Facts checked against the official pages on 18 Oct 2026.
MOE published its non-citizen school fees as a schedule that covers several years. The figures below come from MOE and ICA pages, and the fee tables carry their years.
Monthly school fees in 2026
On 18 October 2023 MOE announced revised fees for non-citizens in Government and Government-Aided schools, covering 2024 to 2026. The revised fees take effect from January each year. For international students (IS), the monthly school fees in 2026 are:
| Level | IS (ASEAN) | IS (Non-ASEAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | $595 | $1,035 |
| Secondary | $1,090 | $2,190 |
| Pre-University | $1,290 | $2,540 |
MOE's table also lists the earlier years. The monthly primary fee for a non-ASEAN international student is $985 in 2025 and $1,035 in 2026.
The miscellaneous fee
From 1 January 2024 MOE merged its two miscellaneous fee tiers into one. The same fee applies to students of all nationalities: $13 a month at primary level, $20 at secondary level and $27 at pre-university level.
Adding the miscellaneous fee to the 2026 school fee gives a monthly total of $608 for an ASEAN international student and $1,048 for a non-ASEAN international student at primary level. At secondary level the totals are $1,110 and $2,210.
The AEIS test fee
For the 2026 AEIS, MOE lists a fee of $340 for Primary and $630 for Secondary, with GST at the prevailing rate on top. The fees are non-refundable. MOE's page was last updated on 17 July 2026.
The Student's Pass
ICA says you need to apply for a Student's Pass if you are a foreigner who has been offered a placement to pursue full-time studies at a Government, Government-aided or independent school in Singapore. You do not need one if you hold a valid Dependant's Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass or Immigration Exemption Order. The processing fee is S$45 and is non-refundable. A local sponsor is needed: a Singapore citizen or permanent resident aged 21 or older. Companies and organisations cannot act as sponsors.
What we could not confirm
- The fee schedule for 2027 and later. The schedule above ends in 2026. In MOE's sitemap on 18 October 2026, the two most recent fee schedules are dated 18 October 2023 and 21 October 2021, and the newest news item is dated 16 October 2026.
- The AEIS test fee for 2027. The fees on MOE's page are those for the 2026 AEIS, whose applications have closed.
- Whether GST applies to school fees. The MOE release does not say.
- Any cost outside these three sources, such as uniforms, transport and books.
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