International Schools in Singapore 2025: A Parent’s Guide

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Australian International School Singapore

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AIS is an IB World School delivering a transformative education that unites academic excellence, global diversity, and a vibrant community spirit. In their inclusive, English-rich environment welcoming students from over 50 nationalities — every learner develops a true sense of belonging. Guided by highly qualified faculty and a distinctive, student-centred approach, all learners excel not only in academics but also in exceptional co-curricular pursuits. AIS prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world, with graduates earning places at leading universities including the University of Melbourne, Stanford, the University of Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore — a testament to the strength of AIS’ academic vision and community-focused ethos.

Curriculum Offered

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) – nurturing inquiry-based learning in the early years
• IGCSE Preparation Programme – building strong academic foundations for secondary success
• Cambridge IGCSE – internationally recognised qualifications for Years 9–10
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) – a rigorous, globally respected pre-university pathway
• Higher School Certificate (HSC) – Australia’s premier senior secondary qualification

Levels/Grades Available

Infant Care (2 months) – Graduation (18 years)

Languages Offered

• Mandarin is offered from the early years through elementary
• Secondary students can choose between Mandarin and French
• From Year 9 onwards, Spanish is also available
• In addition, the secondary Mother Tongue Programme enables students to study another language of their choice by engaging an external tutor

Co-Curricular Activities / Enrichment 

A vibrant selection of over 300 Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs), catering to diverse interests and talents. Students can explore a dynamic mix of options — from competitive sports, visual and performing arts, and digital innovation such as coding, to leadership and public speaking platforms like TEDx Youth and Model United Nations. This breadth ensures every learner finds opportunities to discover passions, develop skills, and thrive beyond the classroom.

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• Elementary Co-Curricular Activities
  
• Secondary Co-curricular Activities
  

Facilities

10,000m² of outdoor learning space, STEAM labs, swimming pools, and more

• AIS Early Years: A play-based, concept-driven preschool builds strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, and the arts. Children thrive in a purpose-built Early Learning Village with specialist teachers in PE, music, Mandarin, and library. With personalised literacy support and rich learning spaces, they grow in confidence, creativity, and independence — ready for Elementary School and beyond.
• AIS Elementary: Elementary School follows the IB Primary Years Programme, fostering curious, capable learners with strong academic and social skills. Specialist teachers inspire in literacy, numeracy, science, humanities, and the arts. With consistent above-benchmark results and personalised progress tracking, every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Secondary School at AIS: A personalised, world-class education leading to IGCSE and three senior pathways: IBDP, HSC, or IBDP Courses + Option. Students are challenged to excel, supported by expert teachers and a global community of 50 nationalities. AIS graduates leave ready to succeed at leading universities — and in life.

Class Sizes / Student-Teacher Ratio         

• Infant Care – 5:1
• Early Years – 7:1
• Lower elementary – 12:1
• Upper elementary & secondary – 25:1

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Contact: +65 6517 0247

Location: 1 Lorong Chuan Singapore 556 818 

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Chatsworth International School

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Discover Chatsworth - A Truly International School in Singapore

Founded in 1995, Chatsworth International School is a close-knit, internationally-minded community in Singapore, offering an exceptional education from Kindergarten to Year 13 (Grade 12). As an IB World School delivering all three IB programmes, their curriculum inspires students to think critically, collaborate, problem-solve, and lead their own learning journeys.

In this nurturing environment, every student feels valued and respected, supported by small class sizes and dedicated, internationally-experienced teachers. Guided by the globally respected International Baccalaureate framework, teachers bring learning to life through practical, innovative, and distinctive approaches — cultivating both academic achievement and personal growth across all three IB programmes. Beyond academics, students explore vibrant arts, competitive sports, and diverse co-curricular activities, uncovering their passions and developing well-rounded skills.

School's welcoming spirit is strengthened by the Chatsworth Parent Group (CPG), whose active involvement builds a strong sense of community. Nestled beside Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and just minutes from Sixth Avenue MRT via our shuttle bus, campus offers a peaceful yet stimulating setting for learning and growth.

Chatsworth is honoured to be recognised as the best IB School in Singapore by WhichSchoolAdvisor in 2022 and 2024, and was twice awarded Gold for the Curriculum Awards (IB) at the Singapore Education Awards in 2023 and 2024.

Age: 3 – 18

Number of students: 800

Teacher to Student Ratio:

• 2:22 (K1 - K2)
• 2: 24 (Y1 - Y2)
• 1:24 (Y3 - Y13)

School fees: SG$ 30,250 to 41,100

Head of School: Tyler Sherwood

Contact: +65 64633201

Location: Bukit Timah Campus (K1 - Y13): 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760

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Dover Court International

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Dover Court International School: Where Personalised Learning Drives Remarkable Success

With over 50 years of educational excellence in Singapore, Dover Court International School (DCIS) empowers students to achieve beyond expectations through its award-winning, personalised approach to teaching. At DCIS, success is not one-size-fits-all — it’s crafted around each student’s strengths, interests, and aspirations.

From the Early Years Foundation Stage in Nursery and Reception, children thrive in a vibrant, Reggio-inspired environment where experienced educators guide structured, play-based learning. In Primary School, students follow a thematic approach to the National Curriculum for England, enriched by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), fostering curiosity and global awareness. In Secondary School, they prepare for I/GCSEs in Years 9 to 11, building on a strong academic foundation.

In Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13), DCIS offers a flexible range of internationally recognised pathways, including the IB Diploma, IB Courses, and International BTEC Levels 2 and 3 in Business. This ensures every student finds the right route to academic and personal success. DCIS graduates consistently achieve world-leading results and gain admission to top universities worldwide, supported by a tailored and student-centred learning experience.

