Top 20 Best International Schools in Singapore

One World International School (OWIS) is a non-denominational school that welcomes students of all cultures, ethnicities and religions. Our school enables students to learn in an intimate and engaging setting, where they can focus on discussion, cooperation and teamwork in a caring and nurturing environment. By striking a balance between personalising the educational experience and building a community of interconnected learners, we prepare students to become the next leaders of our global economy.

OWIS offers an inquiry-led programme to children from ages 3-18 providing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Childhood up to Grade 5 and the IGCSE and IBDP for secondary students from Grades 6-12. With over 70 nationalities on campus, we have a diverse community of students and teachers which promotes an understanding of different perspectives, cultures and global awareness.

Our unique approach to the educational experience results in well-rounded students who are not only successful academically, but who have also developed a strength of character that will allow them to succeed on a personal level.

At United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) East, we believe that anything is possible. In our central location in the fast-developing community and business hub of Tampines, we provide outstanding facilities for academics, the Arts, sports and professional learning. We have developed as a community hub in our own right - families learn together with students and teachers at East Campus.

It is a truly exceptional and extremely safe environment. In a country that is internationally renowned for leading development and achievement in global education, UWCSEA has been at the forefront of the international school community for over 40 years. We are driven by the UWC mission and we offer a programme that is globally connected and richly embedded within South East Asia and beyond.

Our bustling, vibrant campus is currently home to over 2,500 students from 75 nationalities, speaking 59 different languages. 161 members of our student community are boarders, including 48 UWCSEA and UWC National Committee scholars.

Dulwich College (Singapore) opened its state-of-the-art campus in August 2014 and has since established a strong reputation. The College is an international school with a British independent school ethos which draws upon 400 years of excellence, innovation, tradition and values and is proud to welcome over 50 nationalities. It is a co-educational day school, catering for students aged 2 to 18 in classes from Toddler to Year 13.

The College is academically selective and follows an enhanced British curriculum adapted for the needs of our international student body. Students follow the IGSCE curriculum in Years 9, 10 and 11. At Years 12 and 13, students are able to select either the IB Diploma Programme or any of the 6 career pathways* offered in the IB Career- related Programme *(For the 6 pathways offered, pleaser scroll to the section below under 'Senior School'). Continuing the tradition of excellence started by the founding school, Dulwich College in London, Dulwich College International graduates go on to study at leading universities in the UK, USA and around the world.

The College's holistic education is complemented by rewarding co-curricular programmes. Students at Dulwich College (Singapore) are encouraged to participate in sporting competition and every child from the age of seven is taught a musical instrument. Drama and opportunities for public speaking feature heavily from an early age with students using the 700-seat Alleyn Theatre daily for assemblies, performances and more.

The College offers a dual language programme in English and Mandarin for students in Toddler to Year 2 (aged two to seven) and daily Mandarin classes, streamed according to ability from the age of four. Additional modern foreign languages are offered in the Senior School. The close collaboration among the network of Colleges gives our students unique opportunities to participate in events and benefit from the group's relationships with leading educational and artistic organisations. The network enjoys an ongoing and strong partnership with Dulwich College in London.

Our Heritage
Dulwich College London was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, an actor and leading light of the theatre and contemporary of William Shakespeare in the Elizabethan/Jacobean era. He formed the school with the purpose of educating children from disadvantaged backgrounds starting with just 12 poor scholars. From these modest beginnings, the College grew to be one of the UK’s leading independent schools with its 70-acre campus, famous for its iconic clocktower and beautiful green open spaces, located in ‘SE21’ in South London. Alumnus P G Wodehouse spoke fondly of his schooldays there and referred to the College as 'Valley Fields' in his books. Also located close by are sister schools, James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) and Alleyns (co-educational).

Campus Environment
Our purpose-built state-of-the art campus designed with a ‘student-first’ approach offers outstanding facilities and first opened its doors in 2014. The design of our campus revolves around three main focal points to support our holistic learning philosophy – a green, sustainable urban environment, an open and conducive learning community and a reflection of shared values of community and culture.

