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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
AVONDALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Curriculum: Follows the Australian curriculum using the syllabus of the New South Wales Board of Studies. A broad, flexible curriculum for a wide range of educational systems for infants and primary students. Adheres to a non-denominational Christian philosophy.
Four to 11 years old.
Four terms starting in January and ending in December.
506 Toa Payoh Rise Lorong 1, 319760
+65 6258-8544
www.avondalegs.com.sg
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Curriculum: Students earn the Higher School Certificate, based on the New South Wales system, recognised by most Australian and New Zealand universities.
Pre-school to secondary.
Two semesters and four terms, starting from January and ending in December.
1 Lorong Chuan, 556818
+65 6883-5155
www.ais.com.sg
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Curriculum: Accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, offering an internationally accepted secondary school diploma. A full IB programme.
Pre-school to diploma level.
Two semesters – mid-August to mid-January, and late January to early June.
514 Kampong Bahru Road, 099450, plus three other campuses.
+65 6323-0208
www.cis.edu.sg
CARPE DIEM KIDS ACADEMY
Curriculum: Based on the integrated Multiple Intelligences (MI) approach developed by Dr. Howard Gardner (Harvard University); our curriculum and activities are specially designed to embrace your child’s natural inclination towards his own potentiality. Coupled with excellent student-to-teacher ratio, each child receives nurturing in accordance with his developmental progress. Your child will acquire a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for school success. Creative & Holistic Learning Approach, Conducive Learning Environment, Personalized Attention.
Pre-School
Variable.
36 Watten Park (Off Dunearn Road), 287421
+65 6467-6601
www.carpediem.com.sg
CHATSWORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Curriculum: Students can study under the British or American systems, earning an American high school diploma or the British IGCSE qualification.
Kindergarten to high school.
Semester one starts late August and ends late Januar. Semester two starts early February and finishes end of June.
37 Emerald Hill Road, 229313, plus two other campuses.
+65 6737-5955
chatsworth.com.sg
CHINESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Curriculum: Using a combination of Chinese and Western philosophies, with instruction in English, offers an Inter national Baccalaureate diploma.
Pre-Kindergarten to High School
Semester 1, early September to mid-January. Semester 2, mid-February to early July.
60 Dunearn Road, 309434
+65 6254-0200
www.cnis.edu.sg
DOVER COURT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Curriculum: The British-based curriculum has been adapted for international students. Special needs students are catered to through the Centre for Special Education, which provides speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists.
Nursery up to Year 11.
Three terms – early September to December, early January to early April, and end of April to late June.
301 Dover Road, 139644
+65 6775-7664
www.dovercourt.edu.sg
EMAAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Curriculum: Member of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Council of International Schools (CIS), and accredited with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Council of International Schools (CIS), and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Known for excellence in academics, co-curricular activities and character development.
Pre-school to High School.
Four terms – mid-August to mid-October, late October to late December, early January to late March, mid-April to mid-June.
201 Ulu Pandan Road, 596468
+65 6536-6566
www.eris.edu.sg
ETON HOUSE
Curriculum: UK Early Years programme catering to ages three to 11, and also an IB Primary Years candidate school. Offers pre-school Mandarin and emphasis on English.
Pre-school (Nursery and K1-K2) and primary (up to age 12).
Four terms – mid-August to early October, mid- October to early December, early January to late March, early April to mid-June.
33 Jalan Afifi #04-01, 409180, plus eight campuses
+65 6346-6922
www.etonhouse.com.sg
THE GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (GESS)
Curriculum: GESS is divided into two sections. One is German, where the instruction is German, and English is taught as a second language. The European section offers the IB Primary and Secondary Years programme and the Diploma. German-section students sit for the Reifeprüfung, a university entrance examination at the end of Grade 13.
Kindergarten to Secondary level (Grade 13).
Generally starts in early August and ends mid-June the following year.
72 Bukit Tinggi Road, 289760
+65 6469-1131
www.gess.sg
HOLLANDSE SCHOOL
Curriculum: Dutch is the primary language of instruction, and English is taught as a secondary language in primary school. Extracurricular activities range from sports to dance. The majority of teachers are trained in Holland.
Caters to children aged two to 12.
Trimesters are August to December, January to March, and April to June.
65 Bukit Tinggi Road, 289757
+65 6466-0662
www.hollandseschool.org
INSWORLD SCHOOL
Curriculum: The wide variety of courses includes a unique pre-medical A Level programme, and the London Edexcel GCE O and A Levels and University Foundation Programmes (Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, IT). The flexible curriculum is given a personal touch with only five to 10 students per class.
