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Yuvabharathi International School
A low-fee Indian-curriculum school in Jurong West that has become a default choice for Indian expat families in Singapore's western region.
In brief
A low-fee Indian-curriculum school in Jurong West that has become a default choice for Indian expat families in Singapore's western region.
Yuvabharathi opened in 2009 at 3 Hu Ching Road and is affiliated with the Indian CBSE board, with a Cambridge International stream alongside. The pathway runs from preschool through to Senior Secondary in Grades 11 and 12, with Hindi and Tamil offered as second languages. Tuition fees sit well below the international school average in Singapore.
Families value the affordability, curriculum continuity for children moving between India and Singapore and the proximity for west coast residents. Reviews praise approachable management and committed teaching, particularly during remote learning. The honest read is that this is a tightly academic Indian-system school. Families wanting strong co-curricular sport and arts, broad nationality mix or progressive teaching pedagogy should weigh that carefully against the fee saving.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Montessori - Resource Fee | 3 | SGD 330 |
| Montessori - Tuition (annual) | 3 | SGD 6,000 |
| International Curriculum - Resource Fee Classes 1-2 | 6 | SGD 360 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee Classes 1-2 | 6 | SGD 490 |
| International Curriculum - Tuition Classes 1-5 (annual, 900/mo x12) | 6 | SGD 10,800 |
| International Curriculum - Resource Fee Classes 3-5 | 8 | SGD 400 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee Classes 3-5 | 8 | SGD 530 |
| International Curriculum - Resource Fee Classes 6-8 | 11 | SGD 420 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee Classes 6-8 | 11 | SGD 560 |
| International Curriculum - Tuition Classes 6-8 (annual, 960/mo x12) | 11 | SGD 11,520 |
| CBSE - Resource Fee Classes 9-12 | 14 | SGD 440 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee IGCSE Year 1 | 14 | SGD 640 |
| Cambridge - Lab/Project Fee IGCSE/AS/A | 14 | SGD 1,500 |
| CBSE - Tuition Classes 9-10 (1100/mo x12) | 14 | SGD 13,200 |
| Cambridge - Tuition IGCSE Years 1-2 (1350/mo x12) | 14 | SGD 16,200 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee IGCSE Year 2 | 15 | SGD 200 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee AS Level | 16 | SGD 800 |
| CBSE - Lab/Project Fee Classes 11-12 | 16 | SGD 1,200 |
| CBSE - Tuition Classes 11-12 (1260/mo x12) | 16 | SGD 15,120 |
| Cambridge - Tuition AS/A Levels (1850/mo x12) | 16 | SGD 22,200 |
| Cambridge - Resource Fee A Level | 17 | SGD 200 |
| Student Welfare Fee (annual) | SGD 600 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | SGD 100 |
Reviews
- Parent and student feedback is polarised. Supportive families praise approachable teachers, academic focus, moderate fees and personal attention.
- Negative comments are sharp. Former students and family-linked reviewers complain about rude staff, intrusive behaviour, untidy facilities and uneven education quality.
- Staff feedback is mixed rather than uniformly negative. Teachers mention friendly colleagues and some management support, while also flagging low pay, unplanned meetings and frequent changes.
Positives
- Approachable teachers and academic focus. Positive family reviews mention approachable teachers, good academic focus, moderate fees and personal attention.
Considerations
- Polarised student and family experience. The public review pool contains strong praise and strong criticism, including complaints about staff attitude, school environment and education quality.
- Mixed teacher workplace signal. Teacher reviews mention supportive colleagues and development opportunities alongside concerns about management rhythm, pay and sudden changes.
Leadership
Mahalakshmi Venkataraman
Ms Mahalakshmi Venkataraman is Principal and Non ACRA Manager at Yuvabharathi International School, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the field of education across India, Singapore, and China. She has facilitated CBSE inspections and conducted English language teaching initiatives, demonstrating strong pedagogical expertise. She works alongside an executive team that includes Executive Director Mr Sripalan Chandra Mohan, who champions high-quality affordable education and has introduced specialised programmes for both struggling and advanced learners at the school.