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.

Lions Volleyball Academy

About Our Program

SAIS introduced the Lions Volleyball Academy (LVA) in the 2024-25 school year, reflecting the growing passion for volleyball at Stamford. This initiative offers students a fantastic chance to engage with the sport year-round.

Leading the Academy is our esteemed 19U and 14U Girls Volleyball Coach, Mr. Martin Koenen, who brings over 35 years of coaching experience. Following recent successes with the 19U and 14U girls’ teams, Mr. Koenen will work with a team of skilled coaches to develop a curriculum that aligns with SAIS’s mission, ensuring a rich and engaging experience for all participants.

The LVA welcomes all Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) students, with flexible scheduling options of one or two sessions per week. Join us on Wednesday evenings (6.45 PM – 8 PM or 8 PM – 9.15 PM) or/and Saturday afternoons (3 PM – 4.15 PM) to sharpen your skills.

The Lions Volleyball Academy will focus on skills and techniques as well as the game strategies. Each season will conclude with a mini-tournament against other academies in Singapore. Registration can be done by clicking on this link.

The LVA aims to foster a vibrant volleyball community at SAIS, welcoming all MS and HS students, regardless of their level or experience. We will create training groups based on skill level to enhance development and enjoyment for our young athletes.

Join us in making volleyball an integral part of our Stamford experience!

Training Schedule

All sessions will held @ Stamford Arena.

Wednesday 6.45pm-8pm (2 courts)
Wednesday 8pm-9.15pm (2 courts)
Saturday 3.00pm-4.15pm (2 courts)

The Coaching Team

Martin Koenen

Heading the academy is the current 19U and 14U girls Volleyball Coach, Mr. Martin Koenen. With over 35 years of coaching experience and with the recent success by the U19 and U14 girls’ teams, his leadership with the Lions Volleyball Academy will be great for the program.

Samuel Wong

Samuel continues to be active organising, coaching and playing Volleyball. He played during his college and University days and started his own team to compete locally. At age 33, he decided to move to a new phase, he took up coaching course. From 2003, he has been coaching junior and adults (men/women) competitive teams. Those teams competes locally and overseas. Samuel is looking forward to being a part of Lions Volleyball Academy family and take on new adventure to work with young athletes.

Fabian Ong

Fabian is a devoted volleyball coach recognized for his unwavering dedication to player development and overall growth. With a strong emphasis on honing skills and comprehending the game, he has guided countless players across various ages and proficiency levels to achieve their aspirations.

His main goal is to cultivate strong volleyball skills within his coaching groups and offer mentorship to newcomers interested in the sport. Fabian strives to inspire enthusiastic and self-motivated players, instilling in them the fundamental values of discipline and teamwork.

Aisha Cunningham-Burley

Aisha, has been an outstanding captain of the U19 varsity volleyball team for years. She loves to share her experience to younger players, therefore she will be our assistant-coach. She will be helping to inspire young athletes to be become confident leaders and pass on her knowledige and passion for Volleyball.