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June 26, 2019Posted at 8:30 amVonJoanne Poh
So you're moving to Singapore with the kids in tow. If you've decided to enroll your children in an international school instead of a local school, you may still feel overwhelmed with options. Despite Singapore's small size, many international schools are crowded on the small island due to the high proportion of foreigners.
By now you've heard of the island nation's high educational standards, which have placed Singaporean students at the top of numerous global education rankings. But you've also heard horrible stories about crushing school stress and heavy workloads that turn kids into little robots. So which international school should you go to?
TOP RECOMMENDED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN SINGAPORE AND WHERE THEY ARE
International schools come in all shapes and sizes in Singapore. Some schools have earned a reputation for nurturing high achievers who are Ivy League ready. Others are known as party animal foci. And there are others that, unfortunately, are considered places where students enroll just to get a visa.
Below are some of the most popular and reputable international schools in Singapore. Of course, your home country will also influence your choice of school, as you may want to ensure that your children receive a formal education in their native language or continue in the same system they had at home.
| School | ADDRESS | phone number |
| american school singapore | 40 Woodlands Calle 41 (S) 738547 | 6363 3403 |
| United World College of Southeast Asia | 1207 Dover Road (S) 139654 | 6775 5344 |
| Canadian International School | Campus Lakeside: 7 Jurong West St 41 (S) 649414 Tanjong Katong Campus: 371 Tanjong Katong Road (S) 437128 | Campus am See: 6467 1732 Tanjong Katong Campus: 6345 1573 |
| Australian International School | 1 Lorong Chuan (S) Free MP3 Download | 6883 5155 |
| Tanglin Trust School | 95 Portsdown Road (S) 139299 | 6778 0771 |
| non-external family school | 81 Pasir Ris Alturas (S) 519292 | 6738 0211 |
| University of Dulwich (Singapore) | 71 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 (S) 658966 | 6890 1000 |
| Dover Court International School | 301 Dover Road (S) 139644 | 6775 7664 |
| GES | 7 Dairy Farm Lane (S) 677621 | 6469 1131 |
| International Nexus School | 201 Ulu Pandan Road, (S)596468 | 6536 6566 |
| Chatsworth International School | 37 Emerald Hill Rd (S) 229313 | 6737 5955 |
| Indiana Global International School | Campus de Queenstown: 1 Mei Chin Road (S) 149253 Campus de Balestier: 51 Jalan Rajah (S) 329154 Campus da Costa Leste: 82 Cheviot Hill (S) 459663 Campus Mountbatten: Bloco G Centro Mountbatten 231 Mountbatten Road (S) 397999 | Campus Queenstown: 6914 7000 Campus Balestier: 6254 3258 Campus de la Costa ist: 6442 6670 Campus Mountbatten: 6509 8097 |
| The Japanese School of Singapore | Clementi Street, 95 (S) | 6775 3366 |
| ISS International School | 21 Preston Road (S) 109355 | 6475 4188 |
| One World International School | Campus de Nanyang: 21 Jurong West Street 81 (S) 649075 | 6914 6700 |
| GEMS World Academy (Singapore) | Calle Yishun 2 42 (S) 768039 | 6808 7321 |
Keep in mind that the most popular schools on the list often have very long waiting lists.
HOW MUCH DO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN SINGAPORE CHARGE?
International schools in Singapore are among the most expensive in the world.
For comparison, we've rounded up some of the costs you can expect when enrolling your child in an international school.
| School | Annual Fees | Does the subscription include extras? |
| american school singapore | $30,981 (preschool) $39,164 to $44,141 (Kindergarten to High School) | Includes new registration, facility maintenance and registration |
| United World College of Southeast Asia | $45,145 to $48,600 (K1 to Grade 12) for first year $35,570 to $43,025 (note 12) for the second and subsequent years | development rate |
| Canadian International School | $16,500 to $24,000 (part-time or full-time childcare on Lakeside campus) per year $32,100-$40,900 (PK-12 full-time on Lakeside campus) per year Tanjong Katong campus fees are slightly cheaper | |
| Australian International School | $14,832 to $31,480 (Kindergarten to Preschool, 3-5 day sessions, half or full sessions) $34,824 to $42,432 (Year 12 prep) | All books, stationery, Parent Association members. Lunch is included for Early Years students. Field trips are included for junior and elementary students. |
| Tanglin Trust School | $27,714 to $34,485 (Kindergarten through Grade 2) $36,294 to $45,828 (years 3 to 13) | textbooks and exercise books. |
| non-external family school | $16,000 to $41,000 (half day pre-K1 through Grade 12) | |
| University of Dulwich (Singapore) | $16,400 (part-time preschool) to $45,500 (12th grade) | |
| Dover Court International School | $14,985 to $31,350 (half-day childcare through 13th grade) | |
| GES | $12,250 to $26,230 (Infant to Kindergarten) to $27,450 to $34,010 (European Section Elementary to Sixth) | |
| International Nexus School | $21,660 (half-day childcare) to $38,584 (13th grade) | |
| Chatsworth International School | $23,819.40 to $32,788.80 (Kindergarten through 13th grade) | |
| Indiana Global International School | $12,394.88 (daycare) to $17,470.96 (daycare through 10th grade) | |
| The Japanese School of Singapore | $6,612 (primary) to $7,511.40 (secondary) | |
| ISS International School | $25,040 (K1) to $37,520 (Class 12) | |
| One World International School | $17,514 to $20,136 (Kindergarten through 10th grade) | Fees include 2 sets of school uniforms, field trips, textbooks, and technology/IT equipment |
| GEMS World Academy (Singapore) | $11,600 to $38,750 (Kindergarten through Grade 12 part-time) |
WHAT ADDITIONAL FEES DO THESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS CHARGE?
