International School Fees in Singapore

A detailed guide to international school tuition fees in Singapore, with fee comparison tables, hidden costs, and school-by-school pricing for expat families planning a move.

Average Tuition Ranges in Singapore

$15,000 – $45,000 per year

Singapore consistently ranks among the most expensive cities in the world for international school fees. The city-state's premium schools — including United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Tanglin Trust School, and Singapore American School — are globally renowned and command tuition fees exceeding $40,000 per year at senior levels. However, there are also more affordable options in the $15,000–$25,000 range, particularly at newer schools and those offering the Singaporean or blended curricula. International school fees in Singapore are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and typically increase by 3–5% annually. Most schools require parents to purchase a building or development levy, which can add $3,000–$10,000 to first-year costs. Unlike Dubai, Singapore does not regulate fee increases, so parents should budget for annual rises.

Fee Comparison Table

SchoolCurriculumAnnual FeesAge Range
Ascensia International SchoolBritish$10,000 - $16,0007-18
Australian International SchoolAustralian Curriculum International Baccalaureate (PYP) IGCSE International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Higher School Certificate (HSC)$18,000 - $35,0000-18
Canadian International SchoolInternational Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Chinese-English Bilingual Programme French-English Bilingual Programme$18,000 - $35,0002-18
Chatsworth International SchoolIB$18,000 - $32,0003-18
Dover Court International SchoolBritish Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE International Baccalaureate (DP) BTEC International Level 2 & 3$18,000 - $32,0003-18
Dulwich College SingaporeBritish Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)$20,000 - $40,0003-18
EtonHouse International SchoolIB$18,000 - $30,0002-18
EtonHouse International School BroadrickIBSGD 18,000 - 28,0002-11
EtonHouse OrchardIB Primary Years Programme (PYP) + Cambridge Primary + IGCSE + International A-Levels (full English-medium international pathway)$15,000 - $22,0005-18
GEMS World Academy SingaporeFull International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum – PYP, IB, DP + Advanced Placement (AP) courses + High School Diploma$20,000 - $35,0003-18
GESS German European SchoolInternational Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) German Curriculum Bilingual English-German$15,000 - $30,0002-18
Global Indian International SchoolMultiple international curricula: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge Lower Secondary & IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme (DP), CBSE, Global Montessori Plus Programme, Bilingual ProgrammeSGD 12,000 - 25,0003-18
Holland International SchoolInternational Primary Curriculum (IPC), Bilingual, Dutch-medium, English-medium$12,000 - $22,0001-12
HWA International SchoolInternational Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Bilingual English-Chinese$14,000 - $25,0003-19
International Community SchoolAmerican Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) Christian International Education College Preparatory Programme$18,000 - $28,0004-18
Invictus International SchoolBritish$10,000 - $18,0003-18
ISS International SchoolInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) ISS High School Diploma$22,000 - $38,0004-18
Middleton International SchoolIB$12,000 - $20,0003-12
Nexus International SchoolInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)$16,000 - $30,0003-18
North London Collegiate School SingaporeBritish, IBContact school2–18
One World International SchoolIBSGD 15,000 - 30,0003-18
Overseas Family SchoolInternational Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) International Primary Curriculum (IPC) IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IGCSE IB Diploma Programme (DP)$18,000 - $32,0002-12
Singapore International SchoolIB, British$20,000 - $40,0003-18
SJI InternationalIB$20,000 - $35,0007-18
Stamford American International SchoolAmerican Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) AP Capstone$22,000 - $42,0002-18
Stellar World SchoolIB$12,000 - $20,0003-12
Tanglin Trust SchoolBritish Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)$22,000 - $38,0003-18
United World College of South East AsiaIB$25,000 - $45,0004-18

Additional Costs to Budget For

Registration Fee

$500 – $5,000 — Non-refundable. Some schools charge a separate assessment fee.

Development Levy / Building Fund

$3,000 – $10,000 — One-time or annual capital fee at most schools.

Uniforms

$200 – $500 — Required at nearly all schools.

School Bus Transport

$2,000 – $4,500/year — Zone-based pricing. Most families use school buses.

Exam Fees (IGCSE/IB/AP)

$600 – $2,000 — Charged in external exam years.

Lunch Programme

$1,200 – $2,500/year — Cafeteria meal plans or pay-as-you-go options.

Extracurricular Activities

$500 – $3,000/year — Many activities included; specialist programmes cost extra.

Schools with Tuition Details

Ascensia International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $16,000 / year

Rating: 4.2/5

Australian International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum International Baccalaureate (PYP) IGCSE International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Fees: $18,000 - $35,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Canadian International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Chinese-English Bilingual Programme French-English Bilingual Programme

Fees: $18,000 - $35,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Chatsworth International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $18,000 - $32,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Dover Court International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE International Baccalaureate (DP) BTEC International Level 2 & 3

Fees: $18,000 - $32,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Dulwich College Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Fees: $20,000 - $40,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

EtonHouse International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $18,000 - $30,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

EtonHouse International School Broadrick

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: SGD 18,000 - 28,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

EtonHouse Orchard

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) + Cambridge Primary + IGCSE + International A-Levels (full English-medium international pathway)

Fees: $15,000 - $22,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

GEMS World Academy Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: Full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum – PYP, IB, DP + Advanced Placement (AP) courses + High School Diploma

Fees: $20,000 - $35,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

GESS German European School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) German Curriculum Bilingual English-German

Fees: $15,000 - $30,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Global Indian International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: Multiple international curricula: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Cambridge Lower Secondary & IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme (DP), CBSE, Global Montessori Plus Programme, Bilingual Programme

Fees: SGD 12,000 - 25,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Holland International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Bilingual, Dutch-medium, English-medium

Fees: $12,000 - $22,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

HWA International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (PYP) International Baccalaureate (MYP) International Baccalaureate (DP) Bilingual English-Chinese

Fees: $14,000 - $25,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

International Community School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: American Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) Christian International Education College Preparatory Programme

Fees: $18,000 - $28,000 / year

Rating: 4.6/5

Invictus International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: British

Fees: $10,000 - $18,000 / year

Rating: 4.8/5

ISS International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) ISS High School Diploma

Fees: $22,000 - $38,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Middleton International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $12,000 - $20,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Nexus International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)

Fees: $16,000 - $30,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

North London Collegiate School Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: British, IB

Fees: Contact school / year

Rating: 0/5

One World International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: SGD 15,000 - 30,000 / year

Rating: 4.4/5

Overseas Family School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) International Primary Curriculum (IPC) IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IGCSE IB Diploma Programme (DP)

Fees: $18,000 - $32,000 / year

Rating: 4.5/5

Singapore International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB, British

Fees: $20,000 - $40,000 / year

Rating: 4.9/5

SJI International

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $20,000 - $35,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Stamford American International School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: American Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) AP Capstone

Fees: $22,000 - $42,000 / year

Rating: 4.7/5

Stellar World School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $12,000 - $20,000 / year

Rating: 4.3/5

Tanglin Trust School

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: British Curriculum English National Curriculum IGCSE A Levels International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Fees: $22,000 - $38,000 / year

Rating: 4.8/5

United World College of South East Asia

Singapore, Singapore

Curriculum: IB

Fees: $25,000 - $45,000 / year

Rating: 4.9/5

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