The educational environment is designed to nurture the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of our students. The world-class facilities include three libraries, a Performing Arts Centre with three theatres, three swimming pools, sports fields, roof-top gardens, gymnasiums, three dining rooms and two coffee shops. Every classroom at the College is spacious, bright, ventilated and well furnished. The Performing Arts Centre features science and IT laboratories, suites of music and art rooms and four design and technology workshops. The gymnasium includes a fitness, weights and conditioning room. The campus is designed to be green, natural, spacious and airy to enhance the learning experience. In addition, work has just begun on a brand-new state-of-the-art seven-storey innovation hub which will include a 400-seat multi-purpose auditorium, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths) workshop, professional teaching kitchen, film and media suites, three additional black box theatres, IT rooms, another gymnasium, tennis courts, a sports science laboratory and a two-storey IB library, workspaces, study rooms and social areas. This building will not only be Green Mark Platinum certified (the highest sustainable construction certification), but also a net-zero energy building. This wonderful addition to the College will open in August 2023.

Academic Rigour
Academic rigour is not just about grades, entrance tests, exams or university placements – although these are the welcome result of academic rigour. Academic rigour is a process and is about culture, the environment and the conditions that provide opportunities for all students to be engaged, challenged and supported. Dulwich College (Singapore) is an academically-selective school with an emphasis on a rich, well-rounded education including sport, music, the performing arts and a wide range of other co-curricular activities. We believe education has to be as flexible, creative and adaptive as our increasingly complex, ever-changing world. This is why we equip our students with the character to stand up and stand out, now and in the future.

Learning is effective when it is personalised, relational, has a clear purpose and when it is adapted and applied. Following an enhanced English National Curriculum with an international perspective, the approach is to bring out the best in every student from DUCKS (early years Toddler – Year 2; age 2-7), to Junior School (Years 3 – 6; age 7- 11) to Senior School (Years 7 – 13; age 11-18). The curriculum is designed to equip students to meet and exceed the end of year expectations of equivalent year groups in the UK.

- DUCKS
In DUCKS, the focus is on educating the whole child and progresses from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Toddler, Nursery and Reception to an enriched version of the English National Curriculum (ENC) in Years 1 and 2. The aim is to strike a balance between student self-guided exploration and explicit teaching of core competencies, particularly in reading, writing, phonics, maths and Mandarin, ensuring that children are able to meet developmental milestones and achieve their academic potential. Above all, the focus is on developing confident and happy children with a zest for life and a love of learning.
Dulwich College was the first international school in Singapore to introduce Forest School, accredited by the UK's Forest School Learning Initiative (FSLI), into the DUCKS early years programme. Dulwich is pioneering the movement here to provide real world learning and problem-solving opportunities to young children in a natural environment. Forest School builds on the Nordic concept of ‘Friluftsliv’ (open-air living) – going back to the forest – where the landscape itself provides both the stimulus and the arena of learning and has myriad positive effects on children’s physical and mental wellbeing. This allows children to develop and apply academic skills, build emotional resilience and learn to manage risk through self-initiated interactions with nature.

- Junior School
As children move through the Junior School the structure of the timetable changes in line with their developmental age. All children receive banded learning for mathematics and Mandarin, but remain with their class teacher for most lessons up to Year 5. In Year 6, in preparation for the transition to Senior School, children are taught by different subject teachers for each area of the curriculum. The College also prepares students returning to school in the UK or elsewhere for success in 7+, 11+ and common entrance examinations.

The emphasis in Junior School is not only on deeper learning and the mastery of academic content, but also on developing critical thinking skills and an academic character that inspires self-motivated learners and long-term success. The goal is to foster the long-term retention of valuable knowledge, concepts and skills and the ability to transfer what has been retained into different contexts and situations.

- Senior School
The approach in Senior School is to not only develop subject proficiency and skills, but also lifelong, transferable skills such as research, communication, thinking, social and self-management skills. This ensures students can take ownership of learning in school and life beyond, as well as developing a lifelong love of learning. In Years 7 and 8 the curriculum has been designed to develop individual subject-based skills and build knowledge and understanding to provide a strong foundation for the IGCSE, IB programmes and beyond. Dulwich College is the only school in Singapore to offer a 3-year IGCSE (International General Certificate of Education) programme which commences in Year 9, with a number of core and optional IGCSEs to choose from. Upper Senior School students can choose to follow either the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or IB Career Related Pathway (IBCP) in the last two years before university. Within the IBCP, students have a choice of 6 different pathways to select. The pathways cover Business and Sustainability, Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication, Digital Technology, Engineering ,Performance and Production Arts, and Sports.

