Wee Hur Holdings, Wycombe Abbey and BE Education have partnered together to establish a new international school, Wycombe Abbey School (Singapore).
Wycombe Abbey is one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools. The landmark initiative marks the brand’s expansion into Southeast Asia.
The school, which is slated to open in September 2028, will be a K-12 co-educational day school, that combines “academic rigour with holistic development and a future-proof approach to learning”. Though Wycombe Abbey’s Singapore school will be a day school, it will embody the key elements of a traditional British boarding school such as a House System, pastoral care framework and an extended school day. Students will also be able to take part in weekend and holiday activities.
The campus will be located on a prime site along Hougang Ave 3, or a 20-minute drive from the Central Business District (CBD) and Changi Airport.
The initiative builds on Wee Hur’s track record in deploying capital into alternative real estate assets, and builds on BE Education’s track record of launching and operating Wycombe Abbey schools in Asia.
"Wycombe Abbey is honoured to have been selected by the Singapore government through a competitive Request-for-Interest exercise to establish our first campus in Southeast Asia,” says Patrick Sherrington, chair of Wycombe Abbey International.
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“This milestone marks a significant step in extending our proud tradition to Singapore. Building on the success of our five international schools, we are committed to creating the most future-ready Wycombe Abbey School to date—equipped with cutting-edge technologies and guided by an innovative educational ethos designed to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow,” he adds.
William Vanbergen, founder of BE Education, says the new school represents a “unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s continued development as a world-class education hub”.
“Through this endeavour, we are committed to building bridges through education and inspiring the next generation of leaders for the world,” he adds.
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Wee Hur Holdings’ chief investment officer, Goh Wee Ping, notes that education is “one of the most enduring investments a nation can make. “It shapes the country’s workforce and leadership, and serves families and communities,” he says. “In partnering with Wycombe Abbey and BE Education, we are proud to support a model of learning that is both academically rigorous and globally relevant. This project reflects Wee Hur’s belief that longterm value comes from investments that uplift both people and places.”
“Delivering education infrastructure demands precision, foresight and respect for how learning environments shape outcomes,” says Goh Chengyu, CEO of Wee Hur Property.
“As a trusted local partner with deep understanding of Singapore’s built environment and a proven track record in quality project delivery, Wee Hur is committed to realising Wycombe Abbey School (Singapore) as a best-in-class education facility,” he adds. “Leveraging our local knowledge and strong relationships, we can ensure smooth operations and enduring success. This project reflects our disciplined approach to identifying demand-led asset classes and building them with prudence and purpose.”
Shares in Wee Hur Holdings closed 2 cents lower or 2.69% down at 72.5 cents on Oct 30.
