At Saint Clare, we serve as a trusted companion for families navigating the lifelong journey of special education. As one of the few private special needs schools in Singapore, our focus extends beyond academic outcomes. We partner with parents to chart a meaningful path—from childhood through adulthood—supporting each student in achieving greater independence, self-worth, and purpose.
Our work doesn’t end in the classroom. Whether preparing for employment, daily living, or active community participation, we help students move confidently toward a life of dignity and inclusion. As a committed member of the Singapore SPED landscape, Saint Clare remains dedicated to offering tailored educational guidance that leads to lasting outcomes, not just during school years, but well beyond them.
Founded in 2007, Saint Clare School was established by passionate educators who believed in doing right by every student with developmental needs. Today, we remain a privately run institution with a singular mission: to raise the quality of life for our students by improving their living, learning, and working outcomes.
As one of the few special education schools in Singapore, we cater exclusively to children with special needs, offering individualised pathways from childhood through early adulthood. Every curriculum takes six weeks to design and is reviewed regularly to ensure relevance and personalisation.
Our structured yet nurturing environment is led by a dedicated team of lead teachers, co-teachers, Allied Health Professionals and support assistants with backgrounds in special education, speech/occupational therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy, and behavioural support, working together to help each child make measurable progress.
Saint Clare is among the few specialist schools with an EduTrust certification, reflecting our commitment to structure, transparency, and continuous improvement. Progress is closely tracked through Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs), daily parent updates, quarterly lesson updates, and 6-monthly progress reports.
We focus on student outcomes over enrolment figures, offering academic support, life skills training, or therapeutic guidance to help each child build confidence and independence, one step at a time.
The school’s principal Mr Prakalathan Kelaver (Mr.K) has a Masters in Special Education awarded by University of Oklahoma in the US. 25 years experience as a special educator, 18 of which as a Vice-principal or Principal.
Has consulted on and presided over several thousand children with special needs in America, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Malaysia.
At the school, we have an average class size of 12 and a faculty staff for every 4 Students supported by our resident Occupational therapist and Speech therapist.
We are one of the special needs school in Singapore to attain EDUTRUST, a quality assurance certification from the Committee for Private Education (CPE).
At Saint Clare, we offer a range of educational programmes tailored to support each student’s developmental stage, from early childhood to young adulthood. While our roots lie in structured special education, our core strength is in customising the journey for every child, building a sustainable roadmap for lifelong independence.
Saint Clare helps children discover and enhance their natural talents while identifying specific academic needs and implementing strategies to address them to prepare them for responsible independence, an appreciation for life-long learning, and participation in school, family, and community. Providing a sense of community and an appreciation of individual perspectives is not only our aim but also our proudest achievement.
EXPLORE OUR SCHOOLOur enrolment process is designed to ensure that every student is placed in the right environment with the right support from the start.
All prospective students join a structured three-week immersion programme before formal enrolment. This provides them with the opportunity to experience the school environment while giving teachers valuable insights into their needs.
During this period, our teaching team observes each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. This step allows us to assess learning challenges, strengths, and the type and degree of intervention required.
Following mutual agreement between parents and the school, the student is officially enrolled. A detailed Individualised Education Programme (IEP) is then developed, outlining goals, strategies, and support services tailored to the student’s unique needs.
Your child's safety is important to us. In line with the Safe Distancing Measures prescribed by the Ministry of Health, we have put in place the necessary precautions to keep you and your child safe within our premises.
Welcome to Saint Clare School for Special Education! My name is Prakalathan Kelaver, and I am honored and privileged to serve the students, staff, and parents as the principal at Saint Clare School. They are embraced by a community of teachers, administrators, and parents who ensure Saint Clare School is a place where children “feel safe, are loved, and enjoy learning.” Our school continues to strive toward excellent student achievement in a positive and caring environment.
