Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
Singapore is one of the world's safest cities for families, with a multilingual environment, world-class infrastructure, and easy access to travel across Asia. The international school market here is mature and competitive, with waitlists at top schools running one to two years. Fees are higher than neighbouring Malaysia or Thailand, but the quality and range of curricula available is exceptional.
Compare 42 international schools in Singapore. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SGD 12,257), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 42 international schools in Singapore covering 19 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge (Secondary) (16), Cambridge (Primary) (15), Cambridge IGCSE (14), Christian Curriculum (12), Bespoke Curriculum (10). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Singapore runs from about SGD 6,660 to SGD 25,500, averaging roughly SGD 12,257. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Singapore run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in Singapore we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
Answers to the most common questions parents ask when relocating to Singapore, from admissions timelines to language options.
A clear guide to the main international school curricula in Singapore and how to choose the right one for your child.
When it comes to choosing the right international school in Singapore, the question isn’t “What’s the best?”—it’s “What’s best for us?”
