About "The GUILD International College"
The GUILD International College is a special needs school based at Phoenix Park, 318A Tanglin Road, Singapore, and is listed on KakiList as verified. As a private special needs school, it sits outside the MOE-gazetted SPED school framework, which means fees and programme structures differ from those at government-subsidised SPED schools. No Google reviews are currently on record, so no rating signal is available at this time. Monthly fees are priced at the mid-range tier ($$), consistent with private special needs provision in Singapore, though parents should contact the school directly to confirm the exact fee schedule.
The starting point for any enquiry is confirming whether the school's programme is a strong fit for your child's diagnosed condition — whether that is autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, a sensory impairment, or another profile. You will typically need a diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or MOE Psychological Service before a placement can be considered. Parents should ask about the school's therapist-integrated day, including whether speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy sessions are embedded into the timetable or arranged separately, the teacher-to-student ratio (look for 1:3 to 1:6 as a benchmark for meaningful individual support), and the long-term transition pathway — whether towards mainstream school reintegration, vocational training, or continued special education.
To take the next step, contact The GUILD International College by phone or through the enquiry form on their listing to request information about current vacancies, the intake assessment process, and documentation requirements before scheduling an observation visit. Listing data is incomplete — contact "The GUILD International College" 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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| The GUILD International College (this page) | — | — | — | ✓ |
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The GUILD International College is a private special needs school, and its exact monthly fee has not been published on this listing — parents should contact the school directly to obtain a current fee schedule. For context, MOE-gazetted SPED school fees for Singapore Citizens are typically around S$150 per month due to government subsidisation, while EIPIC (early intervention) centres run roughly S$150–S$800 per month on an income-tested basis. Private special needs schools such as this one generally fall in the S$1,500–S$4,000+ per month range, reflecting smaller class sizes, therapy integration, and independent operations. Parents should also ask about likely extras: therapy top-up sessions, transport shuttle fees, diagnostic assessment fees at partner clinics, and school materials. Fees at special needs schools are generally GST-exempt. See the full special needs school cost guide for Singapore →
Because The GUILD International College appears to operate as a private special needs school rather than a MOE-gazetted SPED school, the low flat-fee subsidy available at MOE SPED schools for Singapore Citizens does not automatically apply. Parents should ask the school directly whether any NCSS-administered means-tested assistance is available through the school's social worker, as some private providers are NCSS-affiliated. SG Enable offers several relevant funding streams, including the Assistive Technology Fund for equipment and devices, and support pathways for eligible young adults transitioning to vocational or post-school programmes. Where therapy components are delivered at approved clinics, MediSave may partially offset those costs. Note that the Basic Childcare Subsidy and Working Mother Subsidy are mainstream childcare subsidies and do not apply to special needs schools. Funding quantum and eligibility rules change periodically — parents should verify current figures directly with MOE's Special Education Branch and SG Enable.
The essential first step is obtaining a formal diagnostic report from a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, or MOE Psychological Service. Without this documentation, most special needs schools — including private ones — are unable to complete a placement, as the report is needed to confirm the child's profile and identify appropriate support. Because The GUILD International College is a private special needs school, applications are made directly to the school rather than through MOE's Special Education Branch (which coordinates placements at MOE-gazetted SPED schools). Expect the school to conduct an intake assessment or observation visit to confirm that their programme is a genuine fit for your child's specific needs and learning profile. Waiting times at well-regarded special needs schools can extend from several months to over a year. Parents are strongly advised to begin the referral and application process as early as possible and to identify a second-choice option while awaiting a confirmed place.
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