You and your family have moved to Singapore and now are looking to settle in the city. In many such cases, your first priority would be to choose the right international preschool for your child. You scroll through pages of school names, brochures, and reviews, often feeling overwhelmed, especially given that you must make the right decision. To help you in that case, we’ve made a list of the top 10 best international preschools in Singapore.

Ranking Factors for International Schools

Before we jump into the list, we first see how our list of preschools are ranked.

Curriculum & Pedagogical Philosophy

Which framework does the school use for Nurturing Early Learners (NEL)? Is it Montessori, Reggio Emilia, inquiry-based learning, play-based learning, IB Early Years? More precisely, we’ve seen the procedure that the school has followed to spark curiosity.

Teacher Credentials & Stability

Another thing that we’ve checked is highly trained teachers and an effort to keep improving teaching methods with ongoing developments. We’ve also looked at staff turnover, and also the reviews.

Child-Teacher Ratio & Class Size

The child-teacher ratio was also an essential factor. After all, a lower class size ratio means more individual attention. This will also improve scaffolding and a better observation of socio-emotional progress.

Facilities & Learning Environments

Indoor and outdoor learning spaces, nature, sensory corners, maker zones, and flexible classrooms are essential. They shape much of a child’s experience in early years.

Parental Involvement & Communication

All the schools in our list have also been found to meaningfully engage parents. They are said to offer regular updates, workshops, and school visits.

Reputation, Accreditation & Feedback

We’ve also checked parent testimonials, third-party reviews, awards, and education body accreditation.

Cost vs Value Proposition

Finally, since international preschools generally are expensive, we’ve focused on both budget-friendly and value (quality vs price) to find the best option for parents.

Top 10 International Preschools in Singapore

Below is a curated list of standout preschools. They are not strictly ranked by score, but the first is Pegasus, reflecting its strengths across criteria.

Pegasus International Preschool

The first one on our list is Pegasus International Preschool. Founded in 2013, Pegasus adopts an inquiry-based curriculum, drawing on Reggio Emilia inspiration. Furthermore, this school offers trilingual exposure, hands-on exploration, and outdoor play into the daily schedule. Another thing to note is the small class sizes and a curriculum that targets holistic growth of children. Based on the general reputation as well, Pegasus is well placed as a first pick for many families.

Stamford American International School – Early Learning Village

Stamford American International School – Early Learning Village integrates American standards with early years. The school emphasises social-emotional learning and development of two languages.

Dover Court International School (Early Years Centre)

Also known as the Early Years Centre, Dover Court International School (Early) uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with Reggio-inspired elements. Their outdoor play, music, and language offerings are reported to be the most distinguishing features of the school.

GESS – International Preschool

The fourth school in our list, GESS (German European School Singapore) also runs a preschool programme in Singapore. They combine play, inquiry, and multilingual styles of education.

OWIS (One World International School) Early Childhood

OWIS is another international preschool that offers IB-aligned, play-based learning. The school also has low child-teacher ratios and personalised pathways. This means your children will get better attention suited to their personal needs.

Viv’s Schoolhouse

Viv’s Schoolhouse has particularly strong reviews. The school, located in Rochor, is known for bilingual immersion, experiential learning, weekly field trips, and strong parent rapport.

Invictus International School (Kindergarten / Early Years)

Invictus International School is positioned as an affordable international school. It uses the IPC/IMYC frameworks and offers kindergarten programmes.

Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (Preschool / Nursery)

Sir Manasseh Meyer International School has roots in the Reggio Emilia approach for early years. It also offers progressive bilingual exposure and integrated arts/STEAM.

Adventure Tree Preschool

Though not fully an “international school,” Adventure Tree Preschool is highly regarded among expatriate and local families for its inquiry-play philosophy and scenic campuses. Thus, especially if you’re a local in Singapore looking for a school that can offer education like the international ones, it’s a school you should consider visiting.

Pariposa Preschool

The final school in our list is the Pariposa Preschool. You can find that this private institution is also often recommended in parent reviews and expatriate circles for its child-centred philosophy.

(Note: Because the preschool market, and even quality within schools, can change, readers must verify latest offerings, locations, capacity, and curriculum. It is highly recommended to verify everything directly with the schools and also talk with parents whose children are already going to those schools.)