Which school is cheaper: ISS International School or Tanglin Trust School?

ISS International School has lower published tuition than Tanglin Trust School — roughly 9% cheaper at the midpoint. ISS International School runs $20,000-$35,000 USD/year; Tanglin Trust School runs $22,000-$38,000.

What is the true annual cost difference between ISS International School and Tanglin Trust School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), ISS International School runs about $30,360 per year vs $33,300 at Tanglin Trust School — a difference of $2,940.

Which curriculum does ISS International School vs Tanglin Trust School offer?

ISS International School offers IB. Tanglin Trust School offers British and IB leading to IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.

How do admissions compare between ISS International School and Tanglin Trust School?

ISS International School has Open admissions; Tanglin Trust School has Competitive admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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ISS International School vs Tanglin Trust School

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ISS International School is 10% cheaper than Tanglin Trust School on true annual cost ($30,360 vs $33,300). ISS International School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (76/100 vs 69/100).

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ISS International School vs Tanglin Trust School side-by-side comparison
Metric	ISS International School	Tanglin Trust School
Curriculum	IB	British, IB
Qualifications	—	IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

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