Blue House International - Tanglin

Blue House International – Tanglin is situated in a quiet residential area near Tanglin Road. The campus occupies a colonial-style bungalow surrounded by gardens and an adjacent community park, which is used daily for outdoor learning. The neighbourhood is well-connected, with Queenstown MRT and nearby bus stops providing convenient access for families.

The Tanglin campus caters to children from 18 months to 6 years, divided into Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2. Each stage has published educator-to-child ratios ranging from 1:6 in Playgroup to 1:10 in Kindergarten.

The school is a co-educational preschool offering both half-day and full-day programmes. It does not provide boarding; all programmes are day-based.

The school website does not publish details on Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions for the Tanglin campus.

The school is not affiliated with any national education system.

The school does not state any religious affiliation.

Children attend either Half Day (9:00–12:00) or Full Day (9:00–15:00) programmes, with drop-off available from 8:30. Kindergarten students typically attend five full days a week, while other groups may combine mornings with selected full days.

The school partners with BusTech Pte Ltd to provide bus services. Buses bring children for a 9:00 start and offer return journeys at 12:00, 14:00, and 15:00, aligned with the end of the Half Day and Full Day sessions. Families can contact the provider directly for routes and arrangements.

Blue House International – Tanglin follows a Reggio Emilia–inspired, bilingual emergent curriculum designed for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Learning is inquiry-based, with English- and Mandarin-speaking educators co-teaching so children experience both languages daily. Programmes are structured into Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2, with published educator-to-child ratios ranging from 1:6 in Playgroup to 1:10 in Kindergarten. Learning spaces include indoor ateliers, a library, mud kitchen, and piazza, complemented by the Atelier Under the Sky, an outdoor classroom in the neighbouring park that incorporates forest-school elements. In addition, the campus offers optional Discover Classes led by specialist educators in Art, Music, and Mandarin, extending children’s interests beyond the core programme.

The school highlights the Reggio Emilia–inspired belief in the “image of the child” as capable, curious, and full of potential. Social and emotional development is embedded in everyday interactions, with educators working alongside children to build respectful relationships and encourage collaboration. The environment includes shared spaces such as the piazza and atelier, where children practice cooperation and negotiation through project work. Family engagement is also emphasised, with routines developed in consultation with parents. These practices frame SEL as part of the daily curriculum rather than a separate programme.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. While bilingual English–Mandarin learning is integral to the curriculum, there is no mention of dedicated EAL programmes or specialist staff for children with additional English language needs.

The school describes creating an environment where children’s wellbeing is supported through respectful routines, outdoor learning, and opportunities for expression in ateliers. However, no specific mental health initiatives, programmes, or staff roles are published.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies for the Tanglin campus.

Application submission
Families begin by submitting an application form through the school’s admissions office. Upon application and subsequent enrolment, parents are required to agree to the school’s published Terms and Conditions. The age placement of children is determined according to their age on 1 January of the current year.

2. Offer and acceptance
When a place is available, the school issues a formal offer. To secure the place, parents must complete and return the acceptance form, together with payment of the Registration Fee (SGD 300), the Deposit (one month’s full-day fee), and the first month’s tuition fee. Enrolment is confirmed only once both the required fees and documents have been received.

3. Start date and transition
Children usually begin on either the 1st or 16th of the month. The school notes that these dates are set to allow for a smooth transition into the classroom community. Educators work with families to establish routines that ease children into their new environment.

The school does not publish information about scholarships or financial aid on its website.

The school does not publish information about a waitlist or pool system.