International Community School, Singapore Reviews
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International Community School Singapore (ICS) is a small K-12 school with around 340 students from 24 nationalities, following a US college-preparatory curriculum within a Christian framework. Singapore's only Christian international school offering a full American curriculum, it earns a 4.7/5 from 34 parent surveys on, which conducted an on-site visit in March 2026.
What parents say
Community and personal relationships are the defining themes across sources. With an average class size of 15 and a 1:7 student-to-teacher ratio, parents say teachers know children individually - strengths, challenges and personality. A June 2025 parent on International Schools Database describes finding "an amazing village to raise my kids together." Pastoral care and the Parent Teacher Fellowship draw consistent praise. AP results are described as strong, and ICS ranks #1 in's Best Schools in Singapore parent survey ranking.
“Even when we say we are going on vacation and it's okay to miss a day, they say no. They don't want to miss school.”
Where the criticism lands
Facilities are the acknowledged trade-off. Multiple parents and theeditorial note that campuses are simpler than Singapore's newer international schools and the sports and arts programmes are smaller in scale. The Christian framework - daily Bible classes and weekly chapel for elementary students - is central to school life, which suits families seeking it but narrows the school's fit for those who do not.
“There are schools with more facilities and bigger campuses. But we value the small environment here. For us, the sense of community is what matters most.”
Admissions
ICS follows the US academic calendar (August to May). Fees range from SGD 28,146 to SGD 40,730 annually. The school offers 23 AP courses across six disciplines, and graduates primarily attend US universities, with growing numbers heading to the UK, Australia and Asia. Accredited by ACSI and WASC.
Recurring Themes
Community and belonging
positiveThe defining theme across all sources.'s site visit and 4.7/5 parent rating both centre on the tight-knit atmosphere created by small scale and long-serving staff.
Academic preparation
positiveParents on iSchoolAdvisor report graduates found their first year of university easier than their senior year at ICS. Strong AP course breadth for a school of this size.
Faith-based environment
neutralChristian values shape daily life - Bible classes four times weekly, chapel, spiritual emphasis events. Around two-thirds of students identify as Christian; the school welcomes other faiths.
Facilities and scale
negativeBothand parents note the campus is modest compared to larger Singapore schools. Sports and arts programmes reflect the school's small size.
Service learning
positiveWeek Without Walls and FaithWorks programmes send students to serve across Singapore and Southeast Asia annually. International Schools Database reviewers highlight these as formative experiences.
Sources
4 reviews averaging 4.8/5, all from 2023-2025; parents praise character development, community and academic rigour alongside acknowledged facility limitations.
4.6/5 from 98 ratings (aggregated from Google); recent reviews highlight teacher dedication and community warmth.
14 community reviews; multiple describe the American curriculum, staff dedication and small-school atmosphere positively.
Review Platform Ratings
International Schools Database
4.8/5
4 reviews
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