Help! What are my options for schooling on a tight budget?

[jskogsta]

Fees started at $12,000 initially however I understand this is being reviewed and may be increasing over 10% for the next intake.

Ah, ok. Still better than all the others. Just got an email on their pre-school, and it was a $300 SGD registration fee + $3500/term (times three) SGD for the tuition. Not sure how it extends to the higher years yet, but will check.

So it seems to be roughly 60+% of what most others are having. Makes it a viable alternative. We may end up in the Dover area as well..

We also came from a free education system however recognised the need for international standards and systems when coming to Singapore. We did not consider a local school, maybe should have in hindsight to save $$$$ although the international mix provides a good environment for our son. Singapore has a huge emphasis on education and the kids are pushed very hard to achieve academically maybe not quite the holistic approach we preferred in education from home. International Schools provide a happy medium.

Yeah. That's sort of my worry too. Though I must admit that I was not too happy with the Norwegian public schooling system as they're by no means pushed acedemically. More of the other way round, which is a bit of a worry. But I agree, there has to be a middle ground.

May I ask which International School you guys chose?

Thanks for your comments and notes! Much appreaciated..

Have a great weekend..

All the best,
Jorgen