Where Can I Check School Fees in Singapore? | Official Fees, Applicant Categories and Extra Costs

Did you know? The most useful school fee figure is the one for your child’s school type, applicant category and year. Start with MOE’s school fees page and monthly fee checker. Use the choices that match the student, including citizenship or residency where requested.

For an independent school or international school, check the school’s own published fee schedule and admissions information. For ITE, polytechnic or university study, use the institution’s official tuition fee page for the exact course and intake. A fee quoted for another category or academic year may not apply to your family.

Before comparing options, write down the billing period, tuition or school fee, compulsory additional charges and any separate application payment. Check financial assistance or subsidy eligibility separately, then confirm the amount actually payable. This turns “How much is this school?” into a budget you can use.

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Choose an official source · Check before acting · Read the next explanation

Which source answers your question?

Your question	Start here	What to check
Government school monthly fees	MOE fee checker	School level, student category, applicable year and fee components
A particular school’s additional charges	The school’s official fee schedule or finance office	Compulsory charges, billing dates and what tuition includes
ITE, polytechnic or university fees	The institution’s official course and tuition pages	Intake, qualification, student category and subsidy conditions
Help with school costs	MOE financial matters	Scheme eligibility, application steps and covered costs

Choose the source for your exact applicant situation and intended outcome.

Compare the same period and the same student category

A monthly school fee and an annual tuition figure answer different budget questions. Note the period beside every number before making a comparison. If a schedule is per term, find out how many chargeable terms it covers.

Keep the category label with the amount. Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident and international applicant schedules can differ. If a family’s status may change, ask the institution how and when that affects billing; do not calculate a new rate without confirmation.

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Ask what the headline amount includes

Create separate lines for tuition or school fees, other compulsory charges, and optional choices. Look for transport, meals, uniforms, devices or activity costs in the school’s own information, and ask which apply to the child.

For an international school comparison, also locate any application or enrolment payments and their refund terms. Read the current schedule alongside the offer documents, so a promotional headline does not become the whole family budget.

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Treat financial support as its own decision

Find the published assistance or subsidy rules before subtracting support from a fee. Check who can apply, the evidence required, what is covered and when a decision is made.

At post-secondary level, read the institution’s grant, bursary or scholarship conditions carefully, including any obligations. A possible award belongs in a separate scenario until it is confirmed. Our scholarship guide helps you examine those choices.

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Make a budget that answers the family’s question

Use two totals: money needed before starting, and expected spending during the study year. This separates an initial payment from recurring costs and helps you plan when cash is needed.

Save the dated fee schedule and request a written breakdown if an item is unclear. Recheck it when the offer arrives. The best comparison uses the same year, the same applicant category and the same set of costs for each option.

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