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Dear Parent,
Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British international school in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1925, it has evolved into a large and modern co-educational school that offers both A Levels and IB Diploma, and yet has always retained the distinct hallmarks of a Tanglin education.
Tanglin has a contemporary vision of learning. Excellent teachers provide the nurture, challenge and pedagogical framework that assure success. A Tanglin education is grounded in the British curriculum, with students benchmarked against their contemporaries in the UK to ensure the appropriate outcomes. Technology provides essential tools for the development of skills and ways of thinking that will equip our students and Tanglin Alumni for a plural and changing world.
Our school strategy follows six key themes: Inspired Learners; Flourishing Individuals; Future Ready; Team Tanglin; Sustainable Futures; Our People. These themes are woven through our schemes of work so that every member of our community understands our key foci.
We are one school with three very distinct heartbeats. Our Senior, Junior and Infant Schools are all outstanding schools; collectively, they create a coherent learning pathway. Tanglin believes in a holistic education in which wellbeing is nurtured, where students are safe and known well by teachers, where contribution to the community is expected, where talents outside the classroom are developed, and where academic effort and scholarship are honoured.
We look forward to explaining how your child will thrive at Tanglin.
Craig Considine, CEO
“We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be.”
ABOUT TANGLIN 05
Our Mission
Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin, we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy, and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm, and participation are actively encouraged, and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations while offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.
Our Vision
We aspire to be the best school in the world, with a dynamic learning community that nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do.
OUR HERITAGE
In 1925, five students stepped onto the grounds of a new school on the site of the Tanglin Club, Singapore. Founded by Anne Griffiths-Jones OBE, its aim was to provide a quality education for the children of expatriate families. While Tanglin closed during World War II due to the Japanese occupation of Singapore, the determination of “Miss Griff” – who was herself interned by occupying forces – ensured its name endured. The school continued to grow as several other institutions, remembered in our modern House system, were brought under the Tanglin name.
Tanglin Trust School, as it is now known, continues to thrive at its Portsdown Road campus, where it has been situated since 1981. Today, it provides a British-based education with a uniquely Singaporean perspective; conscious of its heritage while embodying a modern and outward-facing view. Tanglin is celebrating its centenary in 2025 and has already unveiled several new world-class facilities on campus— cementing our status as a global centre of educational excellence.
NOT FOR PROFIT
Tanglin is proud to be a not-for-profit school with all school fees dedicated to providing an outstanding education to our students. In addition, Tanglin also benefits from the Tanglin Trust School Foundation, established in 2012, which helps spearhead a variety of programmes to enrich our students’ education. Philanthropy funds exceptional opportunities; helps to drive sustainability initiatives; encourages student leadership and service activities; gives access to inspirational visitors and significantly drives both participation and excellence in our sports and arts programmes. Generously supported by our parent community, these opportunities enable Tanglin to provide our students with more than just a world-class education; they nurture global citizens who ‘pay it forward’ to make the world a better place. To read more about the Tanglin Trust School Foundation, turn to p53
As we celebrate the centenary of Tanglin Trust School in 2025, we will continue to grow our ambition of providing a not-for-profit, world-class education and hope you will join us on this journey for the benefit of the Tanglin community.
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At Tanglin, we are passionate about learning. A distinctive international learning community that utilises both British-based and international learning programmes, we nurture and inspire lifelong learners and global citizens who contribute to the world with confidence. Learning at Tanglin is not confined to the academic curriculum; we strongly believe in the value of a holistic education and encourage all students to embrace opportunities for learning through The Arts, Sport, Languages, Technology and even beyond Tanglin.
Through this holistic approach, the Tanglin Learner develops the character attributes that they need to flourish: Reflective, Risk-takers, Communicators, Knowledgeable, Balanced, Caring, Thinkers, and Resilient Inquirers.
CURRICULUM
Throughout their Tanglin journey, children are empowered to explore an extensive range of subjects taught by specialists in the Infant, Junior and Senior schools. Our bespoke 3-14 Curriculum, spanning from Nursery to Year 9, enables children to make connections with their prior knowledge and helps deepen their understanding of different subjects, with trackable Milestones that bridge the three schools and ensure continuity of learning. Our approach to learning is grounded in the broad, balanced, and rigorous tradition of British schools, and tailored to reflect our international setting and diverse community.
