Nexus International School (Singapore) at 1 Aljunied Walk offers the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 7–9, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. It is not a participating school in Singapore’s ordinary Secondary 1 Posting Exercise, so there is no PSLE PG1, PG2 or PG3 cut-off. Parents thinking about a switch after the 2026 PSLE results should contact its admissions team, confirm the appropriate Year placement, assess the academic and social transition, and understand the citizenship permissions, fees and day-to-day journey before committing.

Nexus’s official 2026–27 admissions guidance asks families to submit a direct application, pay the application fee and obtain a confidential Learner Reference completed by the pupil’s current school. Its fees page lists a S$1,090 application fee, S$5,123 enrolment fee and S$2,000 annual development levy, separate from the relevant year’s tuition. A good PSLE AL score does not waive these requirements or establish admission. Singapore-citizen families should also confirm the applicable MOE approval before assuming an offer can be finalised.

Quick summary for parents
• Campus: 1 Aljunied Walk, Singapore 387293; co-educational private international school.
• Curriculum: IB MYP Years 7–9, Cambridge IGCSE Years 10–11, and IB Diploma Years 12–13.
• No ordinary MOE S1 six-school Posting Group cut-off: entry is by direct Nexus application.
• Admission documents include a confidential Learner Reference from the current school and supporting records.
• 2026–27 fees: S$1,090 application, S$5,123 enrolment, S$2,000 annual development levy, plus year-specific tuition.
• Confirm Singapore-citizen MOE approval, Year placement, learning support, transport and the complete costs.

Nexus International School: what parents need to know

Nexus International School (Singapore) is at 1 Aljunied Walk and follows a direct international-school admission route. The family should compare the academic pathway, subject teaching, admission documentation, official permissions, fees, daily travel and the pupil’s own preferences. An MOE PSLE cut-off from another school is not evidence that a Nexus place is available.

No PSLE 2025 cut-off applies to Nexus

Singapore MOE Secondary 1 Posting produces historical school score ranges under the Achievement Level system. Nexus does not take part in that ordinary six-school allocation. It would therefore be inaccurate to publish a PG1, PG2 or PG3 range for this school, or to promise admission because a child scored AL6, AL12 or AL20. The school confirms admission and grade placement through its own process.

A smaller PSLE total reflects stronger performance in the national examination subjects, but international placement may depend on age, prior curriculum, availability, English and learning needs. Parents should give admissions accurate records and ask for the actual learning expectations of the proposed year group.

The international route begins with understanding the curriculum

Nexus publishes a three-stage secondary route: MYP in Years 7–9, IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. These are not interchangeable names for the same qualification. The MYP builds inquiry, subject knowledge and learning habits, the IGCSE provides examination-focused subject work in the next stage, and the Diploma involves more extended academic depth and independent study.

A parent should ask how these stages connect rather than assuming the school is a single undifferentiated IB programme. A Year 7 pupil needs strong English, Mathematics, Science, languages and Humanities foundations. Later, some subject choices will be guided by interests, timetabling, achievement and prerequisites. Ask what teachers expect before Year 10 and how subject advice is given.

A pupil who enjoys inquiry may respond well to connecting ideas across subjects. Another pupil may need a predictable sequence of examples before tackling a project. Both can learn, but the school must be able to explain how it teaches from different starting points. A curriculum label alone cannot establish that a particular child will thrive.

Year 7 is not automatically identical to Singapore Secondary 1

Singapore’s Primary 6 and an international school’s Year 7 often occur near the same age, but placement is not decided by an informal equivalence chart. Nexus needs the child’s date of birth, current academic records and its own admission criteria to confirm the year. A family transferring between school calendars should ask about the start date and any bridging needed.

Maths topics may be taught in a different order. A student familiar with Singapore bar models and algebra foundations might meet an unfamiliar style of written explanation or investigation. In English, a child may be asked to analyse texts and produce extended arguments in a format different from their PSLE practice. Those differences are opportunities for growth when guidance is clear.

Ask the school for real Year 7 learning objectives and sample feedback, not only a list of subject names. How are pupils assessed? What happens if one curriculum has covered a topic the other has not? The purpose of this conversation is to make the transition manageable rather than to label either curriculum superior.

The Middle Years Programme should teach evidence, not just projects

The MYP links academic knowledge to meaningful questions. But a project is only worthwhile when the pupil can explain what the question was, how evidence was collected and why a conclusion follows. A beautiful display that disguises mistaken reasoning is less educationally valuable than a careful report acknowledging an error.

Imagine pupils designing a greener school courtyard. They would have to consider heat, rainfall, material cost, how people use the space and what evidence supports their proposal. Science and Mathematics contribute measurements; Humanities contributes perspectives; languages help communicate the decision. This is an illustrative example for parents, not a statement that Nexus assigns this exact task.

