Tanglin Trust School - TTS

What Tanglin Trust School - TTS does

Tanglin Trust School (TTS) is a not-for-profit British international school in Singapore, founded in 1925, serving approximately 2,850 students aged 3-18 across five divisions: Infant (Nursery-Year 2), Junior (Years 3-6), Middle (Years 7-9), Upper (Years 10-11), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The school delivers an enhanced English National Curriculum and is the only institution in Singapore offering both A-Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma pathways in the Sixth Form. It is the oldest British international school in Southeast Asia and is the only international school in Singapore to be inspected by British Schools Overseas (BSO), achieving consecutive Outstanding ratings in 2022 and 2025.

TTS operates a tiered subscription revenue model with annual tuition ranging from S$34,770 (Nursery) to S$55,734 (Sixth Form), billed in three terms, plus non-refundable S$1,000 application fees, S$4,500 enrolment fees, and S$4,500 capital levies. A premium S$165,000 Guaranteed Placement Rights programme provides 7-year priority admission. The school is governed by a Board of Governors as a registered charity (Registration No. 196100114C) and is administered by CEO Craig Considine with a 674-person workforce (270 British/Commonwealth-trained teachers and 350 administrative staff). Distinctive programmes include the Tanglin Highlands residential experience in Australia, Forest School, the Curiosity Approach in early years, and The Institute thought-leadership forum.

The institution holds numerous accreditations (COBIS, CIS, IAPS, Cambridge, IB, EduTrust, BSO Outstanding) and has been ranked in the Spear's Top 100 private schools globally for five consecutive years. Approximately 96% of graduates secure admission to their first or second-choice universities, with 2025 outcomes including 93% (I)GCSE A*-B grades, 63% A-Level A*-A, and 100% IB pass rate averaging 39.6 points. The customer base is the premium expatriate community in Singapore, with selective admissions via a Waitpool system, an active 22,000+ alumni network, and the Tanglin Foundation fundraising arm supporting scholarships and community programmes.

Name

Tanglin Trust School - TTS

Legal name

Tanglin Trust School Ltd

Website

https://tts.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tanglin Trust School is a not-for-profit British international school in Singapore, founded 1925, serving 2,850 students aged 3-18 across five divisions on the enhanced English National Curriculum. It is the only school in Singapore offering both A-Level and IB Diploma pathways and is BSO-rated Outstanding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged termly (three terms per academic year). As a not-for-profit school, all tuition fees are reinvested directly into the school to improve facilities and provide world-class staff.
2. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of S$1,000 required for each application submission to process the application.
3. Enrolment Fee and Capital Levy: One-time non-refundable fees: Enrolment fee S$4,500 payable on acceptance of place; Capital Levy S$4,500 payable prior to first term. Used for building maintenance, facility upgrades, and improvement projects.
4. Guaranteed Placement Rights: One-time payment of S$165,000 (excluding GST) for guaranteed placement rights valid for 7 years, offering accelerated access to school places in exchange for significant financial contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tanglin Trust School delivers British-based international education for students aged 3-18 across five divisions: Infant School (Nursery to Year 2), Junior School (Years 3-6), Middle School (Years 7-9), Upper School (Years 10-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The school is the only one in Singapore offering a dual pathway of A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Sixth Form. It also operates specialised programmes including the Tanglin Highlands Programme (residential in Australia), Forest School, the Curiosity Approach for early years, The Institute for thought leadership, and a broad co-curriculum spanning sport, arts, music, drama and outdoor education.

