Global Indian International School, usually shortened to GIIS, is one of the larger international schools in Singapore, part of the Global Schools Foundation network and known for offering several curricula under one roof. Its Punggol campus is marketed as a technology rich SMART campus, and a second campus sits at East Coast. For relocating parents the practical questions are which pathway suits your child, where the fees land against the rest of Singapore and how the two campuses differ, and that is what this profile covers.
Global Indian International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Indian CBSE curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE |
| Stages | Early years to grade 12, roughly ages 3 to 18, across the Punggol and East Coast campuses |
| Founded | Part of the Global Schools Foundation; established in Singapore in the early 2000s. Confirm details directly with the school |
| Accreditation | Offers CBSE, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Programmes. Confirm current authorisations and campus specific offerings directly with the school |
| Fee band | Value to mid band for the Singapore market; fees vary by pathway and campus |
| Campus area | Punggol, the SMART campus, and East Coast at Cheviot Hill, in the north east and east of Singapore |
Curriculum and academics
GIIS is unusual in Singapore for the range of pathways it runs. Families can choose the Indian CBSE curriculum, the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma, or the Cambridge route to IGCSE, though the exact mix depends on the campus and year group. That breadth is the school's defining feature, and it suits families moving between the Indian system and international qualifications, or households who want to keep options open across the school years.
For relocating families the appeal is choice and scale. A child arriving from an Indian CBSE school can continue on a familiar track, while families who want an international qualification can follow the IB or Cambridge routes to a widely recognised endpoint. The trade off with a large multi pathway school is that you need to be clear about which programme your child will follow and on which campus, since that shapes the daily experience more than the school's name does.
The honest way to judge fit is to start from the pathway rather than the brand. Decide whether CBSE, the IB or Cambridge suits your child's stage and university leanings, then confirm which campus offers it and what the class sizes and subject lists look like. Ask GIIS directly about pathway availability by year group and where recent leavers have gone on to study.
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Global Indian International School fees
GIIS sits in the value to mid band for Singapore, which is part of why it draws large numbers of internationally mobile families, though fees vary noticeably by pathway and campus. Our Singapore international school fees guide explains how the local market is tiered and where schools of this kind tend to fall. Fees rise by year group and differ between the CBSE, Cambridge and IB routes, so the total depends on the pathway you choose.
Alongside tuition, budget for a one off application and enrolment fee, a deposit and optional costs such as meals, transport, uniform and examinations. Singapore charges the same fees to citizens and international students at private international schools, so plan against the published schedule for your chosen pathway and campus, and factor in annual increases across a multi year stay.
To see where that leaves you against the rest of the city, our fees guide groups Singapore schools into broad tiers so you can weigh GIIS against the other names in our best international schools in Singapore guide, and you can compare secondary costs in our Singapore secondary fees breakdown. Ask the school directly about the current schedule.
Admissions
Entry runs across the year groups on a rolling basis, with the assessment and requirements depending on the pathway and stage a child is joining. GIIS admits into CBSE, Cambridge and IB streams, so the first step is to confirm which pathway and campus you are applying to, then follow the specific process for that programme.
Because the school is large, it can often accommodate families through the year, but popular pathways and year groups still fill, so register interest early once your relocation is confirmed. Gather recent school reports and any assessment results, which help the school place a child correctly and plan any English or subject support.
Ask about assessment dates, start dates and the documents required for a student pass, and confirm whether your preferred pathway is offered at the campus nearest your intended home. If you are moving mid year, ask whether places are available in your child's year group on that pathway.
Location and who goes there
GIIS runs two campuses. The SMART campus sits in Punggol in the north east of Singapore, well placed for families living in the north east and along the North East MRT line, while the East Coast campus at Cheviot Hill serves families in the east and centre. The right campus depends heavily on where you intend to live and which pathway you want, so weigh both together rather than separately.
The intake is international with a strong South Asian community, reflecting the school's roots and its CBSE offering, alongside families following the IB and Cambridge routes. Relocating families considering GIIS should think about commute times on the MRT and by road at school run hours, since Singapore is compact but the two campuses sit some distance apart.
To see how GIIS compares with the other schools across the city and where comparable families tend to settle, start from the Singapore city hub and work outward by curriculum, stage and budget.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does GIIS Singapore follow?
Global Indian International School offers the Indian CBSE curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE, though the exact mix depends on the campus and year group. Confirm the current pathway options directly with the school.
How much are GIIS Singapore fees?
GIIS sits in the value to mid band for Singapore, with fees varying by pathway, campus and year group. Budget for annual tuition plus an application fee, a deposit and optional costs such as meals and transport, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
How many campuses does GIIS have in Singapore?
GIIS runs two campuses in Singapore, the SMART campus at Punggol in the north east and the East Coast campus at Cheviot Hill. Pathway availability differs between them, so confirm which campus offers your preferred programme directly with the school.
Does GIIS Singapore offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. Alongside the CBSE and Cambridge routes, GIIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. Confirm which pathways are available at each campus and year group directly with the school.
When do GIIS Singapore applications open?
GIIS admits on a rolling basis across the year, with the process depending on the pathway and stage. Register your interest ahead of your intended entry point and confirm the current admissions criteria directly with the school.
