The Grange Institution Overview
International Primary School in Singapore
At The Grange Institution, a Cambridge International School, learning is designed to spark curiosity, resilience, and real‑world impact. When an experiment doesn’t go as planned, we pause and ask, “How did that make you feel?” and “What might we try differently next time?”
Spotlighted by UNESCO in 2025 for SDG 4: Quality Education, we continually evolve our teaching through our proprietary Cre8tors‑in‑Action© framework. By blending structured instruction with inquiry‑driven learning, we empower students to think critically, take initiative, and engage mindfully in an increasingly interconnected world.
THE GRANGE INSTITUTION CRE8TORS-IN-ACTION
WHY WE STAND OUT
8 Core Competencies at Our Private International School in Singapore
At The Grange International School in Singapore, we offer a forward-thinking international primary education that nurtures both academic growth and global awareness. As a private primary school in Singapore, our unique approach is built around eight core competencies—design thinking, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship, active citizenry, teamwork, partnerships, critical issue recognition, and service leadership. These elements are woven into the learning experience to help children develop the mindset, values, and skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world with confidence and purpose.
Construction & Design
Respecting The Environment
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Active Citizenship
Creators see themselves as active global citizens who have a shared agency of our planet. They are passionate about their responsibilities to improve life on Earth. They are advocates of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and know that their actions can be personal, localised or far-reaching.
Teamwork & Partnerships
Creators embrace collaboration and partnership as an effective and efficient way to solving a problem. They understand that others’ strengths can complement or supplement their own. They are willing to adopt different roles in a team as the success of the mission outweighs individual accolade.
Original Ideas
Creators challenge their own thinking to come up with new and original ideas that, in turn, challenges others’ thinking and their mindsets. They are able to approach existing issues and situations with alternative viewpoints, in the hope to come up with original ideas, or to better existing ideas.
Recognising Issues
Creators gain knowledge and awareness by researching into common issues affecting humanity on a personal, community or global basis through a balance of primary and secondary sources of information, and in the process, they might change their mindset and perspective about the issue.
Service Leadership
Creators are true leaders who are selfless about taking meaningful actions to impact others and the environment. They are active in the school, local community and beyond and are willing to devote time and energy to community causes that they become passionate about.
International Primary Education Curriculum Overview
At The Grange, we offer a holistic and balanced primary curriculum designed to support students from diverse backgrounds. As an international school in Singapore, we welcome both local families and those relocating to the country who are exploring suitable schools for foreigners within a nurturing and academically robust environment.
Our curriculum is anchored in the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum, combining inquiry-based learning with strong subject foundations. This approach helps students build essential knowledge, think critically, and develop confidence as learners.
To further enrich learning, we integrate elements of the Singapore Maths approach to strengthen mathematical reasoning. Specialist subjects—including Languages, Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE), Music, Art, and Technology—support whole-child development and prepare students to thrive academically and personally.
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Words From Our Student’s Parents
Kosuke has been in Singapore since June 2025 for work while Megumi and the children moved to Singapore in July 2025. Both children have been studying at The Grange International Preschool just after our move here. Ritsu flew to Singapore on a Saturday, the last day of her first semester in Japanese school and began at TGIP two days later, without knowing that it’s an English-based international School.
When we were looking for international schools in Singapore, there were two things that were important for us: small class sizes and a variety of nationalities. TGI has both, with a curriculum and teachers who are trustworthy.
Although our first contact with the school was done online from Japan, the administrator answered our inquiries thoroughly and kindly, removing our anxiety. We visited the campus in July 2025 and found that it was surrounded by nature, was very clean and had a spacious lawn field. We also saw artworks by students and had the feeling that students spend their time vividly in school.
Our kids had zero English when we came to Singapore. They’re still catching up day by day but they never come home with complaints about school life. Every time they hop off the school bus, they say, “Daddy! Mommy! It was sooooooo fun today as well”.
We can see what our kids have done each day on the Class Dojo app. Face to face feedback is done at the end of each semester, and is very detailed and fruitful as we can feel the teachers observe our kids closely.
If you want your kids to spend their time in a good balance of study and other activities, The Grange Institution is the first choice!
Note: Ritsu Watanabe has graduated from preschool in 2025, and is currently in Year 1 at The Grange Institution.
Kosuke and Megumi Watanabe
Parents of Ritsu (Year 1) & Jiei Watanabe (Kindergarten 2)
We have been in Singapore since January 2024 and Pablo joined The Grange Institution (TGI) in January 2026.
