Start Your Application
We are delighted that you are ready to take the next step toward joining Stamford American International School.
To begin your child’s journey, please complete the application form below. Once submitted, our Admissions team will review your application and contact you to guide you through the next steps.
Stamford welcomes applications throughout the year, subject to availability by program and grade level.
For your convenience, additional information is provided at the bottom of this page. For further assistance, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@sais.edu.sg or call +65 6653 2949.
What You’ll Need to Apply
Preparing your documents in advance will help make the application process straightforward. You will need:
A copy of your child’s passport
A copy of your child’s birth certificate
A passport-style headshot on a white background
Previous and current school year reports for all terms or semesters, officially notarized and translated into English where required
Applicants in Grades 9 to 12 will also be asked to indicate their preferred courses
The application fee is required before your application can be reviewed and is non-refundable and non-transferable
Stamford may request standardized test scores, educational or specialist reports, or guardianship information where relevant
Which Grade Should My Child Join?
As an International School, Stamford American accepts students from all over the world, offering flexible grade placement options based on academic background instead of being completely age-dependent.
With support from a dedicated team of educators, our rigorous and balanced curriculum offers students a genuine opportunity to excel beyond their expectations, given the right guidance and support. We cater to students from a variety of academic backgrounds, which is why our Admissions Team carefully assesses each child’s application.
Use our Grade Listings guide to see the age-appropriate grade for your child.
| Year Group | Grade | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | Pre-Nursery | From 18 months |
| Nursery | Nursery | 2 years by August 31 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | Pre-Kindergarten | 3 years by August 31 |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) | Kindergarten 1 (KG1) | 4 years by August 31 |
| Year 1 | Kindergarten 2 (KG2) | 5 years by August 31 |
| Year 2 | Grade 1 | 6 years by August 31 |
| Year 3 | Grade 2 | 7 years by August 31 |
| Year 4 | Grade 3 | 8 years by August 31 |
| Year 5 | Grade 4 | 9 years by August 31 |
| Year 6 | Grade 5 | 10 years by August 31 |
| Year 7 | Grade 6 | 11 years by August 31 |
| Year 8 | Grade 7 | 12 years by August 31 |
| Year 9 | Grade 8 | 13 years by August 31 |
| Year 10 | Grade 9 | 14 years by August 31 |
| Year 11 | Grade 10 | 15 years by August 31 |
| Year 12 | Grade 11 | 16 years by August 31 |
| Year 13 | Grade 12 | 17 years by August 31 |