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Singapore is one of the world's safest cities for families, with a multilingual environment, world-class infrastructure, and easy access to travel across Asia. The international school market here is mature and competitive, with waitlists at top schools running one to two years. Fees are higher than neighbouring Malaysia or Thailand, but the quality and range of curricula available is exceptional.
Compare 35 international schools in Singapore. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SGD 28,073), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Dulwich College Singapore caters for children aged 2 to 18, and follows the British curriculum system. The school prepares students for IGCSE exams in Key Stage 4 and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. Facilities include modern science labs, art and design spaces, a swimming pool, and a large theatre for performing arts. A unique aspect of the school is its approach to sustainability, evidenced by the recent opening 'The Greenhouse' - the first international school building in Singapore to be certified Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy. Students have access to a broad range of activities outside of the classroom, including competitive sports teams and music ensembles, drama productions and exchange opportunities with other Dulwich schools worldwide.
Stamford American International School's Early Years program is located at the Early Learning Village in Singapore offers a nurturing environment for children aged 18 months to 6 years. This purpose-built campus, located at 3 Chuan Lane, Gate 4, Singapore, features natural wood structures and open spaces inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, promoting safe and experiential learning. The curriculum is guided by the USA Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and The Creative Curriculum®, ensuring a comprehensive early childhood education. Notable facilities include six outdoor play zones, an undercover 20-meter swimming pool, and an indoor air-conditioned gymnasium. A distinctive feature of the Early Years program is the inclusion of Suzuki violin sessions for children aged 3 and above, fostering musical development from a young age.
SJI International Preschool caters to children aged 2 to 6, offering a full-day, inquiry-based curriculum structured around eight transdisciplinary learning domains. The school operates a Bilingual Literacy Programme where every classroom is staffed by at least one English-speaking and one Mandarin-speaking educator simultaneously throughout the day. Located on Holland Road, the campus integrates natural greenery to support specific outdoor initiatives. A notable feature of the school is its Outdoor Learning Programme, which includes hands-on urban farming and an Aquaponics Programme, allowing students to learn about sustainability through practical farm-to-table concepts. The school also incorporates a Pastoral Care Programme anchored by the Virtues Project. This framework introduces 22 specific virtues tied to the institution's core Lasallian Catholic values: Faith, Service, Community, Excellence, and Respect. Students meeting the necessary criteria are offered priority admission to the SJI International Elementary School for their primary education.
Located just 20 minutes from Singapore’s city centre, XCL World Academy (XWA) is a leading award winning international school offering a future-ready education for students aged 18 months to 18 years. Home to a diverse community of over 50 nationalities, XWA combines academic excellence with innovation, wellbeing, and personalised support in a welcoming, mid-sized environment. As an IB Continuum World School, XWA offers the IB pathway alongside a globally recognised High School Diploma and AP options. Students benefit from world-class facilities across its 5-hectare campus, including a dedicated Innovation Hub with VR studios, robotics labs, podcast studios, and an eSports arena, alongside premium sports and performing arts facilities. XWA also features a purpose-built Early & Primary Years campus designed around inquiry, creativity, and play-based learning. The school’s English-Chinese Bilingual Programme immerses students in both languages through co-teaching by native-speaking educators. A key differentiator is XWA’s XCLerate Future Skills Programme, which develops future-ready skills through hands-on learning in AI literacy, entrepreneurship & financial literacy, leadership, sustainability, and technology. Students consistently achieve strong IB results and receive offers from leading universities worldwide. The XWA Class of 2026, comprising of 53 students, has already received over 635 university offers and more than USD 24 million in scholarships.
Canadian International School in Singapore offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The campus features well-equipped science labs, an expansive swimming pool, and a spacious theatre. A standout feature of the school is its emphasis on environmental education, demonstrated through initiatives like the Eco-Schools program. The school also hosts annual theatrical and musical productions and encourages international collaboration with student exchange programs and global competitions.
