Nanyang Primary School
Govt-aidedFounded 1917Students ~1,800
Century-old school strong in Chinese and holistic education.
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Understand Singapore's Education System and Pick the Right Track
Public, international and private — the three systems explained, plus the public pathway and PR value, decoded by our specialists.
Three Education Systems Compared
Different positioning, entry bars and costs — see clearly, then decide.
Our Specialty
Government (Public) Schools
Run by Singapore's MOE: low fees, rigorous academics, bilingual. International students enter via AEIS/S-AEIS — the golden springboard to PR.
- Most affordable, best value
- PISA #1 basic education
- A springboard to permanent residency
International Schools
Offer IB/IGCSE/A-Level; flexible entry, all-English environment, suited to short stays or overseas university plans; higher fees.
- Flexible entry requirements
- International curricula for overseas
- Relatively high fees
Private Institutions
Private universities and pathway programs with bachelor's/master's and overseas credit transfer; good for transitions and specific majors.
- Diverse progression paths
- Linked to overseas universities
- Rich choice of majors
Why Public Education First
Great value, rigorous curriculum, a golden springboard to top universities and PR.
World-Class Universities
NUS #8 and NTU #26 globally (QS 2025).
#1 Basic Education
PISA 2022: top worldwide in Math, Science and Reading.
Bilingual Edge
English-medium teaching with mother-tongue — strong global competitiveness.
Excellent Value
Public tuition far below international schools.
Springboard to PR
Studying public is the most cost-effective path to PR.
The Public Pathway
A clear progression from primary school to university.
- 01
Primary
Primary 1–6; Cambridge KET/PET English results required (2025 rule).
- 02
Secondary
Secondary 1–4/5; entry via AEIS/S-AEIS.
- 03
Post-Secondary
Junior College (JC) / Polytechnic / ITE.
- 04
University
Progress to NUS, NTU, SMU or top overseas universities.
Singapore School Library
Browse target schools by category, from top government schools to leading international schools. Figures are reference values — official school sites prevail.
Henry Park Primary School
GovernmentFounded 1947Students ~1,700
Outstanding academics with strong parent reputation.
Visit siteRaffles Girls' Primary School
Govt-aided · GirlsFounded 1879Students ~1,900
Elite girls' school feeding the RGS Integrated Programme.
Visit siteRaffles Institution / RGS
Independent · IPFounded 1823Students RI ~2,200 / RGS ~1,700
Singapore's oldest and most prestigious institution.
Visit siteHwa Chong Institution
Autonomous · IPFounded 1919Students ~2,400
Bilingual elite education, strong in sciences and leadership.
Visit siteNUS High School of Math & Science
Specialised IndependentFounded 2005Students ~1,600
Six-year math & science diploma feeding top STEM programmes.
Visit siteACS (Independent)
Independent · IB IPFounded 1886Students ~1,800
Offers IBDP Integrated Programme with strong global placement.
Visit siteRaffles Institution (JC)
Top A-Level results nationwide.
Visit siteHwa Chong Institution (JC)
Second nationally, bilingual elite tradition.
Visit siteNational Junior College
Founded 1969
Singapore's first JC, third in overall standing.
Visit siteVictoria Junior College
Strong in humanities, economics and sports.
Visit siteTemasek Junior College
Renowned for STEM teaching.
Visit siteNational University of Singapore
Comprehensive researchFounded 1905Students ~40,000
QS2025 #8 globally, #1 in Asia.
Visit siteNanyang Technological University
ResearchFounded 1955Students ~33,000
QS2025 #26 globally, #3 in Asia.
Visit siteSingapore Management University
Business & LawFounded 2000Students ~10,000
Asia-leading business and law programmes.
Visit siteSingapore Institute of Technology
AppliedFounded 2009Students ~16,000
Over 94% employment rate, tightly industry-linked.
Visit siteSingapore Univ. of Technology & Design
SpecialisedFounded 2012Students ~3,000
Founded with MIT; design meets technology.
Visit siteSingapore University of Social Sciences
Social sciences · LifelongFounded 2017Students ~15,000
Leader in adult and social-science education.
Visit siteNanyang Polytechnic
Founded 1992
Visit siteNgee Ann Polytechnic
Founded 1963
Visit siteSingapore Polytechnic
Founded 1954
Singapore's oldest polytechnic.
Visit siteTemasek Polytechnic
Founded 1990
Visit siteRepublic Polytechnic
Founded 2002
Visit siteInstitute of Technical Education
Central / East / West campusesNitec / Higher Nitec across 40+ practical fields.
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IB (PYP/MYP/DP)Founded 1971Students ~6,400（双校区）
Average IBDP 38–40, world-class.
Visit siteACS (International)
IGCSE + IBDPFounded 1988Students ~2,400
Average IBDP 35–37.
Visit siteTanglin Trust School
British IGCSE + A/IBFounded 1925Students ~2,800
High admission rate to UK G5 universities.
Visit siteSingapore American School
American AP + SATFounded 1956Students ~4,000
~60% progress to US Top-30 universities.
Visit siteSingapore Institute of Management
Founded 1964
Largest PEI; partners incl. Univ. of London; CSCSE-recognised.
Visit siteKaplan Singapore
Founded 2005
Flexible schedules; many CSCSE-recognised degrees.
Visit siteJames Cook University Singapore
Founded 2003
Same degree as Australian campus; psychology/environment/business.
Visit sitePSB Academy
Founded 1964
Strong in engineering and business; great value.
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Useful Study Information
Academic calendar, government school fees and authoritative official sources — at a glance.
Academic Calendar (4 terms)
- Term 1Early Jan – Mid Mar
- Term 2Late Mar – Late May
- Term 3Late Jun – Early Sep
- Term 4Mid Sep – Late Dec
Government School Fees (2025 ref.)
| Level | Monthly (int'l · non-ASEAN) |
|---|---|
| Primary | SGD 750 |
| Secondary | SGD 2,190 |
| Junior College | SGD 2,690 |
University tuition：NUS / NTU undergraduate international tuition is ~SGD 19,050 – 39,900 / year (incl. GST, varies by programme).
ASEAN nationals pay less; PR holders pay even less; citizens are nearly free. 2025 reference figures — official sources prevail.
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