Ask how group projects recognise individual work, how teachers help pupils who are shy or have weak organisation, and whether learners receive timely feedback. Independence is built through routines and useful teaching, not by leaving children to improvise complex research without support.

Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11

Nexus’s official secondary pathway lists Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10 and 11. The IGCSE involves subject-specific syllabuses and assessments. It is not the same examination as Singapore’s Secondary Education Certificate, and the range of subjects available at any school may vary with staffing, numbers and timetables.

Parents should ask when pupils choose IGCSE subjects, which are required, which are optional and how those choices prepare them for later IB Diploma options. A teenager interested in Engineering may need certain Mathematics and Science foundations. A learner considering arts or social sciences needs clear guidance about language and Humanities routes.

Do not choose a Year 7 school solely by imagining a specific IGCSE combination four years later. The child may discover new interests. What matters now is learning the core concepts accurately and developing habits that will sustain later choices.

The IB Diploma asks for sustained effort and independent judgement

In Years 12 and 13, Nexus offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It includes demanding subjects and requirements for research, critical thinking and reflection. A student must organise work over longer periods, not merely perform in a single examination. Families should consider both the academic opportunity and the workload.

Ask about university guidance, likely subject prerequisites, the availability of diploma subjects and how students are supported through extended assignments. University entry is not guaranteed by attending an IBDP school. Institutions make decisions using results and their own current entry criteria.

At the start of secondary school, the more useful preparation is to strengthen reading, written reasoning, Mathematics, Science and time management. A pupil who learns to revise an explanation after feedback is developing a habit that can remain valuable throughout the next six or seven years.

Admissions include the current teacher’s confidential reference

The Nexus admissions page specifically requires a Learner Reference completed confidentially by the current school and sent back to Nexus. This may require preparation time. It gives the receiving school useful context about the pupil’s learning, conduct and school experience rather than relying only on the PSLE total.

Parents should not attempt to prepare the reference themselves or ask a teacher to embellish the pupil’s abilities. An honest description can help Nexus understand strengths and areas where support may be needed. If the family is not ready to inform the current school, Nexus states that delaying the reference can delay a potential offer.

Ask admissions what additional transcripts, identification documents or English-language assessments may be required. An application fee and an expression of interest do not guarantee a place, and families should be told clearly whether any year group currently has capacity.

MOE approval for Singapore citizens and the ordinary S1 posting safety net

Nexus is a foreign-system-school option rather than an ordinary MOE secondary posting school. Singapore-citizen families should check the applicable permission rules before deciding that a private international school is available. Published Singapore foreign-system-school policies describe case-by-case MOE approvals, and a prospective school can advise how its own approval procedure is handled.

Citizenship and immigration status should be declared accurately, and parents should ask who submits the necessary request and when an enrolment becomes final. A Singapore citizen who receives a private-school application acknowledgement has not thereby obtained government permission to enrol. Foreign families should separately verify the correct pass conditions.

Where the pupil does not already have an approved alternative educational arrangement, follow the relevant MOE S1 choice and registration instructions while the international application is unresolved. Missing the ordinary posting deadline because a private school might offer a place would create avoidable risk.

Inclusion, co-curricular activities and real pupil wellbeing

Nexus describes inclusive learning support and opportunities in sport, arts, student activities and community engagement. Those are useful parts of school life. A child entering Year 7 may benefit from a club or team that makes it easier to meet classmates, especially if most peers have attended international schools for years.

Ask what accommodations can be provided for any documented learning or language needs, what specialist staff are available, and whether the services have additional charges. No school can be assumed to meet every individual educational need merely because its website uses the word inclusive. A precise conversation with the support team is more reliable.

Some pupils love a demanding team activity; others need time to build social confidence. Ask about trials, capacity, training days and the route home. A school with an exciting co-curricular menu can still be an unsuitable fit if the child ends most days exhausted or unable to complete ordinary work.

The full 2026–27 cost is more than advertised annual tuition

Nexus’s official fee information lists S$1,090 for an application, S$5,123 as an enrolment fee and S$2,000 as an annual development levy. It states that these charges are non-refundable according to the fee terms. The school’s general admissions page notes that full-time annual course fees start at S$33,600, but that lower-bound figure is not necessarily the Year 7 price.

Request a written 2026–27 quotation for the exact year group, showing tuition, all first-year charges, any annual levy, bus, uniform, activities, excursions and learning support. Ask which charges are paid before a place is confirmed and what happens if a family changes plans. A clear fee schedule is essential for an international-school decision.

Check sibling discounts and other assistance only if the family qualifies. Do not estimate affordability from an advertised starting figure or assume a scholarship is automatic because of a good PSLE result. A financially sustainable choice should remain manageable beyond one academic year.

