doris
Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
T

The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast

Singapore

Shortlist
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · B2C Marketing Manager

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
The school at a glance
Instructs in Japanese
Fees SGD 6,660 - 7,500
Ages 12 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 1687
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
The Japanese School Singapore
Academic offering
Curriculum Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 12
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

The Japanese School Singapore - Changi campus is a Junior High School for children aged 12 to 15. The curriculum follows Japan's national educational guidelines, ensuring a seamless transition for students from Japan. Facilities include a tennis court, gymnasium, dojo exercise hall, and specialized rooms for music, art, and home economics.

This campus is part of The Japanese School Singapore

201 W Coast Rd, Singapore 127383

Vibes and Culture
The school has not added this information
The Essentials

The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast has 1,687 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in Japanese.

Location
The Japanese School Singapore West Coast Campus is located at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383, at the junction of Jalan Buroh and West Coast Highway. It sits in the southwestern part of Singapore and serves as the school's secondary campus. The system also operates two primary campuses: Clementi at 95 Clementi Road and Changi at 11 Upper Changi Road North.

Stages
The school system comprises primary education on two campuses (Clementi and Changi) and a secondary program housed on the West Coast Campus. The West Coast Campus hosts the junior high/secondary division, while the Clementi Campus operates as the main primary site.

Type
The Singapore Japanese School operates as a private, fee-paying institution and is co-educational. This aligns with how the school is described publicly and in admissions materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Data on nationality mix is not publicly published. The school serves a Japanese international student body and has admissions policies that emphasize residency in Singapore and affiliation with Japanese associations.

Additional learning support
The middle school has a dedicated Special Needs/Support Class. ESL and bilingual-style instruction are part of the approach for certain subjects, reflecting SEN provisions.

Country affiliation
The school is a Japanese international school in Singapore, affiliated with Japan and connected to the Japanese Association of Singapore.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is indicated for the school.

School day structure
School days run on weekdays with a typical schedule from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Bus service
A school bus service is available, operated by the Japanese School Singapore Association. Enrollment and verification of pickup points are required, with information on routes and fees provided by campus offices.
Diving Deeper
The school has not added this information
Fees

Annual tuition at The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast ranges from SGD 6,660 to SGD 7,500 for 2026/27.

Application / One‑time charges and Donations

- Entrance fee (one‑time, per student): S$ 1,090.00 for holders of Japan Association (JA) corporate membership or for JA personal membership; S$ 3,924.00 for non‑JA corporate membership.

- Building surcharge / facility one‑time payment (per student): S$ 2,725.00.

- Donation (entry donation): corporate donation amounts vary by employer size and status (see corporate schedule in JPY as set by the school). Individual (personal) donation where applicable: S$ 3,000 plus GST; special categories (diplomatic, government) example: S$ 1,000 plus GST. (Corporate donation schedule and rules are applied according to employer status; corporate donors who have already paid are not required to pay again.)

- Notes on amounts above: the school's published fee figures are shown GST (9%) inclusive where specified.

Tuition and facility fees (by school division) — monthly, per‑term (GIRO 3‑month instalment) and annualised

Elementary (小学部)

- Tuition (monthly): S$ 675.80 per student.
- Facility fee (monthly): S$ 141.70 per student.
- Combined monthly charge (tuition + facility): S$ 817.50 per student (used for billing).
- Standard quarterly instalment (3‑month GIRO instalment): S$ 2,452.50 per student (3 × combined monthly).
- Annualised total (12 months): S$ 9,810.00 per student (12 × combined monthly).

Secondary / Middle school (中学部)

- Tuition (monthly, mainstream): S$ 752.10 per student.
- Facility fee (monthly): S$ 141.70 per student.
- Combined monthly charge (mainstream): S$ 893.80 per student.
- Standard quarterly instalment (3‑month GIRO instalment, mainstream): S$ 2,681.40 per student.
- Annualised total (12 months, mainstream): S$ 10,725.60 per student.

Global class (中学部グローバルクラス — where applicable)

- Tuition (monthly, Global class): S$ 1,057.30 per student.
- Facility fee (monthly): S$ 141.70 per student.
- Combined monthly charge (Global class): S$ 1,199.00 per student.
- Standard quarterly instalment (3‑month GIRO instalment, Global class): S$ 3,597.00 per student.
- Annualised total (12 months, Global class): S$ 14,388.00 per student.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial payment at acceptance / on admission: the first payment (entrance fee / initial tuition instalment and any required one‑time charges/donations) must be paid by bank transfer prior to the student's start date. Subsequent tuition/facility charges are collected by GIRO (bank automatic debit).

- Regular tuition collection via GIRO: the school's automatic debit (GIRO) runs on a quarterly schedule; instalments are structured as 3‑month amounts collected in April, July, October and January (billing timing may require an initial prepayment of 2–4 months depending on the admission month).

