International School Fees Singapore: Budget to Premium

Singapore has a wide range of international schools – from more affordable options to premium campuses with extensive facilities and curricula (British, IB, American and others). This guide outlines fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly SGD 15,000–22,000 per year (primary). Often smaller or newer schools, fewer facilities, still accredited.
• Mid-tier: Roughly SGD 25,000–38,000 per year (primary). Well-established schools, good facilities, strong curricula.
• Premium: Roughly SGD 38,000–50,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, multiple curricula, often higher secondary fees.

Fees rise by year group; secondary and pre-university (IGCSE, IBDP, A level) are usually noticeably higher than primary.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Schools in the budget band typically offer solid curricula (e.g. Cambridge, IPC) with fewer extras. Examples of schools that often sit in the lower-to-mid range include EtonHouse, Invictus International School and One World International School – annual tuition for primary often in the SGD 15,000–22,000 range depending on year group and campus. Always check the latest fee schedule on each school’s website.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Canadian International School (CIS), Australian International School Singapore (AISS) and GESS (German European School Singapore) are examples of mid-tier schools. Primary fees often sit around SGD 28,000–38,000 per year; secondary and IBDP years can be SGD 38,000–45,000+. You get strong facilities, language options and pastoral support.

Premium: example schools and fees

Tanglin Trust School, United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA) and Dulwich College (Singapore) sit at the premium end. Annual tuition for primary can be SGD 38,000–48,000 and for secondary/IBDP SGD 45,000–55,000+. These schools offer extensive facilities, multiple curricula and strong university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Application and assessment fees (non-refundable).
• Registration / enrolment / capital development fees (one-off or annual).
• Learning support and EAL if applicable – often extra and can add SGD 3,000–15,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not included in tuition; budget SGD 2,000–6,000+ per exam session in senior years.
• Fee increases as your child moves up – especially the jump to secondary and to IGCSE/IBDP years.

For a full checklist, see our Hidden International School Fees – MUST READ.

How to choose

• Decide your budget band (budget / mid / premium) and curriculum (British, IB, American, etc.).
• Shortlist 2–3 schools and request their full fee schedule (tuition + all one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years, including fee progression by year group.
• Visit if possible and ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, activities, exams).

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