Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$19K – US$31K
Curriculum: IB · British
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~2,900
Location: Singapore
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Tanglin Trust School is Singapore's oldest British international school, founded in 1925, serving 2,850 students with a strong reputation among expatriate families. The school offers both A-Levels and IB pathways, maintains excellent university placement rates, and commands one of the highest teacher salaries in Singapore, though it operates with traditional British educational values and high academic expectations.
As one of Singapore's 'Big Three' international schools alongside UWC and SAS, Tanglin Trust attracts primarily British families seeking traditional British education with an international perspective. The school serves over 2,850 students aged 3-18 from more than 50 nationalities, though around 50% hold UK passports, creating a distinctly British school culture. Recent major investments include a new Junior Arts Centre and the unique Tanglin Highlands Programme in Australia, where Year 9 students spend four weeks in outdoor education developing resilience and independence.
Academic results consistently exceed Singapore and global averages, with 96% of graduates securing their first or second-choice university. The school offers the rare choice between A-Levels and IB Diploma in Sixth Form, appealing to families planning UK university applications. Teacher discussions reveal TTS as highly sought-after employment, offering some of Singapore's best packages for international educators, though the school maintains traditional British expectations around uniform compliance and formal procedures. Parent satisfaction remains high at 94% recommendation rates, though some note the school can feel quite formal compared to more relaxed international alternatives.
What parents value
- –Excellent academic results with 96% university placement success rates
- –One of Singapore's highest-paying schools for teachers with strong packages
- –Unique choice between A-Levels and IB pathways in Sixth Form
- –Strong British heritage and culture appealing to UK families
- –Major facility investments including new arts centre and Australian campus
- –Not-for-profit status with fees reinvested into education
- –Well-established with nearly 100 years of educational experience
- –Strong university connections and recognition in UK
Points of consideration
- –Very British school culture may not suit families seeking more international diversity
- –Traditional approach with emphasis on uniform compliance and formal procedures
- –Highly competitive admission with long waiting lists
- –Large school size (2,850 students) may lack intimacy of smaller institutions
- –Some teacher feedback suggests pedantic management and administrative burden
- –Premium location in expensive Queenstown area affects housing costs
- –Limited availability for local Singaporean families without special dispensation
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 | 20,375 |
| Reception | 4 | 25,007 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 25,508 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 25,508 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 26,704 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 26,704 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 26,704 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 26,704 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 30,106 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 30,106 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 30,106 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 31,503 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 31,503 |
| Year 12 | 16 | 32,660 |
| Year 13 | 17 | 32,660 |
Fees converted from SGD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 586 |
| Enrolment Fee | 2,637 |
| Capital Levy | 2,637 |
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Academic Results
2025 Results: - IB: Average score 39.6 (World average 30.58); Pass rate 100%; 76% scored 38+ points; 36% scored 42+ points; 3 students achieved a perfect score of 45; 100% of students scored 30+ points. - A-level: 63% A -A; 87% A -B; 31% A ; 99.6% pass rate. EPQ: 20% A ; 53% A -A.
Extra Curriculars
- Sports: Over 20 sports offered, including netball, athletics, swimming, rugby, badminton, gymnastics, archery, golf, horse riding, karate, volleyball, and dance. 140+ competitive teams (Tanglin Lions). - Arts & Music: Junior Arts Centre, 80 musical performances annually, state-of-the-art music studios, 3D pop artist workshops.
- Campus Size: 4.6 hectares. - Swimming Pools: 50m Olympic-length pool (Centenary Building) and 25m outdoor pool. - Sports Facilities: Gymnastics centre with Olympic-sized sprung floor and full-length Tumble Track; 15m and 25m climbing walls; sports playing field; gymnasium; athletic development gym.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- EduTrust Status: Certified 4-year certification
- Awarded and expiry dates for EduTrust: Not specifically published on the main website beyond the 4-year status
- CPE Registration: Registered with the Committee for Private Education CPE
- CPE Registration No: 196100114C
- CPE Registration Period: 7 June 2023 to 6 June 2029
Accreditations
- British Schools Overseas BSO: Inspected in 2022 and 2025
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
- FOBISIA: Member since 1988
- ACSIS: Member
- SEASAC: Participating member
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award: Registered centre
- HMC The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference: Member
Student Body
- Total Enrolment: ~2,850 students (Breakdown: 722 Infants, 773 Juniors, 1,334 Seniors/Sixth Form). - Nationalities: Over 55 nationalities represented; ~50% UK passport holders. - Student-Teacher Ratio: Overall ~10:1; Early Years (ages 3-4) 1:6; (ages 4-5) 1:8; Primary (ages 5-7) 1:12; (ages 8-13) 1:24.
Leadership
Craig Considine - Chief Executive Officer
Craig Considine is the Chief Executive Officer of Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.