In Senior School Dulwich is on a mission to help students visualise their personal pathway so that they can confidently pursue the career path of their choice. The school complements the pursuit of academic excellence with ground-breaking programmes in music, performing arts and sport. The Ignite! Exceptional Performance Development Programme supports Senior School students committed to a career in the performing arts, music, or sport or who simply want to maximise their potential. With personalised mentoring, skills development, working with industry practitioners, Ignite! helps students shape and achieve their goals.

XCL American Academy (XAA) is the newest American international school in Singapore.

The school offers high-quality, rigorous and accessible American education at exceptional value by focusing on what really matters to their students and parents.

XAA is designed to offer excellent all-around preparation for students planning to study, work and live in the United States, not just through the rigorous academics aligned with American curriculum standards but also through a holistic approach towards character development and real-world applications.

The academic program is built upon a rigorous American Education Reaches Out (AERO) and the Common Core curriculum standards to establish strong foundations in their students. In addition, the school adopted internationally recognized curriculum programs such as the Everyday Math (developed by the University of Chicago), Inspired Science and an award-winning Second Step Social Program.

One of the standout features of their curriculum is a unique Pioneer Town program, which focuses on entrepreneurship. Students will participate in a large-scale simulation of a town, engage in role-playing and taking on different responsibilities in a self-contained economy and learn essential concepts such as economics, negotiation, innovation, leadership, sales, commerce and many others.

Education at Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) Barker Road centres on the belief that God is our Strength and Provider, and that by His Grace, pupils come to us for a purpose - to have their lives touched and changed. We recognise and accept that each pupil is unique and that individual abilities differ widely.

An Anglo-Chinese School education has always stood for the total development of a child. Anchoring it is the strong belief that in addition to the mind and body, there is also a need to enrich the soul. This touches the heart and gives character to the being. It is our mission to Touch Hearts by creating memories and giving meaning to all the things that our pupils do, we Empower Minds by sharpening their intellect and broadening their perspectives and we Enrich Souls by helping them grow in Faith and serving others.

Canadian International School (CIS)'s academically rigorous programme is complemented by a broad range of languages, fine arts, athletic and service learning opportunities designed to develop balance, deepen connections and to uncover true learning potential.

Our pedagogical approach focuses on developing the skill-sets our students need to be successful in the 21st century. We haven’t replaced the 3 Rs. Instead we’ve embedded them within the context of the 4 Cs: critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.

Canadian International School's teachers encourage intellectual curiosity, foster creativity and inspire the pursuit of excellence in ways that define what a world-class, future-oriented education should be. They couple high expectations for success with relentless care and support - hallmarks of outstanding instructional practice.

At Stamford American International School (SAIS), our vision is to inspire students to create their unique future… academically, socially and as ecologically literate citizens in our culturally diverse world. SAIS students not only have the opportunity to choose a sought after education pathway to help realize their academic ambitions, they are also provided with life skills reflective of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile as adaptive, thoughtful and principled young adults, with a fostered inclination to design, innovate, problem solve and communicate.

Stamford American International School in Singapore offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme integrated with US Standards, combined with the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) courses. We look forward to welcoming you to our global community.

Middleton International School - Bukit Timah Campus offers a high-quality international curriculum at an affordable fee. We aim to groom independent thinkers who take responsibility for their learning and are compassionate, responsible and active global citizens. The school is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group.

Middleton International School will draw on the expertise of EtonHouse, its parent company. The school will be led by highly respected educators with years of experience and an established track record in international schooling.

The North London Collegiate School (Singapore) story began over 160 years ago, when educational pioneer Frances Mary Buss first opened NLCS in London. Ever since that day, the NLCS programme has been synonymous with excellence, ambition and aspiration. NLCS (Singapore) draws on that rich history and tradition to provide our students with an inspirational and life-changing educational experience that will ensure they become successful, well-rounded, and compassionate human beings.

NLCS produces scholars and critical thinkers. Individuals who have the ability and drive to bring positive change to the world around them, thanks to the “NLCS DNA” that is instilled within each one of them. This NLCS spirit is nurtured through exposing our students to opportunities which challenge them intellectually, physically and emotionally, on a day-to-day basis. The NLCS (Singapore) experience holds the traditions and values of our founders dear, and applies them in our exciting, international, dynamic, global environment.

