A Personalized, World-Class Education for Future-Ready Students

Stamford American has earned a number of educational accreditations that underscore its commitment to excellence and learning. It has earned accreditation from the following institutions:

• The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
• The International Baccalaureate (IB)
• The Council of International Schools (CIS)
• Edutrust

Stamford American takes parent involvement seriously and employs a multifaceted approach that makes parents part of the school community. The school has a Community Engagement Team available from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm to answer any questions from parents in person. Parents can also opt to join Stamford American’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to build relationships with their children’s teachers. There are also three Parent Cafés on campus where parents may engage in discussions with other parents.

Though Stamford American has its core values are rooted in American education, Singapore expats from all over the world have come to be part of the school’s diverse community, now composed of 79 nationalities. Students enrolled at the school can expect to interact with students and educators from all corners of the globe, creating a valuable educational experience that teaches tolerance, empathy, and the appreciation of other perspectives.

Yes. Stamford American stands out as an American school in Singapore by providing a truly holistic education that aims to shape young individuals into engaged global citizens. To meet this vision, it offers field-based experiential learning in communities outside of Singapore.

Through its Field Studies program, Stamford American gives students unique opportunities to engage in meaningful community service in destinations throughout South and Southeast Asia. From Grade 5 through Grade 12, students will be able to engage in field studies in several different international destinations where they will learn outdoor skills, leadership, ecological literacy, and conservation, among many other ideas. These inimitable opportunities to learn about the wider world at a young age make Stamford American an international school that expats in Singapore need to consider.

As with other aspects of its educational philosophy, Stamford American’s approach to digital learning technology treats it as a part of a wider whole that also involves human systems. Stamford American understands the necessity of digital devices, not just for modern learning but also as a part of daily life. At the same time, it recognizes the importance of safe and purposeful digital technology use during childhood. Stamford American’s Digital Learning Team is constantly finding safe ways to use technology to support education and contribute to young individuals’ holistic growth.

Rather than insulating students from technology, Stamford American guides them in its responsible use. It has a 1:1 device program where students from KG2 to Grade 5 are provided with iPads and students in Grades 6-12 are issued MacBooks. From the time these devices are issued, students are taught how to use them responsibly, following an ethical framework that has been developed by Stamford American’s Middle and High School students themselves.

Absolutely. Stamford American’s IB Programmes offer mature, well-supported programs for  Music, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts, making it the Singapore international school preferred by families who want their children to have an arts-focused education. Likewise, Stamford American’s BTEC curriculum also offers arts-centric courses like Art & Design, Music Performance, and Performing Arts: Acting.

Different arts are taught from Kindergarten through Grade 12, helping students explore their creativity, presentation skills, and self-discovery. More importantly, the inclusion of the arts in Stamford American is also meant to enhance young learners’ capacities for creative problem-solving, empathy, and critical thinking. Grade 11-12 students will also have to opportunity to explore the more technical aspects of their chosen art forms, which may give them an edge in university applications should they choose to pursue a career in the arts.

Students at Stamford American are required to wear uniforms to give them a clear sense of identity. Regular school and physical education uniforms are required for all students, from Nursery through High School. School uniform sets and optional school-related items are available for purchase at Lim Meng Keng Department Store at Holland Road Shopping Centre.

Yes. At Stamford American, all graduates earn a US-accredited High School Diploma, which can be used to expedite admission into US-based colleges and universities. Students have a choice of graduating from two pathways: The IB Diploma Programme, or an individualized pathway, which allow students to choose a combination of subjects from AP, IB, BTEC and Stamford courses to suit their educational preferences and career aspirations.

Stamford American is part of the prestigious Cognita group of private schools, operating over 90 schools in 13 countries. The group includes several other well-known institutions such as York Preparatory School in New York’s Upper West Side and Stamford American School in Kowloon, Hong Kong, just to name two. This relationship with Cognita make’s Stamford American’s network one of the widest of any Singapore American international school.