German European School Singapore (GESS)
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 22.5K–34.3K
SGD 28.9K–44K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International not-for-profit school in Singapore offering a personalised education for students aged 18 months to 18 years.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 1–18
Language
English, German
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1971
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool: 3 half days and 2 full days p | SGD 29,375≈ USD 22.9K |
| Preschool: five full days (pre-kindergar | SGD 33,860≈ USD 26.4K |
| Kindergarten and pre-primary | SGD 33,860≈ USD 26.4K |
| 1-5 (IB PYP) | SGD 35,770≈ USD 27.9K |
| 6-10 (IB MYP) | SGD 40,545≈ USD 31.6K |
| 11-12 (IB Diploma / IB Career-related) | SGD 43,990≈ USD 34.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool: 3 half days and 2 full days p | SGD 29,375 (about USD 22.9K) |
| Preschool: five full days (pre-kindergar | SGD 33,860 (about USD 26.4K) |
| Kindergarten and pre-primary | SGD 33,860 (about USD 26.4K) |
| 1-5 (IB PYP) | SGD 35,770 (about USD 27.9K) |
| 6-10 (IB MYP) | SGD 40,545 (about USD 31.6K) |
| 11-12 (IB Diploma / IB Career-related) | SGD 43,990 (about USD 34.3K) |
| 1-4 (German curriculum) | SGD 28,855 (about USD 22.5K) |
| 5-9 (German curriculum) | SGD 32,440 (about USD 25.3K) |
| 10-12 (German curriculum) | SGD 35,080 (about USD 27.4K) |
Source: school website (gess.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German European School Singapore (GESS) (this school) | SGD 28,855 (about USD 22.5K) | SGD 43,990 (about USD 34.3K) |
| Australian International School Singapore | SGD 31,356 (about USD 24.5K) | SGD 54,744 (about USD 42.7K) |
| Chatsworth International School | SGD 30,554 (about USD 23.8K) | SGD 41,512 (about USD 32.4K) |
| Tanglin Trust School | SGD 36,300 (about USD 28.3K) | SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.3K) |
| St. Joseph's Institution International | SGD 37,311 (about USD 29.1K) | SGD 49,284 (about USD 38.5K) |
| Stamford American International School | SGD 30,820 (about USD 24K) | SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K) |
Source: school website (gess.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SGD 400
- Enrolment fee
- SGD 3,550
- EAL support
- SGD 3,090
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-10-06
- Sibling discount
- 50% off the Development Levy from the second year onward and for the third child onward
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
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)Offered
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Sport
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Da, Dutch
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Football
- Swimming
Arts
- Vocal instrumental programme
- Creative arts
After-school activities
- Music
- Language enrichment
- Sports
- Arts
- Model United Nations
- Coding
- Outdoor activities
- Holiday camps
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Small-group or individual support for German language, numeracy, literacy and general learning, delivered by qualified teachers who also work with outside specialists.
- German Language Support
- Numeracy Support
- Literacy Support
- General Learning Support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Runs the German international curriculum and awards German school leaving certificates, with recognition as a German school abroad and advisory support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Non-profit school where the parent association elects most board members and parents vote on the budget, including tuition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) alongside the German national curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social emotional learning is built into lessons and daily life, covering emotions, empathy, problem solving, responsible decisions, relationships and resilience.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Confidential, voluntary counselling is offered at a student wellbeing centre, with peer support programmes, workshops and an anti-bullying day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has served students for over 50 years; the school was founded by parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A community of over 70 nationalities; teachers typically stay about five years and families help shape school decisions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A parent association and an advisory Parent Council support home-school links, with volunteer committees for new families and school events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school academic activities include coding, robotics and natural sciences.
- Coding
- Robotics
- Natural sciences
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include music, dance and photography, with individual instrument tuition available.
- Music
- Dance
- Photography
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
An after-school language enrichment programme helps children keep their native and family languages.
- Language Enrichment Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Community and service
Through CAS, IB Diploma students take part in community and environmental initiatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Model United Nations builds research, debate and public speaking skills.
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking and gardening, plus holiday camps and weekend clubs.
- Rock climbing
- Mountain biking
- Gardening
- Holiday camps
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
After-school language enrichment helps students keep their native and family languages.
- Language Enrichment Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Has received awards including Singapore Preschool of the Year (2024), a CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award (2023) and the German School Award (2022).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by CIS and WASC, an IB World School and EARCOS member, and accredited by the Dutch NOB foundation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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