The rising cost of International School Fees in Singapore

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LANDSCAPE IN HISTORY Singapore 2016A OLDEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Singapore Japanese School (SJS) - 1912 • Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) Tanglin Trust School (TTS) - 1925 9. • Eton House International Primary School and Preschool • Hwa Chong International School (HCIS) • International School Singapore (ISS) 40 • Nexus International School Singapore (NIS) • Overseas Family School (OFS) • San Yu Adventist School • DPS International School Singapore • St Francis Methodist School • Global Indian International School Singapore (GIIS) • St. Joseph's Institution International (SJI) • NPS International • Yuvabharathi International School 20 01 • Singapore Japanese School (Nihonjin gakko (SJS) O1 20 • Waseda Shibuya Senior High School in Singapore • Singapore Korean School (SKS) • Hillside World Academy (HWA) • International Invar School Preschool (IISP) • French School of Singapore (Lycée Français de Singapour) (LFS) 1 • Australian International School Singapore (AISS) • GESS - German European • Avondale Grammar School Singapore (AGS) School Singapore • Sekolah Indonesia • Melbourne Specialist International School • International Community School (Singapore) 4 • Singapore American School (SAS) • Stamford American International School 1, • Hollandse School • Center for American Education- The CAE School • Swiss School in Singapore (SSiS) O1 8 • Canadian International School (Singapore) (CISS) • Chatsworth International School • GEMS World Academy (Singapore) • Dover Court International School (DCIS) • Manasseh Meyer School • Dulwich College (Singapore) • One World International School Singapore- (OWIS) • Tanglin Trust School (TTS) • Rosemount International School • Insworld • United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) • Winstedt School • Overseas Family College Fees GG School Overview 99 Pre-preparatory Preparatory Senior School 27,300 30,300 35,100 Amount and schedule vary widely from school to school. Typically increases as your child moves up in level. Development Fee Deposit Registration Fee Other Fees Can be either one-time of Usually equivalent to one Also commonly referred to as In many schools, textbooks, annual, this fee is charged term's tuition fee, and needs "entrance", "admission" or uniforms, field trip, special by some schools to cover be topped up as the tuition "enrolment" fee, this is non programs and certain the costs of physical fees increase according to refundable and paid upon extra-curricular activities improvements, renovation level. Refundable upon confirmation of enrolment. are charged separately and expansion of facilities. graduation or withdrawal. from tuition fees. GG Pros Vo ConG 5 --o Culture Diversity Costly Trends/Fads Multi-Languages o International curriculum o Networking o Limited Resources L--o Privacy 66 Key Questions TO YOURSELF Key Questions to ask before choosing an International School For Your Child GG GG Does my child have special talents or interest beyond the classroom? Which curriculum What are my Do You Want To would best suit him or her? NCE, IB, CIE, CBSE-i ? long-term educational plan and goals for my child? How Long Will You Stay In Singapore? Expose Your Child To A Different Culture? G6 Question 12 Math THE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK to Ask THE SCHOOL However much a school may appeal on first sight, you still need sound information to form your judgment How accessible is the Head, whose personality is seen by most parents as setting the 'tone' of the school? What is the overall atmosphere? To which organizations How has it been accredited? does the school belong? What is the ratio of What are the qualifications How does the school cope teachers to pupils? of the teaching staff? with pupils' problems? How often does the school What is the school's What sort of academic communicate with parents attitude to discipline? advice is available? through reports, parent/teacher meetings or other visits? Is progress accelerated for What positive steps are taken to What are the school's exam results? What the academically bright? encourage good manners, are the criteria for presenting them? Are behaviour and sportsmanship? they consistent over the years? What is the attitude to How does the school cope What is the attitude to religion? physical fitness and games? with pupils who do not work? What cultural or other visits are What sports are offered What are the arranged away from the school? and what are the facilities? extracurricular activities? What is the uniform? What steps are taken to What steps are taken to encourage specific talent in ensure that pupils take pride music, the arts or sport? in their personal appearance? What are the timetable What are the boarding Is there a dedicated person to look and term dates? facilities like? after new international students? Is it possible to have the names and Does the school have a Does the school have a addresses of parents with children at the recommended guardian service? dedicated teacher for Mother school to approach them for an opinion? Tongue languages or ESL? REFERENCE SOURCE Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_schools_in_Singapore John Catt's Guide to International Schools http://www.johncatt.com/downloads/ISG15/ Brought to you by: skOOlopedia %24 3