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Principal
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction
Nestled in the Jurong West area, Raffles Kidz @ Jurong West (Yuan Ching) provides early childhood education for children from 18 months to 6 years. The centre adopts an inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum, promoting active learning and creativity. Features include spacious classrooms, a library corner, social pods, and an outdoor playground.
Raffles Kidz International - Jurong West (Yuan Ching) has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
Raffles Kidz Jurong West (Yuan Ching) is located at 1 Yuan Ching Road,
02-01/02, Singapore 618640. The campus is in the western Singapore neighbourhood of Jurong West (Taman Jurong). It is accessible by Lakeside MRT and bus routes 49, 154, and 154A, with road access via PIE and AYE. The 17,000 sq ft campus includes indoor and outdoor play spaces.
Stages
Programmes on offer include Pre-Nursery (18-30 months), Nursery 1 (30 months–3 years), Nursery 2 (3–4 years), Kindergarten 1 (4–5 years), and Kindergarten 2 (5–7 years). These programmes span from toddler to early primary-age children.
Type
Raffles Kidz Jurong West operates as a premium preschool and childcare centre. It offers bilingual education across its programmes.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Not disclosed.
Additional learning support
Not explicitly listed on the centre page are dedicated Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. The centre emphasizes a bilingual, inquiry-based curriculum and holistic development.
Country affiliation
Singapore
Religious affiliation
Not listed
School day structure
Opening hours are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Two preschool options are offered: Early Dismissal (7am–5:30pm) and Full Day (7am–7pm).
Bus service
Public transport access via Lakeside MRT and bus routes 49, 154, and 154A.
Fees
Annual tuition at Raffles Kidz International - Jurong West (Yuan Ching) ranges from SGD 18,000 to SGD 19,200 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Application / waitlist fee: SGD 200 (listed by public fee directories for the Jurong West (Yuan Ching) centre). - Registration / enrolment fee (one‑off, payable on acceptance): SGD 500 (listed by public fee directories for this centre).
Tuition fees (by programme, centre)
- Jurong West (Yuan Ching) monthly tuition (fees stated before GST): - Early Dismissal programme (7:00–17:30): SGD 1,500 per month. - Full Day programme (7:00–19:00): SGD 1,600 per month.
- Note on year groups: the centre's public listing presents fees by programme (Early Dismissal vs Full Day) rather than separate published monthly rates for each individual year group (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, K1, K2). The public fee directory for this centre also shows an annual breakdown by "Year 1 – Year 6" which can be used to represent typical annual tuition by age group: Year 1 (age ~1.5) SGD 8,000; Year 2 SGD 8,000; Year 3 SGD 8,500; Year 4 SGD 8,500; Year 5 SGD 9,000; Year 6 SGD 9,000. These annual figures are published by a public fee directory for this specific Jurong West (Yuan Ching) centre.
- Per‑term (derived) amounts: where an annual fee is published, a per‑term figure can be calculated as Annual fee ÷ 3 terms (this is a derived value, shown here for convenience): - Year 1: SGD 8,000 per year → approx. SGD 2,667 per term (derived). - Year 2: SGD 8,000 per year → approx. SGD 2,667 per term (derived). - Year 3: SGD 8,500 per year → approx. SGD 2,833 per term (derived). - Year 4: SGD 8,500 per year → approx. SGD 2,833 per term (derived). - Year 5: SGD 9,000 per year → approx. SGD 3,000 per term (derived). - Year 6: SGD 9,000 per year → approx. SGD 3,000 per term (derived).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Admission payment requirements at registration: a deposit equivalent to one month's school fees, payment of one month's advanced school fee, and a registration fee are required to complete registration. These items are specified as part of the admissions steps for Raffles Kidz. Subsequent scheduling of term registration or places is managed by the centre based on payments received. - Tuition figures published for the Jurong West (Yuan Ching) centre are stated as monthly amounts and are shown as "fees are before GST." Monthly billing is the stated presentation for programme fees.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. Raffles Kidz at Jurong West (Yuan Ching) is a day preschool / childcare centre (opening hours and programme times given as daily hours).
Other costs and recurring charges
- Transportation (optional): public fee listings show an optional transport charge of about SGD 500 (amounts listed by fee directories for this centre). - Uniform: public fee listings show a uniform charge (example listing: SGD 200 or similar; one public directory for this centre lists Uniform SGD 200). - Deposit / one‑time advanced fee: a one‑month tuition deposit is required at registration (see admissions steps). - Meals and enrichment: meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks) are included within the programme offering as described for the centre's Full Day/Early Dismissal programmes; some enrichment activities are included in programme fees.
Refund information
- Waitlist fee refund: if the centre is unable to offer a slot within three months from the desired start date, the waitlist fee will be refunded in full; if a slot is offered and you reject it within three months of your desired start date, the waitlist fee will be forfeited. - Other refund specifics (for registration, deposits, advanced fees, or term withdrawals): the centre's public FAQ and centre page describe the admission payments required but do not publish a full, detailed public schedule of all refundable vs. non‑refundable items or the precise withdrawal/refund formula for every fee. The admissions steps state the required deposit and advanced payment; the published materials available for this centre do not list a complete refund schedule for deposits/registration in the public pages reviewed.
