Central, Singapore
United World College of South East Asia
Ages 4 to 18IB Diploma
Does it fit your child? Take the school match.- 1971
- Founded55 years old
- 6,026
- Students
- 117
- Nationalities
- 14,305
- Instagram followers
UWCSEA is a united, welcoming community, spread across two campuses that embrace students and their families .- Ages
- Ages 4 to 18
- Ways of learning
- IB Diploma
- Strong in
- Five element learning programme: academics, activities, outd
- Fee level
- Higher feesThe full list of fees is below.
- Area
- Central
We last read the school's website on 5 November 2026.
Life at the school
The last 20 posts from the school's own Instagram. Tap a post to read it here. @uwcsea_dover · 14K
❐4 Nov 2026Our annual Korean Cultural Day at Dover brought together students, staff and parents for a wonderful celebration of Korean culture. From delicious Korean food and traditional games to cultural activities and performances by students and parents, there was something for everyone to enjoy!♥ 291
▶2 Nov 2026A night of performances, passion and purpose! Relive the highlights of UN Night 2026 at Dover, where our community came together to celebrate student talent and support the Global Concerns initiatives that make a difference around the world.♥ 391
❐30 Oct 2026Why did a penguin crash the Grade 4 and 5 assembly a day before Halloween? To spark a little wonder and a lot of curiosity!♥ 302
❐29 Oct 2026It was incredible to see nearly 400 alumni come together for our largest London Alumni Gathering yet! With graduating classes from 1975 all the way to 2026, it was a true reminder of how strong the network is. A huge thank you to everyone who made the trip, especially those who flew in from across Europe and Toronto, and to our friends from @uwc_isak_jp for joining us.♥ 1172
❐21 Oct 2026What could education look like if we started with how students learn, rather than the exams they sit?♥ 337
❐15 Oct 2026It’s amazing to see the spirit alive and thriving across the globe! In this issue, Sasha turns environmental advocacy into award-winning cinema with her new ocean conservation documentary, Kellen takes on the New York City Marathon to honour the memory of a beloved classmate, Rashi breathes new life into heritage design with her featured interior design project and Tiago sails to victory with a Bronze medal at the Asian Games. Read all their inspiring stories via the link in bio.♥ 395
▶13 Oct 2026Where do you go when your passion is making a long-term, sustained difference in the world?♥ 112
❐13 Oct 2026What an incredible weekend at the ISKL Invitational! Our Dover Phoenix teams travelled to Kuala Lumpur two weeks ago and showed exactly what Phoenix Spirit looks like: respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the court. We could not be prouder of how they represented our school.♥ 435
❐9 Oct 2026What an end to the first half of term! Dover’s UN Night 2026 was incredible!♥ 1021
❐9 Oct 2026A Scholarship opened the door to a successful career in law and education. Decades later, Professor Queenie Ying Lai from the Class of 1997 has watched both of her daughters make their own UWCSEA memories.♥ 411
❐7 Oct 2026UN Night 2026 is tomorrow!♥ 553
❐2 Oct 2026programmes empower students like Videep, a UWCSEA East Grade 12 student, to develop the skills and mindset needed to create a sustainable future.♥ 259
❐1 Oct 2026Taking learning beyond the classroom is one of the most powerful ways to inspire our students’ future careers. Our High School students recently had the incredible opportunity to step into the real world of tech and entertainment with a company visit to HoYoverse.♥ 320
❐30 Sept 2026Two weeks ago, we welcomed award-winning British saxophonist and music educator YolanDa Brown OBE and her five-piece band to Dover for a special afternoon of live music and workshops.♥ 293
❐30 Sept 2026Four Dover Grade 11 students – Katie, Ira, Diya and Riika received the overall top award at the INTEGIRLS Singapore Science Research Program Showcase for their research into food waste-derived antioxidants and repeatedly heated cooking oil. Over two months, 66 young women worked alongside university researchers and mentors from institutions including NUS and NTU, developing their own research projects and exploring questions with real-world relevance.♥ 351
