The Grange Institution is a small primary school in the north east of Singapore that has carved out a clear identity around inquiry, the outdoors and environmental learning. It is unusual in delivering both the International Primary Curriculum and the Cambridge International Primary curriculum, and its boutique scale means a personal, close knit setting rather than a large campus. For relocating parents the practical questions are how the primary only model works, where the fees land and how the north east location fits the commute, and that is what this profile covers.
The Grange Institution at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | A blend of the International Primary Curriculum and the Cambridge International Primary curriculum, with a strong sustainability and inquiry focus |
| Stages | Primary only, roughly ages 5 to 12 |
| Founded | Established in 2018 |
| Accreditation | Delivers the International Primary Curriculum and the Cambridge Primary framework. Confirm current registration directly with the school |
| Fee band | Value band for the Singapore market; a boutique primary day school |
| Campus area | Yio Chu Kang Road in the north east of Singapore. Confirm the current campus address directly with the school |
Curriculum and academics
The Grange combines two primary frameworks. The Cambridge International Primary curriculum brings structured progression in English, mathematics, science and global perspectives, part of the wider Cambridge curriculum that many Singapore schools follow, while the International Primary Curriculum adds thematic, inquiry led units that connect subjects around a big idea. Delivering both is unusual and lets the school pair rigour with creativity.
For parents the appeal is a distinctive, future focused ethos. The school builds its own set of competencies around construction and design, care for the environment, enterprise and active citizenship, and it makes real use of its green campus, including urban farming, so that learning reaches beyond the classroom. The boutique scale, with a small roll and a capped capacity, means teachers know every child.
The honest way to judge fit is to weigh the boutique, primary only model against your family's stage and plans. If you have a primary aged child and value small classes, the outdoors and an inquiry led approach, The Grange fits well. Because it does not run secondary years, ask early about the schools its leavers typically move on to and how it supports that transition.
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The Grange Institution fees
The Grange sits in the value band for Singapore, which is part of its appeal alongside the boutique setting. Our Singapore international school fees guide explains how the local market is tiered and where smaller primary schools tend to fall. Fees are set by year group across the primary years, and the school publishes a schedule that families can request.
Alongside tuition, budget for a one off application or registration fee, a deposit and optional costs such as resources, uniform, meals and transport. Singapore charges the same fees to citizens and international students at private schools. For a sense of early years and primary 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 The Grange among the names in our best international schools in Singapore guide. As a primary only school it will often be one part of a longer plan, so factor in the cost of the secondary school your child is likely to move to next. Ask the school directly for the current schedule.
Admissions
Admissions at The Grange are personal, in keeping with its small size. The school meets families, assesses where a child fits across the primary years and, because capacity is capped, places can be limited in popular year groups. Speak to the admissions team early about availability for your child's year.
Gather recent school reports before you apply, as these help the school place a child correctly and understand any support needs. Families relocating mid year often find a boutique school flexible about entry where a space exists, so it is worth asking about the current roll.
Ask about the documents needed for a student pass, the fees due on acceptance and, importantly for a primary only school, the guidance the school offers on secondary transfer. If your child has particular interests, ask how the inquiry units and the outdoor programme would support them.
Location and who goes there
The Grange is on Yio Chu Kang Road in the north east of Singapore, on a green campus of around three acres that is central to its identity. For families living in the north east it can mean a shorter, calmer school run than the central schools, and the setting supports the outdoor and farming focus that sets the school apart.
The intake is international and primary aged, drawn by the boutique scale, the sustainability ethos 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 north east location suits some families far better than others.
To see how The Grange 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 The Grange Institution follow?
The Grange blends the International Primary Curriculum with the Cambridge International Primary curriculum, adding a strong sustainability and inquiry focus. It is a primary school, so it does not offer IGCSE or A Level. Confirm the current programme directly with the school.
How much are The Grange Institution fees?
The Grange sits in the value band for Singapore, with fees set by year group across the primary 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.
Is The Grange a primary only school?
Yes. The Grange teaches the primary years for children aged roughly 5 to 12 and does not run secondary years. Because of this, ask early about the schools its leavers typically move on to and how it supports that transition.
Where is The Grange Institution located?
The Grange is on Yio Chu Kang Road in the north east of Singapore, on a green campus of around three acres. Confirm the current campus address and test the commute before you enrol.
When do The Grange Institution applications open?
As a boutique school with capped capacity, The Grange assesses applicants through the year but places can be limited in popular year groups. Register your interest early and confirm the current admissions criteria with the school.
