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IB Math Tuition for North London Collegiate School (Singapore) (NLCS) Students
Dedicated IB Math classes for North London Collegiate School (Singapore) students — an international school in Singapore on the IB pathway.
North London Collegiate School (Singapore) is a co-educational international school that opened in 2020 at Depot Road in central Singapore. DeepThink offers dedicated IB Math classes matched to the curriculum North London Collegiate School (Singapore) students follow.
About North London Collegiate School (Singapore)
North London Collegiate School (Singapore) is a co-educational international school that opened in 2020 at Depot Road in central Singapore. A member of the NLCS family of international schools, it draws on the heritage of the original North London Collegiate School founded in London in 1850 by Frances Mary Buss, a pioneer of girls' education. It offers a British-based education for students aged 3 to 18, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form.
Founded: 2020
How DeepThink supports North London Collegiate School (Singapore) IB students
Dedicated IB Math class covering the IB Mathematics curriculum
As an international school, North London Collegiate School (Singapore) follows the IB pathway (MYP or IGCSE into the IB Diploma) — our class is matched to it, not the local MOE syllabus
Small groups so your child gets genuine attention — every student's needs are taken care of, and no one gets left behind
Support from the pre-IB years through to the IB Diploma
The programme
What your child gets at DeepThink
Our dedicated IB class keeps students on the IB Mathematics curriculum throughout their secondary years.
Weekly duration
1.5 hours
Curriculum
IB Mathematics
Levels covered
Pre-IB to IB Diploma
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for parents
Does DeepThink have a class specifically for North London Collegiate School (Singapore)'s IB curriculum?
Yes. North London Collegiate School (Singapore) students follow the IB Mathematics curriculum, and we run a dedicated IB Math class to match.
How does the IB Math curriculum differ from the local secondary syllabus?
IB Math covers different content at a different pace from the MOE secondary syllabus. Students who attend a general secondary tuition class risk spending time on O-Level or SEC exam content that won't appear in their assessments. Our dedicated IB class avoids that.
When should an IB student start tuition?
We recommend starting early — the IB curriculum diverges from the local secondary syllabus quickly, and gaps compound. Students who join mid-programme can also be accommodated.
What makes DeepThink different for IB students?
A dedicated IB class that stays on the IB curriculum throughout your child's secondary years.
School Overview
North London Collegiate School (Singapore), known as NLCS (Singapore), is a co-educational international school that opened in 2020 on a central campus at Depot Road. It is a member of the NLCS family of international schools and draws on the heritage of the original North London Collegiate School in the United Kingdom, which was founded in 1850 by Frances Mary Buss, a pioneer of girls' education. The London school is widely recognised as the first girls' school in Britain to offer girls the same educational opportunities as boys, and the wider NLCS group today spans several co-educational campuses across the UK and Asia, all offering a British-based education leading to the International Baccalaureate.
The Singapore school offers a continuous British-style education for students aged 3 to 18, organised into the First School (Pre-KG to Grade 1), Lower School (Grades 2 to 5), Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), Upper School (Grades 9 to 10), and the Sixth Form (Grades 11 to 12), where students complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus is located at 130 Depot Road, around ten minutes from Singapore's Central Business District, and combines academic rigour with individual pastoral care and a broad enrichment programme. As an international school, NLCS (Singapore) serves an internationally mobile community rather than the local MOE school system.
Curriculum and the IB Pathway
NLCS (Singapore) follows a British-based curriculum from the early years upward, building strong foundations in core subjects before students move into the senior phases of the school. Through the Lower, Middle, and Upper School, the curriculum emphasises critical thinking, exploration beyond the syllabus, and intellectual independence, with subject-specialist teachers guiding students stage by stage. In the Sixth Form, students undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the same internationally recognised qualification offered across the NLCS family of schools, which fosters independent research, breadth across disciplines, and a global outlook ahead of university.
This is a genuinely international pathway and differs in both content and assessment from the Singapore MOE syllabus: there is no O-Level or Singapore-Cambridge SEC examination, and the IB Diploma is built around six subject groups together with the core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Diploma Mathematics is taken as one of two routes — Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation — each at Standard or Higher Level, and the choice shapes a student's options in fields such as engineering, economics, and the sciences. Because the IB Mathematics syllabus moves at a different pace and covers different material from the local curriculum, some families look for support matched specifically to the IB. DeepThink, a specialist mathematics tuition centre, runs small-group classes aligned to the IB Mathematics curriculum, covering both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes, which some NLCS (Singapore) families find useful for consolidating understanding ahead of and during the Diploma years.
Admissions
Admission to NLCS (Singapore) is by application directly to the school rather than through Singapore's PSLE posting exercise or the Direct School Admission scheme, which apply only to local MOE schools. Families apply for a specific year of entry and year group, and places are offered on the basis of the school's own assessment of each child alongside the availability of places in the relevant grade. The school's admissions team guides families through the application process, and the school publishes its current fees and registration details, which are the authoritative source for prospective applicants.
As an international school, NLCS (Singapore) serves families on a range of residency arrangements, including those on Dependent Passes and other long-term passes, as well as Singapore Permanent Residents. Entry points run across the full age range, from the First School through to the Sixth Form, and prospective families are encouraged to begin the process well ahead of their intended start date, as places in popular year groups can be limited. The school regularly hosts tours and information sessions for prospective families who wish to see the campus and learn more about its programmes before applying.