From Year 10, in the Upper School, students can customise their own curriculum while, in the Sixth Form, our dual pathway gives students the option of taking either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate – a unique proposition in Singapore. With consistently outstanding exam results in both pathways, our students go on to study at some of the best universities in the world, including Oxbridge (UK) and Ivy league institutions (USA).
Scan the QR code to read more about Tanglin’s 3-14 Curriculum Framework.
FACILITIES
Tanglin’s facilities have transformed over the years as new buildings and the latest technologies have been introduced to support both the growing student body and the latest evidence-based pedagogy.
The campus is set on five hectares in one-north, an attractive setting to the west of the city that offers excellent access from most areas in Singapore. The site comprises separate modern buildings for the Infant, Junior and Senior schools, and Sixth Form. Each school features architect-designed classrooms with ageappropriate facilities, set around bright and colourful common areas that promote a sense of community. Facilities are of an exceptional standard. They include three libraries, large performance halls, science laboratories, vibrant canteens, state-of-the-art media technology suites, drama studios, a recording studio, two rehearsal halls, and a sound-proof music suite.
Sports facilities include five gymnasia; a full-size rugby and football pitch; netball, badminton, basketball and volleyball courts, an Olympic-standard Gymnastics Centre, world-class Aquatics Centre with a 50m swimming pool, bespoke Climbing Wall, and an Athletic Development Gym. Campus development continues to be considered. Most recently, the school purchased a 15-acre campus in Victoria, Australia. Nestled in a lush, green expanse near Baw Baw National park, the Tanglin Gippsland campus will be home to a 5-week experiential learning programme for Year 9 students. The campus offers an ideal environment to build character skills as well as educate young people about climate change and their role in creating a sustainable future.
THE ARTS
Tanglin has a thriving, vibrant and energetic Arts programme that plays a vital part in campus life. There are numerous opportunities for students of all ages to develop and showcase their skills in art, design, drama, music, and filmmaking.
Our well-resourced departments, together with robust programmes, create a rich learning environment that is bursting with creativity, giving students the opportunity to thrive and providing a springboard from which students can leap into their areas of interest.
Our students are inspired by specialist teachers, and a variety of Arts practitioners who are regularly invited to the school, including percussionists, ceramicists, and theatre companies.
Throughout the year, there are high-quality ensembles, recitals, performances, and exhibitions on and off campus, both within Singapore and, when possible, internationally.
From the Nursery Christmas Singalong to the prestigious IN Art Exhibition at Sixth Form level, every child at Tanglin is supported and encouraged to grow creatively, socially, and intellectually.
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” –Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island
Scan the QR code to read more about Tanglin’s Sport Programme.
SPORT
At Tanglin, we aim to nurture and inspire lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. With access to world class facilities and high-quality coaching, students develop as young athletes in an environment that encourages each child to achieve their personal best.
We strive to develop the potential of all students through a positive experience in sport and our programme is tailored to ensure children have access to competition that supports each stage of their development as young athletes. This includes House Sport for all students, inter-school leagues, and to stretch and challenge our most talented performers, the opportunity to compete in events across the region, including Australia and Dubai.
We highly value and actively promote the pursuit of excellence. Through our IMPACT Programme, we provide individualised support for students who aim to reach the highest standards, enhancing both their learning and performance. Each year, a number of our young athletes earn national representative honours and titles, whilst our teams enjoy significant success both locally and across the region.
Our world class facilities include a state-of-the-art Athletic Development Gym with Physiotherapy Clinic, Aquatics Centre with 50m pool, additional 25m pool, five multipurpose halls, a full size playing field, and specialist Gymnastics Centre.
LANGUAGES
At Tanglin, we value the learning of a language and recognise the increasing relevance of modern foreign languages in today’s global economy and for tomorrow’s global citizens.
Our guiding principles are to encourage a love of languages and an appreciation of diverse cultures, as well as to equip our students with essential language-learning skills that form a strong platform for fluency and further study beyond Tanglin.
