St Francis Methodist School
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
- Australian
Per yearabout USD 14.5K
SGD 18.5K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Private international school in Singapore, founded 1960 and rooted in Christian values. Offers Cambridge Primary, Singapore-Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, GCE O-Level preparation and WACE programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · IB Diploma · Australian
Ages
Ages 7–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1960
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Religious body
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| P2 | SGD 18,530≈ USD 14.5K |
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Methodist School (this school) | SGD 18,530 (about USD 14.5K) | SGD 18,530 (about USD 14.5K) |
| 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 (sfms.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- SGD 1,100
- Deposit
- SGD 1,310
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
- Intake
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Admission test, Interview
- Sibling discount
- one-off discount on first-year course fees, may apply, subject to terms
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
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Governance and ownership
Lists a Board of Directors and an Academic and Examination Board. The school is linked to the Methodist Church.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Progression runs from Cambridge Primary through lower secondary, IGCSE, O-Level preparation, WACE Preparatory and WACE Senior High.
- Cambridge Primary (Years 1-6)
- Singapore-Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7-8)
- IGCSE (Years 9-10)
- GCE O-Level (Years 9-10)
- WACE Preparatory (Years 9-10)
- WACE Senior High (Years 11-12)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1960 as a girls' school, taken over by the Methodist Church in 1995 and became co-educational. Timeline covers curriculum introductions and accreditations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school has run community service programmes for the less privileged since 1980 and is registered as a charity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Received the Singapore Quality Class (SQC-PEO) in 2003 and Outstanding Pearson Learning Awards in 2017.
- Singapore Quality Class (SQC-PEO) 2003
- Outstanding Pearson Learning Awards 2017
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds EduTrust certification from the CPE and was authorised as an IB World School in 2020. Cambridge and WACE programmes run with their awarding bodies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Entry requires age and English proficiency criteria plus an admission test and/or interview. Intakes run January to 30 September, subject to vacancies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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