The oldest British international school in Southeast Asia continues its gold streak for Singapore International School of the Year and The Curriculum Awards (British), also winning in the preschool, future-ready, and outdoor learning programme categories.
Tanglin Trust School did it again this year, and we’re so happy for the school, especially since it just scored its biggest win in the Singapore Education Awards.
This time, the British-based international school clinched three Gold and two Silver wins across five categories:
Gold
- Singapore International School of the Year
- The Curriculum Awards (British)
- Best Outdoor Learning Programme
Silver
- Singapore Preschool of the Year
- International School With the Most Future-Ready Students
Read on to find out how Tanglin stood out in these categories, and what our judges have to say about the school.
Gold wins in three consecutive years
This is the third year in a row that Tanglin is crowned gold for Singapore International School of the Year and The Curriculum Awards (British). This school is tops when it comes to delivering the British curriculum, as well as being an all-rounder school that combines academic excellence and student wellbeing.
This probably comes as no surprise, since Tanglin has consistently been rated ‘Outstanding’ for every British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection. Run by the UK’s Department of Education, Tanglin is the only school in Singapore to be inspected by the BSO. So parents, if you’re looking for a British-based education for your children, you can rest assured knowing that Tanglin’s teaching quality meets the standard. Not only does the school help its students achieve academic excellence, it’s also big on sports and arts, with lots of opportunities for students to perform, compete, and feel included in the wider school community.
As one of our awards judge Nancy Luo put it, “Tanglin Trust School leads the benchmark as an all-arounder, pairing world-class academic performance with deep pastoral initiatives.” This is a school where you can expect solid pastoral care, unique academic experiences through the Institute @ Tanglin on top of classroom and outdoor learning – all of which culminate in exceptional university placement outcomes.
Judges were impressed with Tanglin’s outdoor education programmes
Outdoor education is an integral part of school life at Tanglin, with age-appropriate programmes built into the curriculum for the youngest children in Nursery to the students in Sixth Form. Every child starts their outdoor learning journey in Tanglin Infant School’s forest school, before progressing to residential experiences and overseas trips in Junior School. Then there’s the Highlands Programme, a challenging and inspiring experiential learning programme that brings Year 9 students to Tanglin’s Gippsland campus in Australia for five weeks. Last but not least, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a fixture for Tanglin’s students, and 2025 saw a record number of students receiving their hard-earned awards.
An education that consistently produces future-ready students
Tanglin is no stranger to the International School With the Most Future-Ready Students category, having won both gold and silver for it in the past five years. The Institute @ Tanglin is central to this. It continues to expand the learning opportunities available to Senior School students, building on its programme of talks, workshops, research opportunities and entrepreneurship experiences.
Tanglin Infant School stands out for its offerings too
In the 2025 BSO inspection, inspectors described Tanglin Infant School as “sensory rich, inclusive, and a safe space.” Surely this is music to every parent’s ears, as we all want our children’s first educational experience to be one where they’re cherished, happy, and allowed to be curious. The Infant School’s Curiosity Approach plays a big part in creating this enriching environment, as it combines the best of renowned early childhood education philosophies like Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Te Whāriki, and Montessori. It also provides children with a strong foundation – academically and socially – as they progress through Junior and Senior School.
Truly an award-winning international school
With Tanglin Infant School giving children a great start, to the outstanding delivery of the British curriculum, as well as enriching students’ lives with learning experiences beyond textbooks and classroom walls – it’s no wonder Tanglin scored highly in our judges’ books.
Congratulations again to Tanglin Trust School.
This post is in partnership with Tanglin Trust School.
