About "Pathlight School (Tampines)"
Pathlight School (Tampines), located at 4 Tampines Street 91, is a special needs school serving families across Singapore. The listing has been verified by KakiList, confirming operating details and contact information. No Google reviews are currently recorded for this listing, so independent rating data is unavailable at this time. Fees are listed at the S$$ level; parents should contact the school directly to confirm current fee schedules.
Pathlight School is part of the Pathlight School network, which specialises in educating children and young people on the autism spectrum and with related learning differences. Families considering placement will typically need a diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or MOE Psychological Service before an application can progress. The school integrates educational instruction with allied health support — including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills programmes — delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Teacher-to-student ratios at SPED schools are generally kept low, typically between 1:3 and 1:6, to allow for individualised support. Parents are encouraged to arrange an observation visit or intake assessment to determine whether the school's curriculum approach and therapy integration are suited to their child's specific profile. Transition pathways — whether to vocational programmes, continuing SPED education, or supported employment — are an important consideration for families planning longer-term.
To begin the process, contact Pathlight School (Tampines) directly by phone or via the enquiry form to ask about current availability, intake procedures, and the documentation required to schedule an assessment visit.
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Pathlight School (Tampines) is listed at the S$$ price level, but a precise monthly figure is not available in the current listing. Families should contact the school directly to obtain the current fee schedule. As a general guide, MOE-gazetted SPED schools charge Singapore Citizens approximately S$150 per month, with higher tiered rates for Permanent Residents and foreigners. Private special needs schools typically range from S$1,500 to S$4,000 or more per month. Pathlight School operates as a voluntary welfare organisation school under MOE, so fees for citizens are subsidised accordingly. Additional costs to ask about may include transport shuttle fees, school materials, uniform, and any therapy top-ups at partner clinics. Fees at MOE-gazetted SPED schools are generally GST-exempt. See the full special needs school cost guide for Singapore →
For Singapore Citizens enrolled at MOE-gazetted SPED schools such as Pathlight, school fees are already set at a heavily subsidised flat rate. Permanent Residents and foreigners pay higher tiered rates. Means-tested financial assistance may be available through the school's social worker via NCSS-administered schemes. SG Enable offers several forms of support, including the Assistive Technology Fund for devices that aid learning, as well as programmes for eligible young adults transitioning to employment or vocational training. MediSave may be used to offset therapy costs at approved clinic partners. The Basic Childcare Subsidy and Working Mother Subsidy do not apply here — those are for mainstream childcare and are not available at SPED schools. Funding quantum and eligibility criteria are subject to change. Parents are advised to consult the MOE Special Education Branch and SG Enable directly for the most current figures and to speak with the school's student services team about accessing available assistance.
The entry requirement for any MOE-gazetted SPED school is a formal diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or the MOE Psychological Service. Without this documentation, a placement application cannot be processed. Pathlight School specifically serves students on the autism spectrum, so the diagnostic report should confirm an autism spectrum disorder or related profile. Placement at MOE-gazetted SPED schools is coordinated through the MOE Special Education Branch rather than through a direct application to the school alone. Waiting lists can extend from several months to over a year at popular schools, so families are strongly advised to begin the referral and application process as early as possible. Expect an intake assessment or observation session so the school can confirm that its programme is a good fit for the child's current level and needs. It is prudent to identify a second-choice option while awaiting a confirmed placement.
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