Yuvabharathi International School sits in the Jurong district of Singapore and is best known for giving parents a genuine choice of curriculum under one roof. Indian families can follow the familiar CBSE route, while those who want a globally portable pathway can take the Cambridge programme through to IGCSE and A Level. For relocating parents the practical questions are which pathway suits the child, where the fees land against the rest of the city and how the west of the island works for a school run, and that is what this profile covers.
Yuvabharathi International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | A choice of the Indian CBSE curriculum and the Cambridge international pathway, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS and A Level |
| Stages | Early years through primary, lower secondary and upper secondary, with the Cambridge stream continuing to AS and A Level |
| Founded | A well established Jurong school. Confirm the founding year directly with the school |
| Accreditation | Prepares students for CBSE and for Cambridge Assessment International Education examinations. Confirm current registration directly with the school |
| Fee band | Value band for the Singapore market; a day school with two curriculum pathways |
| Campus area | Jurong, in the west of Singapore. Confirm the current campus address directly with the school |
Curriculum and academics
Yuvabharathi runs two parallel pathways. The CBSE stream follows the Indian national board and suits families who want continuity with schools in India or who plan to return there, while the Cambridge stream follows the Cambridge curriculum from the primary years through Cambridge Lower Secondary and on to IGCSE in the upper secondary years, then AS and A Level. Having both under one roof is unusual and is the main reason families shortlist the school.
For parents weighing the two, the choice usually comes down to where the child is likely to sit final examinations and study at university. The CBSE curriculum is strong in mathematics and the sciences and maps neatly onto Indian university entry, while the Cambridge route is widely recognised by universities across the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and North America. Ask the school how each cohort is sized and taught so you understand the class experience on each track.
The honest way to judge fit is to match the pathway to your family plan rather than to a label. If you expect to move between India and Singapore, the CBSE stream keeps things simple. If you want maximum portability, the Cambridge stream travels further. Ask about subject choices at IGCSE and A Level, the support for students who arrive with gaps and where recent leavers have progressed.
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Yuvabharathi International School fees
Yuvabharathi sits in the value band for Singapore, more accessible than the large campus international schools while still offering recognised CBSE and Cambridge qualifications. Our Singapore international school fees guide explains how the local market is tiered and where affordable through schools tend to fall. Fees are set by year group and by pathway, so a CBSE place and a Cambridge place are priced on their own basis.
Alongside tuition, budget for a one off application or registration fee, a refundable 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 pathway, and factor in annual increases as your child moves up the school.
To see where that leaves you against the rest of the city, compare against the tiers in our fees guide and weigh Yuvabharathi among the names in our best international schools in Singapore guide, then check the Singapore secondary fees breakdown for the exam years. Ask the school directly for the current schedule for your chosen pathway.
Admissions
Admissions at Yuvabharathi start with choosing the pathway, since the CBSE and Cambridge streams have their own year structures and entry points. The school assesses each applicant to place them in the right year, and for older students joining an examination course the timing matters, so it is worth speaking to the admissions team early about the next available start.
Gather recent school reports and any examination results before you apply, as these help the school place a student correctly and identify where extra support may be needed. Families relocating from India often find the CBSE stream an easy transfer, while those coming from other systems tend to move into the Cambridge stream at the nearest matching year.
Ask about the documents required for a student pass, the fees due on acceptance and how the school handles a mid year arrival. If your child is aiming at specific universities, discuss the pathway and subject combinations early so the plan supports those goals.
Location and who goes there
Yuvabharathi is in the Jurong area in the west of Singapore, a large residential and increasingly commercial part of the island that is well connected by the MRT and by bus. For families living in the west it can mean a shorter school run than the central schools, which is a practical advantage worth weighing when you compare options.
The intake is international and includes many Indian families drawn by the CBSE option, alongside families who want an affordable Cambridge pathway. 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 Yuvabharathi compares with the other schools across the island 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 Yuvabharathi International School follow?
Yuvabharathi offers a choice of two pathways, the Indian CBSE curriculum and the Cambridge international pathway that runs through Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS and A Level. Families choose the stream that best fits where their child will sit examinations. Confirm the current subject options directly with the school.
How much are Yuvabharathi International School fees?
Yuvabharathi sits in the value band for Singapore, with fees set by year group and by pathway. Budget for annual tuition plus a registration fee, a deposit and optional costs such as examinations, resources and transport, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Does Yuvabharathi offer both CBSE and Cambridge?
Yes. The school runs a CBSE stream and a Cambridge stream in parallel, which is unusual in Singapore and is a common reason families shortlist it. Ask the admissions team which stream fits your child's stage and plans.
Where is Yuvabharathi International School located?
Yuvabharathi is in the Jurong area in the west of Singapore, well served by the MRT and buses. Confirm the current campus address and test the commute from your intended home before you enrol.
When do Yuvabharathi applications open?
The school assesses applicants through the year and places each child in the right year for their chosen pathway. Register your interest ahead of your intended entry point and confirm the current admissions criteria directly with the school.
