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.

School Vision & Guiding statements

Our Vision

Inspiring students to create their unique future.

Our Mission

Together, we cultivate a culture of optimism, excellence, and empowerment for everyone by developing the mind-set and skills to thrive in a complex world.

Our Values

Integrity

Courage

Ingenuity

Compassion

Our Guiding Statements

At Stamford American International School

We value INTEGRITY

Acting with a genuine desire for transparency, honesty and respect.

We value COURAGE

Empowering our community to embrace risks and to see challenges as opportunities to grow.

We value INGENUITY

Striving to build a creative culture of resilience, resourcefulness and thoughtful expression.

We value COMPASSION

Fostering a caring community that embraces and celebrates all cultures, beliefs and perspectives.

Our Statement of International Mindedness

Cultivating a collaborative environment that promotes openness to diverse ideas and perspectives
Engaging with global education concepts and issues that promote inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Living out international-mindedness as a present reality and not deferring it into the future or as a future aspiration
Understanding that culture plays a role in the individual approach to understanding of concepts and applications of knowledge and that all individuals have valuable knowledge and skills based on their individual experiences and cultures
Showing respect for diversity in ideas, perspectives, learning styles, approaches to problem-solving and cultures of individual community members
Engaging in collaborations with community members through social and professional learning platforms in the field of global education that contribute to an increasing global approach to learning in both content and pedagogy
Cultivating a personal awareness of our own cultural identity and its influence on personal dispositions and actions
Modeling social responsibility and cultural sensitivity in local and global contexts
Advocating for global education and social responsibility