Integrated International School (IIS) is about embracing individuality and encouraging uniqueness. We follow the British Pearson Edexcel curriculum in our school and take special care in our approach to education to ensure everyone in Singapore – parents and students – feel heard. Our goal is to break the mould and redefine notions of success. We aim to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that makes our students feel at home.

The best way to get a feel for Integrated International School is to experience it first-hand! We welcome all interested families to book a tour with our Admissions Team for a detailed chat about what makes us a great match for your child and your family.

Global Indian International School (GIIS), operated by the Global Schools Foundation, is an international school catering to students aged 2.5 to 18, from Nursery to Grade 12. The foundation manages a network of 22 campuses across 7 countries. In Singapore, GIIS has two campuses with close to 3,000 students and a choice of International or Indian curricula.

The school offers a unique Montessori-inspired curriculum for its youngest learners from 2.5 to 5. For its primary and secondary students, GIIS offers international curricula, including the IB Primary Years Programme, the Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, along with the CBSE (Indian Central Board) from Grades 1 to 12.

GIIS’ flagship SMART campus in Singapore features over 40 skill-based studios, multiple performing arts spaces, high-end sports infrastructure and digital classrooms to provide students with a holistic and well-balanced education. With highly qualified and dedicated teachers to support them, GIIS students are well-rounded, confident individuals who are groomed to face the challenges of the real world.

The IB DP at GIIS is a much sought after course with a diverse range of subjects, well-balanced activities, highly qualified IB teachers and a good support system. In the last 15 years, GIIS has produced 33 IB World Toppers (45/45 points) and 37 near-perfect scorers (44/45 points) ranking among the Top 50 IB schools in the world.

Close to 250 students graduate every year from GIIS’ Singapore campus. The school's unique performance-measuring metrics, called 7S, tracks and monitors each student's academic and all-round progress thus enabling teachers to roll-out a systematic development plan for each student.
For almost 20 years now, GIIS’ students have gone on to study at the world’s top universities including the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Harvard University, Cornell University, Imperial College London, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and many more.

GIIS’ holistic education contributes towards making their students well-rounded individuals and global leaders of the 21st-century.

NPS International School Singapore is a value-driven school with a strong focus on holistic development. Our carefully curated environment allows for students to blossom into active learners, compassionate citizens, and critical thinkers.

Our international educational programme has been meticulously developed by lifelong educators and caters to the all-round growth of our students. We are known to foster academic excellence and an overall sense of wellbeing.

NPS International School is a part of the international NPS Group of Schools, with an established reputation in upholding the highest quality standards in education.

The Winstedt School is an independent, international school dedicated to educating children who learn differently.

Since 2008, Winstedt has led the way for inclusive and progressive education in South-East Asia. Students who benefit from a small student-teacher ratio are welcomed, challenged, and well-supported as we work towards capitalising on their individual strengths.

Winstedt delivers the globally-recognised British curriculum in a way that is individualised to each student in the class to offer continuity of skills from Reception through Year 13.

Small classes and tailored subject groupings in an inclusive environment allow for successful learning with specialised and dedicated teachers who understand a student's need for explicit and multi-sensory learning.

The Winstedt School does not allow the use of shadow teachers. We want our students to own their learning, advocating for who they are, where their resources lie and work in tandem with the teachers.

Insworld Institute is a private school in Singapore offering programmes taught exclusively in English for local and international students. Our range of programmes includes pre-high school courses such as Edexcel International Tuition Programme (an International Lower Secondary Programme), and English for Academic Study. We also prepare students for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level, GCE A-Level, and IGCSE examinations. All our curriculums are British-based and are benchmarked to UK standards.

British qualifications such as A-Level and IGCSE are recognized as valid qualifications by all universities in Singapore, the UK, and Australia, as well as leading international universities. Local and international students who have studied A-Levels at Insworld Institute have gone on to study subjects such as Medicine and Engineering at some of the world’s most prestigious international universities.

Academic programs at Overseas Family School (OFS) are rigorous, well-established, and thoughtfully-designed. OFS is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and was one of the first international schools in Singapore to offer the versatile and highly-respected International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Pre-K1-K2, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Grades 1-5, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for Grades 6-12. The International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) curriculum is also available.

