All parents want the best for their children, especially the preschool or kindergarten is the foundation of their child’s education. After all, equip them with the right building blocks for the best head start in life. However, does it means the expensive ones is the best? Here, we have listed down the 10 most expensive preschools in Singapore, as well as its average cost range, location and curriculum provided—which is easier for you to judge.
1. EtonHouse
EtonHouse believes that children should take ownership of their learning. When children are happy and engaged, learning happens naturally and spontaneously. Open-mindedness, critical thinking skills, and a life-long love for learning are just as essential as acquiring knowledge.
EtonHouse follows the Inquiry-based Curriculum (ITL), which is strongly inspired by the Reggio Emilia methodology and is very closely linked to the development and practice of children’s thinking and problem-solving skills. Through a variety of different modes of learning, children have a wealth of opportunities to explore, discover and build knowledge to deepen their own understanding.
EtonHouse aims to empower each individual to be enthusiastic life-long learners through developing children’s reading ability, comprehension, and language skills. To achieve this target, EtonHouse did offer Chinese Immersion Programmes and third-language options for children to learn.
Tuition Fees | $6,476.40 (full-day session) for 10-week term |
Website | https://www.etonhouse.edu.sg/ |
Address | 178 Clemenceau Avenue #06-00, Haw Par Glass Tower Singapore 239926 |
Contact Details |
+65 6690 3167 enquiry@etonhouse.com.sg |
2. The Little House
The newly revamped The Little House Montessori style preschool provides a laidback, comforting vibe at the school, which makes children feel easier to settle into the preschool immediately.
The Little House Montessori is also an English-Mandarin bilingual preschool, which exposed the children to their early language experiences in a vibrant and fun environment. In addition, there are a variety of activities to hone children’s skills: for example, music sports, science experiments, and cooking classes, which make learning a fun and engaging experience.
Little House also focuses on practising children’s life skills such as leadership, teamwork, empathy, and confidence. Their teaching program provides a strong, solid foundation for a smooth transition for any children preparing to enter Primary/Grade one in any school.
Tuition Fees | $3,950 per term for full-day sessions |
Website | https://www.thelittlehousemontessori.com/ |
Address | 200 Turf Club Road The Grandstand #06-08, Singapore 287994 |
Contact Details |
+65 6469 2123 tlhmoffice@gmail.com |
3. Blue House Nursery and International Preschool
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to preschool and primary education, Blue House International Preschool believes that children are competent, curious, and rich in potential. In Blue House Childcare, children can be themselves, be empowered to explore, and enjoy the highest standards of respectful care, year-round.
In addition to the normal school curriculum, the Blue House also offers a series of weekly electives, including music, art and Mandarin, to satisfy children’s instinctive desire to discover and share knowledge.
Tuition Fees | Approximately $2,913 per term for full-day sessions. |
Website | https://www.bluehouseinternational.com/ |
Address | 2 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287988 |
Contact Details |
+65 6734 0824 enquiries@bluehouseinternational.com |
4. Lorna Whiston
At Lorna Whiston Preschools, it focuses on children developing communication skills in authentic situations. Therefore, every child will be placed on an individualized reading program, to how to present their personal response to a visual stimulus and to link their general knowledge into the conversation.
Lorna Whiston Preschools also offers Master Classes for full-day sessions which help to enrich and develop the children’s skills, for example, Chinese Arts, Cookery, English Speech and Drama, and so on.
Tuition Fees | $2,321.90 per month (full-day session) |
Website | https://www.lornawhiston.com |
Address | 101 Thomson Road #03-18 / #04-22 United Square, Singapore, Singapore 307591. |
Contact Details |
+65 6871 8844 admissions@lornawhiston.com |
5. White Lodge International Preschools & Childcare
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The curriculum of White Lodge is based on a mix of education systems from countries like the United States, Australia, and the UK that allows children to learn new skills, acquire new knowledge, and demonstrate their understanding through playing and exploring active learning, and creating and thinking critically.
White Lodge also offers a bright, open-plan indoor space and a safe, green outside environment as well as sand and water play, which is great for developing little children’s creativity with sensory play elements.
Tuition Fees | $2,235.00 per term (full-day sessions) |
Website | https://www.whitelodge.education |
Address | 75E Loewen Road (Dempsey Road) Singapore 248845 |
Contact Details |
+65 6475 7262 lg@whitelodge.edu.sg |
6. Pat’s Schoolhouse
At Pat’s Schoolhouse, the curriculum is injected with play-based learning that encourages active experimentation, hands-on experiences, and social interactions. Teachers and children can work together for creating a teaching plan together which incorporate and deliver knowledge and themes in a cohesive and immersive bilingual learning environment.
