Top International Schools in Singapore

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 2–18 · SGD 20K–SGD 51.6K

Canadian International School (CIS) Singapore is a leading international school founded in 1990, serving approximately 3,000 students aged 2–18 across two campuses. As a full IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP programmes, CIS is distinguished by its diverse student body representing over 70 nationalities, with no single nationality exceeding 12% of enrollment. The award-winning Lakeside Campus, opened in 2017 for S$140 million, features an Olympic-length pool, 500-seat theatre, and state-of-the-art learning facilities. CIS fosters inquiry-based learning, strong community values, and a house system that builds belonging across all grade levels.

Overview: A-Level, Australian · 2–18 · SGD 28.6K–SGD 51.6K

Australian International School (AIS) Singapore is an IB World School and one of Singapore's largest international schools, educating students from infancy (2 months) through Year 12 on a single Lorong Chuan campus. AIS offers five internationally recognised curricula — IB PYP, IB DP, Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and NSW HSC — serving a community of over 2,500 students from 50+ nationalities. The school is renowned for a 100% university acceptance rate and 99% first-choice university placement, combining rigorous academics with a rich co-curricular programme of 300+ activities. Part of the global Cognita group, AIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and holds EduTrust certification from SkillsFuture Singapore.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · SGD 30.2K–SGD 48K

Dover Court International School (DCIS) is Singapore's leading inclusive British international school, founded in 1972 with around 2,000 students from over 60 countries. It offers a holistic education integrating the National Curriculum for England with IPC, IGCSE, IB Diploma and BTEC programmes across its spacious 12-acre campus. The school emphasises personalised learning through three distinct pathways catering to individual strengths and learning needs. As part of Nord Anglia Education since 2014, DCIS holds accreditations from CIS, WASC and FOBISIA. Its inclusive ethos, rich co-curricular programme and strong academic outcomes make it one of Singapore's most established international schools.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 2–18 · SGD 30.8K–SGD 54.2K

Stamford American International School (SAIS) is a leading private international school in Singapore serving over 3,000 students from 79 nationalities across two campuses. It offers a personalised American curriculum enriched by IB (PYP/MYP/DP), AP, and BTEC pathways from 18 months through Grade 12. The school is Singapore's first to concurrently offer all three major international qualification tracks and boasts world-class facilities including a 500-seat theatre, Innovation Centre, and three swimming pools. SAIS is accredited by WASC, CIS, and the IB and is owned by the global Cognita education group.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · SGD 34.8K–SGD 55.7K

Tanglin Trust School (est. 1925) is Singapore's oldest British international school, offering a world-class co-educational day school experience for students aged 3–18 (Nursery to Year 13). With approximately 2,850 students from 50+ nationalities, Tanglin follows the British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels, with an IB Diploma option in Sixth Form, all delivered entirely in English. The school's expansive campus on Portsdown Road features exceptional facilities including a 50m Olympic pool, gymnastics centre, climbing wall, and a newly opened Junior Arts Centre, supporting over 400 co-curricular clubs and teams. Tanglin's ethos centres on making every individual feel valued, happy and successful, nurturing core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose. Consistently rated 'Outstanding' by the British Schools Overseas inspection, Tanglin is widely regarded as one of Singapore's premier international schools.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 4–18 · SGD 35.9K–SGD 47.4K

SJI International is a co-educational Catholic international school in Singapore founded in 2007 under the Lasallian educational tradition, serving approximately 2,074 students from over 40 nationalities across Elementary and High School. The school offers a rigorous IB Diploma and IGCSE curriculum alongside a bilingual programme, consistently achieving outstanding results — including a 2024 IB average of 38 points with a 100% pass rate. Beyond academics, the school places strong emphasis on character formation, community service and leadership through its Lasallian values of Faith, Service, Community, Excellence and Respect. With over 100 co-curricular activities, dedicated pastoral care and EAL support, SJI International provides a holistic and globally connected learning environment in the heart of Singapore.