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The Japanese School Singapore

International School in Singapore

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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. 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.
OtherAges 6-15Japanese$6,000–$10,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $11,000/yr(+38%, modeled)Budget-friendly in SingaporeModerate admissions
Admissions

Fixed intake

budget-friendlyhigh-hidden-fees

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)

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: 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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for The Japanese School Singapore
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,000–$10,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$11,000(+38%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$13,500
Cost position in Singapore8th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

MEXT-affiliated Japanese curriculum. Largest Japanese school outside Japan. Serves the substantial Japanese expat community in Singapore.

Curriculum

Other

Learning support

limited

Recommended neighborhoods

Clementi, West Coast, Buona Vista, Dover

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 46%1 named source

At a Glance

Fee Position in Singapore

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

Class size: Not published

Estimated Real Cost

Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams

83%
17%
Tuition:$8,000
Est. extras:$1,600
Estimated total per year$9,600

MEXT-affiliated Japanese curriculum. Largest Japanese school outside Japan. Serves the substantial Japanese expat community in Singapore.

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