for student agency, collaboration and wellbeing — not just new buildings
Singapore American School, 40 Woodlands Street 41, Singapore 738547, +65 6360 6360, www.sas.edu.sg
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RD AMERICAN SCHOOL: Now Open In Changi Business Park
Riverdale-partnered American school for Grades 1–5, with Middle School from August 2026RD American School is now open at 3 Changi Business Park Vista, bringing a U.S. curriculum to Singapore in partnership with New York’s Riverdale Country School.
Classes began on 20 January 2026 for Grades 1–5, with Middle School (Grades 6–8) added from August 2026 and High School following from 2027.
News Highlights 2026:
- Now open in Changi Business Park; first day of school was 20 January 2026
- U.S. curriculum with research-backed teaching and personalised MyPath learning
- Campus designed by Trung Lê, with collaborative spaces, innovation labs and outdoor-inspired areas
- Applications open year-round; weekday and virtual meetings with admissions
RD American School Singapore, 3 Changi Business Park Vista Singapore 486051, Elementary School- Level 3, +65 9781 9688, https://www.rdas.edu.sg/
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HEI SCHOOLS SINGAPORE – BISHAN: Finnish Preschool Now Open In Bishan
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More Hot News And School Openings In Singapore 2026
- Westbourne College (Singapore): New, intentionally small international school for ages 14–18 at Valley Point, approved by Singapore's Committee for Private Education (CPE) to offer IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme with a Business and STEM focus, taught in a professional, office-style environment.
westbournecollege.com.sg - Wycombe Abbey School (Singapore): Groundbreaking January 2026 for a K–12 co-ed day campus at Hougang Avenue 3, opening September 2028.
wycombeabbeyinternational.com - Dover Court International School: New NEST Discovery & Play Cove (early years outdoor space) and new Sixth Form Centre.
nordangliaeducation.com/dcis-singapore - German European School Singapore (GESS): New Certified Forest School Programme for preschoolers!
gess.edu.sg - The Perse School (Singapore): Senior School launched in August 2025 with Years 7–10 (Year 11 following in 2026, then Years 12–13 in subsequent years), giving the Upper Bukit Timah campus a full 3–18 Cambridge International pathway. The school has since also been awarded 4-Year EduTrust Certification.
perse.edu.sg - Heath House International School: New, more affordable British international school opening at Alfa Centre, Bukit Timah, part of the Global Schools Group. Follows the Cambridge International Curriculum from Nursery to Year 9 (expanding year by year), with tuition starting around S$12,000 for founding families, notably below the S$40,000+ some schools charge.
globalschools.com/schools/heathhouse - Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) — Coney Island Campus: OBS's new 12-hectare, third campus officially opened September 11, 2026, by PM Lawrence Wong, with over 100 adventure elements including wheelchair-accessible facilities. It will let the MOE-OBS Challenge (MOC) programme expand to all Secondary 3 students by 2030, up from about 65% today.
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- Westbourne College (Singapore): New, intentionally small international school for ages 14–18 at Valley Point, approved by Singapore's Committee for Private Education (CPE) to offer IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme with a Business and STEM focus, taught in a professional, office-style environment.
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