This is an option that adjusts the prices of the programs under Forest School Singapore, enabling participants from all socio-economic backgrounds to access the programs. All parents, educators and practitioners should have the opportunity to experience our programs regardless of backgrounds.
“May I be a protector for those without protection
A leader for those who journey
A boat, a bridge, a passage
For those desiring the further shore”
– Shantideva
Why Social Pricing ?
I was first introduced to the idea of Social pricing mechanism when I was in a Philippines Forest School in Davao, Mindanao in December 2015. I saw how the children of expats, with average income above USD$5000, and the children of trishaw riders, some of whom have income below the poverty line, were in the same compound attending the same forest school classes. This inspired me to bring this to my own Forest School endeavours. When I came back, I did more research on the mechanism and adapted it to suit the local socio-economic context.
– Darren Quek (Founder)
For: For people who REALLY WANT to join the F.S.S. programs but cannot afford it.
How does it Work?
- Apply for Social Pricing Concession
- F.S.S. will review
- If more understanding is needed, we will contact the applicant by a phone call to have a conversation, so as to understand their situation and internal motivation to join us.
- If no further understanding is needed, the Application will be given a decision.
- F.S.S. will email the applicant to let them know the result of the application and the offered the Concession amount. (It can range from 5% to 90% of the full amount, if approved).
- Applicants will then register for the program as per usual, but pay the concession amount only.
Social Pricing Concessions Given Till Date:
(updated as of 2 September 2026, 1.02pm)
Participant for Clinic @ Tampines North Primary School
Participant of a private 4-hours Consulting @ Ground Up Initiative, Yishun