{"id":47688,"date":"2026-03-20T11:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=47688"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:49:51","slug":"best-high-schools-in-singapore-rankings-admission-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/best-high-schools-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Best High Schools in Singapore (2026), Fees, Rankings, &#038; Admission Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the <\/span><b>best high school in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can feel overwhelming, especially if you\u2019re new to the country or transitioning from a different curriculum. Between IB, IGCSE, CBSE, A-Levels and local tracks, families often find themselves comparing prospectuses, exam results and campus photos without really knowing how the whole <\/span><b>high school education system in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fits together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is designed to simplify that process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll first break down how <\/span><b>high school grades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work in Singapore\u2019s international schools (typically Grades 9\u201312), and how these years connect to globally recognised qualifications so you understand the landscape before you start shortlisting campuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we\u2019ll walk you through <\/span><b>how to choose the ideal high school for your child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with practical criteria you can apply to any school: curriculum fit, assessment style, campus environment, wellbeing support, fees and long-term university pathways. This section is particularly useful if you\u2019re comparing different <\/span><b>Singapore high school ranking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lists and trying to work out what really matters for your teen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only after that foundation is in place will we zoom into specific options, focusing on two popular international brands \u2013 <\/span><b>One World International School (OWIS) and Global Indian International School (GIIS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll find a focused <\/span><b>list of high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within these brands, side-by-side comparisons of programmes, results highlights, campus culture and admissions pointers, so you can confidently identify the <\/span><b>top high school in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your child, not just on paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Download this guide<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h2><b>High school education system in Singapore (quick overview)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Singapore, \u201chigh school\u201d usually refers to the <\/span><b>last four years before university<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 roughly <\/span><b>Grades 9\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or Years 10\u201313), even though local MOE schools use \u201csecondary\u201d and \u201cjunior college\u201d instead of \u201chigh school\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>international high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the structure often looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grades 9\u201310 (Age ~14\u201316)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most international schools offer <\/span><b>Cambridge IGCSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or similar secondary certificates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These years build strong subject foundations and exam skills for pre-university programmes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grades 11\u201312 (Age ~16\u201318)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students move into a <\/span><b>pre-university programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 globally recognised, holistic, excellent for international university pathways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>CBSE Grades 11\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 strong for STEM and Indian university entrance exams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>A-Levels, AP or school-based High School Diplomas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in some schools<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatsworth.com.sg\/blog\/international-school-guide\/high-school?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when people talk about <\/span><b>high school grades in Singapore international schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they\u2019re usually referring to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>High school grades = Grades 9\u201312: IGCSE in G9\u201310, then IB Diploma \/ CBSE \/ A-Levels \/ Advanced Placement in G11\u201312, depending on the school.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of high schools in Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore offers several high school pathways. Knowing the landscape helps you filter faster before you shortlist specific schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Local government and government-aided secondary schools<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the <\/span><b>Singapore MOE curriculum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and national exams (O-Levels \/ IP routes \u2192 A-Levels \/ IB at selected JCs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong academic culture and CCA programmes; admission usually requires residency status and PSLE \/ prior exam results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. International high schools (K\u201312 or secondary only)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer <\/span><b>international curricula<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><b>IB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>IGCSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>A-Levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>AP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or US-style diplomas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often cater to <\/span><b>expatriate and globally mobile families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with diverse student bodies and strong university counselling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many are <\/span><b>through-train<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> schools \u2013 children can start in primary and stay right through to Grade 12.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. National-curriculum international schools<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some schools (like Indian, Australian, or German schools) blend <\/span><b>home-country curricula<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., CBSE, HSC, Abitur) with international elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Specialised &amp; boutique high schools<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialist schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may focus on the arts, sports, or alternative pedagogies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boutique international high schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer smaller cohorts and highly personalised learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>This guide focuses on international high schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 especially those offering <\/span><b>IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 as these are the most relevant for families seeking globally portable pathways.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Send this guide to email<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h2><b>How to choose the ideal high school for your child in Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents in Singapore consistently highlight a similar short list of decision drivers when comparing <\/span><b>top high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Curriculum &amp; university pathway<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask: \u201cWhere might my child study after Grade 12 \u2013 Singapore, UK, US, Australia, elsewhere?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/learning-and-curricula\/ib-diploma\/\"><b>IB Diploma<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you want a <\/span><b>broad, inquiry-based pre-university programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognised worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for schools that offer <\/span><b>IGCSE in Grades 9\u201310<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which aligns well with both IB and A-Level style rigour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer the national curriculum of the home country, such as <\/span><b>CBSE Grades 11\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the family wants <\/span><b>continuity with Indian schooling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and strong prep for Indian and global STEM degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Accreditation, results &amp; rankings<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check accreditations (e.g., <\/span><b>IB World School, CIS, WASC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and published exam results (IBDP, IGCSE, CBSE).