In addition to the annual tuition, there will also be a hefty application fee if your child applies and/or an application fee to confirm their place once accepted. Many schools also charge an annual setup or construction fee, sometimes called a capital or development fee.
This is what each school charges in addition to your annual tuition.
SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL
Entry fee: $2,500
Application fee: $7,490 for US passport or green card holders, $9,630 for students without US passport or green card
Re-enrollment fee: $2,500 per year
Installation Fee/Build Fee/Capital Appraisal/Development Appraisal: $7,383
Additional Fees:
- Bus Transportation: $956 to $1,865 per semester
- Uniformes: US$ 158 a US$ 200
- School Meals: US$5.50 to US$8 per day
- Cursos da EAA: US$ 55 a US$ 100
- Learn English: $6,420
- Laptop (for high school): $1,500 to $2,200
- Half semester (for high school): $85 to $4,400
- AP Exams: $220 per session
- IASAS Trip (for high school): $125 to $900
- CSA: $55 to $1,100 (per class/session)
- Student Permit: $5,000
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
Entry Fee: $615
Entry Fee: $4,900
Setup fee/construction fee/capital tax/development tax: Included in the tuition fee
Additional Fees:
- Departure tax: $36,700
- Guest Amenity Fund: $300
- Parent Association Fees: $30 per year
- Outdoor education trips: $6 to $1,000 per year
- Exam Fees: $1,350 (G10), $1,400 (F12)
- Uniforme: US$ 60 a US$ 280
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Entry fee: $2,500
Application fee: $3,500 for first child, $2,800 for second child, waived for third and subsequent children
Setup fee/construction fee/capital tax/development tax: N/A
Additional Fees:
- English and Learning Assistance Programs: $5,000 to $6,000 per year
- Fieldwork/Excursions: $1 to $6,500
- Hats and Caps: $18 each
- Sportswear: $15 to $400
- Activities: $2 to $3,000
- Stationery, bags, clear folders, supplies and materials: $0.50 to $100
- Locker Padlocks: $15
- Exam, questionnaire, and assessment fees: $1 to $2,000
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Entry Fee: $500
Entry Fee: $2,860
Installation fee/construction fee/capital tax/development tax: $2,675 for freshmen, $6,420 for middle and high school students
Additional Fees:
- Technology fee: $535 for elementary students, $300 for students in grades 6-12 with their own laptops, $963 for students in grades 6-12 with school-provided laptops
- Fee for English as an additional language: $3,210
- Intensive language course: US$4,280
- exam fees
- Additional newsletter: $15 each
TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL
Registration Fee: N/A
Entry Fee: $2,675
Capital tax: $3,750 (third child exempt)
Baufonds: 1.587$
Installation Fee/Building Fee/Capital Tax/Development Tax: $1,587, capital tax of $3,750 payable for up to two students per family, exempt for third and subsequent students
Additional Fees:
- exam fees
- Personal mobile technology device (for grades 5-13)
- excursions and activities
FAMILY SCHOOL ABROAD
Registration Fee: N/A
Entry fee: $2,000
Setup fee/construction fee/capital tax/development tax: N/A
Additional Fees:
- school uniforms and sportswear
- exams
- tours and excursions
- CCA
- Course/Educational Materials
DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE)
Entry fee: $4,500
Entry fee: $3,500
Installation Fee/Build Fee/Capital Appraisal/Development Appraisal: $3,750
Additional Fees:
- English as an Additional Language: $3,300 per year (Grades 1-9)
- Special assistance for children who need small-class tuition: $34,950 to $37,950 per year
- Subject Assistance Admission Screening Fee: $535
- exam fees
- Camps and mandatory school trips
- therapy or learning support services
DOVER COURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Entry fee: $1,000
Entry fee: $2,800
Installation Fee/Build Fee/Capital Appraisal/Development Appraisal: $1,500
Additional Fees:
- school uniforms
- exam fees
- Camps and mandatory school trips
- School bus
- school lunch
- ECAs and individual instrument lessons
- Learning Support Plan: $120 per hour
