International Schools and Registration

Important Tips for Document Submission and Health Requirements

  • Submit all documents in English.
  • If documents are not in English, provide original and official translated copies.
  • Translations must be done by a certified agency like Yobbi Consultancy or authorized representative.
  • Children must be vaccinated against measles and diphtheria.
  • Applications can be submitted anytime (no fixed deadline).
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UWC South East Asia Dover Campus
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to End of March
  • Third Semester: Mid-April to Mid-June
  • 4 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • School reports for current and previous two years (must be officially translated into english
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • The online application has been completed
  • In Primary school, proficiency testing is required for non-native English speakers.
  • In high school, non-native English speakers entering grades 6 through 8 will take an English placement assessment so that the school can collect information about their English proficiency. However, all prospective students entering grades 9 to 12 will take two placement assessments - English and mathematics.
  • Places on the ISS are awarded based on the school's ability to meet the learning needs of the students. SAS admits students in Kindergarten through 8th grade year-round, subject to availability.
Dulwich College
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to End of March
  • Third Semester: Mid-April to Mid-June
  • 2 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • School reports for current and previous two years (must be officially translated into english
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • None
Canadian Intl School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to End of December
  • Second Semester: Mid-January to Mid-March
  • 2 years old - 18 years old
  • Transcripts, school reports, letters or recommendation from the last 3 years
  • Copies of all relevant psychoeducational or special education assessment reports (if applicable)
  • 3 passport-size photos (electronic JPEG format accepted)
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Student Immunisation records (with Singapore rules, diphtheria and measles immunisation is mandatory)
  • Passports of both parents and passports of each legal guardian (if applicable)
  • Original deed, will, or court order indicating guardianship (if applicable).
  • Completed Representative Form (if applicable)
  • A duly completed caregiver agreement (if applicable) and a copy of the caregiver's passport
  • CIS's acceptance will be based on a thorough review of all requested documents.
  • This may include, but is not limited to: considering the student's age and/or recently completed grade.

Review previous school reports

  • Student profile considerations, including behaviour, social skills, work ethic, attitude, english proficiency, and additional learning support needs, if any, as requested by current school students.
  • CIS may need to conduct an evaluation and contact teachers at the student's current school. Upon completion of the review process, CIS reserves the right to deny an application regardless of the completeness of applicable documentation and payment of the filing fee.
Singapore American School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: Mid-January to End of May
  • 3 years old - 17 years old
  • The email and name of the student's current counsellor or department administrator
  • The phone number of the student's current school
  • Complete recommendation form (Math and English teacher and principal or counsellor)
  • Student photo (passport size .jpg)
  • Photos or both parents (passport size .jpg)
  • Official transcripts or transcripts
  • Students birth certificate
  • Student passport ID page
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Student Introduction Form
  • Questionnaire for parent of young children
  • Grade 3 and above English proficiency required.
  • SAS does not provide EAL program support for students above third grade.
  • SAS enrolls students from pre-K through eighth grade throughout the year, subject to availability.
Stamford American Intl School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to End of December
  • Second Semester: January to June
  • 1 year old - 18 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Passport size photo (JPEG format acceptable)
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated Into English)
  • Academic reports for the last 2 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Upon receipt of the acceptance letter, the original vaccination record of the child must be submitted to the American International School of Stanford (SAIS).
  • All submitted records, if in a foreign language, must be translated into English.
  • Once the application is complete, the applicant will be required to take an English language assessment if English is not a native language, or if coming from a school where English is not the language of instruction, or if receiving support from a pre-EAL (English as a Second Language) school.
Australian Intl School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-January to End of March
  • Second Semester: Mid-April to end of June
  • Third Semester: End of July to End of September
  • Fourth Semester: October to Mid-December
  • 1 year old - 18 years old
  • Copy or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • School reports for current and previous two years (must be officially translated into english
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • Completed the online admission application to assist the first bank account opening
  • The school provides additional English education support to eligible students whose primary language is not their primary language
  • Schools will decide on a case-by-case basis whether they need English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as a condition for continued enrollment
Dover Court Intl School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to End of March
  • Third Semester: End of April to End of June
  • 3 years old - 17 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • School reports for current and previous two years (must be officially translated into english
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • The online application has been completed
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL) supplement
Singapore American School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-January to Mid-May
  • Second Semester: Mid-July to end of November
  • 5 years old - 17 years old
  • Copy or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • Signed and dated Pre-Course Counselling Form
  • Once the application is complete, the applicant will be required to take an English language assessment.
  • If English is not your mother tongue, or if you are coming from a school where English is not the language of instruction, or if you are receiving support from a school before EAL (English as a Second Language).
Anglo-Chinese School Intl
Start Date
  • Semester: January to December
  • 13 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated Into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Academic qualifications (e.g. PSLE, O Level, IGCSE)
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster dose and measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)

Entrance Examination

  • Entrance exams are scheduled every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The exam involves an essay in English, a math essay, and possibly a scientific paper. Each essay is approximately 2 hours long and will cover content directly related to the previous stage of study to entry level.

