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Once an offer is made, a link to sign the student contract will be sent via email. This contract secures the student’s place and must be completed within seven (7) days of receiving the email; otherwise, the offer will be invalidated.

Fees must be paid within seven calendar (7) days of receiving the invoice or in accordance with the fee schedule.

Students must possess a valid visa before starting school and submit a copy of the front and back of the physical card or a PDF copy. The following are acceptable visas:

• Dependents Pass (DP): If one parent is an eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holder, they may bring certain family members to Singapore on a Dependant’s Pass.
• Student Pass (SP): If the above is not applicable. Stamford American will register a child requiring a Student Pass with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) after acceptance and parents will submit the Student Pass (STP) application. Student Pass holders can commence classes after the student ID has been issued. Student Pass holders must maintain a minimum 90% monthly attendance, as stipulated by the ICA.
• Long term Visitor’s Pass (LTVP): LTVP holders may enroll in a full-time course for the duration of their existing pass and do not require a Letter of Consent or a Student Pass.

Fees must be paid within seven calendar (7) days of receipt of the invoice or as per fee schedule.

Students must be in possession of a valid visa before starting school:

• Dependents Pass (DP): If one parent is an eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holder, they can bring certain family members to Singapore on a Dependant’s Pass.
• Student Pass (SP): If the above is not applicable. Stamford will register a child requiring a Student Pass with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) after acceptance and parents will process the application from there. Student Pass holders can commence classes after the student ID has been issued. Student Pass holders must meet the minimum 90% monthly attendance requirements stipulated by the ICA.
• Long Term Vistor’s Pass (LTVP): LTVP holders may enroll in a full-time course within a duration of their existing pass and will not require a Letter of Consent nor Student Pass.

The applicant will be asked to take an English Language assessment after the application is completed in full if English is not their native language, or if they are coming from a school where English is not the language of instruction, or if they were receiving EAL (English as Additional Language) support from their previous school. In Grades KG2 – G5, our school offers two paths of English language support:

• EAL Level A: For students entering, emerging, and developing English skills (low-mid level current knowledge)
• EAL Level B: For students developing, expanding, and bridging English skills (mid-high level current knowledge)

In Grades 6 – 10 , the following support is available: 

• EAL Level B: For students developing, expanding, and bridging English skills (mid-high level current knowledge) from KG2 to Grade 5
• Preparatory Course for Secondary School (PCS Grade 6 – 10)

In Grades 11 – 12, students are required to have a near native level of English speaking, writing, and comprehension.

The level of support required for KG2 – G5 is determined by the WIDA English proficiency assessment conducted by a member of our enrollment team (ideally in person at the Admissions office) and is required before admittance.

The level of support required for G6 – G10 (as well as Grade 5 students starting in semester 2), including the PCS program, is determined by the SLATE Plus test. For students who are unfamiliar with the SLATE Plus, iTEP provides the following test prep materials:

• Preparation guide
• Practice guide
• Preview Test-Free
• Subject practice tests

Documents can be found on our website:

1. iTEP Exam Rules and Requirements (English)
2. iTEP Exam Rules and Requirements (Mandarin)
3. iTEP Exam Rules and Requirements (Japanese)
4. iTEP Exam Rules and Requirements (Korean)
5. iTEP International Global Quick Setup Guide (English)
6. iTEP International Global Quick Setup Guide (Mandarin)
7. iTEP International Global Quick Setup Guide (Japanese)
8. iTEP International Global Quick Setup Guide (Korean)

SAIS will facilitate and cover the cost for the first Slate Plus test. The subsequent tests required due to incomplete tests or deferment will be borne by the student. The applicants should note that only Slate Plus tests facilitated by SAIS will be considered in the application process.

We are currently at capacity in some grade levels. If a place is not available at the time you wish to join, you will be invited to join our waitlist. Payment of the $4,000 enrolment fee will secure your space on the list. Please note that this fee is fully refundable if at any time you wish to be removed from the list. If you are offered a space and decide not to accept, the fee is non-refundable.

Stamford American aims to welcome all family members into our community. As such, admissions priority is given to families with siblings already offered or enrolled at Stamford. Siblings will also be given priority should there be a waitlist in their grade level.

