LASALLE College of the Arts

What LASALLE College of the Arts does

LASALLE College of the Arts is a private arts and design education institution headquartered at 1 McNally Street, Singapore, founded in 1984 by the De La Salle Brothers and registered as a Private Education Institution (PEI No. 199202950W) under SkillsFuture Singapore. It offers a tiered portfolio spanning Diploma, BA (Hons), and MA programmes across contemporary arts and design disciplines, with notable offerings in Fine Arts, Art Histories and Curatorial Practices, Animation Art, Acting, Design, Arts and Cultural Leadership, Arts Pedagogy and Practice, Arts and Ecology, Creative Writing, Art Therapy, and Music Therapy. From August 2024, new students receive degrees conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS), a government-supported private university formed through a 2023 alliance with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts; pre-August 2024 cohorts continue to receive Goldsmiths, University of London degrees. The institution also operates the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) as a curatorial incubator, an annual international Tropical Lab postgraduate art camp, an annual LASALLE Show graduate showcase, and a Continuing Education Programme for lifelong learners.

The business model is tuition-driven, B2C, and diversified across Singapore Citizens, Singapore PRs, and international students. BA (Hons) annual tuition ranges from S$9,830 (subsidised Singapore Citizens) to S$30,380 (international), with MA programmes priced at S$31,500-S$43,056 total. International student recruitment is supported by an appointed overseas representative network in 13 Asian countries; domestic engagement runs through an online application portal, weekly campus tours, open house events, and an active social media presence. LASALLE serves five named segments — Diploma, BA (Hons), MA, Continuing Education, and International Students — and reports approximately 32% YoY growth in BA (Hons) applications, in line with broader expansion of arts education demand across Asia. Recent strategic moves include the NUH Sustainable Medicine Design Lab, a JUNGSAEMMOOL retail-gallery pilot, and a Tropical Lab+ partnership with the School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA), all dated within 2026.

Name

LASALLE College of the Arts

Legal name

LASALLE College of the Arts

Website

https://lasalle.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LASALLE College of the Arts is a Singapore private arts and design education institution offering Diploma, BA (Hons), and MA programmes, serving domestic and international students across 13 Asian countries, with degrees now conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts and Design Higher Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Arts Colleges (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) (EDAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Colleges (Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre) (EDAHAJAD), Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Digital Arts & Design (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) (EDAMAAAB), Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA)

Keywords

• Arts and design education
• Fine arts programmes
• Contemporary arts college
• Postgraduate art studies
• Continuing creative education

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - BA (Hons): Funded/subsidised fees for Singaporeans (S$9,830 per annum), Singapore PR (S$13,895 per annum), and non-funded full fees for Singaporeans (S$22,000), Singapore PR (S$22,000), and International students (S$30,380)
2. Tuition Fees - MA Programmes: Full-time 1-year programmes at S$10,500 per semester (S$31,500 total); Full-time 2-year programmes (Art Therapy, Music Therapy) at S$10,764 per semester (S$43,056 total); Part-time 2-year programmes at S$5,250 per semester (S$31,500 total)
3. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of S$75 for Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident applicants and S$120 for International applicants
4. Overseas Representative Service Fees: Appointed overseas representatives may charge up to S$4,500 in service fees per student

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LASALLE College of the Arts delivers contemporary arts and design education across Diploma, BA (Hons), and MA levels, covering disciplines such as Fine Arts, Art Histories and Curatorial Practices, Animation Art, Acting, Design, Creative Writing, Arts and Cultural Leadership, Arts Pedagogy and Practice, Arts and Ecology, Asian Art Histories, Art Therapy, and Music Therapy. The college also operates the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) as a curatorial arm, the Continuing Education Programme for lifelong learners, and signature annual events including The LASALLE Show and Tropical Lab international art camp.

