Founding Principles


Avondale Grammar School is uniquely positioned to address key education needs of the young children of expatriate families when they are re-located to Singapore.
Avondale Grammar School provides the following advantages to our students:
Priority is given to building strong educational foundations as the building blocks for all future learning, and the keys to discovering “a lifelong love of learning”

  • Class sizes for K to Yr 2 is limited to 22 children (Yr 3-Yr 6 will be limited to 24)
  • Strict teacher pupil ratios in K to Yr 2 no more than 1:11. (Yr 3-Yr 6 will be 1:24)
  • All Numeracy and Literacy ( core learning subjects ) occurring in the morning sessions
  • Specialist teachers in Mandarin, French, PE, Music and Library
  • Committed, professional teachers, reputable management, and prominent leaders specialising in infants and primary education.
  • Individual Learning Programme’s (ILP’s,) and small class sizes enable a program specifically tailored to your child.
  • Established curriculum which is recognised by major education institutions around the world
  • Choice of ECAs and other enrichment activities to provide a well-rounded education
  • Adequate and well maintained facilities that are safe and secure for students
  • Structured Mandarin or French classes occurring daily at the school for every student
  • Parents’ involvement to provide seamless education from home to school
  • Close-knit parent support communities to help new families