CHOOSING AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LIST OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
Choosing a school for your children is one of the most important decisions a parent can
make. When faced with a new school system, as expatriates typically are, it is important
to research all of the choices, listen to parent feedback and make your comparisons
across several key criteria. Australian International School www.ais.com.sg
Avondale Grammar School www.avondale.edu.sg
Blue House Nursery and International Preschool www.bluehouseinternational.com
Brighton Montessori www.brightonmontessori.com.sg
Canadian International School www.cis.edu.sg
Chatsworth International School www.chatsworth.com.sg
Dover Court International School www.dovercourt.edu.sg
Dulwich College (Singapore) www.dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
EtonHouse International School www.etonhouse.com.sg
French School of Singapore (Lycée Français de Singapour) www.lfs.edu.sg
GEMS World Academy (Singapore) www.gwa.edu.sg
German European School Singapore www.gess.sg
Global Indian International School www.globalindianschool.org
Hillside World Academy www.hwa.edu.sg
International Community School www.ics.edu.sg
Integrated International School www.iis.com.sg
Invictus Private School www.invictus.school
ISS International School www.iss.edu.sg
Kinderland www.kinderland.com.sg
Learning Vision www.learningvision.com
Marlborough College Malaysia www.marlboroughcollege.my
MindChamps Preschool www.mindchamps.org/preschool
Nexus International School www.nexus.edu.sg
Odyssey Preschool www.theodyssey.sg
One World International School www.owis.org
Overseas Family School www.ofs.edu.sg
Pat’s Schoolhouse www.patschoolhouse.com
Singapore American School www.sas.edu.sg
Sir Manasseh Meyer International School www.smm.edu.sg
St Joseph’s Institution International School www.sji-international.com.sg
Stamford American International School www.sais.edu.sg
Tanglin Trust School www.tts.edu.sg
UWC South East Asia www.uwcsea.edu.sg
The White House International Preschool www.thewhitehouse.com.sg
White Lodge www.whitelodge.edu.sg
Whether you intend to remain in Singapore as a family for the medium term or an
unspecified period of time, those with intentions to return to their home country would
do well to consider schools which mirror the home country education system and
curriculum, for easier transitions.
The key factors to consider when comparing schools include:
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Admissions process/waitlists
Curriculum
Population
Exam results and alumni success
Language options
Facilities
Fees
School culture
Student : teacher ratio
Class sizes
Holiday and term dates
Teaching hours
Location and transportation options
Healthcare policies
Expect to pay for registration and/or a deposit, term/semester fees and additional costs
such as uniforms, transportation, insurance and facilities fees. While international school
fees can be high in Singapore, the quality of facilities is exceptional with continued
investment in the latest technology, equipment and expansion of school buildings.
In this, our first Guide to International Schools, we will highlight some of the most
prominent options in Singapore. This is by no means an exhaustive list as there are
numerous international schools to choose from. A more comprehensive list with
websites for further information can be found on the opposite page.
As a next step, we recommend contacting your preferred school(s) to participate in one
of the regular Open Days for prospective families.
For information on opportunities to enrol your child in local authority Singapore
schools visit www.moe.gov.sg