Caters to children aged 12 to 19.
Four to six terms (12 to 18 months) for GCE O and A levels, three terms (9 months) for foundation courses, six terms (18 months) for junior secondary programme.
31 Upper Weld Road, 207388
+65 6732-1728
www.insworldsch.com
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Curriculum: A Christian perspective is offered with a predominantly American curriculum. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Pre-kindergarten through to Grade 12.
Four terms – mid-August to early October, mid- October to mid-December, early January to early March, and late March to early June.
27A Jubilee Road, 128575
+65 6776-7435
www.ics.edu.sg
ISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Curriculum: ISS is the first and only school in Singapore specialising only in IB - offering PYP, MYP and DP. This student centered, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan school caters to students seeking entry to universities in all corners of the globe.
Pre-school up to Grade 12.
Semester one is early August to mid-December. Semester two is early January to early June.
High School, 21 Preston Rd 109355. Middle and Elementary School, 25 Paterson Rd 238510
+65 6475-4188/62355844
www.iss.edu.sg
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE SINGAPOUR
Curriculum: A French-based curriculum is offered, recognised by the French Ministry of National Education, with teachers trained and certified in France.
Kindergarten to secondary.
Early September to late June.
3000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, 569928
+65 6488-1160
www.lyceefrancais.edu.sg
OVERSEAS FAMILY SCHOOL (OFS)
Curriculum: Their objective is to maintain a “world-wide family” approach to help students to overcome biased attitudes toward other cultures. Offers a full IB programme, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, California.
Age three to Senior High.
Semester one is early August to mid-December. Semester two is mid-January to early June.
25F Paterson Road, 238515
+65 6738-0211
www.ofs.edu.sg
RAFFLES MONTESSORI
Curriculum: Although Montessori is an un-trademarked term that any school can use, Raffles is approved by the Montessori Centre International, using a holistic approach to integrate humanities with practical education. Registered with the Ministry of Education and includes a Chinese literacy programme.
Two months to six year s old.
Every 10 weeks starting in January.
46 Lorong 23 Geylang, Fansida Building. Singapore 388375
+65 6841-1111
www.themontessorigallery.com.sg/raffles
SHICHIDA METHOD
Curriculum: A method created by professor Makota Shichida for early brain development to enhance IQ, memory, and linguistic and artistic talents.
Infant to age 10.
Variable terms.
3 Anson Road #08-01, Springleaf Tower, 079909
+65 6220-9555
www.shichidamethod.com
SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL
Curriculum: An independent, coeducational institution with an American curriculum. Programme meets the
entry requirements for most American universities and colleges.
Primary (pre-school through grade two), Intermediate (grades three through five), Middle (grades six through eight) and High (grades nine through 12).
Quarterly terms vary. The school year usually starts mid-August and ends early June.
40 Woodlands Street 41, 738547
+65 6363-3403
www.sas.edu.sg
SINGAPORE JAPANESE SCHOOL
Curriculum: Primarily a Japanese curriculum with English taught as a secondary language.
Pr imary to Secondary 3.
Three terms – mid-April to mid-July, early September to mid-December, early January to early March.
95 Clementi Road, 129782, with two other campuses.
+65 6775-3366
www.sjs.edu.sg
SWISS SCHOOL SINGAPORE
Curriculum: A Swiss-based curriculum provided in English and German, with a focus on family and community spirit.
For children aged two to 12 after which, they join the United World College for the IB programme.
Trimesters run mid-August to mid-December, early January to late March, and early April to late June.
38 Swiss Club Road, 288140
+65 6468-2117
www.swiss-school.edu.sg
TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL
Curriculum: Majority of teachers and students are British, providing British-style education and environment. Academic curriculum supplemented with a strong emphasis on music, drama, and sports.
Students aged three to 18 years.
Three terms run from early September to mid- December, early January to early March, and mid-April to early July.
95 Portsdown Road, 139299
+65 6778-0771
www.tts.edu.sg
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA (UWCSEA)
Curriculum: Part of an international movement emphasising service, culture, and politics, in a comprehensive education focusing on global concerns. Students pursue an international GCSE certificate before moving on to the IB Diploma. For those who enrol too late for the GCSE, there is the IB foundation course to prepare them.
Students aged four to 18.
Three terms – mid-August to late December, early January to late March, mid-April to mid-June.
1207 Dover Road, 139654 / 10 Ang Mo Kio St 54, 569184
+65 6872-3267 / +65 6774-2653
admissions@uwcsea.edu.sg
www.uwcsea.edu.sg
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