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Hillside World Academy

International School in Singapore

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Hillside World Academy (HWA), formerly the Chinese International School, was established in Singapore in 2006 and integrates Eastern and Western values through the IB Continuum. The school offers all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) for students aged 2 to 18, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio in a community-based academy. Niche option for families seeking bilingual EN/Chinese education.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, Local+English leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $10,000–$18,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 2-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
IB, Local+EnglishAges 2-18English$10,000–$18,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $17,000/yr(+21%, modeled)Budget-friendly in SingaporeOpen admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO

Qualifications

IB Diploma

multi-curriculumibib-continuummid-range-costhigh-hidden-feesopen-admissions

About Hillside World Academy

The HWA International School (formerly Hillside World Academy) is a K–12 international school in Singapore running the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12 levels. The Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme are all represented in the school.

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: moderate

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 Hillside World Academy
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$10,000–$18,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$17,000(+21%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$19,500
Cost position in Singapore23th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

IB PYP/MYP/DP with strong Chinese-English bilingual programme. Located in East Singapore. More affordable IB option.

Curriculum

IB, Local+English

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Siglap, Bedok, Marine Parade, Katong

Verified: 2026-04-04Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 46%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Singapore

Budget-friendly
Median
$6,000$10,000–$18,000$39,000

Class size: Not published

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