Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School is where the journey through Singapore's oldest British international school begins. It is the early years and infant stage, taking children from age three into structured school life by around age seven, on the same Portsdown Road campus as the rest of the school in Singapore. For families relocating with very young children, this is often the first decision they make, and the appeal here is a calm, well resourced early years setting that leads without a break into a large all through school.
Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | English National Curriculum, early years and infant phase, play based moving to structured learning |
| Stages | Nursery to the end of the Infant years, broadly ages 3 to 7 |
| Part of | Tanglin Trust, founded 1925, around 750 children in the Infant School |
| Accreditation | Within a school inspected under the British Schools Overseas framework and rated at the top grade |
| Fee band | Premium, the lowest stage in the school's schedule but high for young children |
| Campus area | 95 Portsdown Road, south Singapore near Queenstown and one north |
The early years
The Nursery and early years follow a play based approach within the English National Curriculum, where structured play, stories and outdoor time do the work of teaching young children to listen, share and explore. Through the Infant years the balance shifts toward more formal reading, writing and number, but the early years foundation stays at the centre. Specialist teaching in music, physical education and outdoor learning sits alongside the class teacher even at this age, which is unusual and reflects the resources of a large school.
Because the Infant School feeds the Junior School and then the Senior School on the same site, the early years are the first step on a path that later leads to IGCSE and a choice of A Level or the IB Diploma, with no need to reapply between stages. That continuity is a major reason families commit to an all through school from Nursery. To weigh it against other early years options, browse the wider field through the Singapore city hub.
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Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery | SGD 34,770 |
| Reception | SGD 42,675 |
| Years 1 to 2 | SGD 43,530 |
| Years 3 to 6 | SGD 45,570 |
| Years 12 to 13 | SGD 55,734 |
Source: Tanglin Trust School (tts.edu.sg). Annual fee (tuition plus building fund), inclusive of 9 percent GST. Excludes one-time enrolment fee and capital levy. 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.
Early years and infant tuition sits in the premium band for Singapore, the lowest stage in the school's own schedule but still high compared with standalone preschools. Our Singapore international school fees guide shows how early years tuition at premium schools climbs sharply as a child moves into the primary and senior years, so a Nursery place should be planned as the start of a long commitment rather than a one year cost.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee and a refundable deposit, and ask whether bus transport is offered for the youngest children. Confirm the current figures with the school, since the published schedule changes each academic year.
Admissions
The academic year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling mid year entry where a year group has space. Nursery and the start of the Infant School are popular entry points, so applying early is sensible. Admission at this age is light, an application with any nursery reports and a chance for the child to meet the team and settle into a classroom for a short visit.
Younger siblings of current students are usually given priority, which is worth flagging on the form if it applies to your family.
Location and who goes there
The Nursery and Infant School is part of the single Tanglin campus at 95 Portsdown Road in the south of Singapore, near Queenstown, one north and Holland Village. The setting suits the British and international families who settle in the central and southern districts, and the school's bus network reaches families further out. Many early years families live in Holland Road, Bukit Timah and the west coast, often choosing the school precisely because a child can stay from Nursery to Year 13.
For a fuller picture of where international families settle and which schools serve each district, start from the Singapore city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages does Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School cover?
The Nursery and Infant School covers the early years from age three through to about age seven, the stage before the Junior School, following the English National Curriculum early years and infant framework.
How much are Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School fees?
Early years and infant fees sit in the premium band for Singapore, the lowest stage in the school's schedule but still toward the higher end of the city range for young children. Add registration and a refundable deposit, and confirm the current figures with the school.
What does the Nursery and Infant School teach?
The early years follow a play based approach within the English National Curriculum, moving into more structured reading, writing and number through the Infant years, with specialist input in music, sport and outdoor learning.
When do Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School applications open?
The school year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where places exist. Nursery and the start of the Infant School are popular entry points, so apply well ahead.
Where is Tanglin Trust Nursery and Infant School?
The Nursery and Infant School is part of the Tanglin Trust campus at 95 Portsdown Road in the south of Singapore, near the Queenstown and one north districts.
