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Canadian International School
Singapore, Singapore
IBInternational BaccalaureateIB PYP+1
Ages 2–18
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One of Singapore's most prestigious enclaves, the epicenter of the international school belt. American, European, and Australian expat families are heavily concentrated here.
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
A family renting a 2-bedroom condo in an older development along Upper Bukit Timah, using public transport, children in a mid-tier international school.
A family in a 3-bedroom condo near Sixth Avenue or King Albert Park, children at Tanglin Trust or GESS, one car, regular dining out.
A family in a landed house or large penthouse in the Namly or Greenwood estate, children at top-tier schools, car ownership, club memberships, full-time helper.
Bukit Timah is one of Singapore's most expensive residential areas, particularly for landed properties. Most expat families rent condominiums or cluster houses. All figures in USD; 1 USD is approximately 1.35 SGD.
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
Yearly average AQI is 53. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: Feb at 38).
Bukit Timah is one of Singapore's most prestigious residential districts, home to a mix of wealthy Singaporean families, senior expatriate professionals, and embassy staff. The area around Namly, Greenwood, and Swiss Club Road has long been favoured by Western expat families drawn to the proximity of international schools and the leafy, low-density environment. Property here is among the most expensive on the island, with Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) commanding prices that rival prime London or Manhattan.
Bukit Timah is home to one of Singapore's most treasured natural assets: the 163-hectare Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which contains the island's highest hill at 163 metres. The reserve protects primary rainforest and offers well-maintained hiking trails through dense tropical canopy, where families can spot long-tailed macaques, flying lemurs, and a remarkable diversity of bird species. The main summit trail is manageable for older children, while shorter paved paths suit younger ones.
Bukit Timah is served by several stations on the Downtown Line (DT), including Beauty World, King Albert Park, and Sixth Avenue stations, providing direct trains to the CBD in about 20 minutes. The upcoming Cross Island Line will further improve connectivity. SBS and SMRT bus services are extensive, with routes running along Bukit Timah Road, Dunearn Road, and Upper Bukit Timah Road connecting to Orchard Road and beyond.
Bukit Timah offers an excellent range of grocery options. Cold Storage at Jelita Shopping Centre and the Sixth Avenue area caters to Western tastes, while FairPrice Finest at Bukit Timah Plaza offers solid everyday staples. The Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre on Upper Bukit Timah Road has a popular wet market on the ground floor with fresh produce, seafood, and meat. Specialty stores include Huber's Butchery for premium meats and several organic grocers.
Bukit Timah experiences Singapore's standard equatorial climate with temperatures consistently between 24C and 32C throughout the year. However, the neighbourhood's extensive tree cover and elevation provide a noticeable cooling effect compared to more built-up areas. Evenings can feel genuinely pleasant, especially in the landed estates surrounded by mature tropical trees, with temperatures occasionally dipping to 23C.