Approval is required from the Ministry of Education (MOE) before a Singaporean student (6 years old and above) is allowed to attend classes at Stamford. The application for approval from the MOE will be sent as soon as a student is accepted. Please note that Singaporean applicants who are 6 years old and above will be accepted onto our waitlist and no place will be reserved for the student until formal approval has been granted by the MOE.

The National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) comprises childhood vaccinations recommended as the standard of care for protection against vaccine preventable diseases that are of significant healthcare burden to Singapore or would be so without these vaccinations. 

The NCIS covers vaccinations against 12 diseases – tuberculosis, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, Haemophilus influenzae type b, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcal disease and human papillomavirus. From 1 November 2020, the NCIS will also cover vaccinations against two more diseases, i.e. varicella (chickenpox) and influenza.

Of these, vaccinations against measles and diphtheria are compulsory for children under the Infectious Diseases Act.

An original copy of your child’s immunization record must be submitted to Stamford American International School (SAIS) once he/she has been issued with the Letter of Offer for admission. All submitted records, if they are in foreign languages, must be translated into English.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Singapore has introduced diphtheria and measles vaccination requirements as a prerequisite for foreign-born children applying for long-term immigration passes to Singapore, with effect 1 February 2019.

Foreign-born children aged 12 years old and below, who are first-time applicants for Dependent’s Pass (DP), Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP), and Student Pass (STP) are required to submit documentary proof of vaccination or evidence of immunity for diphtheria and measles to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for before they can proceed with their visa or pass application. Further details and the application form can be found on the HPB website.

Stamford offers a Specialized Support Program for students who require support for learning differences. The needs of eligible students will be assessed on an individual basis and parents should discuss their situation with the Admissions Office prior to making an application.

Pre-course counselling is an essential step for admissions to Stamford American. The Pre-Course Counselling Information Pack covers the following information to help you make informed decisions:

• School and Course Information
• Fee Payable and Payment Method
• Fee Protection Schemes (FPS) & Student Contract
• Refund/Transfer and Withdrawal Policy and Procedure
• Singapore Regulations for International Students
• Student Support Services
• Device Use Policy
• SkillsFuture Singapore

Please read them carefully before applying and speak to your admissions managers if you have any questions.

Stamford American International School (SAIS) is committed to providing support for students who may study and live in Singapore without a parent. Our top priority is ensuring all students reside in safe and well-supported living conditions that promote academic success.  Please note that students under 12 years old must reside with a parent in order to enroll at SAIS.

For students aged 12 and older who will not live with a parent, there are three options for guardianship in Singapore: 

Extended family member: Parents may elect to place their student in the care of an extended family member such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend living in Singapore. That person will become their appointed guardian. The student will live in their home, and the extended family member will assume responsibility for the student’s welfare. 

Boarding: Our preferred boarding provider is Anglo Chinese School’s (ACS) Oldham Hall, the longest-established boarding institution in Singapore. Our staff work closely with the team at ACS Oldham Hall to ensure aligned support and communications. More information can be found on the ACS Oldham Hall website. 

Homestay: Parents may select a guardian that has their own guardianship practices and business. Homestays are arranged by agents or guardians themselves, with different locations, services, and arrangements. We recommend that parents visit several homestays before making a decision on where to place their student. For more information, please refer to our Homestay Help Sheet 

In all three cases, the parent must identify a guardian for the student and ensure the school is informed. Completion of the guardianship form is required. 

Temporary Absence of Parents/Guardians: 

We understand that there are times when either parents or guardians may be temporarily absent from Singapore. In this case please submit an in-loco parentis form to the divisional office to nominate an adult to whom parental responsibility has been delegated. 

For any student living away from a parent, please follow these steps:

NEW STUDENTS

• Indicate in the school application that the student will be living away from a parent in Singapore. This notifies the Guardianship Team and begins the intake process
• Once enrollment is confirmed, share details of the living arrangement with the Guardianship Team via email guardianship@sais.edu.sg. Basic information, living situation and guardianship details will be collected. A meeting with the Guardianship Team may be scheduled
• Complete and sign the guardianship form provided by the Guardianship Team