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EtonHouse Newton Pre-School is located at 39 Newton Road, Singapore 307966. It is in the central city area and positioned close to the heart of downtown Singapore, offering straightforward access for families living or working in the city. The campus describes its site as a central, city-center location with spacious learning spaces and a large outdoor area. The address and central location are publicly listed.
The campus provides education from Pre-Nursery (18 months) up to Kindergarten 2 (K2, age around 6). Admissions materials indicate the program covers children from Pre-Nursery through K2, with age-appropriate placements and class groupings. The ECDA-aligned ratios and age groupings are published for the campus.
The school is a private international pre-school within the EtonHouse International Education Group. It operates as a private international early-education campus and does not list boarding facilities, with extended care available before and after formal curriculum hours. The campus emphasizes an international community and IB-affiliated curriculum.
Public materials for Newton Pre-School do not list campus-specific SEN provisions. The EtonHouse group promotes inclusive education and, in other campuses, has an Inclusive Education (IE) programme and dedicated learning-support staff; however, Newton's campus-specific SEN details are not published. Families seeking SEN provisions should inquire directly for current arrangements.
Singapore. The campus operates under Singaporean regulation and funding frameworks (ECDA subsidy, MOE-aligned kindergarten framework), indicating its affiliation with Singapore's early-childhood system.
Religious affiliation is not listed for EtonHouse Newton Pre-School. The materials describe a secular, international program with no stated religious alignment.
The school day includes a curriculum start at 9:00 AM with half-day (until 12:30 PM) or full-day (until 3:30 PM) options. Extended before and after school care runs from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and enrichment classes run from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The campus is closed on weekends and public holidays.
Bus service is offered through Zheng Xing Transit. There is a one-time non-refundable Bus Service Registration Fee of S$100 for new riders. Bus fares are published per term and vary by area (zones A–E), with 1-way and 2-way options. A bus fare schedule and the registration form are available for families planning transport.
Application fees
- Registration fee: S$2,180 (non-refundable and non-transferable).
Fees payable on registration (initial payment)
- Refundable deposit (payable on registration; not subject to GST):
- Pre-Nursery: S$2,755.
- Nursery 1 & Nursery 2: S$2,567.
- Total payable upon registration (registration fee + deposit):
- Pre-Nursery: S$4,935.
- Nursery 1 & 2: S$4,747.
Tuition fees (termly payments) — Pre-Nursery (18 months to 2 years)
- 5 Full Days: S$9,007.08 per term.
- 5 Half Days: S$8,167.77 per term.
- 3 Full Days: S$6,484.80 per term.
- 3 Half Days: S$5,880.90 per term.
Tuition fees (termly payments) — Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 (3 to 6 years)
- 5 Full Days: S$8,392.29 per term.
- 5 Half Days: S$7,615.50 per term.
Notes on monthly breakdowns
- The school provides monthly-fee estimates for calculation purposes; actual term invoicing and proration are applied according to the student's start date and the number of term-weeks remaining.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency: Termly billing, four times per year. Meals and snacks are included in the school fees.
- Payment timing: School fees are billed on a termly basis and are payable in full in advance. Any proration of fees is done on a weekly basis according to the number of term-weeks left in the academic term.
- Invoicing for new students: For new enrolments, fees will be invoiced at least six months before the course commencement; if commencement is within six months, invoicing occurs immediately. The invoice will state the due date.
Refunds and deposit terms
- Registration fee: Non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Refundable deposit: A refundable deposit equivalent to one‑third of a full‑day term school fee is payable before commencement. If school fees increase, the deposit must be topped up to maintain the equivalent of two‑thirds of a full‑day term school fee. The deposit will be repaid in full after deducting any amounts due to the school provided written notice is served at least eight fee‑paying term‑weeks before withdrawal. In cases of insufficient withdrawal notice, 50% of the deposit will be retained by the school. Payment of school fees in lieu of the notice period is not accepted.
Student insurance
- A compulsory student insurance fee of S$19.62 (including GST) is collected annually with the school fees payment.
Sibling discount and programme surcharges
- Sibling discount: A 10% discount applies to the school fees of all siblings except the sibling with the highest school fee; the discount will be revised if a sibling ceases to be enrolled.
- Mandarin Immersion Programme: No additional fee is charged for the Mandarin Immersion Programme.
Other costs and items (uniforms, extras, boarding)
- Uniforms/other ancillary fees: No separate uniform fee or additional mandatory ancillary fee is listed in the published fee information; meals and snacks are included in the standard school fees.
- Boarding: Not applicable. The school is a pre‑school and does not provide boarding.
Payment methods accepted
- Accepted payment methods: PayNow, credit cards, and wire transfer. Payment details are provided to families once the full set of application documents is received.
The Newton campus describes itself as an international community with families from over 20 countries. Public materials do not disclose a precise local-to-international ratio or a list of the most represented nationalities.
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.
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