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International Community School Singapore
Christian American school. 2025/2026 fees S$29,807 - 43,133 including GST. Application S$2,000; enrolment S$3,000.
In brief
A small American-curriculum Christian K-12 school on Jubilee Road that consistently rates near the top of parent satisfaction surveys in Singapore.
ICS opened in 1993 and now serves around 350 students from roughly 30 nationalities, with WASC and ACSI accreditation and membership of the NICS network of Christian international schools. The curriculum is American with a Christian worldview running through the day. Bible class is part of the timetable four days a week, with weekly chapel in elementary and an annual Spiritual Emphasis Week.
The school's distinguishing feature, repeatedly named by families, is the close-knit community feel. Children are known by name across the school and parents describe staff as genuinely invested in their kids. ICS topped the WhichSchoolAdvisor parent survey for Singapore in 2024. Families looking for a large, secular IB or British environment will weigh ICS against UWC, SAS or Tanglin instead. Families wanting a smaller faith-anchored school find a strong fit here.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood (K4/K5) | 3 | Annual | SGD 29,807 |
| Elementary School (Grades 1 to 5) | 6 | Annual | SGD 33,824 |
| Middle School (Grades 6 to 8) | 11 | Annual | SGD 38,539 |
| High School (Grades 9 to 12) | 12 | Annual | SGD 43,133 |
| English Language Assessment (if required) | One-time | SGD 280 | |
| Facilities Fee (Returning Student) | One-time | SGD 500 | |
| Application Fee | One-time | SGD 2,000 | |
| Reenrollment Fee (Annual for returning students) | One-time | SGD 2,030 | |
| Facilities Fee (New Student) | One-time | SGD 3,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee | One-time | SGD 3,000 |
Reviews
<a href="/international-schools/singapore/international-community-school-singapore">International Community School Singapore</a> (ICS) is a small K-12 school with around 340 students from 24 nationalities, following a US college-preparatory curriculum within a Christian framework. Singapore's only Christian international school offering a full American curriculum, it earns a 4.7/5 from 34 parent surveys on, which conducted an on-site visit in March 2026.
What parents say
Community and personal relationships are the defining themes across sources. With an average class size of 15 and a 1:7 student-to-teacher ratio, parents say teachers know children individually - strengths, challenges and personality. A June 2025 parent on <a href="https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/singapore/international-community-school-singapore/reviews">International Schools Database</a> describes finding "an amazing village to raise my kids together." Pastoral care and the Parent Teacher Fellowship draw consistent praise. AP results are described as strong, and ICS ranks #1 in's Best Schools in Singapore parent survey ranking.
Where the criticism lands
Facilities are the acknowledged trade-off. Multiple parents and theeditorial note that campuses are simpler than Singapore's newer international schools and the sports and arts programmes are smaller in scale. The Christian framework - daily Bible classes and weekly chapel for elementary students - is central to school life, which suits families seeking it but narrows the school's fit for those who do not.
Admissions
ICS follows the US academic calendar (August to May). Fees range from SGD 28,146 to SGD 40,730 annually. The school offers 23 AP courses across six disciplines, and graduates primarily attend US universities, with growing numbers heading to the UK, Australia and Asia. Accredited by ACSI and WASC.
Head of school
Dr. James P. Rader
Dr. James P. Rader is the head of the International Community School in Singapore, leading the institution with a focus on academic excellence and a biblical worldview. He is dedicated to fostering a caring community and empowering students to impact the world positively.
Accreditations
- WASC accredited 01
- NICS Network of International Christian Schools 02
Academic results
- AP Exam Score of 3+ 91%
- AP Exam Score of 5 34%