XCL World Academy

Yishun, SingaporeLicensed

IB PYP
IB MYP
IB Diploma
US High School Diploma
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Per yearabout USD 21.5K–39.8K

SGD 27.6K–51K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)

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A mid-sized, inclusive IB continuum international school in Singapore, serving students from 18 months to 19 years.

Key facts

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Private International school

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Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 1–19
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level

Grades: Nursery – Grade 12
Nationalities: 50

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

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Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

Grade	Per year
Nursery	SGD 27,580≈ USD 21.5K
Pre-Kindergarten	SGD 29,300≈ USD 22.9K
Kindergarten 1	SGD 32,770≈ USD 25.6K
Kindergarten 2	SGD 37,300≈ USD 29.1K
Grade 1	SGD 40,360≈ USD 31.5K
Grade 2	SGD 42,150≈ USD 32.9K

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Annual tuition by grade

In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27

XCL World Academy · Annual tuition by grade
	per year
Nursery	SGD 27,580 (about USD 21.5K)
Pre-Kindergarten	SGD 29,300 (about USD 22.9K)
Kindergarten 1	SGD 32,770 (about USD 25.6K)
Kindergarten 2	SGD 37,300 (about USD 29.1K)
Grade 1	SGD 40,360 (about USD 31.5K)
Grade 2	SGD 42,150 (about USD 32.9K)
Grade 3	SGD 42,800 (about USD 33.4K)
Grade 4	SGD 43,180 (about USD 33.7K)
Grade 5	SGD 43,180 (about USD 33.7K)
Grade 6	SGD 45,750 (about USD 35.7K)
Grade 7	SGD 47,770 (about USD 37.3K)
Grade 8	SGD 48,290 (about USD 37.7K)
Grade 9	SGD 49,570 (about USD 38.7K)
Grade 10	SGD 49,570 (about USD 38.7K)
Grade 11	SGD 49,810 (about USD 38.9K)
Grade 12	SGD 49,810 (about USD 38.9K)
Foundation English Program (FEP)	SGD 51,050 (about USD 39.8K)

Source: school website (xwa.edu.sg) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city

Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.

XCL World Academy · Fee range vs schools in the same city
	min	max
XCL World Academy (this school)	SGD 27,580 (about USD 21.5K)	SGD 51,050 (about USD 39.8K)
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)
St. Joseph's Institution International	SGD 37,311 (about USD 29.1K)	SGD 49,284 (about USD 38.5K)
Tanglin Trust School	SGD 36,300 (about USD 28.3K)	SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.3K)
Stamford American International School	SGD 30,820 (about USD 24K)	SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K)

Source: school website (xwa.edu.sg) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee: SGD 288
Enrolment fee: SGD 6,355

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 2026-11-01)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Intake: 1, 8
Mid-year entry: Possible
Scholarships: Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · US high school 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

US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
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

Strengths

Academics
Languages
Performing arts
Visual arts
Sport
STEM

Teachers: 120

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL): In-class support
Mother-tongue programmes: Japanese
School bus: Yes

Campus and school life

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Facilities

Swimming pool
Sports field
Athletics track
Tennis
Library
Theatre
Makerspace
Dance studio
Music room

Sports

Swimming
Tennis
Football
Athletics

Arts

Music
Visual arts
Dance
Performing arts

After-school activities

Clubs & Societies
ECA
XCL Camps

Camps at this school

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Fun with Robotics

XCL World Academy

Country: Singapore
Dates: Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026; Ages 4–7; 4 days; Day camp; STEM

Price: to be confirmed

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STEAM Explorers

XCL World Academy

Country: Singapore
Dates: Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026; Ages 6–9; 4 days; Day camp; STEM

Price: to be confirmed

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Multi-Activities

XCL World Academy

Country: Singapore
Dates: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026; Ages 4–6; 5 days; Day camp; Mixed

Price: to be confirmed

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations: IB, CIS, WASC
Memberships: COIS, EARCOS

More details

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The essentials

Additional learning support
Learning support staff use assessments to create tailored plans for each student, mostly within everyday classroom learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Two options: a free shuttle to Yishun MRT and a door-to-door bus with GPS tracking and attendants.
- Free MRT shuttle
- Door-to-door bus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Curriculum
Offers IB PYP, MYP and DP as one continuum, plus a High School Diploma pathway and AP courses.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB DP
- High School Diploma
- AP Courses
- XCLerate
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
States the Class of 2026 received over 635 university offers; university counselling is built into the school day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

English as an additional language (EAL)
The EAL programme offers targeted instruction and in-class support for students still developing English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is built into daily learning; school counsellors offer short-term, solution-focused, optional counselling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
A Designated Safeguarding Lead manages concerns under set protocols, with teachers, parents and students involved early.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Facilities overview
A five-hectare campus with spaces for early years through the IB Diploma, including an Innovation Hub.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Indoor heated pool, Olympic-sized outdoor pool, tennis courts, FIFA-grade football field and athletics track.
- Indoor heated pool
- Olympic-sized outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- FIFA-grade football field
- Athletics track
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
The Innovation Hub offers fabrication studios, a digital media lab, green screen and recording studios; a library is also on site.
- Fabrication studios
- Digital media lab
- Green screen rooms
- Recording and podcast studios
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
A 750-seat auditorium, dance studios, music rooms, visual arts studios and an esports arena.
- 750-seat auditorium
- Dance studios
- Music rooms
- Visual arts studios
- Esports arena
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Arts and creative
Spaces and programmes for music, visual arts, dance and performing arts.
- Music
- Visual arts
- Dance
- Performing arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Runs an English–Mandarin bilingual programme and a Japanese home language programme.
- English–Mandarin bilingual
- Japanese home language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Awards
Lists a 2026 Public Choice Award (Arts), Best New Campus, and a BCA Green Mark Gold for sustainable campus design.
- Public Choice Award, Arts, 2026
- Best New Campus
- BCA Green Mark Gold
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
An IB World School holding CIS and WASC accreditation, SWDA registration and EduTrust certification.
- IB World School
- CIS
- WASC
- EduTrust
- SWDA registration
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

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Key facts

Fees

One-off costs

Admissions

Curriculum and academics

Strengths

Student support

Campus and school life

Facilities

Sports

Arts

After-school activities

Camps at this school

Fun with Robotics

STEAM Explorers

Multi-Activities

Ask this school

Accreditation and memberships

More details

The essentials

Academics

Wellbeing

Facilities

Extra-curricular activities

Reputation

Location

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