Facilities and Co-Curricular Activities
NLCS (Singapore) occupies a purpose-built campus at Depot Road that brings together its First, Junior, and Senior phases alongside shared facilities such as swimming and dining provision, with the younger school described as a "school within a school" — its own dedicated spaces set within the wider community. The central location, close to the Central Business District, makes the campus accessible to internationally mobile families living across the city.
Beyond the classroom, the school offers a broad enrichment programme spanning sport, performing arts, creative arts, and academic activities, with well over a hundred co-curricular options across the Junior and Senior Schools. Signature programmes include the House System, which is described as the heart of the school's community, student leadership opportunities, Model United Nations, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, as well as local and international trips, community service, and a programme of lectures and a musicians' award. Together these activities are designed to help students build confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose, complementing the academic curriculum and supporting holistic development across the age range.
School Community and Culture
NLCS (Singapore) describes itself as a warm, inclusive, and academically ambitious community in which every child is supported to reach their full potential. The school places strong emphasis on individual pastoral care, personal growth, and wellbeing alongside academic achievement, and its values are rooted in the longstanding ethos of the wider NLCS family — intellectual curiosity, high expectations, and care for the individual. Safeguarding and child protection are treated as central commitments, and the school highlights its work on diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of everyday school life.
Because the community is international, many families are joining NLCS (Singapore) while also settling into a move to Singapore and, in the senior years, into the demands of the IB Diploma. Mathematics is a subject where a smooth transition matters, as the IB approach can differ noticeably from a student's previous system. DeepThink's small-group IB Mathematics classes, which follow the IB curriculum rather than the local syllabus and cover both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes, are one option that some families in the NLCS (Singapore) community use to help their children build confidence during this transition and through the Diploma years.
Frequently Asked Questions about North London Collegiate School (Singapore)
Is North London Collegiate School (Singapore) a good school?
NLCS (Singapore) is an academically ambitious co-educational international school and a member of the NLCS family of schools, which draws on the heritage of the original North London Collegiate School founded in the UK in 1850. It offers a British-based education for students aged 3 to 18 leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with strong individual pastoral care and a broad enrichment programme across sport, the arts, and academics.
What curriculum does North London Collegiate School (Singapore) follow?
The school follows a British-based curriculum from the early years through the senior phases, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form (Grades 11 to 12). This is an international pathway and does not lead to the Singapore-Cambridge O-Level or SEC examinations.
Does North London Collegiate School (Singapore) offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. Students at NLCS (Singapore) complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form, in Grades 11 and 12, including the IB core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Diploma Mathematics is offered as either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation, each at Standard or Higher Level.
How does admission to North London Collegiate School (Singapore) work?
Admission is by application directly to the school, not through the PSLE posting exercise or Direct School Admission, which apply only to local MOE schools. Families apply for a specific year of entry and year group, and places are offered based on the school's own assessment and the availability of places. The school's admissions team publishes the current fees and application details.
What ages and grades does North London Collegiate School (Singapore) take?
The school educates students aged 3 to 18, organised into the First School (Pre-KG to Grade 1), Lower School (Grades 2 to 5), Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), Upper School (Grades 9 to 10), and the Sixth Form (Grades 11 to 12), where students complete the IB Diploma.
Where is North London Collegiate School (Singapore) located?
NLCS (Singapore) is located at 130 Depot Road, Singapore 109708, on a central campus around ten minutes from Singapore's Central Business District.
When did North London Collegiate School (Singapore) open, and how is it connected to the UK school?
The Singapore campus opened in 2020 and is a member of the NLCS family of international schools. It is not itself an 1850 foundation; rather, it draws on the heritage of the original North London Collegiate School in the United Kingdom, which was founded in 1850 by Frances Mary Buss and is recognised as a pioneer in girls' education. The NLCS group operates several co-educational international campuses offering a British-based education and the IB.
Is North London Collegiate School (Singapore) co-educational?
Yes. Although the original North London Collegiate School in the UK is a girls' school, NLCS (Singapore) is co-educational, in keeping with the wider NLCS family of international schools, and admits both girls and boys from age 3 through to the Sixth Form.
How is IB Mathematics at North London Collegiate School (Singapore) different from the local Singapore syllabus?
IB Mathematics is part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and differs from the MOE secondary and A-Level syllabuses in both content and structure. Students take either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation rather than E-Math, A-Math, or H2 Mathematics, so support matched to the IB is more relevant than general O-Level or A-Level preparation.
Can my child get extra help with IB Mathematics while at North London Collegiate School (Singapore)?
Yes. DeepThink runs small-group classes aligned to the IB Mathematics curriculum, covering both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes at Standard and Higher Level. Lessons follow the IB syllabus rather than the local secondary syllabus, which suits students on the NLCS (Singapore) pathway.
What co-curricular activities does North London Collegiate School (Singapore) offer?
The school offers a broad enrichment programme with well over a hundred activities spanning sport, performing arts, creative arts, and academic interests. Signature programmes include the House System, student leadership opportunities, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, local and international trips, and community service.
What is the heritage of North London Collegiate School (Singapore)?
The Singapore school is a member of the NLCS family of international schools and draws on the heritage of the original North London Collegiate School in the United Kingdom, founded in 1850 in London by Frances Mary Buss. The UK school is regarded as the first girls' school in Britain to offer girls the same educational opportunities as boys, and the NLCS group has since grown into a family of co-educational international campuses offering a British-based education and the IB.
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