Pat’s Schoolhouse also provides a child-friendly menu for the mindfully designed program with high-quality education as well as their music-integrated curriculum where provide excitement for learning and improves children’s reading, writing and thinking skills.
Also, Pat’s Schoolhouse is the first preschool to integrate Mandarin into its curriculum, which provides a strong, solid foundation for language mastery and a smooth transition for any children preparing to enter any Primary Chinese school.
Tuition Fees | $2,118 per month (full-day session) |
Website | https://patschoolhouse.com/ |
Address |
249 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758352
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Contact Details | +65 6501 7500 |
7. Brighton Montessori
At Brighton Montessori, their children are challenged to their maximum potential in a creative, stimulating and supportive learning environment led by a team of dedicated Montessori trained teachers with a hands-on Montessori approach.
With a history of 25 years, Brighton Montessori is known for its hands-on and personalized teaching methods. In terms of curriculum, Brighton Montessori offers practical life skills lessons, sensory exercises and cultural studies to help children develop their interests and explore a variety of subjects at their own pace.
For those parents who want to develop their children’s love and appreciation of Mandarin, Brighton Montessori did provide Mandarin Immersion Programme, which provides a Mandarin-speaking environment for children, which many do not have in their home environment.
Tuition Fees | $2,140 per month |
Website | https://www.brightonmontessori.com.sg/ |
Address |
456 River Valley Road #01-01 Crystal Court
Singapore 248342 |
Contact Details |
+65 6588 3883 contact@brightonmontessori.com.sg |
8. Chiltern House Preschool
Chiltern House preschool accepts children starting from the tender age of 2 months up to 6 years old and offers full-day and half-day programmes to suit each family’s needs.
Founded by the late early childhood educator Julia Gabriel, their curriculum covers a broad range of subjects including language and literacy, Mandarin and industrial arts. This preschool is also accredited by the Singapore Pre-School Accreditation Framework (SPARK).
Tuition Fees | Around $2,000 a month |
Website | https://www.chilternhouse.com.sg/ |
Address |
510 Thomson Road #04-01A SLF Building Singapore 298135
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Contact Details |
+65 6346 130 enquiries@chilternhouse.com.sg |
9. MindChamps Preschool
MindChamps Kindergarten’s curriculum, designed for local and international students aged 18 months to 6 years, combines highly experiential classroom activities with a structured, academically oriented approach.
The S.M.I.L.E.S.™ methodology is at the heart of MindChamps PreSchool’s curriculum, nurturing and safe space for children to learn and explore as they develop their Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Linguistic, Emotional and Social skills through highly experiential classroom activities.
Their teachers are also well-trained to incorporate the S.M.I.L.E.S.™ elements into PreSchool lessons, activities and games, including Mandarin classes, which enables them to provide a holistic learning experience for your child.
For parents who wish their children to learn Mandarin, they can choose Mindchamp Chinese Kindergarten as all their lessons are taught in Mandarin.
Tuition Fees | $1,965 per month |
Website | https://www.mindchamps.org |
Address |
#04-100 Marina Square, Singapore 039594 |
Contact Details |
+65 8233 4400 sg.acmarinasquare@mindchamps.org |
10. Little Village on the Grange
Both inquiry-based learning curricula and Play-Based methodologies are adopted by The Little Village. It teaches children to think outside the box in organized, substantial, personalized, and nurturing ways, which is extremely sought after today.
Teachers of Little Village place a strong emphasis on outdoor education and nature, they also work and learn with children to support them in discovering their passions and interests and developing their natural curiosity.
The Little Village has a spacious outdoor garden that is beautifully landscaped and equipped with a variety of play equipment such as playing sinks, sandpits, bicycles, scooters, and even a bike track! Children also have the freedom to choose what indoor activities they want to do
Tuition Fees | $1,600 per month |
Website | http://www.littlevillage.com.sg/ |
Address |
41 Grange Road, Singapore, Singapore 239704 |
Contact Details |
+65 6735 7356 enquiries@littlevillage.com.sg |
With so many preschools to choose from in Singapore, parents may find themselves in a dilemma when it comes to finding the perfect nursery for their children. Factors such as curriculum and school’s environment, teacher-student ratio, and even distance from home are all decisive factors. It really depends on how much you can afford, and how much you value the education.
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