ISS International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 19.5K–42.5K
SGD 25K–54.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
IB international school in Singapore offering the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes plus the ISS High School Diploma, on a heritage hilltop campus set in gardens.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1981
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
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 |
|---|---|
| K1-K2 | SGD 25,000≈ USD 19.5K |
| G1-G5 | SGD 25,000≈ USD 19.5K |
| G6 | SGD 43,472≈ USD 33.9K |
| G7-G8 | SGD 47,700≈ USD 37.2K |
| G9 | SGD 49,107≈ USD 38.3K |
| G10 | SGD 50,516≈ USD 39.4K |
| G11 | SGD 51,925≈ USD 40.5K |
| G12 | SGD 54,430≈ USD 42.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| K1-K2 | SGD 25,000 (about USD 19.5K) |
| G1-G5 | SGD 25,000 (about USD 19.5K) |
| G6 | SGD 43,472 (about USD 33.9K) |
| G7-G8 | SGD 47,700 (about USD 37.2K) |
| G9 | SGD 49,107 (about USD 38.3K) |
| G10 | SGD 50,516 (about USD 39.4K) |
| G11 | SGD 51,925 (about USD 40.5K) |
| G12 | SGD 54,430 (about USD 42.5K) |
Source: school website (iss.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| ISS International School (this school) | SGD 25,000 (about USD 19.5K) | SGD 54,430 (about USD 42.5K) |
| 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 (iss.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- SGD 3,667
- Bus
- SGD 2,215
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Placement test, Eal test, Cat4, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 2nd child 10% off tuition; 3rd child onwards 15% off tuition plus enrolment fee offset against total fee payable
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 32
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 94.1%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Garden
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Stresses an individualised approach to learning, including a Personalised Learning programme.
- Personalised Learning programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programmes plus the ISS High School Diploma, covering K–12.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- ISS High School Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
2026 IB results: highest score 41, 94.1% obtained the IB Diploma, average score 32 against a global average of 30.88.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Campus has British colonial heritage dating to the late 1930s; the school says it has educated students for over four decades.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a close-knit community built on the 'Kampong Spirit', with homerooms called Kampongs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Hilltop heritage campus with a lush garden setting, described as an escape from technology.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Offers extracurricular activities and service-learning programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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