Tanglin is a vibrant co-educational school of 2,800 students representing over 50 nationalities and provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery right through to Sixth Form. As a not-for-profit school, tuition fees are devoted to the provision of an outstanding education.
Relocate Editorial
1 November 2020
Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British international school in South East Asia. Tanglin provides the English National Curriculum with an international perspective to children from 3 to 18 years in Singapore.Tanglin is a vibrant co-educational school of 2,800 students representing over 50 nationalities and provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery right through to Sixth Form. As a not-for-profit school, tuition fees are devoted to the provision of an outstanding education.As the only school in Singapore to offer A Levels or the IB Diploma in Sixth Form, all of Tanglin’s Sixth Formers study a programme that is tailored both to the subjects they are passionate about and to the style of learning that most suits them, ensuring they thrive and flourish.Tanglin has an excellent academic reputation. Students’ examination results consistently surpass Singapore and global averages, with around 95% of graduates typically receiving their first or second choice university, which are among the best in the world.Tanglin is inspected every year within the British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework, recognised by Ofsted. All three schools have been awarded ‘Outstanding’, the highest possible grade in their latest inspections (2017, 2018 and 2019).Drawing on professional and dynamic staff, Tanglin aims to nurture students to achieve their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical goals. We strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged, and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.Tanglin encourages both broad participation and the achievement of excellence in the arts, sport, outdoor education and co-curricular activities.
Over 140 teams compete in 17 different sports each year, both in Singapore and the wider region. Exceptional sporting facilities enable students to participate in a wide range of competitive and non-competitive events. We look forward to the opening of our new world class facilities, which include a 50m pool, gymnastics centre, climbing wall, physiotherapy clinic and sport science centre.Tanglin has a thriving and energetic Arts programme which plays an important part in school life. Students develop their skills in art, design, drama, music, and film-making, facilitating creative, social and intellectual development. Nearly 25% of students participate in a Music co-curricular activity. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for students to participate in high-quality ensembles, recitals, performances and exhibitions.Tanglin students are also encouraged to contribute actively to the local community, support service projects and participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular pursuits that stimulate and broaden student experience. These include 80 outdoor education trips, the International Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award, and the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme.“I am beyond thankful that Tanglin has encouraged me to develop as a person, gain a wealth of knowledge both inside and outside the classroom, nurtured me every step of the way and given me unforgettable memories I will treasure forever.” Meghan, Former Head Girl 2018/19.
What the inspectors say:“Tanglin pupils talk with passion about their school because it is special. They say it makes them feel happy and valued, not just for what they can do, but for who they are.” Junior School Inspection 2019“A rich and diverse curriculum provides outstanding learning across the school. Leaders are relentless in their ambition to offer pupils not only breadth but also depth in their learning. As a result, stimulating opportunities are built into everyday lessons for all pupils.” Infant School Inspection 2018 “The teachers’ enthusiasm for learning is often infectious, leading to students seeing learning as a highly worthwhile and enjoyable process; students are highly motivated to succeed.” Senior School Inspection 2017
Location:
Located on Portsdown Road, Tanglin Trust School is approximately 15-minute drive from the city centre. The School is positioned within Singapore’s ‘one-north’ high technology cluster of biomedical sciences, ICT and media industries and amongst the heritage and nature areas of Rochester Park and the Wessex Estate.
Facilities:
Tanglin Trust School offers world-class learning facilities comprising separate modern buildings for Infant, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form students, where architect-designed air-conditioned classrooms are set around bright and colourful common areas to promote a sense of community. The buildings and grounds also feature large multi-purpose performance and sports halls, sports fields, a gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness suite, play areas and playgrounds, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, sound proof music rooms and a recording studio, Media Technology and Design & Technology suites, art, drama and dance studios, libraries, science labs, future learning classrooms and ICT labs, health centres, university and career counselling services, a Masterchef kitchen, and a parent café and infant play area.
Tanglin Senior Students Achieved 156 Awards by Pearson Education
Award-winning Tanglin Trust School is pleased to announce that 145 students who sat for the (I)GCSE and A-Level examinations in 2022 achieved 156 awards by Pearson Education. Out of the 156 awards, 5 scored the Highest Mark in the World, 7 for the Highest Mark in Asia and 6 topped the charts for Highest Mark in Singapore. The range of subjects include Art, Craft & Design, Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Literature, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology and Mathematics.Chris Seal, Tanglin’s Head of Senior School said: “We are very proud of our students’ world class success. Their results show their resilience, discipline, and hard work. My heartiest congratulations to them, and also to the faculty staff and parents for their dedication and unwavering support."
PEARSON EXCELLENCE AWARDS
In addition to the awards for highest mark, 138 Pearson Excellence Awards were given to Tanglin’s students in recognition of their excellent results across multiple subjects at the 2022 (I)GCSEs or A-Level examinations. Pearson is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications in schools, colleges, and workplaces in the UK and abroad.
LATEST SET OF EXAM RESULTS
Tanglin achieved its best-ever set of (I)GCSE results in 2022; of all grades achieved, 68% of Tanglin students achieved A* and 85% scored A* to A, more than twice the percentage in England.In August 2022, the school announced that the A-Level cohort achieved 100% pass rate. An exceptional 40% of all grades were an A*, compared to 14.6% in England. At Tanglin, 69% of all grades were an A* or A, compared to 36.4% in England and 58% in independent schools in England.Tanglin is the only international school in Singapore to offer both A-level and the IB Diploma in Sixth Form, all of Tanglin’s Sixth Formers study a programme that is tailored to them. Students’ examination results consistently surpass Singapore and global averages, with around 99% of graduates receiving their first or second choice university, which are amongst the best in the world.
