About Tanglin Trust School
Tanglin Trust School is an international school located at 95 Portsdown Road, Singapore 139299, serving families islandwide. The school is KakiList-verified and ACRA-registered. No Google reviews are currently recorded on this listing, so independent rating data is unavailable at this stage. No EduTrust certification has been confirmed in the provider data, which is a regulatory requirement for international schools in Singapore.
When considering enrolment, families should first clarify the curriculum track on offer and its corresponding university pathway — common options at international schools in Singapore include the IB Diploma, British IGCSE and A-Levels, and the American AP route, each with different strengths for UK, US, or global university applications. It is important to understand the full annual cost, which typically comprises annual tuition (S$25,000–60,000+ depending on year group), a non-refundable enrolment fee (commonly S$3,500–7,500), a refundable deposit (often one term's fees), a building fund or capital levy at some schools (S$10,000–25,000), plus transport (S$3,500–8,000 per year) and meals (S$1,500–4,000 per year). Families should also enquire about the school's SEN capacity, student-teacher ratio, and the balance of expatriate versus Singaporean enrolment. Waiting lists for popular year groups, particularly at secondary entry points, can be significant.
To begin the process, contact Tanglin Trust School directly by phone or via the enquiry form to ask about current availability in the relevant year group, the intake assessment process, and the full written cost schedule before paying any fee.
Visit during school hours, verify EduTrust certification on the CPE register, and get the full cost (tuition + enrolment fee + deposit + building fund + transport/meals) and refund policy in writing before paying.
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International school fees in Singapore typically range from S$25,000 to over S$60,000 per year in tuition alone, varying by year group and curriculum. The tuition fee is only part of the total commitment. Families should budget for a non-refundable enrolment fee (commonly S$3,500–7,500), a refundable deposit (often equivalent to one term's fees), a building fund or capital levy at some schools (S$10,000–25,000), transport at roughly S$3,500–8,000 per year, and meals at S$1,500–4,000 per year. It is also worth noting that some schools have increased fees by 8–12% annually in recent years, which is material when planning a multi-year commitment. Tuition fees at registered international schools are GST-exempt. Contact Tanglin Trust School directly for the current fee schedule for your child's year group. See the full International Schools cost guide for Singapore →
The specific curriculum tracks and university destination data for Tanglin Trust School are not confirmed in the current listing data. In general, international schools in Singapore operate on one of several main frameworks: the IB Diploma (broadly accepted at universities worldwide), British IGCSE leading to A-Levels (strongest for UK university applications), or the American AP route (particularly suited to US admissions). Each track produces meaningfully different outcomes in competitive university admissions, so curriculum fit should be evaluated against your family's likely destination country. Ask the school directly for recent IB average scores, A-Level results, or AP pass rates, and for its published university destinations list. Student-teacher ratio and class size are also worth confirming during a school visit.
Enrolment at international schools in Singapore typically begins with an online application, followed by a school visit and, for older students, an intake assessment to confirm year-group placement. Waiting lists for popular year groups — particularly at secondary entry points such as Year 7 to Year 9 — can be lengthy, and some families apply well in advance of their intended start date. Before committing, confirm what fees are payable at application versus acceptance, what portion of the deposit is refundable if you leave Singapore mid-year, and the school's policy on the building fund should you withdraw. It is strongly recommended to visit the school during a normal school day and meet the relevant year-group lead before signing any enrolment agreement or making a payment. Contact Tanglin Trust School by phone or via the enquiry form to ask about current availability and the application process.
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