Asia Pacific Global School

Asia Pacific Global School is a distinctive international school in the Bukit Timah corridor that offers a dual-framework curriculum combining the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) in the primary and middle years with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. This hybrid approach gives students the benefit of Australia's structured, standards-based education in their formative years, followed by the globally recognised IB Diploma as their university entrance qualification. The Australian Curriculum is known for its clarity, depth, and strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy from the earliest years. Students follow defined learning areas — English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, and Languages — with achievement standards that provide transparent benchmarks for progress. From Year 11, students transition to the IB Diploma Programme, where they select six subjects across the IB's disciplinary groups, complete the Extended Essay, engage with Theory of Knowledge, and fulfil Creativity, Activity, and Service requirements. The Bukit Timah campus sits within a verdant compound featuring a mix of renovated colonial-era buildings and modern purpose-built facilities. Academic amenities include well-equipped science laboratories, an art studio with exhibition space, a design and technology workshop, and a library with both physical and digital collections. Sports facilities encompass an indoor sports hall, an outdoor multi-use court, and a shaded swimming pool. The school makes extensive use of the nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve for outdoor education and environmental science fieldwork. Asia Pacific Global School is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization for the Diploma Programme and follows the Australian Curriculum as defined by ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority). The school holds CPE registration and EduTrust certification in Singapore, ensuring compliance with the republic's private education regulatory framework. It is also accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), which validates the quality of governance, teaching, and learning. The student community is internationally diverse, with a notable proportion of Australian, New Zealand, and Southeast Asian families. Mandarin is taught as a second language across all year levels, supporting students' engagement with the linguistic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region. Graduates leverage the IB Diploma to gain admission to universities across Australia (Group of Eight universities), the UK, Singapore, and North America. The school's university guidance programme begins in Year 9 and includes ATAR equivalency guidance for students considering Australian universities. Co-curricular activities include competitive swimming, rugby, netball, cricket, a student-led sustainability initiative, performing arts productions, and participation in regional academic competitions. The school's outdoor education programme features annual camps and expeditions across Southeast Asia. Annual tuition fees range from SGD 25,000 to SGD 45,000. The school offers sibling discounts and a limited number of bursaries based on financial need. The Bukit Timah location is well-served by public transport, with King Albert Park MRT station within walking distance.