Fees & Profile at a Glance
All figures in SGD. First-year totals combine one year of tuition with one-time application, enrolment and capital/facility fees — they exclude uniforms, buses, lunch and exam fees. Hwa Chong International School has no Primary tier; its programme runs Year 1 through IB2 only.
| School | Pathway | Location | Founded | Primary Tuition | Secondary Tuition | Est. 1st-Yr Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UWCSEA (Dover & East) | IB Continuum | Dover / Tampines | 1971 | $39,069–40,743 | $46,866–49,926 | $54,225–65,082 |
| Singapore American School (SAS) | American / AP | Woodlands | 1956 | $32,510–37,640 | $41,560–43,780 | $52,700–65,210 |
| Tanglin Trust School (TTS) | British + IB | Portsdown Rd | 1925 | $36,300–47,490 | $53,535–58,080 | $46,300–68,080 |
| Dulwich College (Singapore) | British + IB | Bukit Batok West | 2014 | $21,080–46,760 | $53,850–59,220 | $31,080–69,220 |
| Stamford American (SAIS) | Multi-Diploma | Woodleigh | 2009 | $20,420–49,040 | $53,210–56,110 | $28,570–69,520 |
| Canadian International (CIS) | IB Continuum | Lakeside, Jurong West | 1990 | $20,780–45,520 | $51,240–53,500 | $31,580–64,300 |
| Australian International (AIS) | Australian + IB | Lorong Chuan | 1993 | $20,136–43,692 | $50,400–53,148 | $28,251–64,718 |
| Dover Court International | British + IB | Dover Rd | 1972 | $30,198–38,106 | $43,245–47,982 | $37,467–55,251 |
| Nexus International | British + IB | Aljunied Walk | 2011 | $26,600–44,800 | $45,600–50,800 | $34,813–59,013 |
| ISS International | IB Continuum | Preston Rd | 1981 | $25,000 flat | $43,472–54,430 | $31,925–61,533 |
| Overseas Family School | British + IB | Pasir Ris Heights | 1991 | $17,200–35,100 | $37,500–44,800 | $19,200–46,800 |
| SJI International | British + IB | Thomson Rd | 2007 | $37,311–37,494 | $39,062–49,284 | $47,130–65,210 |
| Hwa Chong International | IB Continuum | Bukit Timah Rd | 2005 | No Primary tier | $34,880–39,240 | $42,129–46,707 |
All 13 schools verified against official fee documents, including Dover Court International School (Mainstream Pathway 1), Overseas Family School, and Hwa Chong International School (2027 Fee Structure, last updated 31 May 2026). HCIS has no Primary tier — its programme runs Year 1 through IB2 only. Fees are reviewed annually by every school — always confirm the live fee schedule before budgeting or applying.
Best School by Academic Pathway
Curriculum is usually the first decision — it shapes exams, transcripts and which universities your child applies to.
IB-First / IB-Only
UWCSEA, ISS and CIS run deep IB-only continuums; Stamford blends IB with AP and BTEC. Hwa Chong International School pairs a bespoke Year 1–4 foundation with a full IB Diploma and strong English-Chinese bilingual emphasis. Best for globally-mobile families targeting worldwide university admission.
British / A-Level
Tanglin Trust is the only school offering both A-Level and IB DP side by side at Sixth Form. Dulwich and Dover Court run IGCSE through to IB. Best for UK-bound families.
American / AP
Singapore American School is the largest single-campus international school in the world, with a strong AP programme. Stamford pairs AP with IB and BTEC. Best for US-bound transcripts.
Australian Curriculum
Australian International School is Singapore's only school offering a genuine pathway to the Australian HSC, alongside IB PYP/DP and Cambridge IGCSE.
Secondary Tuition, Top of Range
Secondary fees show the steepest spread — most schools sit 25–40% above their own primary tuition once a child reaches Year 7 / Grade 6. Hwa Chong International School has no separate primary stage to compare against.
Bars show each school's top secondary/IB tuition band (SGD/year), now covering all 13 profiled schools.
Features Worth Weighing
Governance model, boarding, language tracks and support fees often matter as much as the sticker price.
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Compiled by EduStar Academic Centre from official fee schedules and school admissions pages, July 2026, with all 13 schools verified against primary sources (most AY2026/27; Hwa Chong International School's 2027 Fee Structure, last updated 31 May 2026). Fees are reviewed annually by every school — always confirm the live fee schedule before budgeting or applying.