Tanglin Trust School is a IB school in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 1925. It serves 2,850 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $25,730 to $41,243 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Tanglin Centenary Music Scholarships are open to current and prospective Senior School students who demonstrate outstanding musical proficiency, a genuine passion for music, and a commitment to perform regularly.
Academic Performance
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About
Tanglin Trust School is a private, coeducational day school in Singapore that has been an IB World School since April 2009. The school provides English language instruction and offers the IB Diploma Programme with examinations held in May.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Oldest British international school in Southeast Asia
- Dual A-Levels/IB pathways
- 96% first/second choice university placement
- World-class sports facilities
- Comprehensive arts programme
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | SGD 33,330~$ 24,689 |
| Year 1-2 | SGD 41,760~$ 30,933 |
| Year 3-6 | SGD 43,710~$ 32,378 |
| Year 7-9 | SGD 49,305~$ 36,522 |
| Reception | SGD 40,920~$ 30,311 |
| Year 10-11 | SGD 51,615~$ 38,233 |
| Year 12-13 | SGD 53,505~$ 39,633 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: Nursery – Reception: S$34,770 - S$42,675 per annum; Year 1 – Year 6: S$43,530 - S$45,570 per annum; Year 7 – Year 13: S$51,375 - S$55,734 per annum. Application fee: $740.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the admissions team directly. 2. Attend an Open House or schedule a school tour. 3. Submit the application form and required documents (birth certificate, school reports from previous two years, relevant exam results). 4. Child undergoes assessment and/or interview depending on grade level. 5. Receive an offer of a place; respond by specified deadline and pay enrolment deposit. 6. Complete enrolment including uniform purchase, bus arrangements and orientation.
Admissions Details
Tanglin Trust School uses an applicant pool system rather than a traditional waitlist. Families may submit applications up to three years before the desired entry year. Each year, the relevant Head of School and Head of Admissions review all applicants in the pool. Outcomes include an offer of a place, placement into the waitpool for the applied academic year, or notification that the application was unsuccessful.
School Day
Infant and Junior School: 8:10 AM to 2:50 PM. Senior School: 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. The schedule includes a morning break and a lunch break.
Student Life
The house system is unified across Infant, Junior and Senior Schools. There are eight houses: Claymore, Cameron, Raeburn, Alexandra, Weyhill, Wessex, Winchester and Portsdown. House members participate in school activities and House Fridays.
All students from Nursery to Sixth Form are required to wear a school uniform. The School Shop stocks the full range of school clothing including swimwear, bags, hats, sportswear and House shirts. School shoes are not sold in the shop. A limited number of second-hand uniforms are also available at the School Shop.
The school caterer designs balanced and nutritious menus with Western and Asian food. A main central Dining Room on Level 2 of the Nixon Building serves lunches and snacks; Junior lunches are pre-ordered online. Senior students use a prepaid card for hot food, sandwiches, a salad bar, healthy snacks and fruits. The Banyan Café on Level 7 of the Centenary Building serves beverages, sandwiches, cakes and snacks for parents on weekdays and Saturdays.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A dedicated team of counsellors works alongside teachers to provide individualised support. The Coordinated Wellbeing Services team includes nurses, counsellors, an educational psychologist, and a school social worker offering proactive and reactive support. Safe spaces are provided within each school division. Peer mentoring, mindfulness activities, and regular workshops for students and parents are available.
A dedicated safeguarding team is trained to handle concerns and implement protective measures. All staff undergo regular training in child protection. A clear reporting system is in place for swift and appropriate responses. Parents are involved in creating a safe community through workshops and open communication. A formal Safeguarding Policy is published.
Student Demographics
School Background
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Talk Education Awards 2024 — Thinking Beyond the CurriculumSingapore Education Awards 2024 — Singapore International School of the Year (Gold)Singapore Education Awards 2024 — International School with the Most Future-Ready Students (Gold)Singapore Education Awards 2024 — Best New Campus for Centenary Building (Gold)WhichSchoolAdvisor Singapore Best Schools Awards 2024 — Best Post-16 EducationWhichSchoolAdvisor Singapore Best Schools Awards 2024 — Best UK PathwayWhichSchoolAdvisor Singapore Best Schools Awards 2024 — Best Early Years Programme in an International SchoolISC Research International School of the Year 2023ISC Research Ethical Values Education Award 2023