Is Stamford American a school only for students originally from the United States?

Not at all. Despite the name of our school, Stamford American hosts a diverse community of students from 79 nationalities, making it a truly global international school Singapore’s expatriate families trust.

What are Stamford American International School’s accreditations?

Stamford American has earned a number of educational accreditations including WASC, IB, CIS, and Edutrust.

Are there opportunities for parent involvement at Stamford American?

Yes. Stamford American has a Community Engagement Team and a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). It also has Parent Cafés for open discussion.

How diverse is the student body at our Stamford American?

Stamford American has students from 79 nationalities, fostering a multicultural and inclusive educational environment.

Are there opportunities for students to engage in international field trips?

Yes. Through its Field Studies program, students from Grade 5–12 travel across South and Southeast Asia for experiential learning and service.

What are Stamford American's policies regarding technology and devices?

Stamford American has a 1:1 device program and teaches responsible use of technology. KG2–Grade 5 get iPads, Grades 6–12 get MacBooks.

Does Stamford American have a strong emphasis on arts and creativity?

Yes. The school offers Music, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and BTEC courses in arts-related subjects.

Is there a school uniform at Stamford American?

Yes. Uniforms are required from Nursery through High School and are available at Lim Meng Keng Department Store.

Does Stamford American offer other curricula, like Advanced Placement (AP) and BTEC programs?

Yes. Students can choose the IB Diploma or an individualized path including AP, IB, BTEC, and Stamford courses.

What other schools is Stamford American connected to?

Stamford American is part of Cognita, a global group with over 90 schools in 13 countries, including campuses in Hong Kong and New York.

Calendar

Stamford American International School Semester Dates 2025-2026

SEMESTER	BEGINS	ENDS
Semester 1	August 13, 2025	December 19, 2025
Semester 2	January 13, 2027	June 11, 2027

Stamford American International School Semester Dates 2026-2027

SEMESTER	BEGINS	ENDS
Semester 1	August 11, 2026	December 18, 2026
Semester 2	January 12, 2027	June 9, 2027

Stamford American International School Semester Dates 2025-2026

September 19, 2025	Professional Development
October 20 – 26, 2025	Fall Break
November 7, 2025	Professional Development
December 22, 2025 – January 9, 2026	Winter Break
March 9, 2026	Professional Development
March 30 – April 5, 2026	Spring Break
April 30, 2026	Professional Development

Stamford American International School Semester Dates 2026-2027

September 17, 2026	Professional Development
October 19 – 23, 2025	Fall Break
November 6, 2025	Professional Development
December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027	Winter Break
February 9, 2027	Professional Development
April 5 – April 9, 2027	Spring Break
April 12, 2027	Professional Development

Singapore Public Holidays 2025-2026

August 9, 2025	National Day	National Public Holiday
October 20, 2025	Deepavali	National Public Holiday
December 25, 2025	Christmas	National Public Holiday
January 1, 2026	New Year’s Day	National Public Holiday
February 16-18, 2026	Lunar New Year	National Public Holiday
March 20, 2026	Hari Raya Puasa	National Public Holiday
April 3, 2026	Good Friday	National Public Holiday
May 1, 2026	Labour Day	National Public Holiday
May 27, 2026	Hari Raya Haji	National Public Holiday
May 31, 2026	Vesak Day	National Public Holiday

*The national public holidays are determined by the Singapore Government and are subject to change. Please also note that there will be no classes on 27 & 28 November 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

2025 - 2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Singapore Public Holidays 2026-2027

August 9, 2026	National Day	National Public Holiday
November 8, 2026	Deepavali	National Public Holiday
December 25, 2026	Christmas	National Public Holiday
January 1, 2027	New Year’s Day	National Public Holiday
February 6-8, 2027	Lunar New Year	National Public Holiday
March 10, 2027	Hari Raya Puasa	National Public Holiday
April 3, 2027	Good Friday	National Public Holiday
May 1, 2027	Labour Day	National Public Holiday
May 16, 2027	Hari Raya Haji	National Public Holiday
May 20, 2027	Vesak Day	National Public Holiday

*The national public holidays are determined by the Singapore Government and are subject to change.

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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