Orchard Road British School

Orchard Road British School is a respected private institution located in the heart of Singapore's Orchard district, delivering the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to A-Levels. The school caters to students aged 3 to 18 and has established itself as a trusted choice for British expatriate families and internationally minded parents seeking a rigorous UK-aligned education. The academic programme follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with students progressing through Key Stages 1 to 5. GCSE examinations are taken in Year 11, followed by A-Levels in Years 12 and 13. The school selects its examination boards carefully, offering a breadth of subject choices that enables students to pursue their individual academic strengths and interests. The Orchard campus, while compact by Singapore standards, is intelligently designed to maximise learning spaces. Facilities include dedicated science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, a well-stocked library with digital research resources, specialist rooms for art and design technology, a music studio, and a multi-purpose sports hall. The school also has access to nearby external sports facilities for swimming and athletics. The school operates under CPE registration and holds EduTrust certification, meeting Singapore's regulatory requirements for private education providers. It is also accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and has undergone successful British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, confirming alignment with UK educational standards and best practice. Teaching staff are predominantly UK-trained and hold British teaching qualifications, bringing direct experience from schools across England and the wider UK. Class sizes are intentionally kept small, typically 18 to 22 students, to allow for personalised attention and strong teacher-student relationships. GCSE and A-Level results are consistently strong, with graduates securing places at Russell Group universities including UCL, King's College London, and the University of Edinburgh, as well as top institutions in Singapore, Australia, and North America. A dedicated sixth form team provides UCAS guidance and supports applications to universities worldwide. Extracurricular activities include the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, competitive sports fixtures against other international schools in Singapore, drama productions, a school orchestra, and a range of academic enrichment clubs including debating and STEM challenges. Annual tuition fees range from SGD 28,000 for Early Years to SGD 48,000 for Sixth Form, positioning the school competitively within Singapore's British curriculum segment.