Children are introduced to Mandarin Chinese in the Nursery, where the singing of Chinese rhymes gives way to topic-based learning as children move up through the Infant School and into the Juniors. In the Senior School, Chinese is offered alongside French, Latin, and Spanish. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are encouraged to develop this through our Mother Tongue programme, working towards appropriate first language qualifications and possibly the prestigious IB Bilingual Diploma. In-classroom learning is also supported by engaging Languages-focused clubs, as part of the Co-Curriculum programme.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology provides powerful tools that enable high-quality learning to take place. However, the learning comes first. Our goal is to create an environment where technology devices are as invisible and unremarkable as books, paper, and pens. At the Infant School, this approach is brought to life through Griff’s Imaginarium—a unique STEAM space where children develop problem-solving and teamwork skills through various STEAM challenges such as robotics and programming.
Tanglin embraces modern technology wherever it supports our mission. Our students use technology to inquire,
communicate and safely take risks, and become confident users of current technology in a range of contexts. On leaving Tanglin, they understand the benefits, limitations and risks associated with its use. The use of technology is embedded across all curriculum areas to support learning from the Infant School to Sixth Form. Children use specialised apps to support specific skill development and, as they progress through the school, they learn to use an increasing range of devices and applications. Mobile devices mean students can take their learning wherever it is needed and ensure a seamless transition between in-classroom and external activities, as well as remote learning.
THE INSTITUTE
In 2022, Tanglin launched the Institute@Tanglin, with a vision to be a forum that promotes excellence, provides thought leadership, and encourages discourse to inspire, challenge and prepare the next generation of leaders in our community. The Institute forms a part of the school’s Future Ready strategy and brings in external engagement and expertise for students and the larger Tanglin community, through programmes, talks and discussions on the key areas that will impact the future of education and the future of jobs, acknowledging the uncertainty of the future and focusing on solutions to societal challenges. Institute programmes are designed to drive new and improved outcomes within our already dynamic learning community.
Located on Level 11 of the Centenary Building, the Institute has hosted world class speakers across AI, Sustainability, Global Health, Diplomacy, Economics, DEI, Fashion, Finance, Music, Art, History, Technology, Engineering, and Geopolitics.
UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS
We are proud that Tanglin students consistently achieve exceptional results that far exceed local and global averages, and that they go on to attend some of the best universities in the world, spanning Canada, North America, the UK and Europe, Australasia and right here in Singapore. In 2024, our students received offers from an astonishing 177 different institutions. At Tanglin, we support students to achieve their “Personal Best”. Preparation for life beyond Tanglin starts as early as Year 7, when students are provided with opportunities to explore the world of work and can meet professionals from different industries. In the Upper School,
students undertake work experience, and can access a variety of psychometric and aptitude tests to help clarify skill sets and interests. In the Sixth Form, our Careers & University Counselling Team is on hand to help students to make the right decision about their next steps. Its bespoke one-on-one guidance helps those wanting to enter tertiary education to navigate different countries’ application systems, prepare personal statements and college essays, take part in mock interviews, and receive moral and practical support. Tailored advice is also given to those wishing to take a Gap Year, enrolling in National Service, or taking a different pathway.
Offers from 177 institutions
Destinations across 21 countries
“Excellence is never an accident.”
– Aristotle
CO-CURRICULUM
The Co-Curriculum is a central part of every student’s journey throughout their time at Tanglin. As part of the holistic education offered at Tanglin, students are inspired and encouraged to aspire for themselves through the range and quality of the provision provided, helping them to flourish as individuals and to begin to discover and achieve their personal best. Consequently, the focus on the quality of activities offered extends not only to the content, but the pastoral care which is provided during the activities offered. Whilst the various activities throughout the Co-Curricular offering are wide and varied, it is this care and concern for the individual and their own development which links the whole offering.
Through the participation in regular weekly activities, students are supported in their academic learning and pastoral wellbeing as well as being equipped with passions and interests that will bring them joy and enrich their lives. It is a means through which we open doors to our students and offer opportunities that help them nurture a variety of skills, pursuits and passions that will remain with them beyond school and for the rest of their lives. We aim to not only provide students with the best possible start to their future careers; we also nurture them as happy and fulfilled individuals who go on to fulfil their potential even beyond their time with us at school. That is the success that Tanglin’s Co-Curriculum supports and embodies.
Scan the QR code to see our latest Co-Curriculum offerings.
TANGLIN HOUSES
The House system is a Tanglin tradition that quite literally colours campus life – many Alumni report their fondest moments at the school are of taking part in House Days while dressed in their brightly-coloured kits. It is an integral aspect of a Tanglin education that is synonymous with fun, friendship and a feeling of belonging.
