International French School

What International French School does

International French School (Singapore) Ltd. is a private K-12 educational institution incorporated in Singapore (Registration No. 198004581H), operating a single 3,000-student campus at 3000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 under accreditation from the French Ministry of Education and membership in the AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) network of 600 schools across 138 countries. The school delivers the full French national curriculum from Maternelle (Kindergarten, ages 3-5) through Lycée (High School, ages 15-18), supplemented in 2026 by the new English International Stream (EIS) for ages 3-6 designed for non-French-speaking families. Programmes lead to the French Brevet (DNB), the French Baccalauréat and French International Baccalaureate (BFI), and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, producing a 100% Baccalauréat pass rate (2026) with 75%+ distinction and 70% A*-A at IGCSE.

The school serves a highly international student body of 80+ nationalities with approximately 400 staff, including subject-specialist teachers averaging 14 years of experience recruited primarily from France, the US, and the UK. Technology infrastructure consists of standard school-management platforms — Pronote for academic administration, Eduka for enrolment workflows, and the My IFS parent portal — alongside a multilingual website (English/French/Chinese) and a newly completed $80 million, BCA Green Mark Platinum-certified zero-energy Kindergarten. IFS is diversifying the customer base beyond Francophone expatriates toward Singaporean and broader non-French families via EIS, while active corporate sponsorships (Club Med, LVMH, BNP Paribas, Hermès, ENGIE, Total Energies, Danone, Decathlon, Orange Business, Credit Agricole) underwrite community programming and infrastructure branding.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through recurring annual tuition fees paid directly by enrolled families on a GIRO/annual billing cadence, supplemented by optional paid add-ons such as After School Activities (50+ programmes), holiday camps run by external vendors, and the IFS Counselling Centre. The school does not disclose pricing publicly but characterises fees as 'competitive for international education standard' in Singapore, where premium international school tuition typically ranges S$25K-S$45K per year per student — implying an annualised revenue band in the tens of millions of Singapore dollars. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a structured admissions funnel (online application, monthly committee reviews, residency verification, assessments for non-French speakers aged 6+).

Name

International French School

Legal name

International French School (Singapore) Ltd.

Website

https://ifs.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

International French School (Singapore) is a private K-12 institution delivering the French national curriculum from Maternelle through Lycée to 3,000 students from 80+ nationalities, accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE network, with an $80M zero-energy campus expansion and the new English International Stream for non-French families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Bilingual education
• International schooling
• French curriculum
• K-12 education
• Bilingual programs

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for educational services across Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School programs. Fees described as competitive for international education quality. GIRO payment procedures and scholarship opportunities available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International French School (Singapore) delivers a full French national curriculum from Kindergarten (age 3) through Lycée (age 18), including English International Stream (EIS), bilingual French-English instruction, and IGCSE preparation. Core offerings encompass five academic programmes (Maternelle, EIS, Élémentaire, Collège, Lycée) plus supplementary services such as after-school activities, counselling, holiday camps, digital education, and special needs support, with internationally recognized qualifications including the French Baccalauréat and French International Baccalaureate (BFI).

