Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Deep international-school capacity, careful about who may attend.
Schools families consider
Listed for orientation. AJPE is not affiliated with, and does not represent, any school. The right list for a child is usually shorter and sometimes different.
- Tanglin Trust School
- UWC South East Asia (Dover and East)
- Singapore American School
- Dulwich College (Singapore)
- Stamford American International School
- Australian International School
- Nexus International School
- Dover Court International School
Calendar
Many schools admit on a rolling basis with waitlists by grade and nationality mix; UWCSEA runs fixed application windows a year ahead. August is the main entry point; January entry exists for the Southern-hemisphere calendar schools.
What to know
- Singapore citizens generally need Ministry of Education approval to attend international schools; permanent residents and foreigners do not.
- Several schools manage nationality balance or give passport priority (for example to U.S. citizens at SAS).
- A Dependant's Pass or Student's Pass is required; timing with a parent's work pass is critical.
- Facility and development fees are charged by many schools; none operate a Hong Kong-style secondary debenture market.
Sport and the portfolio
Sailing at Changi and the National Sailing Centre; rugby, swimming and tennis through school and club programmes.
Other destinations
Planning for Singapore?
A pathway review sets out realistic schools, entry points and timing in writing.