OFS takes great pride in its students’ academic achievements. Year on year, its students’ academic results position it as one of the best performing schools locally and internationally, and enable the vast majority to obtain places at their first-choice university. The school consistently produces students scoring a perfect 45 points on their IB Diploma exams and in 2019, not one but two OFS students were awarded Cambridge Top-in-the World awards for scoring the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject in their IGCSE exams. The school’s outstanding IB results are remarkable in light of its inclusive, open-entry admissions and exams policies. Contrary to common practice at a majority of schools in Singapore and worldwide, OFS students are not preselected into the IB Diploma program. Because OFS believes that every student can succeed, any student who wishes to pursue the IB Diploma program is allowed and encouraged to do so. As the student journey is unique for every individual, the school pairs all of its high school students with experienced academic advisors who are on hand to provide one-on-one support every step of the way, clarifying choices and identifying resources as students navigate difficult decisions about classes, colleges and life after graduation.

Catering to the unique concerns of expatriate families, OFS has also developed extraordinary language programs, thoughtfully integrated into the main curriculum at no additional cost for the best student experience. The School’s Study Preparation Program is best-in-industry for rapid English language acquisition. Grouped into smaller, dedicated classes according to language proficiency, non-English speaking students are quickly immersed in the English language under the nurturing instruction of highly experienced and qualified specialist educators. This dedicated attention and support throughout their learning journey allows many students to quickly progress and join mainstream classes without losing an academic year. OFS also offers the most extensive and immersive Mother Tongue Program amongst international schools in Singapore, with 14 different languages on offer ranging from Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, and German, to Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. For 4 sessions per week, students can explore the language and culture of their home country under the guidance of qualified native speakers, gaining and maintaining native-level language proficiency for seamless re-integration.

At OFS, diverse experiences and perspectives are valued and are seen to enrich the school community. In line with the School’s strong emphasis on holistic education and personal development, OFS offers a wide array of co-curricular activities (CCAs), ranging from after-school & competitive sports programs to performing arts and computer clubs. Providing a rich foundation for lifelong learning, these CCAs are open to all students and provide opportunities to join clubs, teams or leadership groups. A well-developed, optional after-school enrichment program is also available, offering students the opportunity to discover new interests and hone new skills. With countless opportunities for academic, extracurricular and personal growth, every OFS student is empowered to discover their passions and realize their potential.

Singapore Korean International School (SKIS) is located in Singapore, one of the world's best economic, finance and education hubs, in the belt of excellent international Schools in the Bukit Tinggi area. In March 1993, our regular School with Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School departments was officially opened with approval from the Korea and Singapore Governments.

In order to cultivate global talent possessing a combination of good character and intellect, we have an excellent School faculty with both talent and passion. SKIS is operating with the best of curriculums from both Korean Schools and International Schools. 

Chatsworth International School - Orchard Campus has a strong history in Singapore, dating back to 1995. The school is a product of a handful of teachers and students founding the school in Upper Serangoon back then.

The two international campuses in Orchard and Bukit Timah are part of the Chatsworth Group of Schools, which also includes two preschools running the local curriculum. The Bukit Timah campus that opened in August 2018 consists of students from Years Kindergarten to Year 13 (age 3 to 18) while the Orchard campus caters to primary students from K through Year 6.

Established in 2007, St. Joseph's Institution International offers a holistic, values-driven and international educational experience to a diverse student body of 40 nationalities rooted in the context of Singapore.

As a school with a Lasallian Catholic foundation, our community welcomes students, teachers, parents, friends and supporters of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Our core Lasallian values are central to everything that we do: spirituality, mutual respect, internationalism, leadership, experiences and service. We strive to develop students who are intrinsically motivated to serve others and to give back to the community.

Today, we celebrate a community of 1,800 students across two schools on one campus catering to students from Prep 1 (age 4 turning 5) through to Grade 12 where students graduate with their International Baccalaureate Diploma. To learn more about our educational offering contact us today!

EtonHouse International School Orchard is an innovative boutique campus located in the heart of the city. The school prepares your child for the 22nd century!

Offering a programme that is aligned with international best practice as well as inspired by the Singapore MOE curriculum in Maths and Chinese, EtonHouse International School at Orchard offers your child an education pathway from primary through to secondary and high school in a modern, cutting-edge learning environment.

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