How much are international school fees in Singapore?
Indicative annual tuition at the 10 international schools we compared runs from about S$17,000 to S$57,000, before application, enrolment and facility fees, transport, meals and exam fees. Check whether each fee includes 9% GST.
Across the 10 international schools in our ranking, indicative annual tuition for mainstream day programmes runs from about S$17,000 to S$57,000, and tuition usually rises with year level, so secondary costs more than early primary. Headline tuition is rarely the whole invoice. Typical extras in Singapore include an application fee of S$500–S$1,500 (usually non-refundable), an enrolment or confirmation fee of S$2,000–S$7,000+, a building or facility levy of S$1,000–S$8,000+, a school bus at S$3,000–S$6,000+, meals at S$1,000–S$3,000+, uniforms and devices at S$500–S$3,000+ and external exam fees of S$500–S$2,500+ for IGCSE, IB Diploma or AP. GST has been 9% since 1 January 2024, so check whether each fee is quoted before or including GST.
| School | Indicative annual tuition | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UWCSEA | S$42,000–S$55,000 | IB-focused, ages 4 to 18 |
| Dulwich College Singapore | S$34,000–S$57,000 | English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Tanglin Trust School | S$31,000–S$55,000 | British, with A Levels or IB Diploma |
| Singapore American School | S$28,000–S$52,000 | American curriculum with Advanced Placement |
| Canadian International School | S$25,000–S$47,000 | IB continuum |
| International French School (Singapore) | S$17,000–S$32,000 | French national curriculum |
These are indicative bands from our ranking, based on publicly visible fee patterns and rounded for comparison, not exact published fees.
What changes the answer
- Year group, campus and programme: at several schools above, the indicative band spans more than S$20,000.
- Entry fees per child: application and enrolment fees can apply to each child and are often non-refundable.
- Levies: facility levies may be charged once at entry or every year.
- Transport and meals: bus fees depend on distance, route and one-way or two-way service, and lunch may or may not be in tuition.
- Support needs: English-language or learning support charges vary widely and depend on assessment results.
What to check before you decide
- Ask for the current fee schedule for your child's exact year group and campus.
- Add up the first-year total: application, enrolment, levy, tuition, bus, meals, uniform and device.
- Confirm GST treatment and which fees are refundable if your plans change.
- Ask about recent annual increases and exam fees for the senior years your child will reach.