Parent Reviews
Julia Ilyaev (parent of Emilia (Y3))
Apart from wanting a school with a British curriculum, we had many friends who spoke highly of Tanglin Trust School and whose children had a very positive experience. When my husband and I moved to Singapore, we were curious to learn more and booked a visit through the admissions team.
As soon as we stepped foot on the campus, we knew this was a learning environment where our daughter would thrive. The facilities are incredible, the new Centenary Building offers many diverse learning opportunities. Our daughter now participates in gymnastics in the vast gymnasium and enjoys music lessons in the junior suite of the new music department.
Our daughter is delighted to come to school every day. The Nursery and Infant School is a well-thought-out and inviting space to encourage the children to explore new thoughts and ideas. My daughter loves the on-site Forest School, which offers her opportunities to learn in a natural environment. The teachers are attentive, and the curriculum centres on developing the whole child. So, whether my daughter is trying out new musical instruments, experiencing new crafts, or visiting new places, the idea is that fun and development go hand in hand. The teachers are one of the most vital assets of the school; they are always eager to provide feedback and make suggestions on how parents can complement their child’s development at home, as well as give a hot and nurturing environment.
We also enjoy the fact that the school has an incredible community. Despite being a large school, Tanglin has managed to create a school within a school through its unified House system. Emilia joined her house in Nursery and will remain in the same house throughout her time at Tanglin. As parents, we also joined her home, so the whole family has a connection that remains the same as we go through school together.
There is a busy calendar of events across the year, and we particularly enjoyed the Outdoor Movie Night and the Summer Festival. During this wonderful celebration, the whole school comes together at the end of the school year.
The aspect I most enjoy about Tanglin Trust School is its personalised approach to each child. The school believes in offering a holistic education for its pupils. The teachers get to know their pupils as individuals, and they cater to each student’s particular attributes which allows them to reach their highest potential. My husband and I are excited to see how Emilia develops and grows as she progresses through the school.
Hear It From Parents
- “Tanglin helps to discover my children’s individuality. Each child is happy, motivated to achieve and participating in the activities that interest them, whether sport, music, or academic. I feel that Tanglin achieves high academic results while taking care of children’s mental wellbeing. There seems to be a lot less pressure than similar high achieving schools in the UK, and seems a healthier way to learn for my children."
- "Tanglin is striving to be the best school in the world; they never rest on their laurels but look to always improve. The teachers are passionate and dedicated and offer personalised learning, and although both my children are very different, Tanglin brings out the best in both of them!"
- "The teaching staff are excellent and the general ethos of the school is fantastic. The facilities are ever-improving and the curriculum is constantly evolving to meet the needs of modern life and expectations. My children have thrived and flourished immensely throughout their time at Tanglin."
