Application Process
Prospective students who wish to apply to Stamford American International School will need to complete an application form and pay an Application Fee in order to be considered against the admissions criteria and be offered a place. Applications are considered in chronological order of receipt. We welcome new applications throughout the academic year, however, most students commence their studies at the beginning of the academic year in August.
The First Step
To apply, please submit the following:
- Completed and signed Application for Admission
- An Application Fee of $2,700 plus GST for each child ($2,889). Singapore dollar checks should be “crossed” and made payable to ‘Stamford American International School Pte. Ltd.’
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate of Student, photocopy of photo identification in Student passport and 4 passport size photographs
- Official transcript or report cards for the current year and two years prior to current grade level (translated into English)
- Standardized achievement test scores (ITBS, ERB, CAT, MAT and PSAT) if available
- Request for Release of Transfer of School Records
- Educational assessment or specialist reports (where applicable)
- Letter of Guarantee (if applicable)
Please note:
- Applications will be accepted by email and fax, provided that the necessary hard copy documents are followed up by mail.
- If necessary, fees may be paid by bank transfer. We accept credit card payments with a 2.5% administrative fee and have installment and scheduled billing arrangements with various credit card companies. Please contact the Finance Office for details at 6602 7202 or finance@sais.edu.sg.
- If an applicant’s age or school system precludes having two years’ of reports, please consult the Admissions Office. Parents may submit their copies of reports for younger children.
The Second Step
Once these documents have been submitted and the Application Fee has been received, the Admissions Office will review the application file. More information may be requested from you or the previous school. SAIS will then contact your family to schedule an admissions interview with one of our education coordinators. You will then be notified whether your child has met the criteria for admission.
The Third Step
When a place is offered, the Facility Fee must be paid within seven (7) days. If the Facility Fee is not received within 7 days, priority will be given to other applicants. The first installment of Tuition Fees is due on June 1 for August entry and six weeks prior to the student’s commencement at other times during the school year. The Medical Examination Form will need to be completed and returned prior to the student’s start date.
Singapore Nationality/Singapore Passport Holders
Approval for Singaporean students is required from the Ministry of Education (MOE) before students are allowed to attend classes. The letter to Ministry of Education (MOE) and School History sheet will be required to be sent at the time a place is offered. This requirement only applies to children 6 years of age and older. The school can accept Nursery, Pre-K, KG1 and KG2 students without MOE approval.
Waiting List
If a place is not available at the time you wish to join, your child’s name will be placed on the waiting
list and you will be notified as soon as a vacancy is anticipated. Please notify the Admissions Office of any changes of address or other contact details, or if your circumstances change.
School Changes
This school, as any other, is likely to undergo a number of changes during the time your child is here. For example, there may be changes in the staff, in the premises, facilities and their use, in the curriculum and the size and composition of classes, and in the Parent/Student Handbook, the Terms and Conditions, the disciplinary framework and the length of school year. Tuition and school fees will be regularly reviewed and adjusted annually.
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SAIS Application (Nursery - Grade 5)
