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XCL World Academy is located at 2 Yishun Street 42 in northern Singapore, near Yishun MRT station. The area is well-connected by public transport and expressways, making it accessible from most parts of the island. The campus recently underwent an expansion.
The school is organised into Early Years (Nursery to KG2 for ages 3-6), Primary (Grades 1-5), Secondary (Grades 6-10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). A Chinese-English Bilingual Programme is available from Pre-K through Grade 5.
XCL World Academy is a co-educational international day school. It does not offer boarding. The school serves students from Nursery through Grade 12.
The school offers a Learning Support programme for students in Grades 1-12, with an additional annual fee of SGD 4,206. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is available for Grades 1-9, and a Foundational English Programme runs for Grades 6-9.
The school does not have a specific country affiliation. It is an international school serving families from around the world.
A school bus service is available for students. Families can arrange transport from various locations across Singapore.
Application Fee
SGD 288 (inclusive of 9% GST, non-refundable)
Enrollment Fee
SGD 6,355 (inclusive of 9% GST)
Annual Tuition Fees (AY 2025-26, inclusive of GST)
Early Years
- Nursery: SGD 29,000
- Pre-K: SGD 30,660
- KG1: SGD 33,990
- KG2: SGD 38,350
Primary
- Grade 1: SGD 41,290
- Grade 2: SGD 43,010
- Grade 3: SGD 43,630
- Grades 4-5: SGD 44,000
Secondary
- Grade 6: SGD 46,460
- Grade 7: SGD 48,410
- Grade 8: SGD 48,910
- Grades 9-10: SGD 50,140
- Grades 11-12 (IBDP): SGD 50,380
Chinese-English Bilingual Programme (Annual)
- Pre-K: SGD 31,240
- KG1: SGD 34,680
- KG2: SGD 39,070
- Grade 1: SGD 42,080
- Grade 2: SGD 43,820
- Grade 3: SGD 44,500
- Grades 4-5: SGD 44,870
Additional Mandatory Fees (Annual)
- Development Fee: SGD 400
- EAL Fee (Grades 1-9): SGD 7,760
- Learning Support Fee (Grades 1-12): SGD 4,206
- Foundational English Programme (Grades 6-9): SGD 51,570
Sibling Discounts
- 1st and 2nd siblings: 10% concession on annual tuition
- 3rd and subsequent siblings: 20% concession
- Newly enrolled siblings: SGD 5,668 discount
XCL World Academy (formerly XCL American Academy and GEMS World Academy Singapore) is an IB continuum school in northern Singapore offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programmes to students aged 3 to 18. The school runs a Chinese-English Bilingual Programme for Pre-K through Grade 5. It holds accreditations from WASC, CIS, and EduTrust, and is WIDA certified for English language learners. The campus, which recently expanded, sits near Yishun MRT and supports a diverse international community. Extracurricular offerings include sports, arts, clubs, and holiday camps. A school bus service is available for families across Singapore.
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