Short answer: in 2026 a non-ASEAN international student pays S$1,035 a month in school fees at a government primary school, S$2,190 at secondary and S$2,540 at pre-university, plus a miscellaneous fee. ASEAN students pay S$595, S$1,090 and S$1,290, PRs pay S$330, S$680 and S$760, and Singapore Citizens pay nothing at primary, S$5 at secondary and S$6 at pre-university. This school fees calculator for expats adds the miscellaneous and autonomous school fees, works out the yearly bill for your children, and sets it against any international school quote you have.
Fees checked 3 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Education's (MOE) fees checker, last updated 22 September 2026, and MOE's October 2023 announcement of the 2024 to 2026 fees. MOE has not published fees for 2027 as of that date.
MOE School Fees Calculator
Monthly and yearly fees in government and government-aided schools for 2026, by citizenship and level, from MOE's fees checker (checked 3 Oct 2026). Add an international school's fee to compare.
Key Takeaways
- MOE school fees depend on whether your child is a Singapore Citizen, a PR, an ASEAN international student or a non-ASEAN international student.
- On top of the school fee, every student pays a miscellaneous fee of S$13 a month at primary, S$20 at secondary or S$27 at pre-university, with GST added for international students.
- Autonomous secondary schools and junior colleges charge up to S$18 a month more.
- International student fees already include GST, while citizens and PRs are billed before GST because MOE pays it for them.
- Non-citizen fees went up every January from 2024 to 2026, and MOE had not announced 2027 fees as of 3 Oct 2026.
MOE School Fees in 2026
These are the monthly school fees in government and government-aided schools for 2026. The miscellaneous fee and any autonomous school fee come on top.
| Citizenship | Primary | Secondary | Pre-university |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen | S$0 | S$5 | S$6 |
| Singapore PR | S$330 | S$680 | S$760 |
| International student, ASEAN | S$595 | S$1,090 | S$1,290 |
| International student, non-ASEAN | S$1,035 | S$2,190 | S$2,540 |
ASEAN here means Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. A child on a Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass is an international student for fees, whatever the parent's pass, so the child's nationality decides which row applies.
What a Full Year Costs
| Citizenship | Primary a year | Secondary a year | Pre-university a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen | S$156 | S$300 | S$396 |
| Singapore PR | S$4,116 | S$8,400 | S$9,444 |
| International student, ASEAN | S$7,310.04 | S$13,341.60 | S$15,833.16 |
| International student, non-ASEAN | S$12,590.04 | S$26,541.60 | S$30,833.16 |
These yearly figures are the school fee plus the miscellaneous fee times 12, in a school that is not autonomous. An autonomous school adds up to S$216 a year (S$235.44 with GST for international students).
How the Monthly Bill Is Made Up
- School fee. Set by MOE, paid to government revenue, and different for each citizenship group.
- Miscellaneous fee. Set by MOE but paid to the school for its running costs. It is the same for every nationality: S$13 at primary, S$20 at secondary and S$27 at pre-university. International students pay it with 9% GST, so S$14.17, S$21.80 and S$29.43.
- Autonomous school fee. Charged only by autonomous schools, from S$3 to S$18 a month.
Independent schools, specialised independent schools, specialised schools and SPED schools set their own fees, so check those with the school. Polytechnic and ITE fees are also separate.
When You Pay
MOE works out the fee for the year and spreads it across 12 monthly bills, so you pay through the school holidays too. GIRO deductions happen on the 26th from February to December, with January and February taken together in February. Without GIRO you pay by SGQR, AXS or at the school by the 26th of each month.
How Fees Have Changed and What Comes Next
In October 2023 MOE published three years of increases for non-citizens, each one starting in January. Citizen fees stayed where they were, and from 2024 the old two-tier miscellaneous fee became a single fee.
| Monthly school fee | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR, primary | S$255 | S$280 | S$305 | S$330 |
| PR, secondary | S$500 | S$560 | S$620 | S$680 |
| PR, pre-university | S$580 | S$640 | S$700 | S$760 |
| ASEAN student, primary | S$520 | S$545 | S$570 | S$595 |
| ASEAN student, secondary | S$910 | S$970 | S$1,030 | S$1,090 |
| ASEAN student, pre-university | S$1,110 | S$1,170 | S$1,230 | S$1,290 |
| Non-ASEAN student, primary | S$885 | S$935 | S$985 | S$1,035 |
| Non-ASEAN student, secondary | S$1,770 | S$1,910 | S$2,050 | S$2,190 |
| Non-ASEAN student, pre-university | S$2,120 | S$2,260 | S$2,400 | S$2,540 |
That schedule ends with 2026. As of 3 Oct 2026, MOE's fees checker shows only 2026 fees and MOE has not announced 2027 rates. The last schedule was published in October 2023, so check MOE's fees page again before the school year starts. Until then, the calculator's multi-year total uses 2026 fees, which will understate later years for PRs and international students if increases continue.
Comparing With an International School
We do not list international school fees. They are set by each school, change every year and vary by grade, and there is no official source to check them against. Enter the yearly tuition you were quoted for one child and the calculator puts the two totals side by side for the same number of children and years.
- Ask the international school for its full list of charges, not just tuition: application, enrolment or capital levies, buses and exam fees all add up.
- For an MOE school, the fee is only part of the decision. Admission for international students follows MOE's own process; see our guide on school admission for children on an LTVP or Dependant's Pass.
- Once your child becomes a PR, the PR rate applies instead. A non-ASEAN secondary student moving to PR fees saves S$1,510 a month in school fees at 2026 rates.
Frequently Asked Questions About MOE School Fees for Expats
How much are MOE school fees for foreigners in 2026?
Non-ASEAN international students pay S$1,035 a month at primary, S$2,190 at secondary and S$2,540 at pre-university. ASEAN students pay S$595, S$1,090 and S$1,290. A miscellaneous fee of S$14.17 to S$29.43 including GST comes on top.
What do PRs pay for school in Singapore?
In 2026, S$330 a month at primary, S$680 at secondary and S$760 at pre-university, plus the miscellaneous fee of S$13, S$20 or S$27.
Do Singapore Citizens pay school fees?
Not at primary school. At secondary a citizen pays S$5 a month and at pre-university S$6, plus the miscellaneous fee that every student pays.
Has MOE announced school fees for 2027?
Not as of 3 Oct 2026: MOE's fees checker shows 2026 fees only, and its last schedule, which covered 2024 to 2026, came out in October 2023.
Are MOE school fees inclusive of GST?
For international students, yes. Citizens and PRs see fees before GST, because MOE subsidises the GST for them.
Which countries count as ASEAN for school fees?
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Students from the other nine member countries pay the ASEAN international student rate.
Do I pay school fees during the holidays?
Yes. MOE calculates fees for the whole year and splits them into 12 monthly bills, so the holiday months are billed like any other.
Official Sources and References
- School fees and fees checker (MOE)
- Revised school fees for non-citizens, 2024 to 2026 (MOE press release, 18 Oct 2023)
- Types of schools (MOE)
- Current GST rates (IRAS)
Explore Catalyst Immigration’s other services:
- School Admission for an LTVP or DP Child
- Schooling for Children of PRs and Foreigners
- Dependant's Pass Singapore Guide
- Singapore PR for Your Child
- Shipping and Relocation Cost Estimator
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