The Japanese School Singapore
International School in Singapore
Quick answer
The Japanese School Singapore is the dedicated Japanese-curriculum school for the Japanese expat community in Singapore, operating elementary and junior high divisions across Clementi and Changi campuses. Instruction follows the Japanese national curriculum. Annual tuition runs $6,000-$10,000 USD (true cost ~$11,000, +38% — Singapore's 1st cost percentile). Admissions are moderate; best suited to Japanese-passport families needing continuity with the Japanese education system during expat assignment in Singapore.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at The Japanese School Singapore.
- Tuition: $6,000–$10,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 6-15 age range accepted.
Fixed intake
About The Japanese School Singapore
シンガポール日本人学校は、小学部から中学部までを持つ日本人学校です。日本の教育カリキュラムに基づきつつ、国際社会での経験を通じて豊かな学びを提供します。
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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: limited
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
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,000(+38%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,500 |
| Cost position in Singapore | 1th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
MEXT-affiliated Japanese curriculum. Largest Japanese school outside Japan. Serves the substantial Japanese expat community in Singapore.
Other
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Clementi, West Coast, Buona Vista, Dover
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Singapore
Budget-friendlyEstimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
MEXT-affiliated Japanese curriculum. Largest Japanese school outside Japan. Serves the substantial Japanese expat community in Singapore.
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