5 Steps Academy
International School in Singapore
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, American leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $14,112–$19,601/yr published in SGD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 7 (max 10) Singapore international school · 150 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: American, British, Russsian and Japanese.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 10 am.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
150
30 (American, British, Russsian and Japanese)
7 avg / 10 max
Rolling
CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About 5 Steps Academy
5 Steps Academy is a University of Cambridge approved school and a US College Board approved level II (highest) K-12 school entitled to administer Cambridge IGCSE, A-level, US College Board SAT, ACT and AP tests and the only international school in Singapore with both Cambridge and US College Board paths, focusing on Mathematics whilst providing a world-class multilingual well-rounded education founded on academic rigour, small classes with the highest teacher/student ratio, and complemented by rich co-curricular programmes.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,112–$19,601 |
| Annual tuition (SGD) | SGD 17971-SGD 24960 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,827(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,327 |
| Cost position in Singapore | 31th percentile(mid-range) |
British, American
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A-level, SAT, AP
Mostly A and A*
Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, French, Tamil, Hindi
Our Educational and Child Psychologists adopt the learning process to students' individual needs.
Yes
Yes
10 am – 2.40 pm
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Singapore
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American, British, Russsian and Japanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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