Product overview

LASALLE College of the Arts offers a comprehensive portfolio of arts and design education programmes spanning Diploma, BA (Hons), and MA levels. The institution provides undergraduate honours degrees in disciplines including Fine Arts, Art Histories and Curatorial Practices, Animation Art, and Acting, alongside postgraduate programmes such as MA Fine Arts, MA Asian Art Histories, MA Arts and Cultural Leadership, MA Arts Pedagogy and Practice, MA Arts and Ecology, MA Creative Writing, MA Design, MA Art Therapy, and MA Music Therapy. The institution also operates the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) as its curatorial arm, delivers an annual showcase event called The LASALLE Show, and hosts the Tropical Lab international art camp for postgraduate students. The Continuing Education Programme supports lifelong learning for learners at any stage of life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 32% increase in BA (Hons) applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Tropical Lab+ five-day art camp bringing immersive art learning experience for SOTA students, challenging participants with self-directed artistic experimentation and research beyond the classroom.
• National University Hospital (NUH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026NUH and LASALLE established a first-of-its-kind Sustainable Medicine Design Lab, bringing together clinicians, designers and students to develop design interventions for more sustainable healthcare practices through deep ethnography and design research.
• JUNGSAEMMOOLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Pilot exhibition 'Vivarium' collaboration with South Korean beauty brand, presenting works by BA (Hons) Fine Arts Year 1 students at JUNGSAEMMOOL Flagship Store, integrating artworks into a retail space setting.
• BAFOCHI (Chilean Dance Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop for Diploma in Dance students with Chilean dance company BAFOCHI, providing international dance training exposure.
• Academy of Fine Arts ViennaminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• California Institute of the ArtsminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Central Academy of Fine Arts, ChinaminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Columbia UniversityminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• RMIT UniversityminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• University of the Arts LondonminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• University of WashingtonminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Zurich University of the ArtsminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Musashino Art UniversityminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• National Art School, SydneyminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Nelson Mandela UniversityminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonneminorOthersParticipating institution in Tropical Lab 20 international art camp for postgraduate students
• Jeff Hong (Disney Storyboard Artist)minorOthersVisual artist and veteran animator conducting conversation with BA (Hons) Animation Art students about experiences working as storyboard artist for Disney, independent artist journey, and finding creative voice

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pratt Institute: US private university with leading programmes in art, design, and architecture. Comparable as an established international arts-specialist institution targeting the global (including Asian) creative-student market.
• RMIT University (School of Art): Australian public university with a substantial art, design, and architecture school, historically a major destination for Singaporean and Southeast Asian students. Comparable as a regional competitor in arts higher education and a Tropical Lab partner.
• Academy of Fine Arts Vienna: Austria's oldest art school, offering diploma and doctoral programmes in fine arts, design, and conservation. Comparable as an established European arts-specialist institution and Tropical Lab partner.
• California Institute of the Arts: US-based private arts institution offering BFA and MFA programmes across visual arts, performing arts, animation, and design. Comparable as a long-established arts-specialist university that participates in Tropical Lab and competes for international Asian arts students.
• University of the Arts London: Federation of six UK arts colleges (including Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion) offering undergraduate and postgraduate arts and design programmes. Comparable as a globally leading arts university that participates in Tropical Lab and is a primary international competitor.
• Rhode Island School of Design: US private arts and design college renowned for fine arts, architecture, and design programmes. Comparable as a leading international arts-specialist university competing for top Asian arts students.

Regional players

• Central Academy of Fine Arts, China: China's premier fine arts university based in Beijing, offering comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across fine arts, design, and architecture. Comparable as a leading regional arts-specialist institution and Tropical Lab partner competing for the Asian arts student market.
• Zurich University of the Arts: Switzerland's largest arts university, offering programmes in design, fine arts, music, dance, and theatre. Comparable as a leading European arts-specialist institution and Tropical Lab partner.

Direct peers

• School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA): Singapore pre-tertiary and tertiary arts school offering visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts programmes. Comparable as a Singapore-based arts-specialist institution competing for the same student pipeline, particularly at the pre-university level.
• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts: Singapore-based arts institution and UAS alliance partner offering diploma and degree programmes in fine arts, design, music, and performing arts. Directly comparable as the other pillar of the University of the Arts Singapore and a domestic competitor in the same student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lasallesg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LASALLESingapore
• Facebookfacebook.com/lasalle.sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lasalle-sia-college-of-the-arts
• Instagraminstagram.com/lasallesingapore
• TikToktiktok.com/@lasallesg

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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