Generations of Excellence

Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School which celebrates its Centenary this year is the oldest British international school in Southeast Asia. Tanglin is a vibrant co-educational school of approximately 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.

Unique Curriculum

Tanglin has developed its own curriculum framework from Nursery to Year 9 (3-14), designed to ensure clear progression for students at every stage. Tanglin is in a unique position to offer students a curriculum which encompasses core elements of the British Curriculum enhanced by the latest research in curriculum design from around the world to ensure it is perfectly matched to our context and community.Tanglin Infant, Junior and Senior schools recently underwent a single inspection process by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) arm of Ofsted and was awarded the highest possible grade of ‘Outstanding’.   Tanglin is the only school in Singapore to undergo this UK government inspection scheme. The BSO report highlighted that ‘the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding across the whole school and contributes to pupils of all ages and abilities making rapid progress and achieving consistently high standards in all subjects.’

Tanglin is also the only school in Singapore to offer students the choice to take either A Level or the IBDP programme at Sixth Form. Both of these achieve outstanding results, consistently surpassing Singapore and global averages, with around 96% of graduates receiving their first or second choice university, which are among the best in the world.

Tanglin Centenary-Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence

Participation in CCAs

Tanglin believes in providing a holistic education and values the importance of extracurricular activities alongside academic achievement. The co-curriculum programme at Tanglin is a crucial pathway designed to broaden students’ horizons. The CCA pathway begins at Infant School and is an important aspect of the Early Years programme. Moving onto the Junior and Senior school, the CCA programme for students is extensive. The 2024 school year saw over 400 different clubs and societies on offer, over 20 different sports played by over 1,000 students, 80 musical performances and 1,492 students involved in residential trips.

Outdoor Education: Outdoor education at Tanglin begins in Forest School in Nursery and is designed to provide transformational experiences that develop independence and resilience. Alongside an extensive programme of trips and excursions offered across the Infant, Junior and Senior Schools, Tanglin is also launching a new experiential learning programme for year 9 students in Gippsland, Australia. Over five weeks, students will follow their core curriculum studies in a low-tech rural setting, while also focusing on fitness, outdoor challenges and well being.

Tanglin’s Extensive Sports Programme

Tanglin offers over 20 sports, and the opening of the Centenary Building which includes a 50m pool, gymnastics centre and strength and conditioning gym has further enhanced Tanglin’s sports facilities, supporting the development of fundamental movement skills and providing opportunities for sporting excellence.

New Facilities

Tanglin’s Centenary Building which opened in 2023 is an impressive addition to the school campus, with aspirational facilities designed to benefit the school and wider Tanglin community.  Students of all ages now enjoy the Olympic standard gymnasium and swimming pool, 25-metre climbing wall, as well as a state-of-the-art Music Department. Located over two floors, the new music department is a central music hub for the whole School, where Seniors and Juniors can participate in individual and group lessons, and ensembles and performances can happen. Tanglin recently launched the Centenary Music Scholarship. Open to Senior School students, the scholarship reflects Tanglin’s high academic expectations and demonstrates how inspirational learning spaces lead to aspirational learning opportunities.

Future-Ready Students

The Centenary Building is also home to The Institute@Tanglin, a unique new learning facility that promotes excellence, provides thought leadership, and encourages discourse to inspire challenge and prepare students to become the next generation of leaders. No other International school in Singapore has an offering of this kind and since its inception, it has worked with teachers, learning bodies, businesses and mentors to help students become more ‘future-ready’.

For the third year in a row,  Tanglin was named one of the top 125 private schools globally in the Spear’s School Index by Carfax Education and is one of 15 schools selected from the China and Southeast Asia region. All aspects of the school are considered in the selection process. Aside from formal criteria such as academic results and preparation for university entry, schools are selected for their unique ethos, their local and international reputations, and how they prepare future-ready students for the globalised world. 

Tanglin Celebrates Outstanding 2025 Exam Results in its Centenary Year

Tanglin’s 2025 IB results are nothing short of impressive. In its Centenary year the IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with a provisional average diploma score of 39.3 points, well above the world average of 30.58. This year’s results demonstrate continued academic excellence from Tanglin students, with 72% of the cohort scoring an outstanding 38 points or more – an increase on 69% from last year.Key highlights include:

•    3 students achieved a perfect score of 45 points
•    3 students achieved the prestigious Bilingual Diploma.
•    34% of students scored 42 points or moreChris Seal, Head of Senior School, stated, ‘This is an extraordinary set of results from a truly wonderful group of people.  Brilliantly supported by outstanding staff, they are not only superb academics but also hugely supportive of each other and the sense of community in this year group is palpable.  The IBDP is a tough pathway and to succeed, all of our students have had excellent support from their families and the Sixth Form leadership team.  Finally, these results are an excellent reflection of Tanglin’s strengths in academic leadership and higher education pathways support with a number of students securing their most aspirational placements.  Congratulations to the class of 2025.’

James Robinson, Acting Head of Sixth-Form, comments, “We are immensely proud of the Class of 2025. Their hard work, commitment, and resilience have been rewarded with an outstanding set of results. But beyond the numbers, they leave Tanglin with a strong sense of purpose and an impressive range of university destinations ahead. As they take their next steps, we celebrate not only their academic achievements but also their character and the many ways they’ve enriched our school community. We are excited to see the positive impact they will undoubtedly have on the world. Finally, on a personal note, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our IB Coordinator, Mr Loader, as well as to our dedicated staff and supportive families who have guided and championed the IB Class of 2025 throughout their journey.”

Tanglin is typically ranked as a top 3 international school for IB in Singapore, and a top 20 IB school globally.

IGCSE Results and A Level Results 

2025 IGCSE results  2025 A Level