This year’s overall Singapore IB results are truly outstanding.A total of 2,250 candidates sat the exams, an increase of 8.2% year-on-year.The average score stands at 35.67, widening a substantial gap against the global average of 30.88.

There are 30 schools offering the DP Diploma Programme plus 3 institutions running the CP Career-related Programme, delivering a wide range of well-established, mature academic pathways.Worldwide, over 209,600 students took the IB examinations concurrently, with Singaporean candidates lifting the global average score overall.

Top 3 Schools in the Current Rankings

1. Tanglin Trust School – Average score: 38.7

2. North London Collegiate School Singapore – Average score: 38.16

3. NPS International School Singapore – Average score: 38.0

That said, average scores alone should not be your sole benchmark when choosing a school — here’s why:

1. Admission inclusivity: Does the school accept students of all academic levels, or only selectively enrol top-performing pupils?

2. Candidate cohort size: Results from a cohort of 100 students carry far more weight than data from a tiny class of just dozens.

3. Breadth of curriculum offerings: Does it provide a full, diverse subject selection, or restrict course options merely to inflate average scores and cultivate a small pool of high achievers?

4. Educational philosophy: Does the school prioritise students’ all-round development, or fixate solely on inflated IB scores on paper?

We recommend parents evaluate schools across multiple dimensions, including curriculum compatibility and student-teacher ratio, while matching institutions to their child’s academic ability and personality.

Ranking positions will be updated as new data is released, and all results are subject to each school’s official announcement.

If you plan to enrol your child in a Singapore international school in 2027 or 2028, we advise the following steps:

1. Book school open house tours to experience the campus environment and classroom atmosphere in person.

2. Arrange an academic assessment for your child in advance to target and improve weak subject areas.

3. Customise your school shortlist based on your household budget, target study-abroad countries, and your child’s strengths and talents.