Aljunied Walk, the route and the school calendar

Nexus’s official contact page places the campus at 1 Aljunied Walk, Singapore 387293, with nearby rail and bus connections. Test the real journey from the family’s home at the reporting time. A school can appear close on a city map but still require a lengthy last walk or inconvenient transfer.

Repeat the travel test after a likely CCA dismissal. Consider heavy rain, the child’s independence and the time remaining for meals and homework. A predictable journey reduces stress during the first term and makes it easier to participate in activities without sacrificing necessary sleep.

Ask how the school’s academic calendar aligns with the pupil’s present Singapore school. An international school may start a term at a different point in the year, so a family should plan the transition based on actual dates and assessment records, not on the assumption that January is always the first day of a new grade.

A practical comparison with six local secondary school choices

Families should not treat a private international-school enquiry as a substitute for every applicable MOE process. For a child still awaiting a confirmed and appropriately approved alternative place, follow current instructions for the regular six-school S1 Posting Exercise where eligible. Rank local schools by genuine preference, recognising that international application results and approvals may follow a different timetable.

A good comparison considers qualifications, actual school subjects, the child’s desire to study in that environment, reasonable independent travel, family budget and how a later transition to another school system would work. Do not use reputation as a shortcut for understanding the child’s everyday experience.

Ten questions to ask before paying an application fee

• Which school year and grade would a Primary 6 student enter, and what determines the placement?
• What are the current year-group vacancies and the expected decision process?
• What school reports, teacher references and tests are required?
• Does the child’s citizenship require MOE permission, and who handles the approval?
• What is the complete fee invoice including all non-refundable items?
• What MYP subjects and languages will the child actually study in Year 7?
• How are weaker foundational skills supported and what support fees apply?
• How are IGCSE and IBDP choices selected later?
• What CCAs are available to beginners, and how late are dismissal times?
• How are student wellbeing, safeguarding and parent communication managed?

PSLE results day 2026: what families should do

As at 1 November 2026 the PSLE 2026 results have not yet been issued. SEAB has given a tentative release window of 24–25 November 2026, with the exact date to be confirmed. Check the official announcement rather than treating a circulated date as certain. Once results are issued, collect the student’s documents, confirm local S1 eligibility and follow any required local posting deadline.

If a family is also exploring Nexus, contact the school with the student’s complete academic information and ask what approvals, records and fees apply. An enquiry is not an offer, and an offer may be conditional. A sensible parent avoids abandoning an existing education route until the alternative is secure.

How to help the child through the transition

Talk about the practical differences before the first school day: new vocabulary, unfamiliar assignments, new friends and a different academic calendar. Help the child learn one dependable way to record homework and ask for clarification. A pupil who was confident at PSLE may still need help adjusting to longer projects, while a pupil who struggled in one subject may discover strengths in another.

Protect enough sleep and avoid filling the entire holiday with advance worksheets. Independence grows when a child is given manageable responsibilities, specific feedback and supportive adults to approach. A good new school should make that transition possible rather than assume every learner arrives ready.

Frequently asked questions about Nexus International School

Can Nexus be selected in the six MOE school choices?

No. Nexus uses its own direct international-school admission process and does not have a PSLE Posting Group cut-off.

Does Nexus have an IB MYP and IBDP?

Yes. The published secondary route is MYP Years 7–9, IGCSE Years 10–11 and IBDP Years 12–13.

Does Nexus require a teacher reference?

Yes. Its admissions page asks for a confidential Learner Reference from the child’s current school before a place can be offered.

What are the published 2026–27 non-tuition charges?

S$1,090 application, S$5,123 enrolment and S$2,000 annual development levy, with terms in the official fee page.

Does a Singaporean child need MOE permission?

Parents should confirm the applicable MOE foreign-system-school approval before considering an international-school placement final.

Where is Nexus?

At 1 Aljunied Walk, Singapore 387293, according to its official contact information.

Official sources and further reading

This independent guide uses official school details available on 1 November 2026. Fees, admissions policies and curriculum offerings can change; ask the school to confirm what applies to the child’s actual year group. The PSLE cutoff system does not provide a numerical entry score for Nexus.

• Official Nexus secondary curriculum
• Nexus admissions and Learner Reference process
• Nexus 2026–27 fees
• Nexus school and learning environment
• Nexus official contact page
• Nexus FAQ
• MOE-approved foreign-system-school example and explanation
• MOE Secondary 1 Posting
• SEAB important dates

Parent’s final decision: Nexus deserves consideration when the child can legally enter the correct year, the curriculum fits their learning needs, the family understands the full cost and the daily routine is sustainable. An old PSLE score does not substitute for these checks.

Independent eduKate Singapore parent guide, checked 1 November 2026, for the PSLE 2026 cohort considering secondary-age education in 2027. Not an official admissions notice.