Fees and Financial Aid
We are committed to helping you experience the full Rafflesian Education, regardless of your financial background.
Fees for Academic Year 2026
Monthly School Fees by Student Category (FY2026)
Year | Singaporeans | PR | International Students | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASEAN | non-ASEAN | |||
Year 1-4 | S$335 per month | S$1,015 per month | S$1,967 per month | S$3,124 per month |
Year 5-6 | S$335 per month | S$1,095 per month | S$1,950 per month | S$3,173 per month |
Payment Methods
Annual payment in advance (via GIRO, or by Cash or PayNow)
Monthly payment (via GIRO, or by Cash or PayNow)
Download the GIRO form (PDF)
Financial Assistance for Singapore Citizens
If you are a Singaporean considering RI but are concerned that costs may be an issue, rest assured that there are resources available that can assist you with:
School Fees
Enrichment Activities and Purchases
Living Expenses
The amount of support you will receive will depend on your family’s gross household income or gross per capita income.
Drop us an email for more information.
MOE ISB (Independent School Bursary) Scheme
This Bursary is for Singaporean students studying in Independent Schools like RI.
More information about the eligibility and assessment criteria for the ISB is available on this MOE webpage.
Students may apply for the ISB at any time in the school year. The subsidy will take effect from the month the application is approved and will not be backdated.
Eligible students who are Singapore Citizens may submit their applications via https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasis.
If you have queries about the ISB, please contact us at fas@ri.edu.sg.
Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS)
The ESIS is awarded to Singapore Citizens, with the award value of up to $2,400 per annum. It supports students attending independent schools at Year 1, Year 3 and Year 5, and also via yearly awards based on performance and conduct.
Please refer to this MOE webpage for more information on ESIS
UPLIFT Scholarship
The UPLIFT Scholarship is awarded to Singapore Citizens who are admitted to an independent school through Direct School Admission (DSA), qualify for the Edusave Scholarships for Independent Schools (ESIS) or the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES); and qualify for the Independent School Bursary (ISB) subsidy.
Eligible students will receive a cash award of $1,200 per annum. No separate application is required – students who meet the criteria will be notified via email if awarded.
For more information on the UPLIFT Scholarship, please refer to this MOE webpage.
The Raffles Scholarship
RI is committed to helping students experience the full Rafflesian Education. The Raffles Scholarship ensures that students from various financial backgrounds can participate fully in all school activities alongside their peers. This scholarship is awarded in addition to the Independent School Bursary (ISB).
Students receiving the ISB and whose family’s Monthly Gross Household Income and Per Capita Income do not exceed $9,000 (GHI) or $2,250 (PCI) respectively will be eligible. Eligible students will be invited to apply for the scholarship after their ISB application is confirmed.
Students approved for the Raffles Scholarship will receive between $500 and $3,000 per academic year.
For queries, please contact rischolarships@ri.edu.sg
Digital Access at Home
Ensuring every student has access to digital resources is essential for learning. The Digital Access at Home initiative by IMDA provides support for students from lower-income households, helping them stay connected with subsidised broadband and computing devices.
Learn more about eligibility and application details here: IMDA Digital Access at Home.