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Canadian International School

Singapore

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

CIS has an arrangement with ACS Oldham Hall in Singapore for boarding. Oldham Hall provides accommodation for students aged 12 years and up with a staff-to-boarder ratio of 1:12 and offers a door-to-door CIS bus service. Pastoral care is provided by residential house masters and mistresses, and on-site facilities include a gym, swimming pool, study rooms and wireless internet.

Uniform Requirement

All students wear a uniform. Uniforms can be purchased at Lim Meng Keng Department Store in Holland Village. The uniform includes polo shirts, Bermuda shorts or skirts and PE shirts, with additional house league shirts as required.

Food Options

Sodexo operates the CIS canteen; the Red Dot Café serves meals, hot and cold drinks, and breakfast on school days. Two large canteens operate on school days from 11:30am to 1:40pm, and a level-5 café runs for extended hours; the menu includes Asian dishes, curries, pasta, pizza, plant-based meals, and halal-certified meat with no pork or lard. Lunch for Nursery to Senior Kindergarten is included in school fees; Grades 4–12 pay for meals using stored-value cards.

House System

The school uses a house system to build a sense of belonging and pride among students from Grades 1 to 12. House events are regularly held, and house captains lead activities to foster teamwork and leadership.

Governance and Ownership

The school is incorporated as Canadian International School Pte. Ltd., a private limited company in Singapore.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Mandarin
Fees SGD 19,260 - 49,610
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?
principal
Dr Allan Weston
School Principal

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.

School Events

Upcoming Events

Past Events

CIS Open House (On-campus)
CIS Open House (On-campus)
Our Open Houses are the perfect opportunity to learn about Canadian International School. During the...
Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 09:30 GMT+8 Lakeside Campus, 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414
Discover CIS: Join a Kindergarten trial session.
Discover CIS: Join a Kindergarten trial session.
See how we spark their curiosity to learn through play. For young explorers aged 18 months to 5 yea...
Friday, 8 May 2026 at 08:30 GMT+8 Lakeside Campus, 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414

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