FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We have encountered many questions from you, and these responses will give you a deeper knowledge and understanding of The Grange’s operation.

What is the curriculum offered in your school

At The Grange, we offer a well-rounded education anchored in the internationally recognised Cambridge Primary Curriculum, enhanced with inquiry-based and creative learning approaches. To find out more, please click on this link. https://www.thegrange.edu.sg/curriculum/

Do you accept student pass holders?

No, we do not. We accept dependent pass holders, long term visit pass holders and Singaporean PR.

What are your school hours?

Our school hours are from 10am to 4.30pm in our primary school. There is supervision in our play areas from 9.30am.

How many breaks does my child have during an average day in school?

There is one lunch break and one afternoon snack break for our students.

How are my child's meals being served?

Please prepare a nutritious meal and a snack for your child. This is a great opportunity for parents to take control and monitor what your child consumes. Alternatively, you may order a warm lunch meal catered through our school.

Are Art and Music part of regular class once a week?

Yes. Specialist programmes that includes Art, Music, Languages, Technology and PSPE as part of the regular curriculum. These lessons are taught by specialist teachers so that students benefit from expert guidance in each subject area.

What languages are offered?

Mandarin as a Foreign Language
Japanese as a Mother Tongue Language
Spanish as a Foreign Language
Additional English Language is offered to students who require additional help with English skills

What is The Grange's school calendar schedule?

The Grange follows a January to December schedule.

What is the difference between Year 1A and Year 1B?

Our Year 1A programme is a transition into formal primary years for students. Unlike most other Kindergarten year level focusing on mostly play-based learning, our Year 1A appeals to parents who want a smoother transition for their child as together with the Year 1B class, they start more formalised instructions in literacy, numeracy and science through beginning exposure to our Cambridge Primary curriculums. The Year 1B is in essence a more conventional Primary One programme where students cover all the intended Year 1 learning goals in Cambridge English, Mathematics and Science.

Do you cater for students with special needs?

We are not a SEN (Special Educational Needs) school and will be unable to provide for any students with known special educational needs that cannot be supported without additional adult support in the mainstream classroom. The facilities at The Grange would make it difficult for any students with a permanent physical disability that affects his/her ability to maneuver staircases and steps. All other mild learning or physical needs may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The final decision rests with the school Principal who will base it only on whether the school is the right fit for the child and would help the child experience success in education at this stage of his/her life. We encourage parents to be open with us and provide us with as much information about your child(ren) as possible. Even if your child does not have a known or diagnosed need, we would need to know every child well to know if we are a school that could help your child experience success. We will not be a great school if we are not great for your child.

Do you pro-rate the school fees if I were to enter in the middle of a Term or a School Year?

We have 4 terms a year. We do not pro-rate school fees for admission in the middle of a term. If there is less than half a term left, we would encourage you to enrol in the next term.

Do new students have to sit for an entrance test/assessment?

We do not require new students who enrol at The Grange to sit for an entrance test/assessment, provided the parents have submitted the necessary detailed academic report and references from the child’s current (and previous schools) as required. Instead, all new students (and in some cases, their parents) would be required to attend a short interview (approx. 30 minutes) with the Principal (or a designated teacher/s). On a few rare occasions, the Principal may request to interview the child (or the parents) a second time before the result of the offer is made known to the parents.

How are students assessed? Are there written assessments?

Good assessment strategies and tools should be purposeful, balanced and varied. We would expect teachers to rely heavily on formative assessments in the forms of daily observations and anecdotal notes, checklists, group work, individual work, and conferencing but also where appropriate, to use summative assessments to see how students are able to apply their understanding at the end of a unit of learning. Our students are assessed on a performance rubric instead of only relying on absolute marks.

Does the school provide school bus service?

We work with an appointed bus service provider – Schoolber. They provide island-wide transport services. More information is available through the following link: Transportation

Does the school offer Enrichment Activities after school hours

Yes. Currently, we offer Football Training sessions conducted by coaches from Real Madrid Foundation. More Enrichment Activities launching in Term 2 2026.

Does the school provide transportation for after-school Enrichment Activities?

Transport is provided only for students who are currently using Schoolber’s door‑to‑door service. Students attending after‑school Enrichment Activities will be picked up at 7:00pm once their programmes end.