Teaching in Singapore: Salaries & International Schools
Teacher-reported monthly pay at 17 international schools in Singapore. Housing and tax change what you keep more than a small bump in base pay.
Teacher salaries in Singapore, from real reports
Based on 21 anonymous teacher salary reports across 17 international schools in Singapore. Figures are monthly base pay in SGD, with the top and bottom 5% trimmed. Compare housing, flights, tax context, and estimated savings on each school page before treating a median as the full picture.
The spread is the real story. Salary ranges, per-role medians, and exact school-by-school packages (base + housing + flights + savings) are members-only, $10/year.
Sourced from teachers who worked at these schools. Medians are base pay only. How we handle data.
All international schools in Singapore
Singapore American School
Singapore American School is a non-profit private school from preschool through grade 12 on a large single campus in Singapore. Its history reaches back to 1956; today it offers a US-style programme with more than 25 Advanced Placement courses, AP Capstone, and high school Catalyst and Quest options. The Early Learning Center uses a Reggio-inspired approach, while older students access STEM, world languages, service learning, and off-campus experiences such as interim travel. Arts, athletics, and activities support a diverse international student body.
XCL World Academy
XCL World Academy is a for-profit, IB PYP curriculum school in Singapore, Singapore. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Dulwich College Singapore offers an enhanced British curriculum from ages 2-18, part of the prestigious Dulwich College family founded in London in 1619. Students follow IGCSE in Years 9-11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12-13, with instruction in English and strong Mandarin language programs. The school emphasizes holistic education combining academic excellence with outstanding sports, arts, and leadership development. Facilities support STEAM learning, performing arts, and competitive athletics. Teachers are experienced international educators who deliver rigorous British-style education while fostering global citizenship and intercultural understanding.
UWCSEA
UWCSEA is a not-for-profit, IB DP curriculum school in Singapore, Singapore. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Dover Court International School
Dover Court International School is a for-profit, British (UK) curriculum school in Singapore, Singapore. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Tanglin Trust School
Stamford International American School
International school of Singapore
NLCS Singapore
STAMFORD AMERICA SCHOOL
Overseas Family School
Overseas Family School is a for-profit school in Singapore, Singapore. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Eton House
Eton House is a IB MYP curriculum school in Singapore, Singapore. Listing details were imported from Wondering Staffroom.
Tanglin School
EtonHouse
Stamford American International School
Tanglin Trust
Canadian International School
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