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.

Foundational Academic English Program

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Foundational Academic English Program

*Attendance is compulsory for all registered FAE students.

Grades 6 to 10

Unique Benefits

Improve your English
Flexible schedule
Learn about international schools
Gain admissions to Stamford American

Foundational Academic English Program brochure

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Important Dates

Please note that all classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings, and will last for one hour each.

Students and parents should inform teachers in advance if they are unable to attend class. A video recording will be provided for students to catch up.

Academic Year 2024 – 2025
Semester 2 Block A: January 6 – March 16 2025 Block B: March 17 – June 1 2025 Summer Block: April 14 – June 22 2025
Academic Year 2025 – 2026
Semester 1 October 6 – December 21 2025
Semester 2 Block A: January 12 – March 22 2025 Block B: March 23 – June 7 2025

Academic Year 2024 – 2025

Semester 2

Block A: January 6 – March 16 2025

Block B: March 17 – June 1 2025

Summer Block: April 14 – June 22 2025

Academic Year 2025 – 2026

Semester 1

October 6 – December 21 2025

Semester 2

Block A: January 12 – March 22 2025

Block B: March 23 – June 7 2025

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Teacher-Guided Foundational Academic English

Partially student-guided and teacher-guided, this program supports students who prefer to have access to guidance from expert teachers, whilst still providing flexibility to work around existing school schedules.

Why choose this?

Opportunities to delve further in depth to the various subject-specific content
Gain further insight to their learning progress through weekly interaction with the teacher

How does it work?

New subject content is released onto the platform at the end of each week, subject to the completion of the current week’s content

When do I graduate?

Students are SLATE tested at the end of 10 weeks to determine their proficiency and preparedness for moving into the PCS program (on-line or on-campus)
Option to continue enrollment for another 10-week

Program At-A-Glance

2024-2025 Fees

Foundational Academic English – Teacher-guided

Application Fee (one time, non-refundable): SGD 130

Tuition Fee: SGD 3,830 per 10-week session

All charges are expressed in Singapore Dollars (SGD), including GST of 9%.

Grade 6 Sample Contract (SLATE) - Teacher's guidance

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Grade 7 Sample Contract (SLATE) - Teacher's guidance

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Grade 8 Sample Contract (SLATE) - Teacher's guidance

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Grade 9 Sample Contract (SLATE) - Teacher's guidance

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Grade 10 Sample Contract (SLATE) - Teacher's guidance

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Certification

A certificate upon completion of the Foundational Academic English Program is awarded by Stamford American International School Pte Ltd (a registered private education institution with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

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Foundational Academic English Program

Foundational Academic English Program

*Attendance is compulsory for all registered FAE students.

Grades 6 to 10

Important Dates

Academic Year 2024 – 2025

Hear from our graduates

Teacher-Guided Foundational Academic English

Program At-A-Glance

2024-2025 Fees

Certification

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