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse <\/span><b>independent rankings and league tables<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>Singapore high school ranking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on IB or IGCSE results \u2013 but treat them as <\/span><b>one data point<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not the whole story.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Class size, support &amp; wellbeing<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller <\/span><b>student\u2013teacher ratios<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can mean more personalised feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at <\/span><b>learning support, university counselling, and pastoral-care programmes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 critical in high school years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Campus experience &amp; co-curriculars<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the campus to get a feel for:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classroom design, labs, studios, and sports facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Co-curricular activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sports, arts, service, clubs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall vibe: traditional vs \u201cschool of the future\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Fees, scholarships &amp; location<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare <\/span><b>annual tuition for high school education in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (G9\u201312), plus application, tech and exam fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for <\/span><b>merit or means-based scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sibling discounts and transport options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider commute time \u2013 it affects your child\u2019s daily energy and CCA participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1024x336.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-768x252.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1536x504.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-800x263.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-500x164.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-100x33.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read comparison between <a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/public-vs-private\/\">private and public<\/a> schools.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Key highlights (so you can scan this guide fast)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High school grades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in most Singapore international schools = <\/span><b>Grades 9\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>IGCSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>G9\u201310<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then <\/span><b>IB Diploma <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><b>G11\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>This guide focuses on international schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that balance <\/span><b>academics, wellbeing and global university pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with case studies of <\/span><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the second half.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A practical <\/span><b>list of high school options in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the OWIS and GIIS families<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum pathways (IGCSE, IB) explained in plain language<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus culture and results snapshots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Admissions, fees and scholarship pointers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 2026 entry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Understanding high school grades in Singapore (for international schools)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re relocating or switching systems, here\u2019s how <\/span><b>high school grades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> commonly map in international schools:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grades 9\u201310: Cambridge IGCSE<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad subject choice (sciences, maths, humanities, languages, arts).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External exams develop <\/span><b>assessment literacy and exam technique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s useful for IB, A-Levels, and beyond.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grades 11\u201312: IB Diploma<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>IBDP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 6 subjects + core (TOK, EE, CAS), widely recognised by universities worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why OWIS and GIIS belong on your \u201cbest high school\u201d shortlist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you understand the broader landscape, it\u2019s easier to zoom in on schools that consistently appear in lists of <\/span><b>top international schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are recognised IB providers. OWIS and GIIS both appear in round-ups of IB schools in Singapore and are noted for their IGCSE and IB pathways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both schools offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Internationally recognised pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma and\/or CBSE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Modern, tech-enabled campuses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with ample co-curricular options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A focus on <\/span><b>student support, guidance and wellbeing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>At a glance<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OWIS<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Pathways:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modified Cambridge for middle years, <\/span><b>IGCSE (G9\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>IB Diploma (G11\u201312).\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Ethos:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inquiry-led learning, values of kindness, warm multicultural community. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GIIS<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Pathways:<\/b> <b>IGCSE (G9\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>IB Diploma (G11\u201312)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>CBSE (up to Grade 12)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under one umbrella.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Ethos:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Strong academic culture with data-backed results and rich co-curriculars. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of relying solely on a generic <\/span><b>\u201cSingapore high school ranking\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use these tangible benchmarks: curriculum fit, results trends, campus feel and university outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-1024x336.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-768x252.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-1536x504.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-800x263.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-500x164.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-100x33.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>The list of high school options in Singapore (OWIS and GIIS campuses only)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a concise <\/span><b>list of high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the GIIS and OWIS families that serve the high school years:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>One World International School (OWIS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>OWIS \u2013 Nanyang (Jurong)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pathways:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modified Cambridge (G6\u20138), <\/span><b>IGCSE (G9\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>IB Diploma (G11\u201312)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why it stands out:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smooth progression from middle years to IGCSE to IBDP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistently strong IB results \u2013 in recent cohorts, OWIS Nanyang has achieved an average IBDP score of <\/span><b>34 points in 2024 and 33 in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both above global averages, with a perfect 45-point score in 2024 and 100% pass rates in 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>OWIS \u2013 Digital Campus (Punggol)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pathways:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Early