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Canadian International School Lakeside

International School in Singapore

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Canadian International School (CIS) Lakeside Singapore is a Canadian-IB school known affectionately for its 'Husky' community, with strong arts and sports programmes alongside the IB Diploma. The school draws students from 70 nationalities, accredited by IBO and CIS. Admissions are open; best suited to Canadian or internationally mobile families wanting balanced academic-arts-sports programming with IB pathway.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Canadian, IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $18,000–$32,000/yr published annual range.
  • 70 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: 2-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
Canadian, IBAges 2-18English$18,000–$32,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $28,300/yr(+13%, modeled)Above average in SingaporeGood valueOpen admissions
Nationalities

70

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS

Qualifications

IB Diploma

multi-curriculumcanadian-curriculumibpremium-tieropen-admissionsstrong-learning-support

About Canadian International School Lakeside

The Canadian International School in Singapore is one of the best IB schools in Singapore offering all 3 IB programmes for students aged 2 to 18 years.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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: strong

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Canadian International School Lakeside
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$18,000–$32,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$28,300(+13%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$30,800
Cost position in Singapore54th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

CIS Lakeside campus (separate from Tanjong Katong). Canadian curriculum + full IB continuum. Bilingual English-Chinese stream. Premium campus with performing arts center.

Curriculum

Canadian, IB

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma

Learning support

strong

Recommended neighborhoods

Jurong West, Lakeside, Boon Lay, Clementi

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 54%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Singapore

Mid-range
Median
$6,000$18,000–$32,000$39,000

School Profile

AffordabilityDiversitySupport
Canadian International School Lakeside

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

70nationalities

Very diverse

Estimated Real Cost

Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams

83%
17%
Tuition:$25,000
Est. extras:$5,000
Estimated total per year$30,000

CIS Lakeside campus (separate from Tanjong Katong). Canadian curriculum + full IB continuum. Bilingual English-Chinese stream. Premium campus with performing arts center.

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