The teachers and staff are lovely – we can see they care for every single one of the children. It’s probably helped by the fact that the school isn’t too big, which for us is definitely a huge plus.
Pablo is learning in a serene way, with teachers following his needs when supporting him. We were initially concerned about the school’s approach as Pablo’s English isn’t at the native level. The school worked together with us to find out what was best for him.
Pablo participates in soccer, his favourite CCA that seems to be well loved by many TGI students. We think the back field, which is a professional synthetic turf, helps make it very attractive!
A huge plus for us is the fresh food provided daily at the canteen. Food and nutrition is an important part of our Italian culture. Being able to teach him about nourishing the body to become stronger brings us closer to the concept of nourishing the mind.
We don’t live close to the school but we still feel very close to other parents through the school app and the parent groups the school has created. This makes communication between teachers and other families easy, and there is immense support from them as well.
We definitely recommend TGI as it offers all the services of an international school with the feeling of a “home away from home”. The school also respects the timing of each child’s learning, providing them contact with nature – playing among nature and discovering plants around them – while learning skills and technology for modern life.
Leila Lanfranconi and Niccolo’ de Flumeri
Parents of Pablo de Flumeri, Year 1
At The Grange, children can learn together in diverse community and nature, listening to their voices, embracing their strengths and limitations and nurturing individual growth. For Illias, it’s been an exciting journey of self-discovery and finding joy in learning.
Fandy & Felicia Suradji
Parents of Illias, Year 3
We are happy to have had the chance to send Xavier to The Grange. He enjoyed school so much that he wished there were no school holidays. The children get plenty of time outdoors and learning in a fun way. The teachers and staffs are also very supportive which helped me as a parent to feel assured that my child is in good hands.
Yee Lung & Kai Ning
Parents of Xavier Lee, Year 2
This was our first experience in an international school outside our home country. Upon arrival, our child had limited English proficiency. During this time, the teachers and school staff provided immense support and helped her adapt to the school environment smoothly.
We are very pleased with our experience at Grange Institution. The teachers and staff are exceptionally kind and understanding, always supporting the children and creating a comfortable atmosphere for them.
Our daughter enjoyed going to school every day, made many new friends, and felt like a part of a close-knit community.
We especially want to highlight the cozy and heartfelt atmosphere of the school, which not only helps children learn but also supports their personal growth. We are grateful to the school for a wonderful year and the positive impact it has had on our daughter.
A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers and staff for their dedication and hard work!
Svetlana Argunova
Parent of Sainaara Argunova, Year 1
The Cambridge Primary Curriculum subjects Mathematics, Science and English are taught in creative ways that enable the students to gain interest and eventually apply the knowledge they learned. The IPC curriculum takes the kids on a learning journey through the different themes in the Units of Learning using fun and interactive activities about the world around them. Every dinner is an exciting discussion about their day in school including chocolates, inventors, fossils and the Dalai Lama!
Paulo and Christina Gonzales
Parents of Joaquin & Ysabela, Year 3 & 1A
We thank you about being so passionate about teaching young children. Under your guidance, our child has developed well and we are happy.
Areena & Deepesh
Parents of Evaara, Year 1
We cannot express enough thanks to all the teachers at the Grange for supporting our child with extra kindness and care. It is hard to imagine how much effort and patience are required during these difficult times. Thank you so much for being there for our son.
Akito Hattori
Father of Sohya Hattori, Year 2
Teachers are one of the most important people in our lives. Our family is so glad that my daughter has met the most wonderful teachers at The Grange. Thank you so much your wisdom, kindness, and all the sweet moments created with our child. You are awesome and amazing!
Zin Wai Phyo
Mother of Phyo Nathar Cho, Year 1 student
Our International School Campus in Singapore
The Grange, located on a 3-acre site blends the charm of a heritage building built in 1954 with modern amenities. The school, just 20-minutes away from the bustling Orchard Road is surrounded by Thompson Nature Park and the Lower Seletar Reservoir.
Upgraded with modern classrooms, creative arts studio, multi-purpose halls, and green learning trails, the combination of natural, historical and modern elements creates a holistic and stimulating environment where students thrive, and succeed academically, creatively, and emotionally.
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Sustainable Education
Moving Towards A Greener World
At The Grange International School in Singapore, we embrace nature-inspired learning and sustainability as core elements of our educational ethos. Both within and beyond the classroom, we cultivate a continuous learning environment that nurtures a deep appreciation for nature and encourages environmental responsibility. As an international primary school in Singapore, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge, inspiration, and empowerment to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the planet, people, and the world around them.
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