The experience of uprooting and moving to a new country can feel daunting, for parents and children alike. One of the most important decisions to be made when moving to Singapore is where to send your child to school. Some international schools in Singapore are known to be socially conscious, other schools are known for their balanced curriculum.
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Things to consider when choosing an international school in Singapore is what path your child is on, and what you want their path to be in the future ahead. As an example, some parents prefer for their child to be taught in an environment that fosters multiple languages, while others prefer for their child to be taught in their native tongue. If you plan to move back to your home country in the future, will your child benefit from an education that allows them to prosper as an adult by offering qualifications that are specific to your country? Does your child have special needs or special gifts that you want their education to nurture? 
In this list of 10 international schools in Singapore, I will provide you with the best reviews that will start you in the right direction.
* this list is compiled based on publicly available information and the order is in no particular ranking.
10 Best Reviewed International Schools In Singapore
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In this list of 10 international schools in Singapore, I will provide you with the best reviews that will start you in the right direction.
United World College of South East Asia
MOST HOLISTIC EDUCATION
What the Parents Say:
Being able to join UWCSEA might be the biggest opportunity life ever gave me!
“This is a truly amazing community, which thrives for excellence in academia with its many inspiring teachers, but at the same time both values excellence in sport, service or leadership. I have spent two years at UWCSEA East thanks to their scholarship programme. I am not saying that it was easy at all times (thanks IB for those sweet sleepless nights), but now as a graduate I can say how much it made me grow as a person and a learner, not even mentioning the amazing boarding community, of which I truly think as simply family. I will always remember our corridor… a bhutanese, a german, a chinese, a chilean, a spanish, a malaysian, a mexican and a hungarian. It has been such a pleasure to live with all these lovely people. I will never be able to thank it enough..but thank you for everything once again UWCSEA! <3” – Enikő K
Where to find us:
Dover Campus: 1207 Dover Road, Singapore 139654
East Campus: 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704
GEMS World Academy
MOST BALANCED CURRICULUM
What the Parents Say:
“I first heard about GEMS World Academy when I was in Dubai and heard many good things about its schools. At the time however, I didn’t think it mattered much to move my children to a new school since I was happy with where they were studying.
When we transferred to Singapore, I learned that they just opened a campus in Yishun so I scheduled a visit last January 2015. To say the least, I was very impressed with their facilities and teachers. Also, the class size is just right of about 20-25 kids in the 3rd Grade.
Tuition is similar to other international schools in Singapore, which is good because you get more for what you pay because of the high teacher + staff to student ratio.
It also has a good music and sports program. Lastly, there’s also some sort of scholarship for kids that excel in the aforementioned.” – Mark A.
Where to find us:
2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039
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Overseas Family School (OFS)
MOST EMPHASIS ON LEARNING AND RETAINING ENGLISH
What the Parents Say:
“Put it short. This is the first school that my son ever liked going to.
Visit its magnificent school facilities, talk to some teachers and you’ll see.” – James Quyen L.
Where to find us:
Pasir Ris Heights 81, Singapore 519292
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Saint Joseph’s Institution International School (SJII)
MOST SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SCHOOL
What the Parents Say:
“This is a great school that parents can rely on.
The principal and staff are very helpful and they do care about the children sincerely. I am very happy that I send my son there from his Grade 6 and now he is Grade 9 and will continue to finish his IB at SJII.” – Crystal D.
Where to find us:
490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191
https://www.sji-international.com.sg/
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Dover Court International School (DCIS)
MOST NURTURING FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
What the Parents Say:
The school has grown considerably in the short time we have been in Singapore, yet it still retains those qualities that were originally so important to us.
“We arrived in Singapore 3 years ago with our children Eloise (year 6) and Sebastian (year 1), looking for a school our daughter would be able to transition to from the UK school system as smoothly and with as little disruption as possible. DCIS proved the best choice for us, having a lovely community feel to it that reminded us of our village school back in England, and a similar structure to the school day which enabled Eloise to slot straight into term 2 seamlessly. The school has grown considerably in the short time we have been in Singapore, yet it still retains those qualities that were originally so important to us.
