Nexus International School is a single campus IB World School in Singapore that educates children from early years through to the IB Diploma. The Nexus name began with Taylor's Schools and arrived in Singapore in 2011, and in January 2020 the school moved into a purpose built campus at Aljunied designed around open plan, collaborative learning. It is one of the schools featured in our editorial pick of the best British schools in Singapore, reflecting its Cambridge IGCSE core, though its senior qualification is the IB Diploma rather than A Levels.
Nexus International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Early Years and Primary Curriculum, IB Middle Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme |
| Stages | Early years to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | Singapore campus opened 2011; current Aljunied campus from 2020 |
| Accreditation | IB World School; Cambridge Assessment International Education centre |
| Fee band | Upper mid, rising toward premium at IB Diploma level |
| Campus area | 1 Aljunied Walk, east of central Singapore |
Curriculum and academics
Nexus runs a continuous pathway that shifts framework as children move up. The early and primary years follow the International Early Years and Primary Curriculum, a thematic, inquiry led model that suits the internationally mobile families the school serves. From Year 7 students move into the IB Middle Years Programme, which keeps the inquiry approach while broadening subject discipline.
The senior school is where the qualifications crystallise. In Years 10 and 11 students sit Cambridge IGCSE, the British exam board route that gives the school its place among the city's British leaning options, before progressing to the two year IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. That IGCSE to IB Diploma combination is common among Singapore's stronger international schools and keeps university options open across the United Kingdom, North America, Australia and beyond. The Aljunied building is organised vertically, with primary wrapped around a central play deck, subject hubs floor by floor, and sixth form and university counselling at the top, alongside a competition standard aquatics centre. Parents should ask for the most recent IB Diploma cohort results rather than rely on headline averages.
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Nexus International School fees
Nexus sits in the upper mid to premium fee band for Singapore. In our Singapore international school fees guide the upper mid band runs roughly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year and the premium tier above that, and Nexus publishes tuition that starts within the upper mid band in the lower years and climbs through the school toward the premium threshold by the IB Diploma. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Plan for a non refundable application fee, a registration or enrolment fee, a refundable deposit, and optional extras such as school bus, lunch, uniform and the external IGCSE and IB examination entries in the senior years. Singapore schools also raise fees ahead of general inflation, so build in an annual increase when planning several years forward.
Admissions
The Nexus academic year runs from August to June, and the main intake is at the start of that year. Early years and the start of primary are the busiest entry points and fill ahead of the year, so families relocating to Singapore should apply well in advance. Mid year entry is possible on a rolling basis where a place exists, which suits arrivals outside the August window.
Admission typically involves an application with recent school reports, an age appropriate assessment or readiness check, and a conversation with the admissions team. Entry into the IGCSE and IB Diploma years is more dependent on prior subjects and English language readiness, so confirm subject availability before committing to a move.
Location and who goes there
The campus stands at 1 Aljunied Walk in the east of central Singapore, within reach of Aljunied and Paya Lebar MRT stations on the East West and Circle lines, which makes it accessible from much of the city without a car. Families cluster in the nearby Geylang, Paya Lebar, Katong and East Coast districts, with others commuting from the central expatriate belt. The school draws students from a wide range of nationalities and appeals to families who want a modern, single site campus with a clear IB pathway. For a full view of how Nexus fits the wider market, including curriculum mix and fee tiers, start with the Singapore city hub.
Nexus International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Nexus International School fees?
Nexus sits in the upper mid to premium fee band for Singapore, broadly SGD 35,000 a year in the lower years and rising toward and above the premium threshold in the IB Diploma years. Add a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus and lunch costs, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does Nexus International School follow?
Nexus teaches the International Early Years and Primary Curriculum in the lower school, the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 7 to 9, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years.
Is Nexus International School a good school?
Nexus is an established IB World School with a modern purpose built campus and a clear IB and IGCSE pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews, so we suggest you weigh curriculum fit, the latest IB Diploma results and a campus visit.
When do Nexus International School applications open?
The academic year starts in August and the main intake is at the start of that year. Popular entry points fill early, so apply ahead of a relocation, and mid year places are offered on a rolling basis where space allows.
Where is Nexus International School located in Singapore?
Nexus occupies a purpose built campus at 1 Aljunied Walk in the east of central Singapore, within reach of Aljunied and Paya Lebar MRT stations.
