Cost of International School in Singapore

The total cost of international school in Singapore includes tuition plus registration, capital development, learning support, board exams and other extras. Budget SGD 20,000–60,000+ per year depending on school tier and year group.

Annual cost by tier (indicative, primary)

• Budget: SGD 18,000–25,000 (tuition + typical extras)
• Mid-tier: SGD 30,000–45,000 (tuition + typical extras)
• Premium: SGD 45,000–60,000+ (tuition + typical extras)

What drives total cost

1. Tuition: Main fee; rises in secondary and exam years.
2. One-off fees: Registration, capital development (often SGD 5,000–20,000+ total).
3. Learning support / EAL: SGD 3,000–15,000+ per year if needed.
4. Board exams: IGCSE, IB, A-Level – SGD 2,000–6,000+ per session in senior years.
5. Other: Trips, activities, uniform.

Example: 5-year primary total (budget)

• Tuition: SGD 18,000 × 5 = SGD 90,000
• Registration + capital: SGD 8,000–15,000 (one-off)
• Total: Approx. SGD 100,000–110,000

Example: 5-year primary total (premium)

• Tuition: SGD 42,000 × 5 = SGD 210,000
• Registration + capital: SGD 15,000–25,000 (one-off)
• Total: Approx. SGD 230,000–250,000

See our Singapore fees structure and main Singapore guide.

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