A Japanese national curriculum boarding school with a direct path to Waseda University
Waseda Shibuya Senior High School Singapore, established in 1991, is a unique Japanese international boarding school in the West Coast area. Designated by Japan's Ministry of Education (MEXT) as an overseas educational facility, the school delivers the full Japanese national curriculum in Japanese to students aged 16 to 18. With approximately 315 co-educational boarders, the school maintains strong ties to Waseda University in Tokyo, with roughly 60% of graduates progressing directly to the university. The campus features a gymnasium, an astronomy observatory, and a performing arts theatre, and hosts an annual cultural festival that has become a highlight of the Japanese expatriate community calendar in Singapore.
Annual fees for academic year 2025/2026. Additional costs may include application fees, enrolment fees, uniforms, meals, and transport.
| Grade Level | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (Senior High) | $27,000 |
| Year 2 (Senior High) | $27,000 |
| Year 3 (Senior High) | $20,000 |
* Fees are shown for reference only and may have changed. Always verify with the school's admissions office.
Applicants must be Japanese nationals or demonstrate strong Japanese language proficiency. Students sit for a screening test in Japanese, English, and Mathematics, followed by an interview conducted in Japanese.
Applications open in October-November for the following April intake. Screening tests held in November-December. Late applications considered where spaces remain.