Product overview

International French School (Singapore) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive French curriculum from kindergarten through high school (ages 3-18). The school operates as a unified platform comprising five core educational programmes: Kindergarten (Maternelle), English International Stream (EIS), Elementary (Élémentaire), Middle School (Collège), and High School (Lycée). These are supplemented by add-on modules including After School Activities (ECA), IFS Counselling Centre, Holiday Camps, Digital Education, and Special Needs Support. The school is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network and delivers the French national curriculum leading to the Brevet and Baccalauréat qualifications. The institution serves over 3,000 students from 80+ nationalities.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten (Maternelle) Early childhood education programme for children aged 3-5 based on the French Maternelle model with a multilingual pathway integrating French, English, and Mandarin. Features a 1:9 student-to-educator ratio, a zero-energy sustainable campus, and the 'collaborative villa' concept with collaborative learning spaces.
• English International Stream (EIS) English-taught early years programme for children aged 3-6 offering a structured, inquiry-driven curriculum without French proficiency requirement. Provides multilingual exposure (English + French or Mandarin) with access to IFS world-class facilities.
• Elementary (Élémentaire) Primary education programme for ages 6-11 covering academics (reading, writing, mathematics, French, English, Mandarin), sciences, arts, and social skills. Offers Classic Stream and Anglais+ bilingual programmes with 80 nationalities represented.
• Middle School (Collège) Secondary education programme for ages 11-15 (Grades 6-9) offering minimum 12 subject areas including languages (English, French, Mandarin, Spanish, German, Latin), sciences, and arts. Prepares students for the French national brevet diploma (DNB) with reported 100% pass rate.
• High School (Lycée) Upper secondary programme for ages 15-18 (Grades 10-12) offering the French Baccalauréat and French International Baccalaureate (BFI). Features a 100% Bac pass rate with 75%+ distinction rate, preparing students for top universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, LSE, SciencesPo, and McGill.
• After School Activities (ECA) Extracurricular activities programme complementing classroom teaching through sport, arts, culture, civics, and academics. Offers over 50 activities available to IFS students.
• IFS Counselling Centre Student support service providing counselling and well-being assistance for secondary school students.
• IFS Holiday Camps School holiday camps for children conducted by external vendors, offering enrichment activities during school breaks.
• Digital Education (EduTech) Technology-enhanced learning programme integrating digital tools and proven teaching methods to encourage independent learning and analytical thinking.
• Special Needs Support Educational support services for students with special educational needs, including a Support Assistant for Students with Disabilities (AESH). Recognized with Honey Kids Singapore's Best School for Learning Support award in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Baccalauréat pass rate in 2026 with 12% High Distinction with Jury Congratulations, 33% High Distinction, 35.4% Distinction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFS is a member of the AEFE network, one of the largest networks of international schools with 600 schools across 138 countries. This membership provides curriculum certification by French Ministry of Education, transferability for students moving between schools globally, and access to French educational standards and resources.
• French Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial certification and oversight of French curriculum delivery, Baccalauréat examination administration, and educational standards compliance.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFS is an authorized Cambridge examination center offering IGCSE qualifications recognized globally alongside the French Baccalauréat.
• Club MedminorOthersEvent sponsor for Fête de l'École 2026 school fair, contributing to community celebration events.
• LVMHminorOthersCorporate sponsor for school events and community activities.
• BNP ParibasminorOthersFinancial services company sponsoring school events and activities.
• ENGIEminorOthersEnergy company supporting school sustainability initiatives and events.
• Credit AgricoleminorOthersBanking sponsor for school community events.
• Total EnergiesminorOthersEnergy company sponsoring school activities.
• DanoneminorOthersFood and beverage company providing products for school events.
• HermèsminorOthersLuxury brand sponsoring school community events.
• DecathlonminorOthersSports equipment retailer sponsoring school sports programs and activities.
• Newton Show CampminorOthersExternal vendor providing school holiday camps for students.
• La Petite Ecole SingaporeminorOthersPartner school participating in joint activities like chess tournaments, fostering inter-school community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Singapore American School: One of Singapore's largest private international schools offering K-12 American curriculum to a similar expatriate and premium local family demographic. Comparable scale, premium pricing, and direct competition for international school families in Singapore.
• United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA): Large international K-12 school in Singapore offering IB curriculum with similar multi-national student body. Direct competitor for expatriate families seeking premium international education with globally recognized qualifications.
• Tanglin Trust School: Major British-curriculum international school in Singapore serving a comparable premium expatriate demographic. Operates multiple campuses and competes directly with IFS for international families seeking globally recognized credentials.
• Canadian International School: Private international school in Singapore offering IB curriculum from kindergarten through high school. Directly comparable in scale, target market, and bilingual education positioning to IFS.
• Australian International School: Large international K-12 school in Singapore offering Australian curriculum with IB pathway. Competes with IFS for premium expatriate and Singaporean families seeking internationally recognized education.
• German European School Singapore (GESS): Singapore-based international school offering German curriculum with IB diploma, serving a similar expatriate community and providing internationally portable qualifications. Directly comparable in mission and target demographic to IFS.
• Swiss School in Singapore: Singapore-based international school offering multilingual curriculum (German, English, French) following Swiss educational standards. Comparable as a smaller international school serving European expatriate families.
• Dulwich College Singapore: Premium British international school in Singapore offering IB curriculum with strong university placement track record. Direct competitor for premium expatriate and Singaporean families seeking top-tier international education.

Regional players

• Lycée Français de Shanghai: Major AEFE-affiliated French international school in Shanghai serving expatriate families with French Baccalaureate curriculum. Comparable in network affiliation, curriculum delivery, and target demographic but operating in a different Asian market.
• French School of Kuala Lumpur (Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur): AEFE-affiliated French international school in Malaysia offering French curriculum to expatriate families in the region. Comparable in network affiliation and educational offering but serving a different Southeast Asian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IFS.Singapore
• Facebookfacebook.com/IFSSingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/ifssingapore
• Xx.com/IFSSingapore

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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