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Westbourne College Singapore
Operating as part of the international Westbourne network that includes campuses in the UK and Australia, the Singapore branch follows a progressive, STEM focused curriculum leading to the IB Diploma Programme.
In brief
Westbourne College Singapore opened in River Valley in 2023 and teaches around 30 students aged 14–18, running Cambridge IGCSE into the IB Diploma Programme. The college holds Singapore's EduTrust certification and is led by Dr Vahagn Vardanyan, who has spent around two decades leading IB schools, including in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Annual fees run from SGD 33,100 to 43,850, with lower rates for Singapore citizens and permanent residents than for international students, and separate scales for the IGCSE and IB Diploma years.
Among Singapore families the college comes up as an alternative pathway, an option for teenagers considering IGCSE or IB routes outside the local mainstream exam track. A small number of commenters have raised concerns about management conduct and the handling of deposits.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IGCSE (Singapore Citizen / PR) | 14 | SGD 33,100 |
| IGCSE (International) | 14 | SGD 42,000 |
| IBDP (Singapore Citizen / PR) | 16 | SGD 34,900 |
| IBDP (International) | 16 | SGD 43,850 |
| IGCSE Textbook Fee (annual) | SGD 1,000 | |
| IBDP Textbook Fee (annual) | SGD 1,500 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee | SGD 2,000 |
Reviews
- Public discussion is sparse and mostly from families weighing the school as an alternative pathway for teenagers who may not fit Singapore's mainstream exam track.
- The clearest negative signal is administrative trust. Later comments in the same discussion raise concerns about management conduct and deposits, but the pool is small and not well corroborated.
Considerations
- Alternative pathway. Discussion frames the school as an option for students considering IGCSE or IB routes outside the local mainstream path.
- Administrative trust. A small number of comments raise concerns about management conduct and deposits, with limited corroboration.
Leadership
Dr. Vahagn Vardanyan
Dr. Vahagn Vardanyan is a highly experienced educational leader and IB educator with around two decades as a principal and leader in IB schools across multicultural environments, including Singapore and Hong Kong.
Accreditations
- EDUTRUST 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 44 points
- A* / A at A Level 2024 100%