The Perse School Singapore brings a long British academic heritage to a modern campus in the Upper Bukit Timah area of Singapore. Linked to the historic Perse School in Cambridge, it follows the Cambridge pathway from the early years through to IGCSE and plans to extend into the A Level years, all set beside the greenery of the Bukit Timah nature reserve. For relocating parents the practical questions are how the through school pathway works, where the fees land and how the Bukit Timah location fits the commute, and that is what this profile covers.
The Perse School Singapore at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | The Cambridge international curriculum from the early years through to IGCSE, with A Level provision planned for the senior years |
| Stages | Early years, junior and senior, roughly ages 3 to 16 now, extending towards 18 as the senior school grows |
| Founded | Opened in 2020, relaunched under new leadership at the Upper Bukit Timah campus |
| Accreditation | Prepares students for Cambridge Assessment International Education examinations, and is linked to The Perse School Cambridge. Confirm current registration directly with the school |
| Fee band | Value to mid band for the Singapore market; a through day school |
| Campus area | Chestnut Drive in the Upper Bukit Timah area, beside the nature reserve. Confirm the current campus address directly with the school |
Curriculum and academics
The Perse School Singapore follows the Cambridge curriculum as a through school. The early years programme leads into a junior school for the primary years and then a senior school that prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE, with A Level provision planned as the senior cohorts grow. The link to The Perse School in Cambridge shapes the academic ethos, with an emphasis on curiosity, discussion and independent thinking rather than rote learning.
For parents the appeal is a recognised British style education on a large, green campus with room to grow, at a fee that sits below the most expensive names. The setting beside the Bukit Timah nature reserve supports outdoor learning, and the through school model means a child can in principle stay from the early years to the end of school as the senior provision fills out.
The honest way to judge fit is to check that the years you need are running now, since the senior school is still developing towards the full A Level offering. If you value a heritage linked, discussion led Cambridge education and a spacious campus, The Perse fits well. Ask about the current top year group, the subjects on offer at IGCSE and the timeline for A Level.
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The Perse School Singapore fees
The Perse School Singapore sits in the value to mid band for Singapore, more accessible than the most established premium names while offering a recognised Cambridge pathway. Our Singapore international school fees guide explains how the local market is tiered and where newer through schools tend to fall. Fees are set by year group across the early years, junior and senior stages.
Alongside tuition, budget for a one off application or registration fee, a deposit and optional costs such as examination entry, resources, uniform and transport. Singapore charges the same fees to citizens and international students at private schools, so plan against the published schedule for your child's year and factor in annual increases as your child moves up the school.
To see where that leaves you against the rest of the city, weigh The Perse among the names in our best international schools in Singapore guide and check the Singapore secondary fees breakdown for the examination years. Ask the school directly for the current schedule.
Admissions
Admissions at The Perse School Singapore start with matching the child to the right year across the early years, junior and senior stages. As a growing through school, it welcomes families joining at many points, though the senior years are still expanding, so it is worth confirming the top year group before you apply.
Gather recent school reports and any assessments before you apply, as these help the school place a student correctly and plan any support. Families relocating mid year often find a newer school flexible about entry where a space exists.
Ask about the documents needed for a student pass, the fees due on acceptance and the school's plans for the senior years if your child is approaching IGCSE and A Level. Discuss subject choices early so the pathway supports your child's university goals.
Location and who goes there
The Perse School Singapore is on Chestnut Drive in the Upper Bukit Timah area, on the site of a former secondary school, beside the Bukit Timah nature reserve. The green surroundings and the larger campus are a real draw for families who want space and the outdoors within reach of the city.
The intake is international and, as a through school, spans the early years to the upper secondary years, drawn by the British heritage, the Cambridge pathway and the spacious setting. As with any Singapore school, confirm the current campus address and test the commute from your intended home at school run hours before you commit.
To see how The Perse School Singapore 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 Perse School Singapore follow?
The Perse follows the Cambridge international curriculum as a through school, from the early years to IGCSE, with A Level provision planned for the senior years. It is linked to The Perse School in Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Confirm the current year range and subjects directly with the school.
How much are The Perse School Singapore fees?
The Perse sits in the value to mid band for Singapore, with fees set by year group. Budget for annual tuition plus a registration fee, a deposit and optional costs such as examinations and uniform, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Does The Perse School Singapore offer A Levels?
The school teaches to IGCSE now and plans to extend into the A Level years as its senior cohorts grow. If your child is approaching the senior years, confirm the current top year group and the A Level timeline before you apply.
Where is The Perse School Singapore located?
The Perse is on Chestnut Drive in the Upper Bukit Timah area, beside the Bukit Timah nature reserve. Confirm the current campus address and test the commute before you enrol.
When do The Perse School Singapore applications open?
As a growing through school, The Perse assesses applicants through the year and welcomes families at many stages, subject to space. Register your interest ahead of your intended entry point and confirm the current admissions criteria with the school.
