Tanglin Trust School
International · Singapore
Overview
At Tanglin, school life is not simply preparation for something in the future. Every day of a child’s school life is important and should be looked forward to with excitement and anticipation.
Academics
Tanglin Trust School is a British international school in Singapore offering British-based learning with an international perspective. It provides age-phase schooling from Infant School through Sixth Form, with (I)GCSE options in the Upper School (ages 14–16) and a dual pathway in Sixth Form (ages 16–18) where students can choose either A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
Infant School (Ages 3–7 / Nursery to Year 2): Uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for Nursery and Reception, followed by Key Stage 1 for Years 1 and 2. It includes child-led learning and a Forest School approach.
Junior School (Ages 7–11 / Years 3–6): Follows Key Stage 2 of the English National Curriculum, offering a broad, balanced holistic program.
Middle School (Ages 11–14 / Years 7–9): Covers Key Stage 3 as the first phase of British secondary education.
Upper School (Ages 14–16 / Years 10–11): Focuses on Key Stage 4, preparing students for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations.
Sixth Form (Ages 16–18 / Years 12–13): Covers Key Stage 5 where students choose a dual pathway, studying either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
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Accreditations
Fees & Tuition
Day School Fees
Annual tuition fees range from $36,300 for Nursery to $58,080 for Sixth Form. Figures include the Building Fund and 9% GST. Fees are billed in three equal amounts.
New Students:
- Application Fee required for submission of each application $1,000
- Enrolment fee: Payable on acceptance of a place, together with the fees for the first term. $4,500
- Capital Levy: Payable prior to the start of the first school term, together with subsequent term’s fees. $4,500
All fees are quoted in Singapore dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 9%.
Annual fees are spilt into three equal amounts and billed on a termly basis. There are three terms in each school year and the length of each term is not a relevant factor.
For new students, two terms school fees are payable in advance prior to admission:
- First term’s school fees as confirmation of acceptance of the place
- Following term’s school fees payable prior to the start of the first school term
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships are offered (listed under Admissions), but details are not provided in the supplied content.
Extra-curricular Activities
The school offers extensive co-curricular programmes across sport, music, drama, visual arts, film studies, and outdoor education (including service learning and Duke of Edinburgh in the senior years). It also runs the Tanglin Highlands Programme: a five-week immersive experience in Australia (Gippsland campus) for Year 9 students focused on wellbeing, resilience, and personal development.
Facilities
The campus includes dedicated facilities such as a Junior Arts Centre (opened August 2025), alongside technology and library resources referenced for each school section.
Things to Know
Enrollment
Applications are accepted year-round. As an oversubscribed school, Tanglin uses a Waitpool system (not a chronological waitlist) and reviews applicants holistically to maintain balanced and diverse cohorts; families are advised to apply as early as possible.
Health & Safety
The school highlights safeguarding and child protection, and notes BSO inspection coverage includes welfare and safety (rated "Outstanding" in 2025).
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