GIIS Singapore Fees 2026–27: CBSE, IGCSE and IB Costs Per Term and Month

GIIS Singapore fees for 2026–27 are charged per term, three terms a year: from S$8,245.85 a term for CBSE Class 1 to S$13,537.80 a term for IB Diploma Year 2, including 9% GST (official GIIS Fee Schedule for Academic Year 2026-2027, linked from the GIIS fees page, checked 10 November 2026). New students also pay a one-time, non-refundable registration fee — S$3,000.77 for Class 1 to Grade 10 and S$4,000.30 for the IB Diploma, including GST. Below you will find every grade and curriculum, the one-off fees, and a per-month equivalent worked out from the official term figures so you can see exactly how we got it.

If you searched “GIIS Singapore fees” or “Global Indian International School fees”, you are most likely an Indian or South Asian family moving to Singapore — or already here — comparing an Indian-curriculum school with the wider international market. You probably want three things: the real number for your child’s grade, what it works out to per month (GIIS does not accept monthly payments, but most family budgets are monthly), and how GIIS compares with NPS International School and DPS International School, the other well-known Indian-curriculum options. This page answers from the schools’ own websites first, then adds NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY — a different kind of option, an online international school that opens in 2027 — to the same comparison table.

The short answer: who GIIS suits — and who it doesn’t

• Suits: families who want the Indian CBSE curriculum (Class 1 to 12) in Singapore, with the option to switch to Cambridge IGCSE or the IB Diploma later inside the same school.
• Suits: families who want a choice of curricula under one roof — GIIS lists a Montessori-based kindergarten, IB PYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, CBSE and the IB Diploma Programme.
• Suits: families who need to apply mid-year: admissions run year-round, from April to the end of March, subject to seats.
• Suits: budget-conscious families comparing with premium schools — GIIS annual fees (S$24,737.55–40,613.40 incl. GST for Class 1 to IB Diploma) sit well below the S$36,300–58,080 a year charged by schools such as Tanglin (see our Tanglin Trust School fees page).
• Harder fit: families who need to pay monthly — GIIS invoices three times a year and says monthly payments are not accepted.
• Harder fit: families who want a small all-in fee — the term fee is made of seven components, and the schedule lists many optional or as-applicable extras (bus, devices, exam fees, trips).
• Harder fit: Singapore citizens, who need Ministry of Education (MOE) approval to enrol in any international school, GIIS included (kindergarten excepted).

What GIIS Singapore is

Global Indian International School (GIIS) is part of the Global Schools Group, which says it has run schools since 2002 and now has 17 campuses worldwide, including Singapore, India, the UAE, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. In Singapore, the official site currently lists one campus: the SMART Campus at 27 Punggol Field Walk, Singapore 828649. Some older third-party listings still describe a second campus at East Coast; the official campus list and the fees page’s campus-tour link point only to the SMART Campus, so ask admissions directly if a location matters for your commute.

GIIS describes its approach through its “9GEMS” holistic framework (academics plus sport, arts, innovation, leadership, values and more). Its official site publishes recent results: an IB Diploma school average of 37.4 points in 2025 with three students scoring the maximum 45, and 77.4% A*/A grades in Cambridge IGCSE in 2025.

GIIS Singapore fees 2026–27 by grade and curriculum (official)

GIIS publishes its fees as a “Fee Schedule for Academic Year 2026-2027” for each course. The CBSE, IB PYP and Cambridge (CLSP and IGCSE) schedules are effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027; the IB Diploma Year 1 schedule runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 May 2027 and Year 2 from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. Every amount is shown before GST and with 9% GST; we quote both exactly as published.

Each term fee is the sum of seven items: tuition, activity fee, building development fee, student welfare fee, school event fee, resource fee and technology fee. For example, CBSE Class 9–10 is S$5,434 tuition + S$884 activity + S$1,675 building development + S$157 welfare + S$157 events + S$411 resource + S$474 technology = S$9,192 a term before GST (S$10,019.28 with GST).

How we worked out the per-month column: annual fee = official term total including GST × 3 terms; per-month equivalent = annual fee ÷ 12. This is only a budgeting aid — GIIS invoices per term and does not accept monthly payments. The one-time registration fee is not included in the annual or monthly figures.

Source: GIIS Fee Schedule for Academic Year 2026-2027 (CBSE, IB PYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary/IGCSE and IB Diploma schedules), checked 10 November 2026. The kindergarten rows appear in the published schedule alongside the CBSE grades. Per-year and per-month columns are our arithmetic from the official term totals.

One-off fees: registration, top-ups and deposits

• Registration fee (one time, at admission): S$416 before GST (S$453.44) for Nursery–KG2 and IB PYP Early Years; S$2,753 (S$3,000.77) for Class/Grade 1–10, CLSP and IGCSE; S$3,472 (S$3,784.48) for CBSE Class 11–12; S$3,670 (S$4,000.30) for the IB Diploma. GIIS says there is no annual registration fee.
• Top-ups when moving up a stage: S$1,263 (S$1,376.67) from KG2 to Class 1 or IB PYP 1; S$661 (S$720.49) from CBSE Class 10 to Class 11; S$842 (S$917.78) from IGCSE Grade 10 to IB Diploma Year 1.
• Refundability: the registration fee is non-refundable, except when the Student Pass is not approved by Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA); in that case S$50 (before GST) is deducted before the refund.
• Refundable deposit: Not published on the official site (no deposit line appears in the 2026–27 schedule).

