The International French School Singapore, often shortened to IFS, is the city's main French curriculum school, located in Ang Mo Kio in the north of Singapore. It teaches the French national programme from maternelle, the French early years, all the way to the French Baccalaureat at the end of secondary, with bilingual French and English pathways throughout. The school was founded in 1967 and was known for decades as the Lycee Francais de Singapour before adopting its current name. With several thousand students and dozens of nationalities, it is one of the largest single campus schools in the city.
International French School Singapore at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | French national curriculum to the French Baccalaureat; bilingual French and English pathways and an international option |
| Stages | Maternelle to the end of secondary (roughly ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1967 (formerly the Lycee Francais de Singapour) |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the French Ministry of Education; member of the AEFE network of French schools abroad |
| Fee band | Budget to mid for Singapore |
| Campus area | Ang Mo Kio, northern Singapore |
Curriculum and academics
IFS delivers the full French curriculum, the national programme set by the French Ministry of Education, structured as maternelle, elementaire, college and lycee. Students work towards the French Baccalaureat, the qualification used for entry to French and many international universities, and the school offers the international route of the Baccalaureat alongside the standard one for families who want a stronger English component.
Bilingual French and English teaching runs through the school, so children who arrive with little French can be supported into the system while French speaking families keep continuity with schools at home and across the AEFE network. Belonging to that network means a family relocating to another country can usually find a sister school that follows the same programme. To see how the French system compares with the English language and IB options in the city, start from the Singapore city hub.
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International French School Singapore fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Maternelle (Nursery to KG) | SGD 24,405 |
| Grades 1 to 5 | SGD 26,190 |
| Grades 6 to 10 | SGD 29,775 |
| Grades 11 to 12 | SGD 35,325 |
Source: International French School Singapore (ifs.edu.sg). French-section fees; the international/bilingual section differs. Excludes one-time registration and application fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
The International French School sits in the budget to mid range for Singapore, and is more affordable than most English language and IB schools in the city. Our Singapore international school fees guide places the budget band at roughly SGD 14,000 to 24,000 a year and the mid band above that, and the school's published 2025/26 tuition falls broadly within SGD 23,000 to 33,000 including GST, rising through the year groups. Treat these as guide figures and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a deposit and optional transport. Use our fee calculator to total the real annual cost, or compare the French school against other options in the city before you decide.
Admissions
The school follows the French academic calendar, which starts in September, so the main intake is at that point with rolling entry where places exist during the year. Admission involves an application with prior school records, and placement depends on the year group and, for older students, the language pathway that best fits prior study.
Because the school is large and popular with both French speaking and bilingual families, the busiest year groups can fill early. Families planning a move should apply ahead of the September start and confirm which pathway, standard French or the international option, suits their child.
Location and who goes there
IFS is in Ang Mo Kio in northern Singapore, on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, with a separate primary campus nearby. The location draws French speaking and Francophone families from across the island, with many settling in the central and northern districts within reach of the campus. The cohort is large and internationally mixed, anchored by the French community but open to any family that wants a French language education.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International French School Singapore fees?
The International French School sits in the budget to mid range for Singapore, with published 2025/26 tuition broadly SGD 23,000 to 33,000 a year including GST, which is more affordable than many English language peers. Add a registration fee and a deposit, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does the International French School Singapore follow?
It teaches the French national curriculum from maternelle through to the French Baccalaureat, with bilingual French and English pathways and an international option. The school is part of the AEFE network of French schools abroad.
Is the International French School Singapore a good school?
The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is one of the largest and oldest French system schools in Singapore. We do not publish ratings without verified reviews, so weigh the curriculum fit, the bilingual pathways and a campus visit.
When do International French School Singapore applications open?
The school follows the French academic calendar starting in September, with the main intake at that point and rolling entry where places exist. Apply early as the larger year groups fill quickly.
Where is the International French School Singapore located?
The school is in Ang Mo Kio in northern Singapore, on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, with a separate primary campus nearby.
