Lion City IB School

Lion City IB School is a purpose-built International Baccalaureate institution in central Singapore, offering the complete IB continuum from the Primary Years Programme through the Middle Years Programme to the Diploma Programme. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and positions itself as a premium IB-focused institution with a strong emphasis on academic rigour, bilingualism, and holistic student development. The school's academic philosophy centres on the IB learner profile attributes — inquiring, knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, and reflective, among others — woven into every aspect of school life. The PYP encourages transdisciplinary exploration through units of inquiry, the MYP develops conceptual understanding and subject-specific skills, and the DP prepares students for the demands of higher education through in-depth study, the Extended Essay, and the Theory of Knowledge course. The campus is a modern architectural landmark featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, open collaborative spaces, and biophilic design elements that bring natural light and greenery into learning areas. Facilities include six fully equipped science laboratories, a dedicated robotics and innovation lab, a 600-seat auditorium for assemblies and cultural performances, a 25-metre swimming pool, a rooftop sports court, and a media production studio. The early years campus occupies a separate wing with sensory play areas, indoor-outdoor learning spaces, and a dedicated playground. Lion City IB School is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization for all three programmes and holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school is registered with Singapore's Committee for Private Education (CPE) and operates under the EduTrust certification scheme, which assures parents of the institution's financial viability, governance standards, and commitment to student welfare. The school places particular emphasis on bilingual education, offering a robust Mandarin programme alongside English-medium instruction, with Tamil available as a third language option. This linguistic approach reflects both the multilingual character of Singapore and the IB's commitment to developing communicators who can engage across cultural boundaries. Diploma Programme results are outstanding, with the school's average IB score consistently exceeding the world average by several points. Graduates have been admitted to the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, University of Oxford, Stanford University, University of Hong Kong, and ETH Zurich, among others. The co-curricular programme includes competitive swimming, football, and basketball teams, a student-run newspaper, Model United Nations, coding and robotics competitions, visual arts exhibitions, and annual service-learning expeditions to regional communities in Southeast Asia. Tuition fees range from SGD 35,000 to SGD 58,000 per year, reflecting the school's premium positioning. Application fees, technology levies, and IB examination fees are charged separately. The school offers a small number of academic scholarships at the Diploma Programme level.