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5 Best Religious Schools in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Choosing a religious school in Singapore usually means weighing faith formation alongside academics, and the schools with a public Google presence here span that range widely, from an explicitly Christian K-12 academy to Catholic-founded institutions with over a century of history. Ratings across the group run from 4.3 to 4.9, and one name in the pool, a government junior college, turned out to have no religious affiliation at all, which we explain honestly below rather than force into a category it does not belong in.

Short answer: Heritage Academy holds the highest rating in this group (4.9 stars across 174 reviews), a Christian K-12 school using the ACE curriculum. International Community School (4.6, 101 reviews) is Christian-affiliated with an American curriculum, while St. Joseph's Institution (4.4, 182 reviews) is one of Singapore's oldest Catholic-founded schools, run by the De La Salle Brothers. Tuition varies widely by school and is not published on any of these Google listings, so contact each school directly for fees.
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How Singapore's Faith-Based Schools Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Heritage Academy 4.9 ★ 174 Christian K-12, EduTrust-certified View ›
2 National Junior College 4.4 ★ 183 Secular government junior college View ›
3 St. Joseph's Institution 4.4 ★ 182 Catholic-founded heritage school View ›
4 International Community School (Singapore) 4.6 ★ 101 Christian K4-12, American curriculum View ›
5 Catholic Junior College 4.3 ★ 99 Catholic junior college View ›
5 Best Religious Schools in Singapore (2026)

Our picks, one by one

Heritage Academy logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Heritage Academy

4.9174 Google reviews

Heritage Academy is a Christian international school in Singapore offering K-12 education through the ACE curriculum, with campuses across several neighborhoods including Thomson, Khatib and Bukit Gombak. It is EduTrust-certified and markets itself as an affordable Christian-based option compared with other international schools. The school also runs its own English-language courses alongside its main K-12 programme.

What people praise

  • Parents repeatedly describe teachers as nurturing and supportive of each child's growth
  • Christ-centered environment cited as a core reason families choose the school
  • Strong emphasis on character and independence, not just academics
  • Staff, including school leadership, praised by name in multiple reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume174 · 72th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It holds the highest rating on this list, and parents consistently point to its explicitly Christian, values-driven approach as the reason they chose it over a more purely academic option.

Website+6580384377 Directions

510 Thomson Rd, #17-01/02/03/04 SLF Building, Singapore 298135

National Junior College logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

National Junior College

4.4183 Google reviews

National Junior College is a government-run junior college in Bukit Timah with a long institutional history, but based on its own site and Google listing it operates as a secular Ministry of Education school with no stated religious affiliation. It appeared in the pool of results for this search but is not a faith-based institution, and we note that plainly rather than describe it as something it is not. Reviewers speak to its academic heritage and campus culture rather than any religious programme.

What people praise

  • Long institutional heritage frequently cited by alumni and current students
  • Faculty described as approachable and willing to help outside class hours
  • Strong sense of school culture and history noted by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt teaching quality at the secondary level did not meet expectations
  • It is a secular government school, not a religious institution, so it will not suit families specifically seeking faith-based education
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume183 · 94th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: We are flagging this one honestly: it is a well-regarded junior college with real academic standing, but nothing in the data indicates it has any religious affiliation. If you're specifically after a religious school, look elsewhere on this list.

Website+6564661144 Directions

37 Hillcrest Rd, Singapore 288913

St. Joseph's Institution logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

St. Joseph's Institution

4.4182 Google reviews

St. Joseph's Institution is one of Singapore's oldest schools, founded by the De La Salle Brothers, a Catholic religious teaching order, and celebrated its 175th anniversary. It runs an Integrated Programme through to Junior College level and is known locally simply as SJI. Its own site frames its identity around the mission, vision and values passed down from its founding Brothers.

What people praise

  • Long, well-documented history and strong institutional identity
  • Facilities and campus culture praised by current students and alumni
  • Character development tied to the school's founding values, not just academics

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers felt facilities could use some upgrading
  • One reviewer noted staff are not always the friendliest
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume182 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: As one of the region's most historic Catholic-founded schools, it is the pick for families wanting a religious heritage institution with a long academic track record, even though its day-to-day operation today is broadly secular in curriculum.

