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IB Programme11
Early Years and Preschool21
Elementary School19
Middle and High School18
Bilingual Education and Languages8
University Pathways and Careers23
STEM and Academics22
Technology and Innovation11
Arts, Music and Performing Arts39
Sports and Athletics25
Wellbeing and Student Development8
Choosing a School9
Expat Life in Singapore5
Parenting Tips4
Community and Service25
Awards and Achievements19
About Stamford American23
School Events and News29
IB Programme11 articles
- A Parent & Student Guide To International Baccalaureate (IB)
- BTEC Music students got to learn more from Dan Hawkins
- BTEC Performing Arts Year 2: Thalassophile
- CAS: Stamford students get creative with hands-on learning projects
- First cohort of BTEC Art & Design students will be graduating!
- Grade 12 IBDP Visual Art final exhibition
- How the IB Diploma Promotes Critical Thinking and Independent Learning
- IB Students’ first ever Theory of Knowledge exhibition
- Industry insider speaks to BTEC students
- Interview with Stamford’s Academic Dean and BTEC Coordinator Lauren Windle
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) exhibition
Early Years and Preschool21 articles
- 100 Days at the ELV
- 6 Key Benefits of Outdoor Play in Preschool Education
- Building a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Early Childhood Education
- Creating a Nurturing Environment for Preschoolers
- Daily Mandarin lessons at the ELV
- Day in the Life of a Pre-K student
- Day in the Life: Pre-Nursery and Nursery
- Eid celebration at ELV
- ELV Parent Session
- ELV visit to Wildlings Forest School
- Featured in Sassy Mama’s Ultimate Guide to Kindergartens and Preschools in Singapore!
- From Preschool to High School: A Comprehensive Overview of Stamford American
- KG2 Field Trip
- KG2 to Grade 1 transition
- Our little ones coming back from their Winter Break!
- Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: 14 Tips for Parents
- Preschool Education in Singapore: A Starter’s Guide for Expatriate Families
- Superintendent Coffee Morning in the ELV
- Trick or Treat at the ELV
- Welcome to the world of KG2!
- Winter Fundraiser for KG2
Elementary School19 articles
- 2nd Phase of the PYP Journey
- 5th Grader Dragon Boating Trip
- 9 Tips on How to Improve Elementary School Students’ Problem-Solving Skills
- A Guide for Parents: Transitioning from Local Primary School to International High School in Singapore
- Fostering the Growth Mindset: Turning “I Can’t” into “I Can’t Yet” with Primary School Students
- Grade 11 Bake Sale for Willing Hearts
- Grade 12 Parent Information and Social event
- Grade 3 trip to the Singapore Zoo
- Grade 5 Aviary Display
- International Fiesta at the Elementary School
- Our Elementary staff presents Gong Xi Gong Xi
- Our Journey – Our Upper Elementary play
- PCS Community Mapping
- PCS Field Studies
- PCS Parent Session
- Phase 3 of the Primary Years Programme
- Phase 4 of the Primary Years Programme
- Singapore’s Elementary Schools: A Complete Roadmap for Parents
- Supporting parents and students with the transition from Grade 5 to 6
Middle and High School18 articles
- 8th Graders’ Field Studies
- A chat with two of our High School teachers, Daniel Lambert and Rachael Smith
- An Essential Overview of High School Education in Singapore
- Building Self-Esteem: Encouraging Confidence in Middle Schoolers
- End-of-Term Ceremony for High School Student Council and Stamford Houses Captains
- Grade 6 Author’s Celebrations
- Grade 7 Field Studies trip to Thailand
- Grade 8 to 9 transition session
- Grade 9 Individuals & Societies lessons
- High School Clubs
- High School clubs fair
- International Fiesta at the Middle School
- Making the transition to Grade 6!
- Middle School Service Club’s climate project
- PER/CEPTION – our latest Middle School play
- Pyjama Day at Middle School
- The Complete Parent’s Guide to Middle School in Singapore
- The Importance of Mental Wellbeing for High School Students
Bilingual Education and Languages8 articles
- Debunking Common Myths About Bilingual Education
- How to Foster Language Development in Young Children at Home
- Raising Bilingual Children: A Complete Guide to Benefits, Challenges & Best Practices
- Stamford celebrates linguistic diversity: International Mother Language Day!
- Swedish Home Language School Program
- The Benefits of Multilingual Education: Why It Matters for Today’s Students
- Unlocking Opportunities: Thriving in an International School as a Non-English Speaker
- Writing & Language at SAIS
University Pathways and Careers23 articles
- Class of 2023 Celebrates Graduation
- College Counselling workshops
- Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony
- Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony
- Graduation at Stamford American
- Graduation Ceremony for KG2 Early Learners
- How College Counselling Prepares High School Students for Top University Admissions
- How International Schools Prepare Students for a Global Workforce
- Interact Book Sale
- Interview with 10th Grader Ishita, Mission Discovery scholarship winner!
