Insights
Guides, research and data from Prospectus: what curricula and accreditations mean, what schools cost city by city, and how to choose.
Curricula explained
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British curriculum? The four curricula of the UK
The National Curriculum for England, The Curriculum for Wales, Curriculum for Excellence (Scotland), and the Northern Ireland Curriculum
16 Sept 2026 · 2 min read
The American curriculum: The US school system from kindergarten to the AP
Elementary, middle and high school. The diploma and the AP.
13 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
The IB explained: PYP, MYP and the Diploma
From its roots in Geneva, how the IB works from 3 to 19.
9 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
What is the British curriculum?
The English national curriculum from 3 to 18. Key Stages and A-levels. Cambridge, Edexcel and OxfordAQA.
8 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
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City guides
The best international schools in Singapore
What do parents in Singapore say when we ask them "Who's the best"?
30 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
Accreditation & inspection
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges - WASC
The US accrediting body popular in Asia for many international schools.
28 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
City guides
The best international schools in Jakarta
What parents and teachers in Jakarta say about the city's best-known international schools, downsides included.
25 Sept 2026 · 12 min read
Fees by city
The top-year fee at each of the 87 schools we list that publish fees, a year, in USD. Blue is each city's median. Move along a line, or tap it, to see the schools.
- Singapore
16 schools
Median USD 39,700
- Hong Kong
16 schools
Median USD 31,600
- Kuala Lumpur
14 schools
Median USD 28,900
- Dubai
14 schools
Median USD 28,000
- Jakarta
27 schools
Median USD 14,000
All-in yearly cost for a continuing pupil in the oldest year: tuition plus compulsory levies. Converted at today's rates. Change the currency at the top of the page.
The Bulletin
All issues →International-schools news in two minutes.
- PolicyHong Kong approves average 4% fee rises for international schools8 October 2026 · The Standard
- ExpansionOFG Education buys three schools in Madrid, Ajman and Abu Dhabi8 October 2026 · Tes
- PolicyKHDA names Dubai's first parents' and educators' councils8 October 2026 · Khaleej Times
- New schoolHighgate formally opens its first overseas school in Chonburi, Thailand8 October 2026 · The Nation Thailand