Summary

Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British international school in Southeast Asia. Tanglin provides the English National Curriculum with an international perspective to children from 3 to 18 years. Tanglin is a vibrant co-educational school of 2850 students representing over 55 nationalities and provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery through to Sixth Form. As a not-for-profit school, tuition fees are devoted to the provision of an outstanding education. Tanglin is the first school in Singapore to offer the A Level and IB Diploma in Sixth Form, ensuring each student benefits from an educational pathway that is best suited to them. The school consistently achieves outstanding examination results that surpass Singapore and global averages. Around 96% of graduates typically secure their first- or second-choice universities, which are among the best in the world.

Key Information

2850
Student Population
6:1 (3-4 years), 8:1 (4-5 years), 12:1 (5-7 years), 24:1 (8-13 years), 20:1 (14-16 years), 15:1 (16-18 years)
Student Teacher Ratio
8:50am – 1:45pm (Nursery), 8:10am – 2:50pm (Reception - Year 2), 8:10am – 3pm (Juniors), 8:15am – 4:08pm (Seniors: Middle School – Sixth Form)
School Hours
Selectivity
1925
Year of Founding
None
Religious Affiliation

Grades

Nursery (3 years old) to Sixth Form (18 years old)

Language Of Instruction

English
Latin
Spanish
French
Mandarin

Curriculum

English National Curriculum, (I)GCSE, A Level, IB Diploma

International Demographics

The students at Tanglin Trust School are made up of 50+ different nationalities.

Focus

Service Learning
Outdoor Learning
Arts
Sports
Academics

Facilities

3 Libraries
The Institute at Tanglin
Forest School
Art Department
Junior Arts Centre
Drama Department with Black Box, White Studio and Chandran Theatre
Music Department with recital and recording studios
Aquatic Centre
Infant Swimming Pool
Gymnastics Centre
Central Playing Field
Golf Simulator
15m Climbing Wall
Athletic Development Gym
On-site Physiotherapy Clinic
3 Sports Halls

Application & Deadline

Application fee
$1,000
Application deadline
15 February for the following year
Average tuition fee
Infant School: $36,300 - $45,375
Junior School - Year 3 to 6: $47,490
Middle School - Year 7 to 9: $53,535
Upper School - Year 10 to 11: $56,010
Sixth Form - Year 12 to 13: $58,080
Debenture
Tanglin offers a system of Guaranteed Placement Rights, please contact Admissions for further details.
Priority to siblings for admissions
No
Priority to alumni for admissions
No
Are you academically selective?
Tanglin Trust School requires applicants to carry out diagnostic assessments for Year 7 and above.
Waiting list for any/all grades
No
Catchment area policy
No
Admissions process

Applications may be submitted at any time from three years from the date of desired entry. Interviews and assessments may be required on an age-appropriate basis. Assessments are completed throughout the year and our Admissions team can advise you on any assessments your child may need to take. Interviews may be conducted for students applying to the Junior and Senior schools. All Nursery offers are made towards the end of January prior to an August start. For all other year groups, most offers are made for all in the April prior to an August start. A small number of early offers may be made earlier at the discretion of the school.

Find & Contact Us

Tanglin Trust School
95 Portsdown Road, Singapore 139299
T : +65 6778 0771
W : http://www.tts.edu.sg/
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