Canadian International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- AP
- +1
Per yearabout USD 16.2K–41.8K
SGD 20.8K–53.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Private international school in Singapore offering the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with arts, sport and outdoor learning programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Grade 12
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- School day
- 08:30-15:30
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery half day programme | SGD 20,780≈ USD 16.2K |
| Nursery full day programme | SGD 30,280≈ USD 23.7K |
| Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Kindergarten | SGD 40,760≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grades 1 to 3 | SGD 41,840≈ USD 32.7K |
| Grades 4 to 6 | SGD 45,520≈ USD 35.6K |
| Grades 7 to 10 | SGD 51,240≈ USD 40K |
| Grades 11 to 12 | SGD 53,500≈ USD 41.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery half day programme | SGD 20,780 (about USD 16.2K) |
| Nursery full day programme | SGD 30,280 (about USD 23.7K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten to Senior Kindergarten | SGD 40,760 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grades 1 to 3 | SGD 41,840 (about USD 32.7K) |
| Grades 4 to 6 | SGD 45,520 (about USD 35.6K) |
| Grades 7 to 10 | SGD 51,240 (about USD 40K) |
| Grades 11 to 12 | SGD 53,500 (about USD 41.8K) |
Source: school website (media.sg.digistormhosting.com.au) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian International School (this school) | SGD 20,780 (about USD 16.2K) | SGD 53,500 (about USD 41.8K) |
| Australian International School Singapore | SGD 31,356 (about USD 24.5K) | SGD 54,744 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Tanglin Trust School | SGD 36,300 (about USD 28.4K) | SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.4K) |
| Stamford American International School | SGD 30,820 (about USD 24.1K) | SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K) |
| St. Joseph's Institution International | SGD 37,311 (about USD 29.1K) | SGD 49,284 (about USD 38.5K) |
| Chatsworth International School | SGD 30,554 (about USD 23.9K) | SGD 41,512 (about USD 32.4K) |
Source: school website (media.sg.digistormhosting.com.au) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SGD 1,000
- Enrolment fee
- SGD 5,500
- Capital levy
- SGD 4,300
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Makerspace
- Theatre
Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Touch Rugby
- Track & Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- Media Arts
After-school activities
- Academy of Sport
- Student Council
- Model UN
- World Scholars
- CAS
- Service as Action
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Compiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
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The essentials
School day structure
School day runs 8:30am to 3:30pm; secondary follows an 8-day cycle timetable with advisory and SMART time.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Leadership is organised through a Board of Directors, an Executive Committee and an academic board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers IB PYP, MYP and Diploma, plus AP courses and an Extended Pathway ending in a CIS High School Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2026 IB Diploma results, including score distribution and comparison with selective schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Provides advisory mentorship, counsellors, social-emotional learning and anti-bullying frameworks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Supports students who struggle through differentiated teaching, small-group help and learning support specialists.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers a Foundation programme to build English proficiency for students whose first language is not English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Counsellors and wellbeing specialists offer pastoral care, peer support and transition programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a 50m pool, three indoor gyms, tennis and pickleball courts, and a football field.
- 50m swimming pool
- Covered 25m training pool
- Football field
- Three indoor gymnasiums
- Fitness gym
- Four tennis courts
- Four pickleball courts
- Outdoor basketball court
- Futsal field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Runs outdoor programmes including Open Minds, Excursion Week, field trips and DP fieldwork.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts run in the curriculum and co-curriculum, covering music, drama, visual and media arts, with annual productions.
- Music
- Drama
- Visual arts
- Media arts
- Grade 3 Play
- Grade 5 Musical
- Secondary Musical
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Grades 4 to 11 take part in Excursion Week, including community service projects in nearby countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include Student Council, Model UN, World Scholars and CAS service activities.
- Student Council
- MUN
- World Scholars
- CAS
- Service as Action
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Primary students take daily French or Chinese classes; secondary offers several languages, with Spanish and Japanese added from 2026.
- English
- Chinese
- French
- Japanese
- Spanish (from 2026)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Runs Chinese-English and French-English bilingual programmes with equal instruction in both languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
The CIS Swim Team is officially recognised by the Singapore Swimming Association and ACSIS.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online application is open 24 hours, with saved drafts that can be resumed; admissions staff help by email or phone.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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