Short verbal interview

  • On the same day as the entrance examination, applicants will also be interviewed by an officer after completing the paperwork. Enrolment is subject to the age limit set by the Ministry of Education. For each level, the age limit of 1 year beyond the normal age must be observed.
Tanglin Trust School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to end of March
  • Third Semester: End of April to End of June
  • 3 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated Into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • The online application has been completed

English requirements

  • Tanglin does not offer any special courses to teach that students who wish to enrol must have age-appropriate fluency in English and require a parent to be fluent in English to ensure effective communication between school and family.
Hwa Chong Intl School
Start Date
  • First Semester: January to June
  • Second Semester: July to December
  • 12 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports must be officially translated into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Academic qualifications (e.g. PSLE, O Level, IGCSE)
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • Signed and dated Pre-Course Counselling Form
  • The online application has been completed

Age requirements for admission

  • International students must not be more than 2 years old.

Entrance Examination

  • The entrance exam includes an interview, written test in English, mathematics and physics.
XCL World Academy
Start Date
  • First Semester: January to July
  • 2 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • XCL World Academy English Language Proficiency Requirements vary according to the student's grade level and students in Years 1-10 must participate in the English as an Additional Language Program if, after an English proficiency assessment, the school determines that the student needs this support program.
  • Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports students with limited English language skills to develop written and spoken English skills so that they can make the most of their time at XCL World Academy.
ISS International School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to End of June
  • 4 years old - 17 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated Into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Academic qualifications (e.g. PSLE, O Level, IGCSE)
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster dose and measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • In Primary school, proficiency testing is required for non-native English speakers
  • In high school, non-native English speakers entering grades 6 through 8 will take an English placement assessment so that the school can collect information about their English proficiency. However, all prospective students entering grades 9 to 12 will take two placement assessments - English and Mathematics
  • Places on the ISS are awarded based on the school's ability to meet the learning needs of the students. SAS admits students in Kindergarten through 8th grade year-round, subject to availability
Overseas Family School
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid-August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to June
  • 2 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated Into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • The online application has been completed
  • There are no entrance tests and/or exams.
  • Proficiency in English is not required.
  • Enrolment is open year-round and tuition fees are changed on a pro-rata basis.
Heritage Academy
Start Date
  • First Semester: Mid August to Mid-December
  • Second Semester: January to June
  • 3 years old - 17 years old
  • Fill out the official registration application form
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports must be officially translated into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Academic qualifications (e.g. PSLE, O Level, IGCSE)
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • Signed and dated Pre-Course Counselling Form
  • The online application has been completed
  • Student pass applications usually take 4-6 weeks, depending on the ICA. If a student pass application is refused. an appeal will be lodged. If the appeal is unsuccessful. the admission process will be terminated.
Hillside World Academy
Start Date
  • First Semester: January to Mid-March
  • Second Semester: End of March to Mid-June
  • Third Semester: End of June to End of August
  • Fourth Semester: September to December
  • 3 years old - 19 years old
  • Fill out the official registration application form
  • Copy or passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster + measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • Students may be admitted to the school at any time throughout the year as class space permits and students meet all admission requirements
One World International School
Start Date
  • First Semester: End of August to Mid-October
  • Second Semester: End of October to Mid-December
  • Third Semester: Mid-January to End of March
  • Fourth Semester: Mid-April to End of June
  • 3 years old - 18 years old
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Current and previous year's school reports (must be officially translated Into English)
  • Academic reports for 3 consecutive years
  • Complete payment of the application fee (non-refundable under any circumstances)
  • Standardised performance test scores
  • Educational assessments or expert reports
  • Passport ID page of both parents
  • Confirm payment of the application fee, e.g. bank transaction reference number or confirmation email and order number
  • Current and past history of the two previous schools (if applicable) 
  • Immunisation record - diphtheria 3 doses + 1 booster dose and measles 2 doses (legally mandatory)
  • Accepts admissions to kindergarten, primary school and secondary school all year round.