Tanglin Trust School

The school strives to make every individual feel valued, happy, and successful. It emphasizes a balanced, well-rounded education that encourages students to take risks, try new things, and contribute to the community. The school promotes a 'school within a school' model to maintain an intimate feel despite its size, and it prioritizes character development alongside academic achievement.

The school provides a British-based education with an international perspective, organized into Infant (ages 3-7), Junior (ages 7-11), Middle (ages 11-14), Upper (ages 14-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18) schools. In the Sixth Form, students choose between the A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma pathways. The curriculum is supported by technology, library resources, and specialized programmes such as the Highlands Programme for Year 9 students.

Tanglin Trust School consistently achieves examination results that surpass Singapore and global averages. It is the only school in Singapore to offer both A Level and IB Diploma pathways in the Sixth Form, and approximately 96% of graduates secure admission to their first or second-choice universities. The school was rated 'Outstanding' in every category by British Schools Overseas (BSO) in 2025.

The school provides learning and pastoral support within its mainstream provision to ensure students achieve consistent rates of progress. Students with identified additional learning, social, or emotional needs are referred for an age-appropriate assessment as part of the application process to ensure their needs can be met within the school's mainstream classroom environment.

Tanglin Trust School is an oversubscribed, not-for-profit institution that uses a holistic review process to select students who will contribute positively to the school community. Applications may be submitted up to three years in advance, with entry strongly encouraged at the Nursery level. Applicants must demonstrate age-appropriate fluency in English, as there is no provision for students requiring significant English language support, and must be able to thrive in a high-achieving, mainstream environment. Additional requirements apply to Singapore citizens, and all applicants must reside with at least one English-speaking parent in Singapore.

The school operates on a three-term academic year, with the 2026/27 academic year beginning on 18 August 2026. The October half-term break for 2026 is scheduled from 12 October to 23 October. Daily school hours are 8:15 am – 1:45/2:50 pm for the Infant School, 8:10 am – 2:50 pm for the Junior School, and 8:30 am – 2:50 pm for the Senior School.

Located on Portsdown Road, the campus features state-of-the-art facilities including a 25m outdoor pool, sports playing fields, and various libraries for Infant, Junior, and Senior students. Specialized spaces include the Junior Arts Centre, a training kitchen, a film and media studies suite, and a Sixth Form Centre. The campus also includes the Nixon Building, Berrick Building, and the Tanglin Centenary Building, all situated near the one-north technology cluster.

The school offers a wide-ranging co-curricular programme across all levels, including sports, the arts, outdoor education, and service learning. Specific activities include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, music, drama, visual arts, and film studies. The school also operates a 'Highlands Programme' in Australia, which provides a five-week experiential learning opportunity for Year 9 students.