School Fees in Singapore 2025–2026
School Fees in Singapore
School fees in Singapore vary by sector: government schools (lower for citizens/PR), international schools (SGD 15,000–55,000+ per year) and private schools (SGD 15,000–35,000+ per year). This guide gives an overview of fee ranges.
Government schools
- Citizens: Heavily subsidised; often SGD 10–30+ per month (primary).
- PRs: Higher; often SGD 200–400+ per month.
- International students: Highest; often SGD 800–1,500+ per month.
- Curriculum: Singapore (MOE).
International schools
- Budget: SGD 15,000–22,000 per year (primary)
- Mid-tier: SGD 25,000–38,000 per year (primary)
- Premium: SGD 38,000–55,000+ per year (primary and secondary)
- Curricula: British, IB, American, Australian, etc.
Private schools
- Fees: Often SGD 15,000–35,000+ per year
- Curricula: Singapore, Cambridge, IB, or hybrid
What to budget
- International/private: Add registration, capital development, learning support, board exams.
- Total cost over 3–5 years matters more than annual tuition alone.
See our Singapore international school fees guide, fees comparison and primary fees.
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