Rosemount International School is a boutique school in the Siglap area in the east of Singapore that concentrates on the youngest children, from the preparatory years into the first junior grades. With a small roll and an inquiry based approach, it appeals to families who want a gentle, personal start to their child's education rather than a large campus. For relocating parents the practical questions are how the early years model works, where the fees land and how the eastern location fits the commute, and that is what this profile covers.
Rosemount International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | An inquiry based international curriculum for the early years and the first junior grades, built around questioning, discovery and communication |
| Stages | Early years and lower primary, roughly ages 2 to 7 across the preparatory and first junior years |
| Founded | Established in 1999 |
| Accreditation | An inquiry based international programme for young learners. Confirm current registration and any authorisations directly with the school |
| Fee band | Value band for the Singapore market; a boutique early years and junior day school |
| Campus area | Ettrick Terrace in the Siglap area of eastern Singapore. Confirm the current campus address directly with the school |
Curriculum and academics
Rosemount follows an inquiry based international curriculum built around a simple idea, that young children learn best when they are encouraged to question, discover and communicate. Rather than a heavily structured exam driven programme, the school uses an integrated, thematic approach across its preparatory levels and first junior grades, which suits the age group it serves. For families of very young children this gentle, play informed start is exactly the appeal.
For parents the draw is the personal scale. With a small roll of around a hundred and forty children, teachers know every family, and the transitions between the early levels are handled closely. The trade off is that this is an early years and lower primary school, so families need a plan for the move to a larger school as their child grows.
The honest way to judge fit is to weigh the boutique, early years focus against your longer plan. If you want a warm, personal start for a young child and value small classes, Rosemount fits well. Because it does not run the full primary or any secondary years, ask early about the schools its children typically move on to and how it prepares them for that step.
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Rosemount International School fees
Rosemount sits in the value band for Singapore, in keeping with its boutique, early years focus. Our Singapore international school fees guide explains how the local market is tiered and where small early years schools tend to fall. Fees are set by level across the preparatory and junior years, and the school can provide a current schedule on request.
Alongside tuition, budget for a one off application or registration fee, a deposit and optional costs such as resources, meals and transport. Singapore charges the same fees to citizens and international students at private schools. For a sense of early years costs across the city, see our Singapore early years fees breakdown, and plan against the school's published schedule.
To see where that leaves you against the rest of the city, weigh Rosemount among the names in our best international schools in Singapore guide. As an early years and junior school it will usually be the first part of a longer plan, so factor in the cost of the primary or through school your child is likely to move to next. Ask the school directly for the current schedule.
Admissions
Admissions at Rosemount are personal and suited to the age group. The school meets families, gets to know the child and places them in the right early level, and because the roll is small, availability in a given level can be limited. Speak to the admissions team early about spaces for your child's age.
For young children there is little formal assessment, so the focus is on settling and on understanding any needs. Families relocating mid year often find a boutique early years school flexible about start dates where a space exists, which suits the unpredictable timing of a move.
Ask about the documents needed for a dependant or student pass, the fees due on acceptance and, importantly for an early years school, the guidance Rosemount offers on the move to a primary or through school. If your child has particular needs, discuss how the small setting would support them.
Location and who goes there
Rosemount is on Ettrick Terrace in the Siglap area in the east of Singapore, a leafy, residential part of the island popular with families. For those living in the east it can mean a short, easy school run, which matters a great deal for very young children.
The intake is international and young, drawn by the personal scale, the inquiry based approach and the accessible fees. As with any Singapore school, confirm the current campus address and test the commute from your intended home at school run hours, since a short journey is a real benefit for early years families.
To see how Rosemount compares with the other schools across the city and where similar 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 Rosemount International School follow?
Rosemount follows an inquiry based international curriculum for the early years and first junior grades, built around questioning, discovery and communication rather than early formal examinations. It is an early years and lower primary school. Confirm the current programme directly with the school.
How much are Rosemount International School fees?
Rosemount sits in the value band for Singapore, with fees set by level across the preparatory and junior years. Budget for annual tuition plus a registration fee, a deposit and optional costs such as resources and meals, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What ages does Rosemount International School teach?
Rosemount teaches young children, roughly ages 2 to 7, across the preparatory levels and the first junior grades. It does not run the full primary or any secondary years, so families plan a move to a larger school as the child grows.
Where is Rosemount International School located?
Rosemount is on Ettrick Terrace in the Siglap area in the east of Singapore, a leafy residential part of the island. Confirm the current campus address and test the commute before you enrol.
When do Rosemount International School applications open?
As a boutique early years school, Rosemount assesses applications through the year, though spaces in a given level can be limited. Register your interest early and confirm the current admissions criteria with the school.
