International School
Why choose to study at an international school in Singapore?
In addition to high-quality public education resources, numerous well-known international schools are also a major feature of Singapore's education.Most international schools offer IB courses. Students with IB certificates can directly apply to more than 4,000 universities in more than 120 countries. There are obvious advantages in applying to world-renowned universities, including Harvard and Cambridge. The pass rate of IB course candidates in Singapore is as high as 98%. Among the candidates who scored full marks worldwide, 60% are from Singapore, and the results are the best in the Asia-Pacific region. International schools attach great importance to students' extracurricular activities and interest courses, and also pay great attention to the cultivation of students' cultural qualities, so that children can develop better and more comprehensively.
- Curriculum system: Singapore international schools mainly offer IB international courses, and some schools offer international A-level courses and American AP courses.
- Path to further study: After completing the secondary school course, students will take the IGCSE exam (with ICGCSE scores, they can apply for undergraduate preparatory courses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand)
After completing the high school course, students will take the IBDP exam (students can apply to Singapore universities or overseas universities based on their IBDP exam results). If they choose A-level courses or AP courses, they can also apply to overseas universities based on their results. - Education system: Primary school (G1-G5); middle school (G6-G8); high school (G9-G12)
- Admission time: Admission is on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students can enroll at any time if there are places available.
- Start dates: January and August every year.
What is the IB Programme?
The IB curriculum is a complete curriculum system from primary school to high school, and is offered to students around the world aged 3-19. The IB is divided into several different stages of courses, namely the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and the International Baccalaureate Career Certificate Program (IBCC). The IB curriculum we usually refer to is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which is a two-year course for students aged 16 to 18, equivalent to the courses studied in the second and third years of high school in China. The IB curriculum offered in kindergartens, primary schools and junior high schools is a curriculum system that is pushed forward according to the requirements of the IBDP curriculum.
School Recommendation
Australian International School
Australian International School
Founded in 1993, the Australian International School in Singapore adopts the New South Wales Department of Education curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma curriculum. The Australian school has always adhered to the concept of maintaining Australian educational characteristics and providing international education, providing a wide range of courses for all types of students. It is not only suitable for students whose first language is English, but also for students whose native language is not English.
Singapore HWA International School
HWA International School
Founded in 2006, Hanhe International School is a pioneering international school for Chinese students in Singapore that provides full IB education. Over the years, Hanhe International School has consistently adhered to the IB International Baccalaureate teaching philosophy, integrating the global vision of Eastern and Western values and implementing it in the bilingual and bicultural teaching process, which is another feature that Hanhe International School is proud of.
Hwa Chong International School
Hwa Chong International School
Hwa Chong International School was established in 2005 and is supported by the Ministry of Education and the Economic Development Board of Singapore. It is committed to diversifying local education and providing more educational channels and connections in the region and around the world. As a local international school in Singapore, at least half of the students are from Singapore, and the rest come from more than 20 countries.
North London International College
North London Collegiate School
North London School is one of the most outstanding schools in the UK. It was founded in 1850 by Victorian educator Frances Mary Bass and was the first girls' school to be opened in the UK. North London School Singapore is located in Queenstown, Singapore, and has the most advanced hardware and software campus facilities. It officially began enrollment in August 2020 and provides an international school for all ages from Pre-K to Grade 12 of high school.
Stamford American International School
Stanford American International School Singapore was founded in 2009 and is affiliated to Cognita, the largest education group in the UK. It provides North American education for students aged 2 months to 18 years old. It cost $300 million, covers an area of about 53,000 square meters, can accommodate more than 3,000 students, and has a strong faculty. It is the first and only international school in Singapore that offers both IB and AP courses.The school offers two International Baccalaureate Diplomas to its students.
Canadian International School
Canadian International School
Canadian International School Singapore was established in 1990..The Canadian International School of Singapore offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for students from kindergarten to grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma of Education Programme.SchoolThe Ontario High School Diploma is also supported and approved by the Province of Ontario, Canada, and students can also obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Both diplomas are recognized by institutions of higher learning around the world. The school is also a member of the Council of International Schools.