The best international schools in Singapore

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows two registrations: United World College of South East Asia, at the Dover campus's address, first registered on 2 August 2011 and valid to 17 July 2027, and United World College of South East Asia - East, first registered on 14 March 2011 and valid to 9 March 2027. It shows no EduTrust award for either, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows each campus authorised for the Diploma Programme, as read on 7 October 2026.

CIS's membership directory lists both campuses as CIS-accredited, and WASC's directory of schools lists both as accredited (grades K-12), as read on 7 October 2026.

For 2026/2027 it lists tuition, 9% GST included, of S$39,069 a year from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 1, rising to S$49,926 for Grades 11 and 12, plus a development levy of S$9,537 in a student's first year and S$5,166 in each later year. It also lists an application fee of S$627 for one campus, a one-off enrolment fee of S$4,992 and residential boarding at S$45,288 a year for Grades 8 to 12.

Says that as a foreign-system school it can register a student on ICA's Student's Pass application platform when the student holds no other pass that allows study, and that approval is entirely at ICA's discretion.

Says the college was opened in 1971 as Singapore International School and became the United World College of South East Asia in 1975; the company was incorporated on 15 September 1970, and the East campus's company on 23 January 2008. Its site prints a charity registration number for each campus.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows Singapore American School first registered on 13 July 2011, with its current registration valid to 21 June 2027. It shows no EduTrust award for the school, as read on 7 October 2026.

WASC's directory of schools lists it as accredited (grades PK-12). CIS's membership directory lists it as a member that is not CIS-accredited, and it is not on the IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore, as read on 7 October 2026.

Its 2026-27 fee schedule, GST included, lists tuition of S$32,510 for preschool and pre-kindergarten, S$37,640 from Kindergarten to Grade 5, S$41,560 for Grades 6 to 8 and S$43,780 for Grades 9 to 12, plus a facility fee of S$9,030 every year. A new student also pays a S$2,500 application fee and a one-time registration fee of S$9,900, or S$8,660 where the student or a parent holds a US passport or Green Card.

Takes children from preschool, at age 3, to Grade 12. Says its high school offers more than 25 AP courses, and that its elementary school has a Chinese immersion programme. Its fee schedule lists a yearly fee of S$7,230 for foundational English-language support from Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Says a child with no Dependant's Pass must hold a Student's Pass or permanent residency, and that a Student's Pass issued for another school cannot be used.

Says it was founded in 1956 and calls itself a non-profit school; the company was incorporated on 10 November 1964. Its fee schedule prints its registration number and period, which match SWDA's list.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows Tanglin Trust School first registered on 8 June 2011, with its current registration valid to 6 June 2029. It shows no EduTrust award for the school, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows it authorised for the Diploma Programme, as read on 7 October 2026.

The UK Department for Education's list of accredited British schools overseas, updated 5 October 2026, names Tanglin Trust School with an inspection report dated 7 November 2025, as read on 8 October 2026; it is the only Singapore school on that list. It is not in WASC's directory, and CIS's membership directory lists it as a member that is not CIS-accredited, as read on 7 October 2026.

Its 2026/27 fee schedule lists annual school fees, with the building fund and 9% GST included, of S$45,375 for Years 1 and 2, rising to S$58,080 for Years 12 and 13. A new student also pays a S$1,000 application fee, a S$4,500 enrolment fee and a capital levy of S$4,500.

Takes children from age 3 to 18. Its fee schedule names GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma examinations, and the school says its sixth form offers a choice between A Levels and the IB Diploma. Says it has no programme for students still learning English, and no boarding: a student must live in Singapore with at least one parent.

Says it was founded in 1925 and is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity; the company was incorporated on 21 August 1961. Its site prints its registration number and period, which match SWDA's list. Its admissions FAQ also names EduTrust among its accreditations; SWDA's list shows no EduTrust award for the school.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows XCL World Academy first registered on 19 March 2013, with its current registration valid to 18 March 2029. It also shows an EduTrust four-year award valid to 26 October 2028, with four-year awards granted in 2016, 2020 and 2024, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows it authorised for the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, as read on 7 October 2026.

CIS's membership directory lists it as CIS-accredited, and WASC's directory of schools lists it as accredited (grades PK-12), as read on 7 October 2026.

Its 2026-27 fee sheet lists annual fees with GST of S$42,960 for Grade 1, rising to S$52,410 for Grades 11 and 12, and S$43,780 for Grade 1 of the Chinese and English bilingual programme. It also lists a S$288 application fee, a S$6,355 enrolment fee and a S$400 yearly development fee.

Says it takes children from 18 months to Grade 12 at its campus in Yishun, with the three IB programmes and, in Grades 11 and 12, a choice of the IB Diploma, a high school diploma or AP courses. Its fee sheet prints its registration number and period, which match SWDA's list.

