About Tanglin

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 in Singapore.

Tanglin is a vibrant co-educational school of 2,800 students representing over 50 nationalities and provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery right through to Sixth Form. As a not-for-profit school, tuition fees are devoted to the provision of an outstanding education. As the only school in Singapore to offer A Level and the IB Diploma in Sixth Form, all of Tanglin’s Sixth Formers study a programme that is tailored to them. Students’ examination results consistently surpass Singapore and global averages, with around 97% of graduates typically receiving their first or second choice university, which are amongst the best in the world.

Mission & Vision

Tanglin Mission

Tanglin Trust School in Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged, and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.

Tanglin Vision Statement

We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be.

Core Values

Respect

We treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.

We value our parent community and encourage their participation in school.

Tanglin is a community where everyone is valued and included.

Responsibility

Tanglin seeks to act ethically and according to the principles of social and environmental responsibility.

We value teachers who learn and learners who teach.

We value the opportunity for all to take risks, learn from mistakes, express themselves, and reflect on life and learning.

Purpose

We are driven by our desire to teach students how to enjoy learning, playing, and making friends.

We allow students time and space to be who they are and discover who they might become.

We celebrate students’ personal fulfilment, achievement, and success in all that they do, in and out of school.

HISTORICAL RESULTS

Admissions

Tanglin looks to enrol students who will join in and purposefully participate in the rich curricular and co-curricular opportunities offered at the school.

True community requires everyone to contribute. We endeavour to shape a student community of leaders, creatives, athletes, outstanding speakers, musicians, artists and innovators. Tanglin learners are inspired to try new things, take risks and be passionate about what they do, and to nurture and inspire one another in the process.

OUR SELECTION PROCESS

Our selection process is designed to identify students who will benefit from our balanced and well-rounded education and will make a positive contribution to the Tanglin community. We look for applicants who have demonstrated a positive attitude and approach to learning and who have the capacity and desire to contribute positively to all aspects of school life.

Applications may be submitted up to three years prior to the desired year of entry. Beyond Nursery, place availability relies on withdrawals and, as such, demand generally exceeds availability of places in Reception and above. Entry at Nursery is strongly encouraged. See below for entry criteria.

Additional considerations apply to children who are Singapore citizens. Read more about Tanglin’s admissions policy, terms and conditions below:

Fees

FEES SCHEDULE 2022-23

Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.  All fees are quoted in Singapore dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 7%. GST is subject to change following the Government’s announcement that GST is increasing to 8% effective from 1 January 2023.

SCHOOL FEES

School Fees comprise Tuition Fee and Building Fund and vary by year group.

Building Fund is to finance the renewal of lease, construction of buildings and facilities (including air-conditioning, electrical installations etc) as well as improvement projects as approved by the Board of Governors from time to time.

BILLING CYCLE FOR SCHOOL FEES

School fees are payable in advance and billed on a termly basis with payment due dates as follows:

Important Information:

For new students, two terms school fees are payable prior to admission:

First term’s school fees as confirmation of acceptance of the place

Following term’s school fees payable prior to the start of the first school term

For students enrolled after December 2009, the school requires two terms school fees before the start of a school term and each term school fees shall be paid as illustrated below:

Term 1 school fees are payable prior to the start of Term 3 of the previous school year

Term 2 school fees are payable prior to the start of Term 1

Term 3 school fees are payable prior to the start of Term 2

In the event Term 1 school fees are billed before the announcement of the annual school fees revision, the additional school fees applicable will be included in the Term 2 school fees invoice.

There are three terms in each school year. The annual school fees are spilt into three equal amounts and billed on a termly basis. The length of each term is not a relevant factor.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications may be submitted up to three years prior to the desired year of entry. Beyond Nursery, place availability relies on withdrawals and, as such, demand generally exceeds availability of places in all other year groups.

Entry at Nursery is strongly encouraged for younger applicants. Additional considerations apply for children who are Singapore citizens (please refer to our Admissions Policy and Conditions Governing Enrolment).

Below outlines our admissions process, and our team are on hand to guide you if you require help along the way.

Step 1 – Submit Application via our Online Portal

Applications may be submitted at any time from three years from the date of desired entry. With the exception of Nursery, applications for 2022/23 academic year are closed. Applications for Nursery may continue to be submitted. To be considered for entry in 2023/24 academic year, complete applications should be submitted by 15 February 2023. Notification of application outcomes will be communicated in April 2023 at the latest. Applications may be submitted after 15 February 2023, however we cannot guarantee notification of an outcome in April for these applications. Please contact admissions@tts.edu.sg for further clarification.

Applications must be submitted via our Online Admissions Portal, and must include all required documentation.

Step 2 – Application Fee Payment

Once your application has been submitted, the application fee of SG$575.00 must be paid for the application to be processed. Applications will only be accepted and reviewed once payment and all required documentation has been received.

Step 3 – Interviews and Assessments

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.

Step 4 – Offers

All Nursery offers are made towards the end of January prior to an August start. Most offers are made for all other year groups in the April prior to an August start. A small number of early offers may be made earlier at the discretion of the School. Students who have not been offered a place will be notified, with a small number waitpooled for entry should places become available during the year (up to a maximum of two years).