Beyond academics, DCIS Wolves sports teams proudly represent the school in competitions across Singapore and internationally, fostering teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

As part of the Nord Anglia Education family of 80+ premium international schools, DCIS students benefit from exclusive global collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and IMG Academy — enriching their education with cutting-edge innovation, world-class performing arts, global citizenship, and elite athletic development.

DCIS is home to a vibrant international community of over 60 nationalities. We're proud to be a non-selective, inclusive school that celebrates kindness, nurtures confidence and ensures all students can go further than they imagined.

Here, inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s a proven foundation for student success.

Contact: + 65 6775 7664

Location: Dover Court International School, 301 Dover Road 139644 Singapore

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Integrated International School

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The Integrated International School (IIS) in Singapore is well-known for its high-quality and inclusive education that aims to unlock the potential of every student. As every child is unique, the teaching methods are also customised to the child's learning pace and needs. Thus, IIS offers in-house support services like occupational, speech, behavioural therapy, and counselling alongside the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Programme and Cambridge International (AS/A Level) curriculum. Due to this curriculum switch and the quality of the provided education, IIS students have access to the world's top higher educational institutions.

The teachers and staff here make every effort to ensure that all students are integrated into one international community where everyone receives support and the opportunity to grow as an individual.

IIS offers a great student-teacher ratio of not more than 12-15 students in a class of 2-3 teachers to guarantee that all kids receive more personalised learning possibilities.

There are two educational approaches: mainstream and supported learning; and the IIS team outdid themselves creating the inclusive environment here. The school has unique, state-of-the-art facilities like an interactive multi- sensory Jungle Snoezelen room (the first of this kind among international schools in Singapore), an occupational therapy gym, an outdoor recreational area.

This combination of the personalised approach to every student and adherence to Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A-Level curriculum results in top-notch education and, more importantly, ensures that students redefine success and are prepared for everything that comes their way..

Age: 3 - 18 

School fees:

• From 34,651.10 SGD (Mainstream)
• From 41,583.50 SGD (Mainstream w/ Support)

Contact: +65 6466 4475 admissions@iis.edu.sg

Location: Capital Square Two, 21 Church Street, #01-01, Singapore 049480

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SJI International Elementary School

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Established in 2007, St. Joseph’s Institution International (SJI International) delivers a holistic, values-driven education to a diverse community of over 2,200 students representing more than 40 nationalities. Rooted in the context of Singapore and guided by our Lasallian Catholic foundation, the school welcomes students, families, and staff of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Their vibrant community is united by the vision to learn, inspire, and serve.

The Holland Road Preschool nurtures children from Early Years 1 to Kindergarten 2 (ages 3–6) in a warm, engaging environment that builds curiosity, a love of learning, and foundational virtues.

On Thomson campus, the Elementary School (Prep 1–Grade 6, ages 4–12) offers a balanced education that blends strong academics with character development.

The High School (Grades 7–12, ages 13–18) brings together Singaporean and international students, encouraging academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership through service.

Together, these three schools form a cohesive educational journey — from the first steps in learning to the threshold of university — inspiring every student to realise their potential and contribute as thoughtful, engaged global citizens.

Curriculum Offered

At SJI International Elementary School, they offer two distinctive curriculum programmes to cater to the diverse needs of our students.

• The Mainstream Programme emphasises English as the primary language of instruction, ensuring a strong foundation in the language, while also incorporating Chinese (or Spanish in Grades 5 and 6) lessons as a valuable component of the learning experience.
• The Bilingual Programme provides an immersive dual language experience, with instruction delivered in both English and Chinese. This programme is designed to foster bilingualism, offering students a unique opportunity to develop proficiency in both languages from an early age.
• International Primary Curriculum: The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is an engaging curriculum designed to develop globally competent learners with an informed and critical perspective, and who are empowered to take action within the world.
• International Middle Years Curriculum: The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in Grade 6 challenges students to think more broadly and to connect subjects and themes in innovative ways. Centred on a big idea or conceptual theme, students are guided to make meaning through a personal and global perspective.  
• The Virtues Project™: A widely recognised programme that offers empowering strategies to inspire the cultivation and practice of character virtues in everyday life. This includes instilling qualities such as integrity, kindness, responsibility, diligence, and other essential elements of good character within each child's potential.

Levels/Grades Available

• Prep 1 and 2
• Grades 1 to 6

Languages Offered

• English
• Chinese
• Spanish

Co-Curricular Activities / Enrichment

• CASS Programme — Community, Activity, Sport, and Service — helps students grow beyond academics, building responsibility, confidence, new skills, and a balanced lifestyle, in line with our vision to Learn, Inspire, Serve.
• Community: Volunteer within the school to make a positive impact and contribute skills to benefit others.
• Activity: Develop a skill that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and can be used for life.
• Sport: Enjoy physical activities that boost health, fitness, and fun.
• Service: Volunteer in the wider community to help people, animals, or the environment.

Facilities

A landscaped 7-hectare campus in the Thomson suburbs is easily reached by public or private transport. The school’s facilities encourage maximum engagement and provide inspiring learning spaces. The Elementary School’s Cecilia Creative Arts Centre features music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite, a recording studio, and a multi-purpose space. Students in Grades 1–6 receive individual devices, while Prep 1 and Prep 2 enjoy 1:1 iPads to enhance learning.

Class sizes: 22 to 23 students

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Contact: +65 6871 5202

Location: 

• 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191 (buses 132, 167, 54)
• Entrance for all Visitors and Deliveries: 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876, 5-minute walk from Caldecott MRT and Bus Stop 52559 (Bus 235)

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