Tanglin Trust School

With more than 90 years experience of providing British-based education to the international community in Singapore, Tanglin provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery right through to Sixth Form, through our Infant School (5-7 years), Junior School (7 to 11 years), Senior School (11-16 years) and Sixth Form College (17-18 years).

Tanglin's academic traditions and approach to teaching are firmly grounded in an enhanced and rigorous English National Curriculum, however, there are many aspects of school life that have a global focus and are contextualised to our location in South East Asia. We are proud to be the only school in Singapore offering both IB and A Level  at Sixth Form giving our students the opportunity to choose the best pathway for them. A globally recognised, prestigious international school, Tanglin students go on to some of the best universities in the world.

From the head teacher

"Tanglin is a vibrant coeducational day school where children learn to be successful and happy in their lives. In developing the whole child, we set high expectations for achievement in the academic and the arts, whilst also nurturing their life skills. Our students enjoy being at school, they look forward to the challenge, the opportunities, the comradeship, the satisfaction and the fun that is part of Tanglin everyday daily life. It is important to us that they have a clear view of the world, and their place in it, along with a deep desire to sustain it" –Peter Derby-Crook, Chief Executive Officer

Curriculum

Tanglin Trust School offers British based learning in an international context for 3 to 18 year olds. The English National Curriculum forms the basis of study and this is contextualised to the school's setting in South East Asia. Following I/GCSEs, students have the opportunity to choose either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Sixth Form.

Location

Located on Portsdown Road, Tanglin Trust School is approximately 15 minutes drive from the west of the city centre, in Singapore's 'one-north' area, set amongst the heritage and nature areas of Rochester Park, the Wessex Estate and Nepal Hill.

Facilities

Tanglin Trust School offers world-class learning facilities comprising separate modern buildings for Infant, Junior, Senior School and Sixth Form students. In addition to architect-designed classrooms set around bright and colourful common areas that promote a sense of community, these buildings also feature large multi-purpose assembly and sporting halls, music rooms, indoor facilities for orchestras and choirs, suites for the study of Information and Communications Technology, drama studios and science laboratories.

What the inspectors say

"..... an outstanding school, which provides an excellent British-style education, while maintaining an awareness and appreciation of its cultural setting in Singapore..... The curriculum is outstanding. It develops the skills and attributes pupils need for life in a constantly changing global society. It meets the needs of the whole child, inspiring their curiosity, independence and love of learning. It provides excellent opportunities for pupils to experience success and to express their creativity and individual talents." 2015 BSO Inspection (British Schools Overseas, recognised by Ofsted)