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Many parents relocating to Southeast Asia feel overwhelmed by the number of school options. Should you go with IB or British? What's included in the tuition? Does the location really matter?
If you're trying to compare international schools in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, or Brunei, this guide is for you. It outlines what matters most — and how doris helps parents compare without relying on spreadsheets or paid rankings.
doris is a free international school marketplace built to help families make confident decisions. It provides personalised school suggestions, filters based on your priorities, and lets you compare schools side by side — all in one place.
1. Start with What Matters Most to You
Parents using doris often filter schools by:
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Curriculum (e.g. IB, British, American)
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Tuition range
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Language support
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Location or commute time
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SEN or learning support services
You don’t need to know the school names to begin. Just enter your priorities, and doris builds a tailored shortlist for you.
2. Look Beyond Promotional Rankings
School rankings often reflect size or reputation — not whether a school suits your child. doris does not rank or promote schools. Instead, it provides information based on your family's needs, with no paid placements.
3. Compare Side by Side
Once you have a shortlist, you can compare schools in one dashboard. See:
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Curriculum type
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Fee breakdown
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Class size
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Admissions process
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Extra-curriculars and support services
This saves time and gives you the clarity needed to make a confident choice.
4. Ask: What Kind of Learning Environment Suits Your Child?
A school with excellent academic results may not suit every child. Use doris to filter by:
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Teaching style
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School values
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Academic vs holistic focus
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Student demographics
Final Thoughts
Choosing an international school doesn’t need to feel like guesswork. With doris, you can compare real options clearly, based on your child’s needs — not advertising or spreadsheets.