About Maitri School
Maitri School is a special needs school based at 95 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419529, serving families across the island. The listing is KakiList-verified, meaning operating details and contact channels have been confirmed by a real person. No Google reviews are currently on record, so independent rating signals are unavailable at this time. Monthly fees are indicated at the mid-range ($$) tier; parents are encouraged to contact the school directly to obtain a precise fee schedule before making any financial plans.
Families typically begin by confirming whether Maitri School's programme is a suitable match for their child's diagnosed condition — whether that is autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, a sensory impairment, or a physical disability. A diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or MOE Psychological Service is ordinarily required before placement can be considered. Parents should enquire about the school's intake assessment or observation visit, the therapist-integrated day (covering speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy as relevant), the teacher-to-student ratio, and the longer-term transition pathway — whether toward mainstream school reintegration, vocational training, or continued SPED placement. Funding options through MOE, NCSS, and SG Enable are worth raising with the school's social worker from the outset.
To take the next step, contact Maitri School directly by phone or via the enquiry form on their listing to request an intake assessment appointment and to ask for a copy of their current fee schedule and available places. Listing data is incomplete — contact Maitri School directly to confirm details.
Visit the school, meet the education and therapy team, and request an intake assessment before committing — fit with your child's specific needs matters more than prestige.
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| Maitri School (this page) | — | — | — | ✓ |
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Monthly fees for special needs schools in Singapore vary considerably depending on the type of school and the child's citizenship status. MOE-gazetted SPED schools charge Singapore Citizens approximately S$150 per month, while fees for Permanent Residents and international students are set at higher tiered rates. EIPIC (Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children) centres typically fall in the S$150–S$800 per month range, subject to income-tested subsidies. Private special needs schools generally run from S$1,500 to S$4,000 or more per month. Maitri School's listing indicates a mid-range ($$) monthly fee, but a precise figure has not been published. Parents should contact the school directly to obtain the current fee schedule. Likely additional costs include therapy top-up sessions, transport shuttle arrangements, diagnostic assessment fees at partner clinics, and school uniform and materials. Fees at registered special needs schools are generally GST-exempt. See the full special needs school cost guide for Singapore →
For children enrolled at MOE-gazetted SPED schools, Singapore Citizens benefit from heavily subsidised flat fees. Permanent Residents and international students pay higher rates without the same MOE subsidy. For EIPIC and early intervention settings, ECDA administers an income-tested Additional Subsidy that can substantially reduce monthly fees for eligible families. NCSS-administered means-tested financial assistance is available through the school's social worker for families enrolled at NCSS-supported providers. SG Enable offers additional support, including the Assistive Technology Fund and, for eligible young adults, pathways into ITE programmes. Where therapy components are delivered at MOH-approved clinics, MediSave may be used to offset a portion of those costs. Note that the Basic Childcare Subsidy and Working Mother Subsidy apply only to mainstream childcare and are not available for special needs school placements. Funding schemes and quantum amounts are subject to change; parents should verify current figures directly with the MOE Special Education Branch and SG Enable before making financial plans.
The first requirement is a formal diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or MOE Psychological Service confirming the child's condition and support needs — without this, placement cannot proceed. Demand for places at special needs schools in Singapore is high, and waiting lists at popular schools can stretch from several months to a few years. For MOE-gazetted SPED schools, placement is coordinated through the MOE Special Education Branch rather than applied for directly. For EIPIC centres and private special needs schools such as Maitri School, families apply directly to the provider. Expect an intake assessment or structured observation visit so the school can confirm that the programme is an appropriate match for the child's specific profile and learning needs. Parents are strongly advised to begin the referral and application process as early as possible, and to maintain a second-choice option while waiting for a confirmed place. Contact Maitri School by phone or via the enquiry form to ask about current availability and the documentation required to begin the application.
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