Nestled in the Jurong West area, Raffles Kidz @ Jurong West (Yuan Ching) provides early childhood education for children from 18 months to 6 years. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. Features include spacious classrooms, a library corner, social pods, and an outdoor playground.
EtonHouse Nature Pre-School is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme. Serving children aged 18 months to 6 years, the school provides a bilingual environment in English and Mandarin. The campus features extensive outdoor spaces, including a large sandpit, bike tracks, water play areas, and a sensory garden designed to engage all five senses. Unique facilities such as the ReAldo Lab encourage creative exploration with loose parts and open-ended materials. Families seeking a nature-centric early education with a focus on sustainability and hands-on learning will find this pre-school particularly appealing.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Loyang provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The 36,000-square-foot Reggio Emilia-inspired campus offers spacious classrooms, a Little Chef Lab, and a Music Garden. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class, promoting bilingual proficiency from an early age.
Invictus International School Bukit Timah offers the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculums, alongside the Singapore Maths curriculum. The school caters for children aged 5 to 13. Facilities include science labs, a music room, and an art room. A notable feature of the school is its dual language program, teaching 3.5 hours of Mandarin instruction a week. There is also emphasis on hands-on learning where students enjoy 2.5 hours in the science lab where they carry out at least one experiment weekly.
Located within the Surbana Jurong Campus near Nanyang Technological University, this centre caters for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. The campus features spacious classrooms, a Lego wall, a library corner, a peg wall, and an outdoor playground.
EtonHouse Newton Pre-School offers an inquiry-based curriculum through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Catering for children aged 18 months to 6 years, the campus features thoughtfully designed learning spaces, including large outdoor areas for sports and exploration, as well as indoor ateliers for creative arts. A distinctive feature is the ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion program, aimed at cultivating fluency in Mandarin and enhancing multicultural awareness.
EtonHouse International Pre-School Claymore offers an inquiry-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Catering to children aged 18 months to 6 years, the school provides a bilingual learning environment in English and Mandarin. The campus features lush playgrounds, bike tracks, and an interactive sandpit, creating a sanctuary for exploration amidst the city. A distinctive feature is the ReAldo lab, where children engage in innovative thinking by transforming everyday materials into creative projects.
Raffles Kidz @ Yio Chu Kang caters for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The centre follows an inquiry-based curriculum, integrating Montessori methods. Facilities include spacious classrooms, dedicated learning corners, and outdoor play areas designed to encourage exploration. A distinctive feature of this campus is its emphasis on bilingual education, immersing children in both English and Mandarin to promote language proficiency from an early age.
Invictus International School Centrium Square caters to students aged 5 to 18, offering the Cambridge Primary and Secondary curriculums, culminating in IGCSEs and A-levels. The school occupies three levels of the Centrium Square building and includes libraries, science labs and various recreational spaces. A notable feature of the school is the English-Chinese bilingual primary programme during years 1-6. Other than the Mandarin language, curriculum subjects taught in Chinese include Art, Music, and Physical Education.
Blue House International’s River Valley (Jalan Mutiara) campus serves children 18 months–6 years in a homelike, two-storey setting near Great World City and Fort Canning Hill. The school is Reggio Emilia–inspired, with an emergent, bilingual Mandarin–English curriculum delivered by Mandarin and English educators working together. Children learn in curated indoor and outdoor Ateliers and Piazzas, with published educator-to-child ratios from 1:6 (Playgroup) to 1:10 (Kindergarten). Programmes run half-day or full-day, and 2025 fees are S$1,915–S$2,308 per month before GST. The campus connects with the wider Blue House community’s specialist offerings such as Discover Music and resident artist collaborations. Daily routines, naps, and meals are flexibly arranged in consultation with families. The academic calendar highlights closure days, celebration days, and parent events specific to Jalan Mutiara.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Fourth Avenue provides early childhood education for children aged 8 months to 6 years. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. Unique facilities include the Jam Studio for music exploration, the Atelier for creative arts, and a Children's Museum that enriches the educational journey. A standout feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class.
