If you’re considering moving to Singapore with your children, but are worried about the cost of an international school fees, we’ll help you break down these costs. Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world so it’s not surprising that its international school fees are also on the higher end. However, keep in mind that these fees can vary depending on nationality, type of curriculum (eg IB or English National Curriculum), and whether the school is non-profit or for-profit. Here’s a list of some schools in Singapore and their associated fees (in SGD). Note that these figures should be used only for reference as the schools can change their fee prices at any time:
Singapore has become one of the leading international hubs in Southeast Asia, drawing in thousands of expatriates every year. Families are attracted to its world-class education system and standard of living.
Singapore has become one of the leading international hubs in Southeast Asia, drawing in thousands of expatriates every year. Families are attracted to its world-class education system and standard of living. As an island nation with limited space for expansion, Singapore is already among the most expensive cities in the world. The cost of living here is only going to continue rising as more people move here from around Asia and beyond.
Many expats are also drawn to its beautiful parks and zoos, colonial architecture, great food and shopping options as well as strong healthcare and transport systems.
Many expats are also drawn to its beautiful parks and zoos, colonial architecture, great food and shopping options as well as strong healthcare and transport systems.
Singapore has many beautiful parks and zoos. For example, the Singapore Zoo is located in Mandai Park. It has more than 6,000 animals including tigers, lions, pandas and elephants. The Night Safari is another popular attraction in Singapore where visitors can see nocturnal animals under special lights at night time.
The city-state also has numerous colonial buildings which have been well preserved over time such as Raffles Hotel (the first hotel in Singapore) or Clifford Pier that was built by Sir Stamford Raffles himself when he founded the island nation back in 1819 after buying it from Johor Sultanate sultan Hussein Shah II for $5 million dollars
If you’re considering moving to Singapore with your children, but are worried about the cost of an international school fees, we’ll help you break down these costs.
When deciding where to relocate, it’s important to consider the cost of living. This is especially true if you’re moving with children. In Singapore, the cost of international school fees can be high—but how do they compare with other countries?
We’ll help you break down these costs and more:
Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world so it’s not surprising that its international school fees are also on the higher end.
Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world so it’s not surprising that its international school fees are also on the higher end. Singapore has a high cost of living compared to other cities in Asia and even compared to other cities around the world. In fact, it has been ranked as having one of the highest costs of living by The Economist Intelligence Unit three times since 2013.
However, keep in mind that these fees can vary depending on nationality, type of curriculum (eg IB or English National Curriculum), and whether the school is non-profit or for-profit.
However, keep in mind that these fees can vary depending on nationality, type of curriculum (eg IB or English National Curriculum), and whether the school is non-profit or for-profit.
For example, a full-time student at Dulwich College International will pay $21,000 per year if they are not an international student—which is similar to the cost of attending an American boarding school like Phillips Academy Andover ($24K). If you’re from Singapore, then there are additional costs: $17K per year if you want to live on campus with your family; ~$10k more if you choose to board with other families instead (this includes meals).
If your child wants to attend an international school where they can take classes at the International Baccalaureate (IB) level, expect those fees to be higher. For example, The Chinese High School charges about $30k per year for day students who follow its IB curriculum—though international students still have lower tuition rates than their local peers!
Here’s a list of some schools in Singapore and their associated fees (in SGD). Note that these figures should be used only for reference as the schools can change their fee prices at any time.
- GESS: Grade 1 – 12
- Singaporean Citizens (S’porean): SGD 21,000 – 29,800 per academic year (2019/20)
- International Students: SGD 25,300 – 39,500 per academic year (2019/20)
- Kindergarten: SGD 17,300 per academic year (2019/20)
German European School Singapore (GESS)
The German European School Singapore (GESS) is an international school in Singapore offering a German curriculum. The school’s student population is about 1,200 students from pre-school to grade 12 and has been operating since 2009.
Although GESS remains a non-profit organization, it’s considered a private institution since its funding comes from tuition fees rather than state subsidies.
Grade 1 – 12: SGD 21,000 – 29,800 per academic year (2019/20)
The German International School Singapore GIS is a co-educational school for students aged 3 to 18 located in two campuses: Bukit Timah Campus (BKC) and Dover Campus.
GIS offers an international education from early childhood to age 18, utilizing the IB curriculum from pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. It also offers an international curriculum for preschoolers up to grade 4, as well as the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge Secondary 1 & 2 exams in its high school program.
Kindergarten: SGD 17,300 per academic year (2019/20)
Kindergarten is available for children aged 3-5 and it is not compulsory in Singapore. However, kindergarten is highly recommended as it will give your child the best start in their education.
The fees charged per academic year (3 months) are equivalent to SGD 17,300 or 909 EURO per month.*
- Note: Kindergarten fees are charged per academic year (3 months).
Conclusion
We hope this post has given you some insight into what it’s like to live in Singapore. It’s a beautiful country with much to offer, but it can be expensive for expats who are looking for work here. If you’re interested in moving here and need help finding a job or figuring out your financial situation, we’d love to help!