Website+6562500022 Directions

38 Malcolm Rd, Singapore 308274

International Community School (Singapore) logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

International Community School (Singapore)

4.6101 Google reviews

International Community School (ICS) is a K4 to Grade 12 international school in Singapore offering an American curriculum built around a Christian worldview, and it has operated since 1993. It is EduTrust-registered and WASC and ACSI-certified. Parents describe an intentional focus on biblical teaching, including Bible memorization and weekly worship, alongside standard academic subjects.

What people praise

  • Parents highlight a genuine Christ-centered curriculum, not just a label
  • Small class sizes cited as allowing personalized attention
  • Strong, close-knit parent and student community, including active prayer groups
  • American curriculum praised for balancing academic rigor with character development
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume101 · 50th
Confidencemoderate
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the smallest review base among the faith-based schools here, but the reviews are detailed and consistent about its Christian identity, making it a strong fit for families specifically wanting an American-curriculum Christian school.

Website+6567767435 Directions

27a Jubilee Rd, Singapore 128575

Catholic Junior College logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Catholic Junior College

4.399 Google reviews

Catholic Junior College, in the Whitley Road area, is a government-linked junior college with an explicitly Catholic identity woven into its mission and college theme, according to its own site. It offers the standard junior college curriculum alongside programmes framed around its faith-based identity and community values. It recently marked its 50th anniversary.

What people praise

  • Alumni consistently describe deep, lasting friendships formed at the college
  • Strong sense of community and shared identity cited across multiple reviews
  • Long institutional history, including a well-attended 50th anniversary reunion

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer criticized limited air-conditioning coverage and a tight events budget
  • Some construction disruption noted near the campus
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume99 · 39th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown69% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It carries the lowest rating and review count on this list, but its explicitly Catholic identity and strong alumni loyalty make it a genuine option for families wanting a faith-based junior college.

Website+6562524083 Directions

129 Whitley Rd, Singapore 297822

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the school’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many parents, students or alumni have rated it, ranked against the other schools on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over a hundred reviewers carries more weight than the same score from a handful. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a religious school cost in Singapore? (2026)

Tuition varies significantly by school type: government-linked junior colleges like Catholic Junior College and National Junior College are heavily subsidized for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, while private international schools like Heritage Academy and International Community School charge full private-school fees. None of the schools on this page publish fee figures on their Google listing, so contact each school directly for its current fee structure.

Serving all of Singapore

These schools are spread across the island, from Thomson and Khatib in the north to Bukit Timah, Malcolm Road and Jubilee Road, and Whitley Road near Novena. Searching for a religious school near me? Every listing above shows a live phone number and address so you can contact the school directly about admissions and fees.

What to ask before choosing a religious school

  • What is the school’s specific religious affiliation, and how is it woven into the daily curriculum?
  • Is the school EduTrust-certified, and what other accreditations does it hold?
  • What is the full fee structure, including registration and any building or resource fees?
  • Is admission open to families outside the school’s own faith community?
  • What is the class size and teacher-to-student ratio?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these schools?

We started from schools in Singapore with a public Google presence that surfaced under a religious-school search, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another school’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is National Junior College a religious school?

No. Based on the available data it is a secular, government-run junior college with no stated religious affiliation. It appears in this list because it surfaced in the underlying search results, and we are noting that plainly rather than mischaracterize it.

Do these schools require students to share the school’s faith?

It varies by school. Contact each institution directly to ask about admissions policy for families outside its faith tradition, as this is not something we can determine from Google review data.

The bottom line

Heritage Academy is the safe default among the genuinely faith-based options on this list, with the highest rating and a clearly Christian, K-12 curriculum, while St. Joseph’s Institution offers the deepest Catholic heritage for families wanting that history. Confirm each school’s fee structure and admissions policy directly before applying.

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