Extras that are not in the term fee

School bus fees are charged per term by zone: S$972 (Zone 1) to S$1,664 (Zone 5) a term before GST, two-way. The schedule also lists “miscellaneous fees” charged per instance or per year where applicable — for example, CBSE board registration S$75, exam fees S$500 per instance, university application S$60, Student Pass fees S$500, a MacBook Air at S$1,564.15 or an iPad at S$604.95, and per-annum lines for ECA/CCA charges and an enrichment programme (S$6,000 each before GST). The schedule does not say which of these apply to every student, so ask admissions which ones your child’s grade will actually be charged. Late payment costs S$100 (before GST) per month or part month, and each non-GIRO payment carries a S$50 surcharge.

Worked examples (official figures, incl. GST)

• New CBSE Class 9 student, first year: S$3,000.77 registration + 3 × S$10,019.28 = S$33,058.61, before bus and extras.
• New IGCSE Grade 9 student, first year: S$3,000.77 + 3 × S$12,696.32 = S$41,089.73.
• Two years of the IB Diploma (at 2026–27 rates): S$4,000.30 + S$40,335.45 + S$40,613.40 = S$84,949.15. Year 2 will actually be charged at the following year’s schedule, which may change.

For context across the whole city, our guide to international school fees in Singapore compares the premium and mid-priced schools side by side.

How a school day works: terms, payments and time zones

GIIS runs a three-term fee year with one invoice per term, payable by the due date in the student contract. The CBSE and Cambridge fee years start in April (Indian academic calendar), while the IB Diploma years start mid-year. Payment can be made by GIRO (preferred), PayNow, NETS, card via Stripe, cashier’s order or Western Union. The official site describes after-school extra-curricular activities, mostly sports, and asks each student to take one ECA; co-curricular activities such as arts, music and science clubs run within the school day.

Daily start and finish times by grade are Not published on the official site pages we checked; ask admissions during a campus tour (tours last 45–60 minutes, and virtual tours are offered). Because GIIS is a day school in Singapore, the time zone is simply Singapore time (SGT, UTC+8).

Accreditation, exams and university recognition

GIIS is registered with Singapore’s Committee for Private Education (CPE) as a Private Education Institution and holds EduTrust certification, which CPE uses to recognise institutions meeting its standards. As a CPE requirement, GIIS buys fee-protection insurance for each student, effective from the day fees are paid. Students sit external qualifications: the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma. Recent published outcomes include an IB Diploma average of 37.4 points in 2025 (36.3 in 2024; 35.9 in 2023) and, for CBSE Class 12, a 2024 school average of 82.8% with a highest score of 98. Detailed university destination lists are Not published on the official site pages we checked.

If you plan to return to India, CBSE keeps your child on the national board; if you may move again internationally, IGCSE and the IB Diploma travel more widely. That choice affects the fee more than any other decision on this page — IGCSE Grade 9–10 costs S$2,677.04 more per term than CBSE Class 9–10 (S$12,696.32 − S$10,019.28, incl. GST).

Entry, Student Pass and scholarships

How admission works

The official process is: meet an admissions counsellor, submit the registration form, pay the one-time registration fee (which secures a seat and a provisional admission), upload documents (birth certificate, passports and IDs for child and parents, immunisation record for kindergarten and primary, transfer or school leaving certificate), generate the e-contract, then pay the first term fee. GIIS says students take an assessment “to determine their academic preparedness and determine their admission level” before registration. Applications are accepted year-round, from April to the end of March.

Student Pass for international students

Foreign students who are not dependants of a work-pass holder generally need a Student’s Pass from the ICA. GIIS says it assists with the application and verification, but is not responsible if a pass is refused; the 2026–27 schedule lists Student Pass fees of S$500 (S$545 incl. GST). The student’s local guardian must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident over 18, or the parent if the parent works or lives in Singapore. Singapore citizens need MOE approval for any grade from Class 1 upward, applied for through the school.

Scholarships

GIIS lists five scholarships run under the Global Schools Foundation: the Mahatma Gandhi Universal Values Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (Grades 1–12, household income up to S$170,000 a year), the Global Citizen Scholarship (Grades 11–12 and IB Diploma), the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship (technology talent, Grades 6–12), the 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship (Grades 6–12), and the Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship (Grades 6–9, and students entering CBSE 11–12 or IB Diploma). Typical academic thresholds shown are 93.1% and above. The value of each award is Not published on the official site; GIIS offers a brochure on request. Sibling discounts are Not published on the official site.