As Eloise moves up into year 7 next year, we have been keenly watching the development of the secondary school and are very impressed with the curriculum on offer and the quality of the facilities for specialist subjects. We’re also excited to hear this will be further enhanced by the construction of the new dedicated Secondary School building.” – The Thomas Family.
Where to find us:
301 Dover Road, Singapore
https://www.dovercourt-international.com
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Stamford American International School
MOST CULTURALLY DIVERSE EDUCATION
What the Parents Say:
“The school is humble, welcoming and always improving.
It’s a relatively new school, which has allowed us the opportunity to grow together with it; and we foresee even more positive developments in the future. The teachers and senior-level staff are very approachable and have open communication with us about our children’s well-being. They’ve always been able to meet our requests that were within their capabilities.”
” – Anand P.
Where to find us:
1 Woodleigh Lane, Singapore 357684
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Australian International School of Singapore (AISS)
MOST SUITABLE FOR AUSTRALIANS
What the Parents Say:
An exceptional educational facility for children of all ages with resources, curriculum, opportunities and a community that is second to none.
“AIS is an amazing school that offers incredible opportunities to the children. My daughter talks about being involved in yoga, mandarin, violin, drama, art hunts or that an ‘author of an actual real book’ came to read to the class. I can’t believe what a wonderful environment she is immersed in every day. In addition, we are very happy with the incredible community spirit at AIS that helps you navigate life in Singapore.”
– Kylee S.
Where to find us:
1 Lorong Chuan, Singapore 556818
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Singapore American School
MOST SUITABLE FOR AMERICANS
What the Parents Say:
“The main draw is the teachers; a school can have all the bells and whistles, but it really comes down to the quality of the teachers.
They are passionate, accessible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of our children, either with additional support or learning extension. We receive regular feedback about how our kids are doing and it’s clear that the teachers really know and understand them. We also appreciate the emphasis on counselling and pastoral care.”
– Lindsay F.
Where to find us:
40 Woodlands Street 41, Woodlands 738547
Canadian International School (Singapore) (CISS)
MOST NURTURING FOR BILINGUAL STUDENTS
What the Parents Say:
“There are two qualified teachers for every class, one native English teacher and one native Chinese teacher. This is unlike many other schools where the English teacher takes the lead and a Chinese assistant supports them. All Units of Inquiry are taught in both languages. For example, in Hudson’s G1 class they are just about to start a Unit Of Inquiry called ‘Who we are’ where they will learn the different parts of the body in Chinese, and then how the brain functions in English.” – Kim K.
Where to find us:
A. Tanjong Katong Campus: Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore.
B. Lakeside Campus: 7 Jurong West 41, Singapore
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German European School (Singapore)
MOST SUITABLE FOR GERMANS
What the Parents Say:
“The school has a warm and closeknit community.
Many fun activities are organised, including the Christmas bazaar, field trips, the international languages day and special festival celebrations, all of which involve parents. I’m happy to be a member of the parent committee and it’s a role I have cherished for the last three years. The teachers are very approachable and we appreciate the celebration of every child’s achievement.” – Ganapathy S.
Where to find us:
2 Dairy Farm Lane, Singapore 677621
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Conclusion
Researching what international school in Singapore to refer your children to is one of the key causes of relocating stress. Ensure that you pack smart, there are many tips that could save you from relocation stress later on when you unpack. Other sources of stress include finding all the relocation services you need as you move to a new country. If you have a pet to relocate, that might complicate the process too. To help minimise your stress, you can talk to our relocation consultants and submit a form for relocation consultancy.
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* this list is compiled based on publicly available information and the order is in no particular ranking. Feel free to contact us if you have comments or wish to contribute to this list.