Adventure Tree Preschool – Katong serves children aged 18 months to 6 years in a renovated two-storey house across Meyer Park with a large playground, water play area, garden, and a dedicated music room. The school’s Play & Inquiry Curriculum is aligned to Singapore’s NEL framework and moves children from play-based to inquiry-based learning across six domains, including Language & Literacy, Numeracy, Social and Emotional Development, and Motor Skills. Weekly programmes include Ma Petite Cuisine (a French-inspired culinary class), STEAM project work, Eureka inquiry explorations, and Sustainability Projects. Teaching is delivered by English and Chinese teachers. The Katong campus operates Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, and lists no transport service. The Principal/Centre Manager is Ms Hui Jia Tang. Address: 4 Crescent Road, Singapore 439289; nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong; buses 12, 14, 14A, 196, 36, 36B, 48. Fees (incl. GST): SGD 1,560 (Half Day) / SGD 1,800 (Full Day) per month
EtonHouse Quayside Pre-School offers the EtonHouse "Inquire.Think.Learn" Curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, for children aged 18 months to 6 years. A key feature of the school is the ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion Programme, designed for families who want their children to develop fluency in Mandarin from an early age. This program integrates Mandarin into daily interactions, storytelling, and project-based learning. The campus features thoughtfully designed learning spaces, including large outdoor areas for exploration and indoor ateliers for creative arts. Its central location near Robertson Walk offers opportunities for real-world learning experiences in the surrounding community, such as discovery walks by Singapore River.
One World International School - Nanyang campus caters to students aged 3 to 18, offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school provides a dual-language program in Primary school, teaching in Mandarin and English from an early age. Facilities include a multi-purpose hall, outdoor art room, sports courts, climbing wall, playing field, and a running track. A unique feature is the miniature rainforest, enhancing outdoor learning experiences. The school emphasizes a multicultural community, capping any single nationality at 30%, promoting global awareness and inclusivity.
Rafflez Kidz - Bukit Panjang caters to children from 18 months to 6 years old. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. The campus boasts modern classrooms, interactive learning zones, and safe outdoor play spaces.
Adventure Tree Preschool – Braddell serves children 3 months to 6 years in a quiet residential area off Braddell Road, near Woodleigh and Braddell MRT stations. The campus features bright classrooms, a large playground, bicycle track, water play, and dedicated Art and Music rooms. The school’s Play & Inquiry Curriculum progresses from play-based to inquiry-based learning and aligns with the Singapore NEL framework across six core domains to prepare children for Primary 1. Signature programmes include Ma Petite Cuisine (a weekly culinary class), STEAM – Project Based Learning, Eureka – Inquiry Based Explorations, and Sustainability Projects. Braddell offers infantcare and preschool options in half-day or full-day formats, operates 7am–7pm (Mon–Fri), and lists monthly fees from SGD 1,280 to 2,180 (incl. GST). The centre provides a bus service. Instruction is delivered by English and Chinese teachers.
The Schoolhouse welcomes children aged 2 months to 6 years. It offers a play-based curriculum with a bilingual twist, teaching in English and Mandarin to build language skills early on. Backed by 35 years of experience, the focus is on practical skills—think collaboration and creativity—through hands-on activities like art and outdoor play. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms and outdoor spaces designed for young explorers. A standout feature is the multiple literacies program, connecting kids to culture, technology, and the environment.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Orchard provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years, following the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. Unique facilities include an Atelier for creative arts, a Jam Studio for music exploration, and a Children's Museum that enriches the educational journey. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class.
Adventure Tree Preschool’s Bukit Timah campus is a single-storey bungalow at 59 Yuk Tong Avenue, a five-minute walk from Beauty World MRT. Children aged 18 months to 6 years learn through the school’s Play & Inquiry Curriculum, which progresses from play-based to inquiry-based learning and integrates the domains of Singapore’s NEL framework. Indoors, children use a dedicated Art room, Music room, and Chinese classroom; outdoors, they explore two gardens with a large wooden playground, swings, a sandpit, and water play. The school highlights outdoor learning and sustainable gardening as part of everyday experiences. Programmes are delivered in English and Chinese, becoming bilingual as children grow older. The campus lists Half Day (SGD 1,400) and Full Day (SGD 1,700) monthly fees, inclusive of GST, and notes an available bus service. The Principal/Centre Manager is Ms Aqshwini Nair.
