Overseas Family School, Singapore
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$13K – US$33K
Curriculum: IB · British
Age Range: 2–18
Students: 2,500
Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Overseas Family School is an IB continuum school in Pasir Ris serving families seeking international education with strong mother tongue programs, offering 15 different languages. While some teachers describe it as having good facilities and a supportive environment where children are happy, others note concerns about student behavior standards and suggest it operates below Singapore's top-tier schools like SAS or UWCSEA.
Founded as a non-profit institution, OFS delivers the full IB continuum from Early Years through Grade 12 at its Pasir Ris Heights campus. The school distinguishes itself through an extensive mother tongue program offering 15 languages, positioning itself as serving internationally diverse families who want to maintain cultural and linguistic connections. Recent developments include active STEM initiatives like the MakerLab Club, where students engage in CAD and 3D printing projects using modern equipment including Bambu X1 Carbon printers.
Teacher discussions reveal mixed perspectives on the school's positioning within Singapore's competitive international education market. While some former students recall excellent facilities including dedicated teacher offices, science labs, and performing arts programs, current teacher feedback suggests the school faces challenges with student behavior management and academic standards. The school appears to attract families seeking IB education at more accessible levels compared to Singapore's premium institutions, though this positioning comes with trade-offs in terms of overall school culture and academic rigor.
What parents value
- –Full IB continuum from Early Years to Grade 12
- –Extensive mother tongue program with 15 languages offered
- –Modern STEM facilities including MakerLab with 3D printing capabilities
- –Non-profit status suggesting focus on education rather than profit
- –Good facilities including science labs and performing arts spaces
- –Students report being happy at school according to parent feedback
- –Located in Pasir Ris with spacious campus environment
Points of consideration
- –Teacher discussions suggest it's not considered top-tier among Singapore international schools
- –Some concerns raised about student behavior standards, particularly in elementary and middle school
- –Mixed feedback on academic rigor compared to schools like SAS, UWCSEA, or Tanglin Trust
- –Location in Pasir Ris may be less convenient than central Singapore schools
- –Limited recent academic results or university placement data publicly available
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K1 (Half Day) | 3 | 13,506 |
| Pre-K1 (Full Day) & Pre-K2 | 3 | 22,301 |
| Grades 1-5 | 6 | 27,562 |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | 29,446 |
| Grade 9-10 (Junior High) | 14 | 33,373 |
| Grade 11-12 (Senior High) | 16 | 35,179 |
Fees converted from SGD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
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Academic Results
IB Diploma Results 2025 (July): Average score 35 (World Average: 30.5), Pass rate 94% (World Average: 81%), 22.4% scored 40+ points (35 students), 57.6% scored 35+ points, 29% Bilingual Diploma. Source IB Diploma Results 2024: Pass rate 96%, Average score 35.1, 24.1% scored 40+ points, 29% Bilingual Diploma. Source IGCSE Results 2024: Pass rate 99%, 59% A -A, 80% A -B, 94% A -C.
Extra Curriculars
Sports (OFS Tigers): Basketball, Football, Rugby, Cricket, Swimming, Gymnastics (Competitive Year-Round), Badminton, Netball, Touch Rugby. Arts & Music: Clay Making, Culinary Adventure, Speech and Drama, Magic Workshop, The Artsy Pod, The Artist's Corner, Acrylic Pour, Contemporary Dance, Modern Jazz/Hip Hop, Theatrical Ballet, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Ukulele, Violin. Clubs & Other: Chess, Model United Nations (MUN), LEGO Engineers, LEGO Robotics, NASA Robotics, Aerospace & Aviation, Game Design Lab, Coding, Young Designers (Architecture), Little Medical School, Parkour, Fencing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Pickleball, Inline Skating, Foreign Languages (Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish).
Campus: 110,000 sqm (Pasir Ris Heights). Source Classrooms: 241 air-conditioned classrooms with light dimmers. Science Labs: 16 specialized science labs.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- EduTrust certified 4-year: EDU-2-22072, 21 Dec 2019 - 20 Aug 2024
- CPE/PEI Reg No: 199104269R, 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027
Accreditations
- WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools, accredits K-12/High School Diploma
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
- ACSIS Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools
- Not publicly listed.
Student Body
Total Enrolment: Approx. 3,000 students. Source Nationalities: Over 70 countries represented.
Leadership
Vanessa McConville - Head of School
Vanessa McConville is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience in international education and law teaching.
