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Tanglin Trust School

International School in Singapore

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Tanglin Trust is Singapore's longest-established British international school, serving 2,824 students aged 3-18 across 51 nationalities. Tanglin offers a dual sixth-form pathway of A-Levels and IB Diploma alongside IGCSE, and was named ISC Research's International School of the Year 2023.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
  • Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
  • 51 nationalities top: British.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at NURSERY School Hours: 9.00am - 1.50pm Nursery children attend on alternate days for the first four weeks of Term 1 to ensure a gradual introduction to Nursery. RECEPTION, YEARS 1 & 2 School Hours: 7.55am - 1.50pm YEARS 3 - 6 School Hours: 7.55am - 2.50pm Co-curricular activities (CCAs) take place from 3.00pm and finish at 4.00pm. YEARS 7 -11 School Hours: 7.50am - 2.55pm Co-curricular activities (CCAs) take place from 3.00pm and finish at 4.00pm. YEARS 12 & 13 School Hours: 7.50am - 2.55pm. Students attending a 6th period finish at 4.00pm. Co-curricular activities (CCAs) take place from 3.00pm and finish at 4.00pm..
  • Accreditations: CIS, IBO, COBIS verified.
British, IBAges 3-18EnglishFee not verified — check the school's published schedule
Competitive entry76% data coverage
Students

2,824

Nationalities

51 (British)

Class Size

20 max

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

CIS, IBO, COBIS

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

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About Tanglin Trust School

Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British international school in South East Asia. Tanglin provides the English National Curriculum with an international perspective to children from 3 to 18 years in Singapore. Drawing on professional and dynamic staff, Tanglin aims to nurture students to achieve their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical goals. We strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged, and integrity is prized. As the only school in Singapore to offer A Levels or the IB Diploma in Sixth Form, all of Tanglin's Sixth Formers study a programme that is tailored both to the subjects they are passionate about and to the style of learning that most suits them, ensuring they thrive and flourish. Tanglin is inspected every year within the British Schools Overseas (BSO)

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)School states: not offered

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • Educational psychologist available

Not published

  • —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support

Questions to ask the school

  1. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Tanglin Trust School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
Fee year2025-2026

Hidden costs & fee notes

British primary, IB Diploma for sixth form. One of Singapore's oldest international schools.

Curriculum

British, IB

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

External examinations

(I)GCSE A Levels IB Diploma

Exam results

(I)GCSE: 36% achieved A*, A or equivalent in all their subjects 48% of all grades achieved were A* or equivalent 74% of all grades achieved were A*, A or equivalent 98% of all grades achieved were A* to C or equivalent A Levels: 47% if grades were A* or A 63% of students taking the EPQ achieved A* or A 91% of grades were in the range of A* to C 100% pass rate of A Level students IB Diploma: 100% pass rate 63% of our students achieved 38 points or more 20% of students scored 42 points or more 8 students achieved the prestigious bilingual diploma 2 students achieved the maximum 45 points Tanglin average 38.2

Additional languages

Our aim is to develop languages through carefully planned programmes for all students from Nursery to Year 11, with options to continue through to Year 13. Chinese (Mandarin) is the core MFL studied in the Infant and Junior Schools. Chinese, French and Spanish are offered in the Senior School, with the vast majority of students studying two of these languages in Year 7 and 8, before specialising in one MFL to study for GCSE. Many of our students live in bilingual (or multilingual) households and we encourage those students to continue to develop their mother tongue languages alongside English; support for a number of languages is available through after school activities and private tuition on site.

Learning support

Tanglin has only limited resources to cater for students whose learning needs can only be met with significant support. Currently out Learning Support department offers both 'in class' and withdrawn' additional support to meet the needs of our students. Assessment tools are used to track progress, determine the correct level of support and create a personalised learning journey. Where necessary, Individual Education Plans are created, which provide achievable and measurable targets that are regularly reviewed. Our Learning Support team play a strong role in providing a positive and supportive setting to inspire and enable confident, open minded, independent thinkers, who are given the opportunity to achieve success in their learning.

Special needs staff

At Tanglin, we are an inclusive learning environment and believe that each child is entitled to a curriculum that facilitates their individual development and support which allows them to achieve their full academic potential. Most of the time, the learning needs of our students can be met by class teachers. However, at certain stages along their learning journey some students may need curriculum modification or specific intervention.

ESL / EAL support

No, Tanglin does not provide any special programmes to teach students for whom English is an additional language and who are at an early stage of acquiring English. Students wishing to enrol in the school must have an age appropriate fluency in English, and one parent is required to be fluent in English to ensure effective communication between school and home.

Education psychologistYes
School hours

NURSERY School Hours: 9.00am - 1.50pm Nursery children attend on alternate days for the first four weeks of Term 1 to ensure a gradual introduction to Nursery. RECEPTION, YEARS 1 & 2 School Hours: 7.55am - 1.50pm YEARS 3 - 6 School Hours: 7.55am - 2.50pm Co-curricular activities (CCAs) take place from 3.00pm and finish at 4.00pm. YEARS 7 -11 School Hours: 7.50am - 2.55pm Co-curricular activities (CCAs) take place from 3.00pm and finish at 4.00pm. YEARS 12 & 13 School Hours: 7.50am - 2.55pm. Students attending a 6th period finish at 4.00pm. Co-curricular activities (CCAs) take place from 3.00pm and finish at 4.00pm.

School busYes
Lunch

Yes, Junior School and Senior School only

Uniform requiredYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Recommended neighborhoods

Holland Village, Buona Vista, Tanglin, Wessex

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 76%2 named sources

At a Glance

School Profile

School SizeDiversitySupport
Tanglin Trust School

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

51nationalities2,824 students

Very diverse

Common: British

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