Adventure Tree Preschool – Holland is a day preschool for children 18 months to 6 years, set in a two-storey bungalow with gardens in the Holland area. The campus includes an art room, music room, cooking room, sandpit, water play and playground, and it emphasises daily outdoor exploration with a community park close by. The school’s Play & Inquiry Curriculum blends play-based learning in the early years with inquiry-based learning as children approach Primary 1, and integrates the Singapore NEL curriculum framework; programmes also reference the Early Years Foundation Stage. Instruction is provided by English and Chinese teachers, and the centre operates Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm, with a bus service available. Fees at the Holland campus are listed as S$1,620 (Half Day) and S$1,900 (Full Day), including GST. The campus is led by School Principal / Centre Manager Ms Ida Rahman.
EtonHouse International School Orchard caters for students ages 5 to 18, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IGCSEs, and IA-Levels for older students. Facilities include science and D&T labs, as well as music and visual arts studios. A distinctive feature is its Forest School Programme, which provides students with immersive, nature-based learning experiences in a dedicated 100-square-meter green space adjacent to the school. This program aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Wilkinson provides early childhood education for children aged 8 months to 6 years. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The 48,000-square-foot campus offers extensive outdoor play areas, the Jam Studio for music exploration and the Atelier for creative arts. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Dempsey provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years, following the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. The campus offers a unique forest-themed learning environment within Singapore's historic Dempsey Hill. Notable facilities include an Atelier for creative arts, a Jam Studio for music exploration, and extensive outdoor spaces that transform the surrounding forest into an extension of the classroom. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class, promoting bilingual proficiency from an early age.
Rafflez Kidz International - Punggol serves children aged 18 months to 6 years. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, thematic learning areas, and outdoor playgrounds. This campus stands out for its emphasis on environmental education, integrating nature-based activities to instill eco-consciousness in young learners.
Odyssey, The Global Preschool at Still Road provides early childhood education for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The Still Road campus is housed in a heritage building within a serene residential neighborhood and facilities include an Atelier for creative arts, a Jam Studio for music exploration, and an indoor herb garden. A distinctive feature is the full Chinese language immersion program, with dedicated Chinese language teachers in every class, promoting bilingual proficiency from an early age.
Hwa Chong International School caters for students aged 12 to 18, following the Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The campus features impressive facilities, including science labs, a well-equipped auditorium for performances, and multiple sports pitches. Notably, Hwa Chong is known for its vibrant music program, with various ensembles that perform throughout the year, fostering a love for the arts among students. An exciting highlight of the school is its annual cultural festival, which showcases student talents in dance, music, and visual arts. Students also have opportunities for exchange programs, competitions, and collaborative projects, both locally and abroad.
United World Preschool caters to children aged 18 months to 6 years, offering a curriculum that blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Fröbel educational philosophies. Facilities include indoor and outdoor play areas, a sensory exploration zone, and spaces for music, movement, and creative arts. The school also emphasizes hands-on learning through its S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives, which are incorporated into daily activities.
Rafflez Kidz International - Ang Mo Kio caters for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. The facility spans 11 units, providing multiple learning spaces and hands-on activity areas.
EtonHouse International School Sentosa offers an inquiry-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, catering to children from 18 months to 10 years old. The campus is nestled amidst natural surroundings and thus a distinctive feature of the school is its emphasis on connecting children with nature, as shown by its 'Nature Education Programme' that integrates outdoor exploration into daily learning. The school also has a strong language programme, providing a bilingual learning environment in English and Mandarin.
Rafflez Kidz International - Yishun serves children aged 18 months to 6 years. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. Facilities include purposefully designed learning spaces, a library corner, and interactive play areas.
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