Childhood\u2013Secondary with IGCSE and IB Diploma as the campus scales<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why it stands out:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose-built digital campus with <\/span><b>future-ready learning environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, specialist spaces for arts, technology and sport<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Indian International School (GIIS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>GIIS \u2013 SMART Campus (Punggol)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pathways:<\/b> <b>IGCSE (G9\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>IB Diploma (G11\u201312)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>CBSE (up to Grade 12)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLSP) in the middle years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why it stands out:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech-forward \u201c<\/span><b>school of the future<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d design with advanced labs, innovation spaces and broad co-curricular programmes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIIS reports <\/span><b>IBDP averages in the high 30s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with large cohorts and 100% pass rates in recent years \u2013 including a #1 IB school in Singapore ranking for its IBDP cohort under specific criteria (May cycle, cohorts \u2265100 students, average score ~37.4).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ3MzYzIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Book a school tour<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h2><b>OWIS high school at a glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Academic pathways &amp; results<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Main route:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modified Cambridge framework \u2192 <\/span><b>IGCSE (G9\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 <\/span><b>IB Diploma (G11\u201312)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Results snapshots:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWIS Nanyang has recorded <\/span><b>average IB scores above global benchmarks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for several years, including <\/span><b>34 points in 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a perfect 45 and strong proportions of students scoring 30+ and 40+ points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Campus feel &amp; facilities<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nanyang Campus:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green, community-oriented environment with vibrant arts, sports and service-learning culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital Campus (Punggol):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed as a <\/span><b>tech-enabled digital campus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with flexible learning spaces, specialist labs and performance areas suited to secondary students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Who thrives here?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who value a <\/span><b>kindness-driven, inclusive culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and want a <\/span><b>balanced path into IGCSE and IB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great fit for <\/span><b>internationally mobile families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> targeting universities across Asia, Europe, North America and beyond.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>GIIS high school at a glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Academic pathways &amp; results<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Three robust routes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under one umbrella:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>IGCSE (G9\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 <\/span><b>IBDP (G11\u201312)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>IGCSE (or CLSP) \u2192 CBSE (G11\u201312)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal if you want the <\/span><b>flexibility of both an international (IB) and Indian (CBSE) stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without changing schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIIS publicises consistently strong IBDP and CBSE outcomes, including an IBDP school-average above <\/span><b>37 points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for certain cohorts and marketing claims as a <\/span><b>top IB school in Singapore under defined criteria (cohort size, exam session)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Campuses, culture &amp; facilities<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SMART Campus (Punggol):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature \u201c<\/span><b>SMART<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d design with digital classrooms, innovation labs, media studios and extensive sports facilities; the main hub for high school.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Who thrives here?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learners who want <\/span><b>choice between CBSE and IB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families who appreciate a <\/span><b>data-rich academic culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, structured exam preparation and wide co-curricular choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1024x336.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-768x252.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1536x504.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-800x263.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-500x164.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-100x33.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Programmes explained (so you can compare apples to apples)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you look at any <\/span><b>list of high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll see similar labels over and over. Here\u2019s what they actually mean:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 9\u201310)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internationally recognised qualification, aligned with UK GCSEs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasises <\/span><b>subject breadth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strong foundations in English, Maths, sciences and humanities, and formal examinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both <\/span><b>OWIS and<\/b> <b>GIIS <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer IGCSE, which feeds naturally into IB, CBSE, A-Levels and other pre-university programmes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11\u201312)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-year <\/span><b>pre-university programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 subjects across languages, humanities, sciences, maths and arts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core: <\/span><b>TOK, Extended Essay, CAS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly regarded by universities worldwide for its rigour and emphasis on research, reflection and global-mindedness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available at <\/span><b>GIIS and OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>CBSE (Grades 11\u201312)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian national board with strong emphasis on <\/span><b>Maths and Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus growing humanities offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent for students aiming for <\/span><b>Indian entrance exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while keeping doors open to universities globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offered at <\/span><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up to <\/span><b>Grade 12<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Admissions: what to prepare &amp; when to apply<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most international high schools in Singapore, including OWIS, follow similar admissions patterns:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Intakes &amp; campus visits<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many schools have <\/span><b>main intakes in August\/September or January<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus rolling admissions <\/span><b>subject to seat availability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. OWIS has an August \/ September intake for Grades 9 to 12.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a <\/span><b>campus tour or open house<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> early \u2013 this often clarifies your gut feel more than any ranking ever can.