NPS International School is a school in the Chai Chee area of Singapore that stands out for offering a genuine choice of curriculum under one roof. Families can follow the Indian CBSE programme, with its Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, or take an international route through Cambridge in the primary and middle years and the IB Diploma in the final two years. Founded in 2008 and linked to the well known National Public School group in India, NPS is a natural fit for South Asian families relocating to Singapore who want continuity with the Indian system or a bridge into an international qualification.
NPS International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Indian CBSE with Class 10 and 12 board exams; Cambridge Primary and IGCSE leading to the IB Diploma Programme |
| Stages | Nursery to Grade 12 (roughly ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School for the Diploma; CBSE affiliated; Cambridge International. CIS and WASC accreditation not published |
| Fee band | Budget to mid for Singapore |
| Campus area | Chai Chee, eastern Singapore |
Curriculum and academics
The defining feature of NPS is the dual pathway. The CBSE route follows the Indian national curriculum set by the Central Board of Secondary Education, with formal board examinations at the end of Class 10 and Class 12, which suits families who plan to return to India or apply to Indian universities. The international route runs Cambridge Primary and Cambridge IGCSE through the middle years, then the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years for students aiming at universities worldwide.
Offering both means a family can pick the system that matches their longer term plans, and in some cases switch between them as those plans change. The IB Diploma at NPS sits alongside the strong academic culture the National Public School name is known for in India. To see how the school sits among the city's international options, browse the wider landscape on the Singapore city hub, or our guide to the best international schools in Singapore.
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NPS International School fees
NPS sits in the budget to mid range for Singapore, which makes it one of the more affordable routes to an IB Diploma 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 tuition runs broadly from around SGD 17,000 in the early years to the high SGD 30,000s in the IB Diploma years. Treat these as guide figures and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a refundable deposit and examination registration in the IGCSE, CBSE board and IB Diploma years, plus optional transport. Use our fee calculator to total the real annual cost before you apply.
Admissions
NPS follows an April to March academic year in the Indian style, so the main intake is in April with rolling entry where places exist. Admission involves an application with prior school reports and an assessment appropriate to the year group, and families choose the CBSE or international pathway as part of the process.
Entry into the IB Diploma is the most selective point, since the two year course sets expectations on prior attainment and English. Families aiming for the Diploma should apply early and confirm subject availability, while those continuing on CBSE should check the placement against the Indian grade structure.
Location and who goes there
The campus is on Chai Chee Lane in the east of Singapore, within easy reach of the Bedok, Chai Chee and East Coast residential areas that many expatriate families choose for their space and proximity to the coast. The dual curriculum draws a largely Indian and South Asian community, both families who want to stay close to the Indian system and those using the IB route as a bridge to universities abroad.
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NPS International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are NPS International School fees?
NPS International School sits in the budget to mid range for Singapore, with published tuition broadly SGD 17,000 in the early years rising towards the high SGD 30,000s in the IB Diploma years. Add a registration fee and a deposit, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does NPS International School follow?
NPS offers a choice between the Indian CBSE curriculum, with Class 10 and 12 board examinations, and an international pathway through Cambridge Primary and IGCSE leading to the IB Diploma Programme.
Is NPS International School a good school?
NPS is an authorised IB World School that also offers CBSE, giving families a genuine choice of pathway. We do not publish ratings without verified reviews, so weigh the latest Diploma and board results, the curriculum fit and a campus visit.
When do NPS International School applications open?
NPS follows an April to March academic year in the Indian style, with the main intake in April and rolling entry where places exist. Apply early for the IB Diploma, which is the most selective point.
Where is NPS International School located?
The campus is on Chai Chee Lane in the east of Singapore, convenient for the Bedok, Chai Chee and East Coast residential areas popular with expatriate families.
