Singapore Private School Fees 2025–2026
Singapore Private School Fees
Singapore private school fees cover both international schools (e.g. Tanglin, UWCSEA, CIS) and local private schools (e.g. those offering Singapore curriculum or hybrid). Fees range from SGD 15,000 to SGD 55,000+ per year depending on school type and tier.
International schools (private, global curricula)
- Budget: SGD 15,000–22,000 (primary)
- Mid-tier: SGD 25,000–38,000 (primary)
- Premium: SGD 38,000–55,000+ (primary and secondary)
- Curricula: British, IB, American, Australian, etc.
Local private schools (Singapore-focused)
- Fees: Often SGD 15,000–35,000+ per year
- Curricula: Singapore curriculum, Cambridge, IB, or hybrid
- Audience: Locals and some expats
Key differences
| International schools | Local private schools | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British, IB, American, etc. | Singapore, Cambridge, IB, hybrid |
| Audience | Often expat-focused | Mixed |
| Fees | SGD 15,000–55,000+ | SGD 15,000–35,000+ |
| University path | Global | Global or local |
How to choose
- Decide curriculum and budget.
- Compare total cost including registration and extras.
- Consider location and secondary progression.
See our Singapore fees comparison, primary fees and main Singapore guide.
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