Fee payment options
- Publicly listed material for the Jurong West (Yuan Ching) centre provides contact and parent‑portal entry points but does not publish an itemised list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, PayNow, cheque) on the centre's public pages. Parents are directed to the centre's admissions/contact channels for completion of registration and payment arrangements.
Summary (core numbers for quick reference)
- SGD 1,500 per month — Early Dismissal (Jurong West, Yuan Ching). - SGD 1,600 per month — Full Day (Jurong West, Yuan Ching). - Admissions payment on registration: one‑month deposit + one‑month advanced fee + registration fee (amounts required; registration fee amount and some one‑time fees are listed by public directories). - Optional transport and uniform charges are listed by public fee directories for this centre (transport approx. SGD 500; uniform amounts listed).
(Where figures were taken from the centre's official centre listing this is cited; where additional itemised fees and an annual/age‑group breakdown appear in a public school fee directory for this Jurong West (Yuan Ching) centre those directory entries are cited. Per‑term figures presented under "Per‑term (derived) amounts" are calculated by dividing the published annual figure by three and are shown as derived values.)
Academics
Raffles Kidz International - Jurong West (Yuan Ching) teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Raffles Kidz International at Jurong West (Yuan Ching) provides a bilingual, inquiry-based preschool curriculum with Montessori-inspired elements. The Core Module covers English, Mandarin, and Mathematics, with English literacy built through phonics, storytelling, reading, and interactive discussion, and Chinese language development integrated throughout. The program emphasizes bilingual instruction with equal exposure to English and Chinese, delivered by teachers in both languages. An Enrichment Module adds projects and hands-on experiences through Project Explorer, Gourmet Chef, Creative Artist, and Talented Performer, supported by an Open Play and Learning Corner format and Outdoor Fitness. The curriculum is aligned with Singapore's MOE NEL framework, while extending with bilingual immersion and enrichment programmes. Programmes are offered as Pre-Nursery (18–30 months), Nursery 1 (30 months–3 years), Nursery 2 (3–4 years), Kindergarten 1 (4–5 years), and Kindergarten 2 (5–7 years).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Raffles Kidz emphasizes nurturing the whole child. It runs a holistic bilingual curriculum with dedicated educators. Specific SEL programmes or staff are not listed. Curated social pods support peer interaction. Explicit SEL details are not publicly disclosed.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
No Special Educational Needs information is disclosed. No SEN staff details are listed. Education is described as holistic. Not identified as a specialist SEN centre. No types of needs or assessments described.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingual environment described on site. No explicit EAL programme described. No EAL staff details listed. No EAL interventions described. No EAL support specifics disclosed.
Mental Wellbeing
No explicit information about mental wellbeing programmes or support is disclosed on the Jurong West Yuan Ching page. The 'whole child' focus is mentioned in the overall philosophy of the brand, indicating a broad wellbeing-oriented approach. There is no mention of counsellors, wellbeing staff, or mental health promotion initiatives. Policies addressing mental health are not listed. Publicly disclosed information about mental wellbeing support is not provided.
Safeguarding
There is no detailed safeguarding or child-protection policy disclosed on the Jurong West Yuan Ching page. No safeguarding staff or procedures are described. The About Us section stresses a whole-child approach but does not specify safeguarding measures. Contact information for general enquiries is listed, but safeguarding contacts are not. Publicly disclosed safeguarding information is not provided.
Admissions
Admissions
Raffles Kidz Preschool at Jurong West (Yuan Ching) offers Pre-Nursery (18-30 months), Nursery (30 months–4 years), and Kindergarten (5-6 years). Enquiries can be made via the centre's Enquiry portal or by booking a tour, and a 360° virtual tour is available to view the facilities. The centre is located at 1 Yuan Ching Road
02-01/02, Singapore 618640, and operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Current fees for Jurong West (Yuan Ching) are Early Dismissal (7am–5:30pm) at $1,500 and Full Day (7am–7pm) at $1,600, with basic subsidies of $300 for working mothers/single fathers (minimum 56 hours per month) and $150 for non-working mothers/single fathers. For more information, prospective families can arrange a tour to learn about programme placement and enrolment details.
FAQs
What curriculum does Raffles Kidz Jurong West Yuan Ching follow?
Inquiry-based and Montessori-inspired curriculum promoting active learning and creativity.
Age range?
18 months to 6 years.
Fees?
Approximately SGD 18,600 to SGD 19,800 per year.
Where?
In the Jurong West Yuan Ching area of Singapore.
Network size?
Approximately 600 places across multiple centres.
Facilities?
Multiple learning spaces and hands-on activity areas.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN?
Not mentioned.
Bilingual?
English and Mandarin integrated.
What makes it different?
Blend of inquiry-based and Montessori approaches with spacious facilities.