Product overview

Tanglin Trust School is a British international school providing education from Nursery to Sixth Form (ages 3-18) following the enhanced English National Curriculum with international perspective. The school operates five divisions: Infant School (ages 3-7), Junior School (ages 7-11), Middle School (ages 11-14), Upper School (ages 14-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). As the only school in Singapore offering both A-Levels and IB Diploma (dual pathway), the school serves 2,850 students from 55+ nationalities as a not-for-profit institution. Specialized programmes include the Tanglin Highlands Programme (Australian residential experience), Forest School, The Curiosity Approach, The Institute for thought leadership, and comprehensive co-curriculum spanning sport, arts, and outdoor education. Additional offerings include University & Careers Counselling, Safeguarding & Child Protection, Online Safety Hub, Professional Development, ParentWise parent education, and alumni services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant School
• Junior School
• Middle School
• Upper School
• Sixth Form
• Tanglin Highlands Programme
• Forest School Programme
• The Institute
• University & Careers Counselling
• Professional Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of (I)GCSE grades were A*-B in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cambridge International SchoolcoreOthersCambridge International School accreditation, providing Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. Students achieve results significantly above global averages.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreOthersCIS membership providing international school accreditation and network of international schools worldwide.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreOthersIB World School offering IB Diploma Programme. Tanglin is only school in Singapore offering both A-Level and IB pathways.
• Edexcel (Pearson)coreOthersEdexcel examination board partnership providing A-Level and GCSE qualifications alongside Cambridge.
• FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia)majorOthersFOBISIA membership connecting Tanglin with British international schools across Asia. Participates in FOBISIA conferences, leadership events, and EDUTECH conferences.
• Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC)coreOthersHMC membership connecting Tanglin with leading independent schools in UK and internationally.
• Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)coreOthersIAPS membership for preparatory schools, providing quality assurance and professional development network.
• British Council - International School AwardcoreOthersInternational School Award accreditation from British Council recognizing international dimension in curriculum.
• Association of British Schools Overseas (BSO)coreOthersBSO inspection body. Tanglin is only international school in Singapore inspected by BSO, achieving Outstanding rating consecutively.
• COBIS (Council of British International Schools)coreOthersCOBIS accredited member status, connecting with British international schools globally.
• The Good Schools GuideminorOthersFeatured in Good Schools Guide, a UK guide helping parents find schools.
• TASS Asia (The Alliance of Sustainable Schools)minorOthersFounding member of TASS Asia sustainability charter, aligned with Eco Stewardship Programme under Singapore Green Plan 2030.
• Edutrust (CPE)coreOthersEduTrust certification from Council for Private Education (CPE) in Singapore for private education institutions.
• Tanglin FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation supporting school through fundraising, scholarships (Centenary Music Scholarships), and community events. Organized complimentary academic summer programme for over 1800 students during COVID-19.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North London Collegiate School (Singapore): NLCS Singapore is a premium British-curriculum school catering to a similar affluent expatriate and Singaporean family base, with a strong academic reputation. It directly competes for families prioritising high-achieving British education in Singapore.
• United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA): UWCSEA is the largest direct competitor in Singapore's premium international school market, operating two campuses (Dover and East) serving K-12 students with a similar expat and premium local family base. It offers IB programmes and competes directly with Tanglin for Sixth Form enrolment.
• Singapore American School (SAS): SAS is a premium K-12 American-curriculum school in Singapore serving a similar expatriate and affluent local family demographic. It competes for the same high-fee segment, although its US-based curriculum differentiates it from Tanglin's British pathway.
• Australian International School (AIS): AIS is a large K-12 international school in Singapore offering an Australian curriculum pathway plus IB Diploma. It targets a similar expatriate and premium local family demographic, though differentiated by curriculum origin.
• Hwa Chong International School: Hwa Chong International is a Singapore-based international school offering a six-year integrated programme leading to the IB Diploma. It serves a premium local and expatriate family base, competing for Sixth Form enrolment with Tanglin.
• Stamford American International School: Stamford is a premium K-12 international school in Singapore offering American curriculum with IB Diploma. It serves a similar affluent family base and competes for the same expat and Singaporean premium-segment enrolment.
• Dover Court International School: Operated by Nord Anglia Education, Dover Court offers a British curriculum in Singapore from Nursery through Sixth Form, with a more mid-market positioning. It competes for the same British-international family segment at a lower price point.
• Canadian International School (CIS): CIS offers a Canadian and IB curriculum from K-12 in Singapore at premium price points, targeting a similar expatriate family demographic. It is a direct competitor in Singapore's premium international school market.
• Brighton College (Singapore): Brighton College Singapore is a premium British-curriculum school brand extension targeting high-net-worth families in Singapore. It competes for the same British-international premium segment and represents a newer, well-capitalised entrant.

Emerging players

• GESS - German European School Singapore: GESS is a premium K-12 international school in Singapore offering multiple curricula (German, IB). It serves a similar affluent expatriate demographic in Singapore but with a different curriculum focus, making it a partial competitor for the same family pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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