Spanning from Nursery up to Year 13, our unified House system gives all children at Tanglin a “home” that will remain theirs as they journey through the school, a home they
can share with any siblings who may later join them. Named for areas of significance in the school’s rich heritage, the eight Houses are led by Year 12 House Captains and represent the diverse nationalities, cultures, beliefs, backgrounds, interests, talents, and abilities that typify the Tanglin community. The House Calendar of events features a wide range of activities and competitions, from sporting events to musical performances, debating competitions and charity drives, and – of course – the much-beloved House Days, ensuring every child can contribute with pride.
Symbolically depicted as a Spartan helmet, the Wessex House icon symbolises the members of the British Army who were once garrisoned in the nearby Wessex Estate. Its colour, the ‘Wessex Maroon’, references the modern Sixth Form shirts that themselves have a historical link – to the Hampshire Regiment once stationed there. It’s a somewhat more sophisticated and serious hue than a true red, symbolising the ambition, power and refinement of this House.
Once surrounded by trees and dense bush, the Tanglin campus is now encircled by the one-north development. But its origins are still evident in the banyan tree that grows on the current school site and was the inspiration for the Portsdown House icon. The ‘Portsdown Green’ colour can be found in the hue of the banyan leaves; it symbolises growth and harmony with the environment.
The flaming sun of Alexandra House is inspired by one of equatorial Singapore’s most obvious natural resources. The Alexandra Estate was once the site of the Winchester Nursery, historically a precursor to Tanglin and one that provided children with their first encounter with school-based learning. The ‘Alexandra Yellow’ originates from the warmth of the sun, and symbolises optimism, enthusiasm, confidence, originality, wisdom, creativity and fun.
As a crossed pair of Scottish Claymore broadswords, the Claymore House icon references the area of Singapore in which ‘Miss Griff’ first founded Tanglin in 1925. The ‘Claymore Orange’ you can see on the icon originates from the Junior School’s Harimau shirt – a nod to the former Houses. Orange itself represents enthusiasm, fascination and determination; in heraldry, orange is symbolic of strength and endurance.
Depicted as a mountain landscape, the Cameron House icon traces its origins to the lush, mountainous terrain of the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Its colour, ‘Cameron Green’, references these Alpine surroundings, with green commonly associated with life, renewal, nature, and energy.
The lightning flash of Raeburn House references one of Singapore’s enduring features, its tropical climate; specifically, its lightning storms. A symbol of power, strength and energy, the lightning bolt embodies the many positive attributes of Tanglin students. The ‘Raeburn Blue’ is inspired by the prowess of a storm and can be associated with depth, stability, trust, power, confidence and intelligence.
The flaming torch of the Weyhill House icon takes its reference from the historic unification of the Weyhill and Raeburn schools in 1976. A symbol of hope, unity and energy, it symbolises the enduring nature of the school since its inception in 1925. The ‘Weyhill Blue’ imbues calming properties; it is a rejuvenating colour that also represents open communication and clarity of thought.
Featuring the characteristic architectural qualities of the ‘black and white’ Winchester Nursery building, the Winchester House icon is symbolic of the unification of the Winchester and Weyhill schools into one campus in 1976. ‘Winchester Purple’ combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. This colour also represents wisdom, devotion, pride and independence.
SPORT: CLUB & ACTIVITIES
Sport is a key part of our Co-Curricular programme, offering students the opportunity to pursue their interests while exploring new and exciting activities tailored to their development across the 3-18 age pathway. Our programme reflects the school’s vision of nurturing multi-movement skills in younger students up to Year 4, progressing to multi-sport proficiency in Years 5-7. Infant School children can choose from a range of developmentally appropriate activities such as gymnastics, swimming, climbing, and ball skills, while in Junior School, the choice widens to include our core games alongside options as diverse as Archery, Capoeira and Horse Riding.
For our Senior students, we provide an extensive sports programme focused on high-quality training and development. Competing as the ‘Tanglin Lions,’ our teams participate in local and international leagues and tournaments, including ACSIS (Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools), FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia), and SEASAC (South East Asia Student Activity Conference). Additionally, our most talented athletes showcase their skills in prestigious events such as the Dubai 7s, Australian National Swimming Championships, and Queensland All-Schools Touch.
TAN GLIN LI O NS
Sport Mascot
Tanglin Lions is the collective name given to sports teams representing Tanglin Trust School.
