Junior School | Outstanding International School in Singapore for 3 to 18 Years

Q: How does Tanglin ensure a seamless school transition?

Our 3-18 structure ensures a seamless transition between Infant, Junior, and Senior schools. This 'whole school' approach is anchored by our consecutive 'Outstanding' BSO ratings (2022 & 2025), ensuring consistent quality and pastoral support at every stage of a student's journey.

Q: Is the curriculum consistent across all school sections?

While each school section has a bespoke focus (EYFS, Key Stages 1-4, and Sixth Form), the curriculum is globally aligned to British standards. This offers a clear academic progression toward the (I)GCSE and our unique Dual-Pathway (A-Level or IB Diploma) in the Sixth Form.

Principal of Primary School & Head of Junior School

WELCOME MESSAGE

Tanglin’s Junior School (ages 7 to 11, Years 3 to 6) provides a nurturing environment where every child can flourish and thrive. To ensure that all children can achieve their very best, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires, motivates and challenges.

Our engaging learning environment supports a holistic approach to education, providing children with a wide range of opportunities both in and beyond the classroom. These experiences promote their personal, academic, creative and physical development. Tanglin Trust School is the only school in Singapore to be rated “Outstanding” in every category by British Schools Overseas (BSO). This 2025 result confirms that our teaching, learning and student welfare meet the highest global standards across all three school sections.

Our curriculum prepares the children for the move to our Senior School (Ages 11-18).

CURRICULUM

Our curriculum inspires, motivates and challenges children, and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

CO-CURRICULUM

Supporting our students' academic learning and pastoral wellbeing through our co-curricular programme.

PASTORAL

A well embedded pastoral system that nurtures positive relationships and promotes an ethos that both values and celebrates children as individuals while creating a strong sense of community.

PERSONALISED LEARNING

Nurturing students and helping them to flourish both personally and academically.

PROGRESS & REPORTING

Strengthening our partnership with parents through regular communication and feedback.

JUNIOR FAQS

Frequently asked questions about Junior School.

TECHNOLOGY

Using modern technology to enhance and enrich learning.

LIBRARY

Providing vibrant, welcoming environments for students, staff and parents to enjoy for educational and recreational purpose

SCHOOL DAY

Learn what is a typical school day of a Tanglin Junior School student.

Junior Arts Centre

Officially Opened in August 2025

As Tanglin marks its historic Centenary year in 2025, the Junior School celebrated a milestone of its own — the opening of the new Junior Arts Centre. Formerly the Junior School Tower Block, this redeveloped five-storey facility has been transformed into a vibrant hub dedicated to artistic exploration and creative learning.

The Tanglin Ten

The Tanglin Ten represents our shared commitment to developing learners who are ready for the future. Created through extensive collaboration between senior leaders across the school, it identifies ten core learning behaviours that underpin success both at Tanglin and beyond. Aligned with our Future Ready strategy, the Tanglin Ten reflects the qualities, habits and attitudes that will empower students to embrace challenges, adapt with confidence and make a positive impact in an ever-evolving world.

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Junior School FAQs

Is the curriculum consistent across all school sections?

How does Tanglin ensure a seamless school transition?

What is the significance of the 2025 BSO "Outstanding" rating?

How does the new Junior Arts Centre enhance creative learning?

Opened in August 2025 during our Centenary year, the Junior Arts Centre is a bespoke five-storey facility designed specifically for ages 7-11. It houses specialist studios for music, dance, drama, and art, as well as a black box theatre and green room. This dedicated space ensures that performance and creative expression are not "add-ons" but are integrated into the daily curriculum, allowing students to develop confidence and "stage presence" from an early age.

What is the "Lifeskills" programme in the Junior School?

Our unique Lifeskills curriculum, which begins formally in Year 3, goes beyond the standard UK PSHE model to address the specific needs of international students. It focuses on five strands of Positive Education—including "Neurodiversity" and "Protected Characteristics". This proactive approach to pastoral care ensures children develop the emotional intelligence, resilience, and "digital citizenship" required to navigate complex social dynamics as they grow.