GIIS vs other Indian-curriculum and affordable schools in Singapore (official data)

NPS International School and DPS International School are the two names families most often compare with GIIS. Both publish 2026–27 fees, but in different units: NPS quotes tuition per month and per four-month term, and DPS quotes tuition per month. We show each exactly in its own unit, then add NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY as a different kind of option.

Sources: GIIS fees, NPS International School admissions and fee structure 2026-2027, DPS International School fee structure — all checked 10 November 2026. NPS states “All fees are subject to GST”; DPS publishes tuition with and without 9% GST.

Read the units carefully: DPS’s monthly figure is tuition alone (resource fees, books, uniforms and exam fees are extra), NPS’s term fee includes facilities and activity charges, and GIIS’s term fee bundles seven components. The cheapest headline is not always the cheapest year.

Reviews and common concerns, answered honestly

“Why are there so many fee items?”

GIIS splits each term fee into seven components rather than a single tuition line. That makes the total look complicated, but the published “total fees payable” line per grade is what you pay each term before bus and extras. Use that line, not the tuition line alone, when you compare schools.

“Can I pay monthly?”

No. GIIS states that invoices are issued three times a year and monthly payments are not accepted. If your salary is monthly, set aside the per-month equivalent from the table above so the term invoice is ready when it arrives.

“The extras list is long.”

The miscellaneous schedule includes devices, trips, competitions and exam fees. Many are charged only per instance. Ask admissions for a typical first-year extras figure for your child’s grade before you sign the e-contract.

“CBSE or IGCSE at GIIS?”

Both lead to recognised exams. CBSE costs less per term at GIIS and fits a return to India; IGCSE and the IB Diploma suit families who may move between countries. The decision is about your likely next move as much as the fee.

“How large is the school?”

Current enrolment and class sizes for the Singapore campus are Not published on the official site pages we checked. Ask during the campus tour, where you can also speak to current students.

Alternatives to GIIS worth comparing

• NPS International School: CBSE, IGCSE and IB Diploma, with tuition quoted per month and open admissions by age. A useful comparison if you want CBSE at a lower per-month headline.
• DPS International School: ICSE/ISC and Cambridge pathways, with monthly tuition and a sibling discount for the younger child.
• NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY (NGA): an online international school for ages 6–18, focused on Asia and Oceania, opening in September 2027 (planned). Small live dialogue groups of about eight, subjects learned in English with a bilingual (English–Japanese) mentor, CEFR-based English levels, and social co-creation projects. There is no academic entrance exam and no English requirement, and it can run alongside a local school or as the main school. Tuition is not yet published — it is designed to be far more affordable than a typical international school, with no enrolment, facility or uniform fees and materials included; exact tuition goes first to the email list. Be clear about the limits: NGA is not yet accredited and has no graduates yet. Its timetable is built for Asia–Oceania daytime, so it fits Singapore. See the curriculum and timetable.

If you are also weighing the premium end of the market, compare with UWCSEA tuition, and our guide to online vs in-person international school costs explains where the money goes in each model.

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Comparing Singapore schools at a similar price? See OWIS Singapore fees and Dover Court International School fees (2026–27, incl. GST, from the official schedules).

FAQ

How much are GIIS Singapore fees per year?

Using the official 2026–27 term totals including 9% GST × 3 terms: about S$24,737.55 for CBSE Class 1, S$30,057.84 for CBSE Class 9–10, S$38,088.96 for IGCSE Grade 9–10 and S$40,335.45 for IB Diploma Year 1, plus a one-time registration fee of S$3,000.77–4,000.30.

What are GIIS fees per month?

GIIS does not take monthly payments, but dividing the annual figure by 12 gives a budgeting equivalent: S$2,061.46 for CBSE Class 1, S$2,504.82 for CBSE Class 9–10, S$3,174.08 for IGCSE Grade 9–10 and S$3,361.29 for IB Diploma Year 1, including GST.

Are GIIS fees different for Indian students or Singaporeans?

No. GIIS states that fees are the same for Singapore nationals and international students. Singapore citizens do need MOE approval to enrol from Class 1 upward.

Is GIIS accredited?

GIIS is registered with the Committee for Private Education (registration valid to 24 February 2027) and holds EduTrust certification (valid to 9 December 2028). Students sit CBSE board exams, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma.

What are the alternatives to GIIS?

NPS International School (CBSE, IGCSE, IB) and DPS International School (ICSE/ISC, Cambridge) are the closest Indian-curriculum comparisons. For a small, bilingual live-online option in Asian time zones, NIJIN GLOBAL ACADEMY opens in September 2027 (planned); it is not yet accredited and its tuition is not yet published.

Choosing calmly, one term at a time

GIIS gives Indian families in Singapore something valuable: CBSE continuity, with IGCSE and the IB Diploma available if plans change, at fees well below the premium British and American schools. The practical next steps are simple — decide which curriculum matches your family’s likely next move, take the term total for that grade from the official schedule, multiply by three, and ask admissions which extras will really apply. If your plans are still uncertain, it is worth keeping one flexible option in view as well.

Tuition and admissions details were checked on the official websites on 10 November 2026. Schools revise fees every year — always confirm on the official site before applying.

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