THE ARTS: CLUB & ACTIVITIES
Our outstanding Co-Curricular offering empowers students at Tanglin to discover new passions and develop existing ones.
Across Art and Design, Dance, Drama, Music and Film, we offer students the opportunity to take part in specially staged performances, to try out new instruments, learn the art of videography as well as meet and share their skills and talents with like-minded peers.
Every day on campus, our students engage in new and exciting activities, from ukulele lessons in the Infant School, to the Junior School’s Chinese Dance club and the Senior School’s many visual arts meets and music ensembles.
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Our programme of Clubs and Societies is designed to broaden our students’ horizons, to make learning dynamic and engaging, and to help them see the value of learning beyond the context of classrooms and examinations; it is at the core of a Tanglin education. Our diverse range of weekly activities cater to all kinds of students, and encourage independence, creativity and collaboration. All students are warmly encouraged to participate and try a wide range of activities during their time at school.
In the Infant School, these opportunities include the Year 2 Student Council and Wellbeing Warrior & Green Team. In the Junior School, children can choose from a range of activities,
from learning to cook in our MasterChef kitchen to computer game design and the Junior Model United Nations (JMUN). In the Senior School, we offer a broad range of Clubs from Coding and Encryption to Journalism and Film Making, as well as general-interest academic societies like Scholars. Competitively minded students can choose from a wide range of challenges, including debating, Olympiads and school quiz leagues. There are also opportunities for students to receive recognised qualifications in Philosophy, personal STEM projects and Digital Marketing. To support students for the next steps in their careers, we offer a range of clubs and workshops such as MedSoc and the Oxbridge Preparation group.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
At Tanglin, Outdoor Education (OE) is an integral part of our students’ educational journey, fostering personal growth, resilience, and environmental stewardship. Our progressive Outdoor Education programme spans from our youngest learners in the Infants through to Year 12, providing a carefully structured pathway that builds both physical and emotional skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of life beyond school.
The journey begins in the Infant School years, where children are introduced to outdoor learning through regular Forest School sessions. These outdoor explorations, along with day trips into nature, serve as the foundation for developing key life skills, such as problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Through these early experiences, children are encouraged to connect with nature, build confidence, and develop resilience in an environment that values curiosity and exploration.
As children move on to Junior School, the challenge deepens. In Year 3, students embark on their first overnight camp, an important milestone in their outdoor education journey. This experience is designed to help them build independence, enhance their social skills, and strengthen their emotional resilience. It also lays the groundwork for future challenges, including more advanced outdoor expeditions and
leadership opportunities in Senior School. At the Senior School, the programme continues to build on these foundational experiences, offering them opportunities to develop practical skills in outdoor adventure activities and leadership. Through our Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and specialised outdoor experiences, students are equipped with the knowledge and expertise needed to take on more complex challenges. Overseas trips provide immersive learning opportunities, where students gain real-world experiences while developing a deeper understanding of environmental issues, global cultures, and the importance of sustainability.
A key feature of the OE programme at the Senior School is the Highlands Programme. This transformative five-week experience takes Year 9 students beyond the classroom, blending academic study with daily outdoor challenges. Set in an inspiring environment at our Gippsland campus in Australia, the Highlands Programme is designed to push students beyond their comfort zones, enhancing their ability to work as a team, overcome obstacles, and reflect on their personal growth. The culmination of this programme is a ‘rite of passage journey,’ a physically and mentally challenging expedition that marks the end of the Highlands experience and serves as a powerful transition into the final years of school. It’s an opportunity for students to reflect on their growth, reconnect with peers, and set personal goals for the future.
Following the Highlands Programme, students have the opportunity to continue their outdoor adventure and leadership development through the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award and other expedition options. These programmes are designed to encourage selfdiscovery, responsibility, and perseverance, helping students become confident, resilient, and capable individuals ready to face the future with purpose and integrity.
At Tanglin, we believe in the transformative power of Outdoor Education to shape not just the minds, but also the character of our students.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
– Albert Einstein
SERVICE LEARNING
We are fully committed to our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose, and aim to nurture a sense of service in our children. We believe that everyone in our community can make a difference, and we hope that by the time our students leave, they have an informed conscience and the will to act upon it. At Tanglin, service learning is supported by the five ways to wellbeing: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give.