- Therapy Fees: $160 per hour
GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (GESS)
Entry Fee: $2,945
Installation Fee/Build Fee/Capital Appraisal/Development Appraisal: $4,890
Additional Fees:
- Educational Materials/Excursions: $40 to $250
- CCA Professional Course: $260
- Learning support: $1,390 per semester
- Extended Afternoon Program (German Section): $200 to $1,200 per year
- English as an additional language: $1,390 per semester
- Dutch as a mother tongue: $2,140 per year
- Exam Fees for IB (Grade 12): $1,500
- School trips, enrichment weeks, and field trip fees: $200 to $1,600
NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Entry Fee: $856
Entry Fee: $2,354
Installation Fee/Build Fee/Capital Appraisal/Development Appraisal: $1,712
Additional Fees:
- Textbooks: up to $500 per level per year
- House Shirts: $20 each
- Exam Fees (IGCSE): $150 to $2,500
- Exam Fees (IB): $1,400 to $2,500
- Managebac Account for CAS (IB Year 12): $50
- Yearbook: $20
- Tours: up to $7,000 per trip
- CCA: up to $700 per season
- Student Card Processing Fee: $30
- Visa fee: $60 to $90
- Intensive English Support Fee: $2,675 per semester
- Additional English Support Fee: $561.75 per semester
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHATSWORTH
Entry Fee: $240 to $250
Ingresso: US$ 2.400 a US$ 2.500
Installation Fee/Build Fee/Capital Appraisal/Development Appraisal: $2,247
Additional Fees:
- Charges for English as an additional language if required
- Fees for learning support, if needed
- Mandatory Apple MacBook for all students in grades 7-13
GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIA
Application fee: $445.12 (kindergarten) to $3,715.04 (12th grade)
Registration Fee: N/A
Installation Fee/Construction Fee/Capital Tax/Development Tax: $860.28 (Nursery) to $6,957.12 (Note 10) per year
Additional Fees:
- Bus fare: $3,988.96 to $4,874.92 per year
- Activity fee: $1,733 (kindergarten) to $3,017.40 (10th grade) per year
- Student Welfare Fee: $509.32 to $535 per year
- School event fee: $483.64 to $513.60 per year
- Appeal Fee: $860.28 to $1,523.68 per year
- Tech Fee: $1408.12 to $1335.36 per year
SINGAPORE JAPANESE SCHOOL
Application Fee: $1,070 (Japan Association Corporate Membership), $3,852 (Non-JA Corporate Membership), $1,070 (JA Personal Membership)
Registration Fee: N/A
Installation Fee/Construction Fee/Capital Tax/Development Fee: Construction Fee $2675 per year, Installation Fee $1669.20 per year
Additional Fees:
- Corporate donations are required when parents work for a Japanese company.
- If parents do not work for a Japanese company, personal donation: USD 3,210 per family
ISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Application fee: $300 placement test fee
Entry fee: $3,600
Installation Fee/Construction Fee/Capital Tax/Development Fee: Construction Fee $2675 per year, Installation Fee $1669.20 per year
Additional Fees:
- English as a Second Language Fee: $1,600 to $2,520 per semester
- Learning Support Fee: $1,600 to $2,520 per semester
- Parent-Teacher Association Fee: $22 per year
- Taxa do exame: US$ 600 a US$ 2.000
- Job Assessment Test: $160 to $400
- Tours and Excursions: $10 to $1,500
- School Bus: Starting at $1,630 per year
- taxa ACE
- Tech Fee: $100
- School event ticket: $25
- $30 yearly
- School uniform - $15 to $40 each
ONE WORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Entry Fee: $1,030
Setup fee/construction fee/capital tax/development tax: N/A
Additional Fees:
- Additional English Support Fee: $4,500/academic year
- ACE-Tariff
- school bus fares
- Fees for special class travel and residential camps
GEMS WORLD ACADEMY (SINGAPUR)
Entry Fee: $1,575
Entry Fee: $4,200
Setup fee/construction fee/capital tax/development tax: N/A
Additional Fees:
- Experiential Learning Program: $400 to $3,000
- IGCSE Exam Fees (Class 10): $100 per subject
- IB Exam Fee (Grade 12): $204 application fee, $140 per subject
- school uniforms
- school bus fares
- Third-Party ECAs: $30 to $300 per class
This article first appeared inMoneySmart.
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