- Bus fees (if using the school bus): initial payment by bank transfer; thereafter bus charges are collected by GIRO in the same manner as tuition.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as day campuses (elementary campuses at Clementi and Changi and a separate secondary campus). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and routinely charged items

- School bus (通学バス) — typical charges (2025/2026 published levels):
- Entrance / registration fee per household: S$ 10.90 (GST inclusive).
- Capital contribution / deposit per household (refundable on withdrawal): S$ 100.00.
- Monthly bus fee per rider (primary & secondary same rate): S$ 305.20 per student (GST inclusive). Example new‑entry totals vary by entry month; the school provides example totals for 1 or more riders.

- Textbooks: core textbooks are provided under arrangement with the appropriate authority and are distributed without charge where indicated; specific distribution procedures and schedules are set by the school/embassy arrangements.

- Uniforms and PE kit:
- There is no compulsory school uniform for elementary or secondary daily wear; however the school specifies required PE/athletic attire (school‑specified T‑shirt and shorts for elementary and a specified T‑shirt for secondary). PE kit is available for purchase through the school's indicated channels. Exact kit prices are handled via the school's purchase instructions and are not published as a fixed school‑wide uniform tariff.

- Other occasional charges: school activity fees, excursions, extracurricular program fees and materials may be charged separately when applicable; these are itemised as required in enrolment/term communications. (Standard recurring charges are the tuition and facility fees shown above; additional one‑off or program charges are published in individual notices to families.)

Refunds and withdrawal billing rules

- Tuition and bus refunds are calculated on a monthly basis; the school does not pro‑rate fees by day. If a student is enrolled in a month (even for a single day), that month is chargeable in full. Forms for GIRO termination and refund requests are part of the school's withdrawal procedures.

- Bus capital contribution (出資金) is refundable on withdrawal in accordance with the bus cooperative's procedures; specific refund paperwork for bus fees is required on withdrawal.

- One‑time donations, entrance fees and facility surcharges are treated under the school's admission and donation rules; corporate or personal donation obligations depend on employer status and prior payment history. (Re‑entry within 12 months may affect whether entrance fee / facility surcharge must be re‑paid at re‑admission according to the school's rules.)

Payment methods accepted / instructions

- Initial payments (entrance fee, required one‑time charges and initial tuition instalment) are to be made by bank transfer. Subsequent recurring tuition and bus charges are collected by GIRO (bank automatic debit). These are the school's published, standard payment mechanisms for school fees and bus charges.

- Donation payment procedures differ for corporate vs personal donations and are handled according to the school's donation request process.

(If specific currency conversions or retail prices for PE kit are needed, those are handled separately from the school's published fee schedule.)
Academics

The Japanese School Singapore - West Coast teaches Japanese Curriculum for students aged 12 to 15.

Curriculum
The Japanese Secondary School West Coast Campus provides a three-year program based on the Japanese Ministry of Education core curriculum. The campus is located at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383, and facilities include a gymnasium, a library, computer laboratories, science laboratories, and art/music spaces. Since 1995, the Secondary School has operated an English immersion program with Physical Education, Arts and Home Economics taught in English by English-speaking specialists; an English Hub supports English language learning. The curriculum is delivered by teachers from Japan and follows the MOE core curriculum, ensuring education at the same level as in Japan. Examinations include two tests per term in the Secondary School, with results used to determine high school placement; a Certificate of Graduation is issued after completing six years of primary and three years of secondary education. The daily schedule runs from 8:45 to 15:50 with 50-minute lessons, and Level 1–3 students participate in English Immersion and Domestic subjects within the level framework.

Student Teacher Ratio
West Coast Campus reports Level 1 1:30, Level 2 1:26, and Level 3 1:33 student-teacher ratios.

Exam Results
Secondary students take two examinations per term (mid-term and term-end); results influence the choice of high schools. The 9-year compulsory sequence covers Primary (6 years) and Secondary (3 years), with a Graduation Certificate awarded after completion. Graduation ceremonies for Primary and Secondary are held in March.

Higher Education Progression
The program is designed to prepare students for entry into Japanese high schools; after completing high school, students pursue higher education, often in Japan, with opportunities available abroad depending on the student's pathway.
Wellbeing
The school has not added this information
Parent Experience
The school has not added this information
Facilities
The school has not added this information
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school has not added this information
Languages
The school has not added this information
Reputation
The school has not added this information
Admissions

Admissions
The West Coast Secondary Campus is located in the southwest area of Singapore, at 201 West Coast Road, Singapore 127383. The school has about 130–170 students per grade, and about 20 transfer students join each term. Transfer students come from schools across Japan, Singaporean international schools, and other foreign institutions. The curriculum is largely the same as that in Japan. Physical education, music, arts and crafts, home economics, and English are taught with English instruction (immersion). There are many Japanese teachers, while school administration, cleaning, and maintenance involve local staff. There are 12 clubs, and activities take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
School Events
The school has not added events
Search for more schools
Search schools in Singapore Open days & tours in Singapore View all schools Search all schools