Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) is a IB school in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 1886. It serves 2,898 students for students aged 13–18. Annual tuition ranges from $18,390 to $27,586 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Humanities Scholarship and Programme (HSP) offered by the Ministry of Education for outstanding students to study humanities at pre-university level. ACS(I) is the first and only HSP centre offering the IBDP. Scholars engage in a comprehensive Humanities Programme to nurture talent and develop their role in society.
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About
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) is an IB World School in Singapore authorized since April 2005. The school offers coeducational education with mixed boarding facilities and conducts instruction in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ACS(I) is the only school offering the Humanities Scholarship Programme (HSP) via the IBDP. It is accredited as an 'Athlete-Friendly Education Centre' with a thriving sports programme. The ACSians-In-Action (AIA) programme sends students on overseas service-based projects, emphasising character development alongside academics.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-4 (Grades 7-10) | SGD 24,000~$ 17,778 |
| Years 5-6 (Grades 11-12) | SGD 26,400~$ 19,556 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SGD 24,852 - 37,278. Application fee: $148.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an Open House or School Tour. 2. Submit an Application with all required documents (academic records, identity proofs). 3. Prepare for Selection Assessments — written tests, auditions, or interviews depending on programme. 4. Await Admission Decisions — school notifies applicants of status. 5. Complete Enrollment Formalities — submit additional documents, purchase uniforms, attend orientation.
Admissions Details
ACS(I) uses a waitlist system within the Direct School Admission-Secondary (DSA-Sec) exercise. Waitlisted applicants must indicate school preferences during the School Preference Submission period. Final decisions are made after PSLE results based on vacancies and PSLE performance. A Waitlist Offer does not guarantee admission.
Boarding Life
Boarding rooms come in 6-bed, 4-bed and 2-bed configurations, each with attached bathroom, built-in cupboards, desk, hot water, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Single rooms of 12sqm (with private toilet) and 15sqm, and double rooms of 30sqm are available. Common facilities include lounges, television, internet access, pantry and study rooms. Services include wireless internet, daily laundry, weekly bed linen changes and daily meals.
The Boarding School is led by the Warden (Principal of ACS(I)), with Deputy Wardens who are Deputy Principals. All Hallmasters and Hall Tutors are ACS(I) teachers. Rooms come in configurations of 6 beds, 4 beds or 2 beds, each with attached bathroom, built-in cupboards, desk, hot water, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Common areas include lounges, television, internet access, pantry and study rooms. Single rooms (12sqm and 15sqm) and double rooms (30sqm) are also available.
Student Life
ACS(I) has eight houses: Thoburn House, Oldham House, Cheong Koon Seng House, Tan Kah Kee House, Lee Seng Gee House, Goh Hood Keng House, Shaw Vee Meng House and Tan Chin Tuan House. Each house has its own leadership structure, mascots, and competes in inter-house events including Annual Swimming Championships and Annual Cross Country Championships.
Uniform matters are addressed by two uniform suppliers: BIBI & BABA and FINEST FASHION PTE LTD, with online ordering and in-person purchase options available.
Boarders receive daily meals including breakfast, lunch (on holidays and weekends), dinner and supper.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school emphasizes Well-being Education (WE) built on four domains: Best Life (positive emotions and meaningful actions), Character Strengths (thinking, feeling and behaving with human goodness), PERMAH Elements (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, Health), and an Implementation Framework engaging students, staff and stakeholders through learning, living, teaching and embedding well-being practices.
ACS(I) adheres to comprehensive Child Protection and Safeguarding policies including rigorous recruitment processes, thorough background checks, systematic professional training for all faculty, staff and volunteers, clear reporting procedures for suspected or disclosed abuse, and close collaboration with external local and international child protection organizations.
Student Demographics
School Background
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