❐28 Sept 2026Last Friday, our Dover community came together to celebrate UWC Day through stories, conversations, creativity, service and connection. From peace concerts and Global Concerns stalls to storytelling, service sessions, art and opportunities to hear from our service partners, students explored what it means to turn our values into action.♥ 352
28 Sept 2026Tickets go on sale tomorrow!♥ 106
❐25 Sept 2026Discover how 's creative, nurturing, and diverse environment empowers students like Grade 7 Yi Ning to thrive!♥ 238
❐24 Sept 2026is headed to London in October. Join us for an evening of drinks, canapés, and wonderful company as we celebrate the UWC spirit and bring together alumni and friends from across the UK. We are also thrilled to welcome our friends from UWC ISAK Japan to this gathering. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early via the link in bio.♥ 751
❐23 Sept 2026Walk into the IDEASHub at Dover on any given Thursday afternoon, and you’ll hear an industrial shredder crunching and a granulator grinding. You’ll see injection moulders succumbing to the careful, guiding hands of our Middle School students.♥ 188
The details
About the school
- 1971, as Singapore International School. Name UWCSEA since 1975. ↗Source
- More than 100 scholars join the boarding school each year ↗Source
- Between 800 and 1,000 students admitted each year ↗Source
- 6,026 students, 117 nationalities (data at 31 August 2026) ↗Source
- Dover Campus: 1207 Dover Road, Singapore 139654. East Campus: 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704. ↗Source
- Member of the UWC movement; registered charity ↗Source
How children learn
- IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12 ↗Source
- UWCSEA's own K–12 curriculum; IB Diploma in Grade 11–12; UWCSEA High School Diploma ↗Source
- 16 students per class K–G10; student-teacher ratio 10.5:1 ↗Source
- English A and English B in Grades 11 and 12. Home Language Programme for other languages. ↗Source
- 80 languages spoken at home; Home Languages programme at extra cost ↗Source
- English as an additional language (EAL) ↗Source
- Learning support ↗Source
- EAL from K1 to Grade 12, formal EAL classes Grades 1 to 12 ↗Source
Life at school
How to join
- 4 to 18 (K1 to Grade 12) ↗Source
- Non-selective ↗Source
- Applications for 2027/2028 open on 1 September ↗Source
- No Grade 11 entry after the start of the school year ↗Source
- No new K2 class at Dover Campus ↗Source
- Entry K1 to Grade 11. K2 entry at East Campus only. No direct entry to Grade 12. ↗Source
- Day students must live with a legal parent resident in Singapore for at least 90% of the school year ↗Source
- Boarding from Grade 8 or above ↗Source
We read these facts on the school's own website. They are in English. Ask the school before you decide.
What the school says about itself
- “Calls itself a top IB school in Singapore” ↗Source
- “Says UNP gives priority placement at one of Singapore's most highly-regarded international schools” ↗Source
- “Says fees reflect a world-class, holistic programme” ↗Source
These are the school's own words. We have not checked them.
Photos from Google Maps
Photos that people and the school put on Google Maps.
In the news
Fees
The fees the school puts on its own website, as it writes them.
School year 2026-2027
ForFeeAmount
K1–G1Tuition feesS$39,069 a year
G2–5Tuition feesS$40,743 a year
G6–8Tuition feesS$46,866 a year
G9–10Tuition feesS$47,313 a year
G11–12Tuition feesS$49,926 a year
All grades, K1–G12 (first year)Development levy – first yearS$9,537 a year
All grades, K1–G12 (second and later years)Development levy – second and subsequent yearsS$5,166 a year
Boarders, Grade 8–12Residential boarding fees (in addition to school fees)S$45,288 a year
Boarders, Grade 8–12Amenities fund (boarding)S$348 a year
Paid once
- Day student application fee - single campus application (non-refundable) · Kindergarten 1–Grade 11S$627 once
- Day student application fee - dual campus application (non-refundable) · Kindergarten 1–Grade 11S$1,254 once
- Boarding application fee - dual campus application (non-refundable) · Grade 9–11S$841 once
- Enrolment fee (one-off, non-refundable) · New studentsS$4,992 once
We copied these fees from the school's own website on 5 November 2026. Fees can change, and schools may raise them for later years. Ask the school before you decide. Where we read these fees: uwcsea.edu.sg ↗
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