How much is primary school fees for foreigners in Singapore

The fee for each student depends on both the type of primary school they attend and whether they are a Singaporean citizen, a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) or an international student.

Primary School Fees for Singaporean Citizens

TYPE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL MONTHLY FEE
Government $6.50 to $13.00
Government-Aided $6.50 to $13.00

Primary School Fees for PR

TYPE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL MONTHLY FEE
Government $230 to $268
Government-Aided $230 to $268

Primary School Fees for International Students

Fees for International Students From ASEAN Countries

TYPE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL MONTHLY FEE
Government $490 to $528
Government-Aided $490 to $528

Fees for International Students From Non-ASEAN Countries

TYPE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL MONTHLY FEE
Government $825 to $888
Government-Aided $825 to $888

How to pay

SingPost Mobile App

  1. Download the SingPost Mobile App from App Store or Google Play. Create an account using your mobile number.
  2. Select ‘Pay with SAM’ icon.
  3. Log in with your 6-digit account PIN.
  4. Select ‘Education’, followed by ‘Ministry of Education’.
  5. Select ‘MOE – Student Bill’.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

SingPost SAM web

  1. Download the SingPost Mobile App from App Store or Google Play.
  2. Create an account using your mobile number.
  3. Visit https://mysam.singpost.com.
  4. Log in using your mobile number and PIN number.
  5. Select ‘Education’, followed by ‘Ministry of Education’.
  6. Select ‘MOE – Student Bill’.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

SingPost SAM kiosk

  1. Locate your nearest SAM kiosk at https://www.singpost.com/locate-us.
  2. At the kiosk, Select ‘Payments’.
  3. Select ‘Ministry of Education’ under Education.
  4. Select ‘Student Bill’.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Payment timeline

You will receive monthly MOE bills through postal mails, except in January and December.

  • Fees for January and February are billed together in February. You will receive a combined bill dated 16 February.
  • Fees for November and December are billed together in November. You will receive a combined bill dated 16 November. Fees payable are calculated on an annual basis and spread out over 12 months, including school holidays.
  • Deadline for payment is 26th of the month. Unpaid fees will be carried over to the next bill.