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Typical documents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last <\/span><b>2 years of school reports \/ transcripts<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport and visa \/ pass information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any <\/span><b>learning support or enrichment documentation<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardised test scores, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Placement &amp; grade fit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re switching systems (e.g., from US, CBSE, ICSE, local MOE or another curriculum):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admissions teams will map your child\u2019s <\/span><b>age, completed grade, and curriculum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the appropriate <\/span><b>high school grade and programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IGCSE vs IBDP vs CBSE).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Fees &amp; scholarships (at a glance)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High school education in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at international schools typically ranges from around <\/span><b>SGD 25,000\u201345,000 per year for Grades 9\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on school and programme. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check the <\/span><b>official OWIS fee pages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the latest tuition and exam-related costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Merit scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for high academic performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>IB or high school specific scholarships<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Sibling discounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to manage total family cost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to choose the best high school for your teen (GIIS &amp; OWIS edition)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve narrowed down to <\/span><b>OWIS vs GIIS vs a few other top high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use this checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Curriculum fit<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your teen prefer <\/span><b>coursework + exams (IBDP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><b>board-syllabus track (CBSE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unsure, shortlisting <\/span><b>both GIIS and OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps the IB pathway open, with GIIS also offering CBSE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assessment rhythm &amp; academic culture<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGCSE emphasises <\/span><b>formal examinations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and subject rigor, great prep for both IB and CBSE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IB builds research skills, independent thinking and balance across subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBSE leans into <\/span><b>depth and structured test prep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially for STEM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Campus experience<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><b>the OWIS campuses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to see how your child responds to scale, tech integration, arts and athletics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether they\u2019ll thrive better in a tech-enabled setting or an open, green environment when choosing between OWIS Digital Campus and OWIS Nanyang Campus. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outcomes &amp; guidance<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at <\/span><b>published results (IB, IGCSE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>university destinations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about <\/span><b>career and university counselling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, essay support and reference-writing processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practicalities<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commute, bus routes, start times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total cost over four years of high school, including exam fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How easily your child can transition from their current curriculum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Download this guide<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Q. What are high school grades in Singapore international schools?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Typically <\/span><b>Grades 9\u201312<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>G9\u201310:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IGCSE or similar secondary qualification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>G11\u201312:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IB Diploma, CBSE, A-Levels or a High School Diploma, depending on the school<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Q. Which is the top high school in Singapore for my child \u2014 OWIS or GIIS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both are strong, but the \u201cbest high school\u201d depends on your needs:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OWIS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers <\/span><b>IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><b>values-led, kindness-focused culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and IB results above global benchmarks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GIIS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers <\/span><b>IGCSE + IB Diploma + CBSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under one roof, with a track record of strong IBDP averages and large cohorts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting both and talking to teachers, counsellors and current parents is the best way to compare fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. Does \u201cSingapore high school ranking\u201d really matter?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rankings and IB league tables are useful, but they\u2019re only <\/span><b>one part of the picture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use them alongside:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum and subject fit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student support and wellbeing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term <\/span><b>university and career pathways<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Q. Can I get a simple list of high schools in Singapore for these two brands?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes \u2013 here\u2019s the quick list again:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OWIS:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWIS Nanyang (Jurong) \u2013 full secondary with IGCSE &amp; IBDP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWIS Digital Campus (Punggol) \u2013 expanding secondary with IGCSE &amp; IBDP<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GIIS:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIIS SMART Campus (Punggol) \u2013 high school hub for IGCSE, IBDP &amp; CBSE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final word<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to secure the <\/span><b>best high school experience in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that opens global doors for university and beyond, your shortlist should definitely consider <\/span><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alongside other <\/span><b>top international high schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide to understand <\/span><b>high school education in Singapore<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your campus tours to gauge <\/span><b>culture and fit<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each school\u2019s latest <\/span><b>academic data and university outcomes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026so you can make a confident, future-proof decision for <\/span><b>2026 and beyond<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Send this guide to email<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h3><b>For further reading<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB schools and results in Singapore (IBDP focus)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 round-ups and league tables comparing average scores and pass rates. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whichschooladvisor.com\/singapore\/guides\/singapores-best-ib-schools-by-ibdp-score?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Here.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide focuses on international high schools \u2013 especially those offering IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma \u2013 as these are the most relevant for families seeking globally portable pathways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":44334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[278,277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-do-not-display","category-seo"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best High Schools in Singapore | Fees, Rankings, Admission Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare all top high schools in Singapore that are popular. 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