From Nursery to Sixth Form, philanthropy and service are integral to our students’ experience. Throughout their journey at Tanglin, every student is encouraged to engage meaningfully with the local community and the wider world, fostering a lifelong commitment to make a positive impact. Starting at just 3 years old, we nurture our students’ understanding of global issues and inspire a sense of responsibility through giving back and service work. Infant classes support Caring for Cambodia (CFC) by carrying out sponsored activities at home, to foster a sense of empathy and community involvement from an early age. While there is no requirement for a class to support a charity, if parents and the Class Rep choose to pursue this, we encourage students to focus on service activities instead of fundraising.
In Junior School, each year group selects a local charity that aligns with the curriculum to foster a sense of social responsibility between the children and the organisations they support. The children decide on what projects they would like to support for these charities. Additionally,
the entire Junior School supports one international charity such as CFC. Junior children also gain valuable insights into philanthropy and its global impact through the Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) CCA. This programme includes opportunities to visit schools supported by CFC in Siem Reap and its surrounding areas, allowing children to make a tangible difference in the wider world.
Community service continues and thrives in the Senior School, where students actively support various charities and organisations through a range of student-led initiatives. The Senior School also enhances this engagement through CCAs that focus on community service, including regular visits to St John’s Home for the Elderly. Senior students further engage in service opportunities through the International Duke of Edinburgh Award (DoE) in the Upper School and Sixth Form, as well as Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects. Each year, Sixth Form students work with over 30 local organisations and lead impactful initiatives involving younger students.
The Tanglin Trust School Foundation also invites students from Year 10 and above to apply for the Deirdre Lew Service Award, which provides funding to support them and recent Alumni in completing service activities or service trips, empowering them to learn more about the world they live in and make a positive impact.
PASTORAL
Wellbeing underpins achievement: We pride ourselves on the exceptional care, guidance and support we provide to our students.
Ongoing relationships with Key Teachers: Personalised support and monitoring of attendance, academics, and wellbeing through the guidance and oversight of Class Teachers, Tutors, Assistant Head of Years and Head of Years, guided by the Deputy Head (Pastoral) in each school.
Lifeskills Curriculum: Informed by research from the field of Positive Psychology; our Lifeskills curriculum proactively prepares students for challenges that they are likely to face at their age and stage of development; equipping them with strategies and techniques to help build their resilience in the face of challenges.
House System: Our established House system acts as a golden thread to help students feel known and valued as they move up through the school. Through friendly and healthy competitions, each House nurtures leadership and teamwork skills where students are given opportunities to succeed in avenues outside of the classroom.
We use Restorative Approaches to discipline throughout the school to help children and youths learn from their mistakes and grow into individuals who can accept responsibility and make things right.
SPECIALISED SUPPORT
Learning Support: Advises teachers on age-appropriate strategies to support students with different neurodiverse presentations; provides individual and small group classroom interventions by highly qualified and experienced Learning Support teachers.
Coordinated Wellbeing Services (CWS): A multi-disciplinary team consisting of an Educational Psychologist, Nursing team, School Counsellors, and a School Social Worker that proactively contributes to the mental and psychosocial wellbeing of students with varying
needs. CWS also runs schoolwide initiatives such as the provision of Parentwise workshops to help the larger community navigate the challenges of adolescence and parenting.
Designated Safeguarding Leads: Specially trained to manage safeguarding situations, coordinate information gathering and responses; our safeguarding team works with children and families to make sure everyone in our school is safe and their wellbeing is protected, based on best practice from the UK and across the world.
COORDINATED WELLBEING SERVICES
Tanglin’s outstanding pastoral care is supported by four whole-school teams that together form the Coordinated Wellbeing Services (CWS). These teams – the Nursing Team, School Counselling department, School Social Worker and Educational Psychologist - work across the Infant, Junior and Senior Schools, recognising that many children and families need support at some stage of their journey through childhood and education.
CWS work proactively to support children and their families as and when a need arises. They work closely with the wider Pastoral, Learning Support and Safeguarding teams, contributing to a holistic approach to supporting students. CWS drive initiatives to support wellbeing across the whole school, regularly contribute to the Lifeskills curriculum, and offer a range of Parentwise workshops to Tanglin parents.
