TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL / 东陵信托学校

At Tanglin, school life is not simply preparation for something in the future. Every day of a child’s school life is important and should be looked forward to with excitement and anticipation.

Welcome message from CEO

Mission

Tanglin Trust School in Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged, and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.

Vision

We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be.

Core Values

1. Respect – We treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.
2. Responsibility – Tanglin seeks to act ethically and according to the principles of social and environmental responsibility.
3. Purpose – We are driven by our desire to teach students how to enjoy learning, playing, and making friends.

Tanglin Trust School moves proudly toward its centenary in 2025. This strategic plan: One School, Exciting Futures provides a clear direction for the school’s journey. In doing so we honour the past, embrace the present and aspire to the future.

Reasons to Choose TTS

• Herritage
  • With over 90 years experience, Tanglin has a well-established history of excellence in education.
  • Our British-based curriculum is flexible and tailored to our location in Singapore.
  • Being a not-for-profit school means that all revenue is devoted to the provision of education.
• Outstanding Results
  • We are non-selective yet our students achieve exceptional results.
  • We are the only school in Singapore to offer both IB and A Level at Sixth Form giving our students the opportunity to choose the best pathway for them.
  • Our students go on to the world’s top universities.
• Innovative Approach to Learning
  • We are innovative and forward thinking, continually reflecting on our own practice, embracing new ideas and viewpoints, to adapt to new methods of teaching and tools for learning, keeping our school at the forefront of educational best practice.
  • Assessed within the British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework, all three schools (Infant, Junior and Senior) have been awarded Outstanding, the highest possible grade.

  • High academic standards are a key driving force, however, equally important, is developing in students the skills to be life-long learners and dynamic global citizens.

Campus and Facilities

• Our campus is set on five hectares in One-North, an attractive rural setting to the west of the city, offering excellent access from most areas in Singapore.
• The site comprises separate modern buildings for Infant, Junior, Senior School and Sixth Form students. Each school has architect-designed classrooms with age-appropriate facilities, set around bright and colourful common areas that promote a sense of community.
• Our facilities are of an exceptional standard. They include four libraries, two large performance halls, science laboratories, vibrant canteens, state-of-the-art media technology suites, drama studios, and a sound-proof music suite.
• Sports facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, a gymnasium, large outdoor playgrounds, full size rugby and football pitches, plus three 5-a-side football pitches, long/triple jump pits, netball, badminton and volleyball courts, and a fitness centre.

New Building in 2021

The new Gate C building is an exciting opportunity for the school, with the building scheduled for completion in August 2021.

The building will include:

• Tanglin Reception
• Sports and Activities Office
• Gymnastics Centre
• 50m Swimming Pool
• Strength and Conditioning Centre
• Physiotherapy Practice
• Infant Dining Area
• Infant Music and Multipurpose Space
• Music School for senior music teaching, instrumental tuition and ensemble rehearsal spaces
• Parent Café
• Lifeskills Classrooms
• Counselling Services
• Professional Development space for Tanglin staff.

The above information is extracted from TTS’ website.

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