Opening in January 2027
Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
SPGS International School (Singapore) will welcome its first cohort of girls and boys in January 2027. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Limited EAL support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin will be available as a second language, with French and Spanish also offered in the Senior School. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Playgroup: 15
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| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but we celebrate cultural and religious diversity, recognising and respecting the many traditions and festivals within our school community. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
As the school grows, students will follow a British curriculum pathway, leading to IGCSE examinations and A-levels in the Senior School. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. All applicants complete a tailored, age-appropriate assessment as part of our holistic admissions process. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments vary by age: informal, play-based observations in Early Years; individual assessments focusing on early literacy and readiness for learning from Reception to Year 2; and an academic review, student conversation and CAT4 assessment from Year 3 upwards. All families also meet with the Head of School. |
| Waiting list |
If no place is available at the time of application, a child may be placed on our waiting list and offered a place when one becomes available. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to availability. There is no fixed application deadline stated in our published admissions information. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Mid-year applications are welcome, subject to place availability and the School's ability to support the proposed start date. |
| School start time |
Between 8.15am and 9.00am depending on the year group |
| School finish time |
Between 2.00pm and 3.30pm depending on the year group |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Located at 20 Harbour Drive, SPGS International School (Singapore) sits within Singapore’s evolving waterfront, close to residential communities including Sentosa, Keppel Bay and HarbourFront, as well as the Mapletree Business City precinct. Haw Par Villa MRT is approximately a five-minute walk away, while the CBD, Holland Village and Orchard are also within convenient reach. The campus has been thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of school life, from academic discovery and creative expression to wellbeing, sport and community. Dedicated spaces for Early Years, Junior School and Senior School sit alongside specialist learning environments, creating a setting that supports students as they progress through each stage of their education. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
SPGS International School (Singapore) offers a range of sporting facilities designed to support physical development, wellbeing, teamwork and enjoyment of sport. These spaces provide students with opportunities for both recreational activity and structured skill development, as well as participation in competitive sport. Campus facilities include: Indoor Multi-Use Hall
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Playgrounds and Courts: featuring an astroturf field for a variety of sports and athletics, together with a basketball court, designed to encourage active outdoor play, teamwork and physical development. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Opening in January 2027, SPGS International School (Singapore) is a new co-educational British international school at 20 Harbour Drive, designed in close partnership with St Paul’s Girls’ School, London.
A distinctive feature will be the School Directed Courses, developed within the SPGS International Network. Through Music, Art,
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| Teaching approach of the school |
At the heart of the school is a belief that exceptional academic outcomes are not the sole aim of education. It aims to offer every child an education rich in purpose and possibility, nurturing intellectually and creatively adventurous young people who have the freedom to explore ideas, pursue their interests with depth, question freely, act with integrity and make a difference to the world they will help shape. |