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As the first truly international school in Singapore, Tanglin Trust School has been part of the Singapore educational landscape for over 100 years. We always seek to identify opportunities to enhance student learning at school by leveraging on the skills and experience in our Tanglin community. In fact, we encourage parents to support the school and students’ learning through different venues such as Friends of Tanglin, Work Experience Opportunities, Careers Fairs, Specialist Speakers, Volunteers, and Sponsorship.
FRIENDS OF TANGLIN
At the heart of our school is our community, all within it belong to the Friends of Tanglin. The school has a dedicated Friends of Tanglin staff team to foster this community spirit, support partnership between parents and teachers and connect an active social and professional network. Friends of Tanglin warmly welcome and support new parents and help them integrate into Tanglin life and often, life in Singapore. The community is engaged in social events, community initiatives and volunteer programmes. Behind the scenes, our team of parent volunteers support our community by running the lost property office, second hand uniform BIG collection, $10 Christmas Shoppe and enriching classroom activities such as mystery reader, field trips, English
Speaking Board (ESB) practice and Wow days. We respect and value the contribution parents can make to the school and through a grassroot approach, volunteer class representatives liaise between teachers and parents, and provide the opportunity to feedback through termly catch up/coffee meetings with the Heads of Year.
Throughout the year, our community comes together through various parent-led events/ groups, such as class socials, book, yoga, running and coffee-explore clubs as well as exciting whole-school festivities, such as our much-loved Summer Fete and Christmas Fair. We encourage our community to be active and to get involved!
TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL FOUNDATION
A Tanglin education is enriched by the work of the Tanglin Trust School Foundation, a non-profit charity, first established in 2012 to provide students with exceptional educational opportunities that go over and above the curriculum.
With the support of the Tanglin community, we have had the priviledge of welcoming renowned Antarctic explorers, ceramicists, master puppeteers, Olympic medal winners, and expert cave divers to our campus. These extraordinary individuals have provided our students with inspiring, eye-opening experiences that not only resonate across the entire school but may well be life-changing for some. On top of inspiring students at every age and stage of the Tanglin journey, the Tanglin Trust School Foundation also extends its support to our Alumni in their chosen endeavours by empowering them to lead rich and fulfilled lives beyond their time at school. Through grants and awards, the Foundation enables our Alumni to pursue internships, engage in meaningful service initiatives, achieve career development milestones, and embark on audacious
projects. Past examples include mountainclimbing and swimming across the English Channel. The Foundation only accepts donations from the Tanglin community, fostering a strong culture of philanthropy through annual fundraising efforts and celebrating its generous donors. It also publishes an annual Report of Giving and has received multiple independent awards for transparency and reporting. You can find out more about current projects and Foundation news on tts.edu.sg/giving
We Dreamed a Forest by local artist Donna Ong
TANGLIN ALUMNI
We are proud of the connections our growing Tanglin Alumni community – former staff, students and parentmaintain with the school.
Each year, many of our Alumni choose to pass on their expertise to our current students, returning to campus to complete internships or to share their experiences of university, National Service or career paths.
At Tanglin, we look for opportunities to celebrate the achievements of our Alumni and to support their goals and ambitions in life. Our Alumni of the Year awards recognise personal excellence and community engagement while a range of grants, awards and programmes that is supported by the generous giving of the larger Tanglin community, is made available annually.
“Tanglin has always been a special place for me. I loved my time at the school and was always grateful for the support given to those who wanted to pursue a riskier, less ‘conventional’ career path.” – Sean Hudspeth, 2020 Italian GT Endurance ProAm Champion and Tanglin Alumnus
TANGLIN BY THE NUMBERS
OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
Inspected every 3 years. Tanglin is rated “Outstanding”.
17,000+
674 Employees 270 Teachers
ACADEMIC RESULTS
194 Educational Support Staff
210 Business Team
7.8 years Average Tenure at Tanglin
100%
Pass Rate in both A Levels and the IB Diploma
39.1
Tanglin’s Average for IB Diploma
CLASS SIZES
Nursery: 20
Years 1-2 (Reception): 24
Years 3-6: 24
Years 7-9: 24
Years 10-11: 19 in core subjects; 14 in option subjects
Years 12-13: 15
SPORT & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
454 80 95% 621 620
Co-curricular Activities Music Performances Students take part in at least one weekly activity Representative Fixtures Performers in Music
85% of A Levels Grades are A* to B United