ACRA's dataset shows the company was incorporated on 23 February 2008. The pages read give no founding year.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows ISS International School first registered on 20 June 2011, with its current registration valid to 31 July 2027. It also shows an EduTrust four-year award valid to 28 October 2027, after provisional one-year awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and four-year awards in 2015, 2019 and 2023, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows it authorised for the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, and its school page there gives 16 June 2000 as the date it became an IB school, as read on 7 October 2026.

CIS's membership directory lists it as CIS-accredited, and WASC's directory of schools lists it as accredited (grades PK-12), as read on 7 October 2026.

For 2026-27 it lists a total course fee, with the development fee, fee insurance and 9% GST included, of S$27,748 a year from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5 and S$46,332 for Grade 6, rising to S$57,356 for Grade 12. It also lists a one-time enrolment fee of S$3,667 and a 5% discount on tuition paid within the early-payment period.

Says a student who is not a citizen or permanent resident and holds no Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass needs a Student's Pass before starting, and that parents may either authorise the school to file the application on ICA's system or file it themselves with a reference number from the school.

Says it was founded in 1981 and has been accredited by WASC since 1986. The company that holds its registration was incorporated on 24 June 2013.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows Australian International School first registered on 26 September 2011, with its current registration valid to 5 July 2027. It also shows an EduTrust four-year award valid to 18 October 2028, with four-year awards granted in 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows it authorised for the Primary Years and Diploma Programmes, as read on 7 October 2026.

CIS's membership directory lists it as CIS-accredited, and WASC's directory of schools lists it as accredited (grades JK-12), as read on 7 October 2026.

Its 2026 fee schedule lists course fees, 9% GST included, of S$21,204 a semester from Prep to Year 2 (S$42,408 a year), rising to S$26,574 a semester for Years 10 to 12 (S$53,148 a year), plus a yearly technology fee of S$610 or S$370. A new student also pays a S$920 application fee, a S$4,450 enrolment fee and, from Prep to Year 12, a one-time facility fee of S$6,200.

Its school year runs from January to December in two semesters. Says it takes children from 2 months to 18 years: the IB Primary Years Programme, the Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9 and 10, then a choice in Years 11 and 12 that includes the IB Diploma and the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC). Says boarding at a hall of residence or homestay is open to students from Year 7 to Year 12.

Says it opened in 1993; the company was incorporated on 18 August 1992. Its site prints its EduTrust certificate number and period, which match SWDA's list.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows Dulwich College (Singapore) first registered on 9 January 2012, with its current registration valid to 8 January 2028. It also shows an EduTrust four-year award valid to 24 September 2028, with four-year awards granted in 2015, 2019 and 2024, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows it authorised for the Diploma and Career-related Programmes, and its school page there gives 20 January 2017 as the date it became an IB school, as read on 7 October 2026.

CIS's membership directory lists it as CIS-accredited, and WASC's directory of schools lists it as accredited (grades PK-13), as read on 7 October 2026.

Its 2026-27 fee schedule lists annual fees, 9% GST included, of S$45,240 from Reception to Year 2, rising to S$59,220 for Year 13. A new student also pays a S$1,500 application fee, a S$4,000 enrolment fee and a one-off capital levy of S$4,500.

Takes children from age 2 to 18. Students in Years 9 to 11 work towards IGCSE or GCSE qualifications. For Years 12 and 13 its senior school page names three routes: the IB Diploma, International A Levels in science and mathematics subjects, or the school's own high school diploma. Its fee schedule lists residential boarding at S$46,700 a year, and its eligibility page says a boarding facility is available to students in Years 12 and 13 who cannot live with a parent or approved guardian.

Says that when a student needs a Student's Pass, its admissions office applies for it on ICA's system after the place is accepted, and that the enrolment fee is refunded if ICA rejects the application.

Its senior school page says the school has grown since 2014; the company was incorporated on 23 December 2010.

SWDA's list of registered private education institutions shows Chatsworth International School first registered on 8 July 2011, with its current registration valid to 29 June 2027. It also shows an EduTrust four-year award valid to 11 February 2029, with four-year awards granted in 2012, 2016, 2021 and 2025, as read on 7 October 2026.

The IB's list of IB World Schools in Singapore shows it authorised for the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, and its school page there gives 11 June 2004 as the date it became an IB school, as read on 7 October 2026.

WASC's directory of schools lists it as accredited (grades PK-12). It is not in CIS's membership directory, as read on 7 October 2026.

Its 2026-27 fees, GST and fee insurance included, are S$35,300 a year for Years 1 to 5, rising to S$41,512 for Years 12 and 13, plus a development fee of S$2,828 a year. A new student also pays a S$325 application fee and a S$3,250 confirmation fee, and the school says it charges no re-enrolment fee.

Takes children from age 3 to 18, Kindergarten to Year 13, and teaches the three IB programmes. Calls itself a non-selective school. Says that on entry a student must be a permanent resident or hold a valid Student's Pass or Dependant's Pass.

Says it was established in 1995; the company was incorporated on 28 July 1994. Says its first EduTrust award, in 2012, was a four-year one with no provisional year, and SWDA's list shows the same.