The Perse School (Singapore)

 

Address: 58 Chestnut Drive, Singapore 679301
Website: www.perse.edu.sg
Email: [email protected]   
Telephone: +65 6233 2183
Gender: Co-educational 
Teaching language: English and Mandarin
Ages: 3 to 18 
Curriculum: Cambridge International

Background

The Perse School (Singapore) is guided by a simple yet powerful ethos – to inspire a love of learning while nurturing confident, curious, and kind individuals. Rooted in a 400-year-old legacy of academic excellence and enriched by innovation, the school's approach encourages students to think independently, act with integrity, and make a positive impact on the world around them. 

Curriculum

As a leading British international school, The Perse School (Singapore) offers a future-focused Cambridge curriculum from nursery to senior school that fosters academic excellence through specialist teaching and a strong foundation of breadth and balance.

Students benefit from over 50 extracurricular activities designed to nurture talent, alongside a robust language programme offering Mandarin, Japanese, French, and Spanish. Entrepreneurship, sustainable living, robotics, and coding are also integrated into the curriculum, equipping students with real-world skills and a forward-thinking mindset from an early age.

The school takes pride in its highly regarded sports, visual, and performing arts programmes, supported by world-class facilities and partnerships with renowned institutes such as the Barça Academy.

In Years 10 and 11, students pursue the Cambridge IGCSE, selecting subjects that align with their individual strengths and aspirations. By Sixth Form, students are well-prepared for A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), opening pathways to leading universities in Singapore and around the world.

Fees

Fees for the 2025/2026 school year are payable termly and range from SGD 25,641 for Nursery to SGD 29,488 for Year 10, plus a once-off application fee of SGD 1,363.

From the principal

“What makes The Perse School (Singapore) so special is its strong sense of purpose, its close connection to The Perse School in Cambridge, and its vibrant, diverse community. That partnership with Cambridge is something we are excited to strengthen – ensuring our students benefit from a globally respected tradition of excellence, while embracing the opportunities unique to our context here in Singapore.”

– Lynne Oldfield, Principal

From the parents

“With the history and excellent results from the curriculum, we strongly believe that it’s a high level of education for our children. Also, the school has plenty of learning spaces and facilities, which we feel our children deserve for their school life. Plus, all of this at competitive fees. 

“We would definitely recommend The Perse School (Singapore) to other parents! In the school’s caring and inspiring environment, the children aren’t just numbers but are heard and seen. There’s also a family feel, which we appreciate so much.”

– Laura Torchi, parent

“We love the innovative curriculum. Children aren’t just confined to the classroom. The diverse, international community is another big plus, and the strong leadership team truly listens to parents. It’s an easy choice for any family moving to Singapore and looking for a school that values both academic and personal growth.”

– Felicia and Nour Dakir, parents