About St. Andrew's Mission School
St. Andrew's Mission School is a special needs school serving families across Singapore. The listing has been verified by KakiList, meaning a real person has confirmed the provider's operating details and contact channels. No Google reviews are currently recorded for this listing, so independent rating data is not available at this stage. The school is priced at the mid-range band ($$) on a monthly recurring basis, though the exact fee schedule should be confirmed directly with the school. Listing data is incomplete — contact St. Andrew's Mission School directly to confirm details.
Families considering St. Andrew's Mission School should begin by establishing whether the school's programme is suited to their child's diagnosed condition — whether that is autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, a physical disability, or a hearing or visual impairment. A formal diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or MOE Psychological Service is typically required before any placement can be considered. Parents are encouraged to arrange an observation visit or intake assessment so the school's education and therapy team can assess the child's profile and confirm programme fit. SPED schools typically maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio — often between 1:3 and 1:6 — and may integrate speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy into the school day. It is also worth discussing the school's transition pathway, whether that leads toward a mainstream setting, vocational training, or continued SPED provision.
To take the first step, contact St. Andrew's Mission School by phone or through the enquiry form listed on this page to request information about current availability and to ask what diagnostic documentation is required before an intake assessment can be arranged.
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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Monthly fees for special needs schools in Singapore vary considerably depending on the type of provision. MOE-gazetted SPED schools charge Singapore Citizens approximately S$150 per month, a rate that reflects significant government subsidy. EIPIC (Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children) centres operate on an income-tested sliding scale, generally ranging from S$150 to S$800 per month. Private special needs schools sit at the higher end, typically between S$1,500 and S$4,000 or more per month. St. Andrew's Mission School has not published a specific fee on this listing, so parents should contact the school directly to obtain a current fee schedule. Likely additional costs include transport shuttle fees, therapy top-up sessions, 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 attending MOE-gazetted SPED schools, Singapore Citizens benefit from heavily subsidised flat monthly fees. Permanent Residents and foreigners pay higher tiered rates. For EIPIC and early intervention programmes, ECDA administers an Additional Subsidy that is income-tested and can substantially reduce out-of-pocket costs. NCSS-administered means-tested financial assistance may also be available through the school's social worker. SG Enable offers a range of financial assistance schemes relevant to children and young adults with disabilities, including the Assistive Technology Fund. Where therapy is delivered at an approved clinic, MediSave may be used to partially offset those costs. Note that Basic Childcare Subsidy and Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy are not applicable to SPED schools or EIPIC centres — those schemes apply only to mainstream childcare. Funding quantum and eligibility criteria change periodically; parents should consult the MOE Special Education Branch and SG Enable directly for the most current figures.
The first requirement is a formal diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, educational psychologist, or the MOE Psychological Service. Without this documentation, a child cannot typically be assessed or placed. Demand for SPED school places — particularly at well-regarded schools — is high, and waiting lists can extend from several months to a few years. For MOE-gazetted SPED schools, placement is generally coordinated through the MOE Special Education Branch, which matches children to schools based on their diagnostic profile and available vacancies. For private special needs schools such as St. Andrew's Mission School, families apply directly to the school. An intake assessment or observation visit is standard practice so that the school can confirm whether its programme is the right fit for the child's specific needs. Parents are strongly advised to begin the referral and application process as early as possible, and to maintain a second-choice option while awaiting a confirmed place.
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