- Interview with 10th Grader Sudarsh, Mission Discovery Scholarship winner
- Lion City University Fair
- Navigating the Scholarship Maze: A Parent’s Guide to Financial Aid for US/UK Universities
- PCS 2022 Spring Graduation Ceremony
- Preparing for College: A Roadmap for High School Students
- SAIS Around the World: Spotlight on Alumni Success Stories
- Senior Walkthrough Class of 2023
- Seniors’ Graduate Ceremony
- Stamford American’s Graduating Class of 2019
- Stamford Career Day at High School
- Stamford Interact Club’s annual book sale
- Well done Class of 2022!
- “How are you going to be remembered as the class of 2022?”
STEM and Academics22 articles
- 9th grader Sophie speaks on her Mission Discovery STEM essay
- Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: 5 Tips for Students & Parents
- Beyond Blocks and Dolls: Introducing Early Engineering Concepts in the Kindergarten Classroom
- Book Day at the Early Learning Village
- CCAs at the Early Learning Village are back!
- Cultural Awareness in International Curricula: Fostering Inclusivity
- Early Learning Village Open House
- Fun at the Early Learning Village!
- How Elementary Schools Lay the Foundation for Lifelong Learning
- How International Curricula Promote Global Citizenship in Students
- How Service Learning Empowers Students to Be Active Contributors to Their Communities
- How to Support Students’ Well-Being with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- International Fiesta at the Early Learning Village
- Librarians’ Knowledge Sharing Workshop
- Middle School Science!
- Our Early Learners celebrate 100 days at the ELV!
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: an essential part of a student’s learning journey
- Spanish at the Early Learning Village
- Teaching & Learning at the ELV
- What Is Experiential Learning? Unlocking Your Child’s Potential
- World Book Week
- “Create, Flex, & Learning” block at PCS
Technology and Innovation11 articles
- AI in the Classroom: Using Technology to Support, Not Replace, Critical Thinking
- Digital Citizenship week at the Elementary School
- Expert Coding Workshop
- First Robotics Inter-School Challenge
- Gaming Expert workshop
- Highlights from our Robotics Club
- KG2 Design Technology students’ long term project
- Meaningful Product Design CCA
- Robotics Innovation Challenge
- The Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Teaching Your Teen Online Ethics and Media Literacy
- The Next-Gen Study Plan: Using AI Tools Responsibly for Essay Writing and Research
Arts, Music and Performing Arts39 articles
- A Journey Towards the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition
- A Storytelling Spectacular
- A taste of Indonesian cultural music
- Art Workshops for 10th Graders
- Battle of the Bands
- Break a leg!
- Consumer Power Exhibition
- Elementary Choir at The American Club
- Elementary Music Ensemble Program (MEP) concert
- ELV Music Ensemble Program (MEP) Concert
- Feature on Which School Advisor: why music is an important part of children’s education
- Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition
- Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition 2023
- Grade 5 PYP exhibition
- Grade 9 Linocut Exhibition
- High School Theater Production: Clue
- Highlights from our Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition
- IDUx Exhibition
- Legally Blonde The Musical
- Lullaby music at the ELV
- Middle School Visual Art showcase
- Music Around the World
- Music at SAIS
- Music Ensemble Program (MEP) spring concert
- PYP Grade 5 Exhibition
- Secondary Music Ensemble Program (MEP) concert
- Stamford American hosts Singapore Chinese Orchestra in the Reagan Theatre
- Stamford American represented at the IN Singapore International Schools Art exhibition
- Stamford American’s Dance Club’s last performance of the school year
- Stamford Concert Series
- Stamford’s first High School Film Festival
- The Wind in the Willows
- This Little Light of Mine
- Visual Arts Exhibition by our Grade 9 & 10 students!
- Vivace performs at Reagan Theater
- Winnie the Pooh KIDS
- Winter Wonderland
- World Music Day
- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” A High School Theater Production
Sports and Athletics25 articles
- 2nd week of Active April
- 8-week Fitness Challenge
- A series of friendly matches
- Athletic tryouts
- Dylan has hit his 250KM goal!
- Feeding Frenzy – Swim Meet
- Final swim meet of the school year
- Friendly game of soccer with U.S. Embassy Singapore
- Lions Swim Academy completes Junior SEASAC meet
- Making a Splash Together: The Cognita Swimming League 2025
- Our Lions Swim Academy participated in SEASAC Senior Swimming 2022
- Peer Coaching – now in its second year!
- Quick boxing workout
- SAIS at the Huskies 6th Annual Swim Meet
- SAIS participated in SEASAC MUN 2022
- SEASAC Cross Country
- SEASAC Junior Swim Meet
- Silver at SingVEX!
- Sports Day at the Early Learning Village
- Sports Day at the ELV!
- Stamford American’s Active April
- Stamford American’s Active April
- Stamford Athletics keeping busy!
- Stamford Lions Swim Academy hosted its 3rd Red & Blue Swim Meet
- Swim Gala
Wellbeing and Student Development8 articles
Choosing a School9 articles
- Choosing the Right International School in Singapore
- Orientation Day – A fantastic warm-up to the upcoming school year
- Our Woodleigh campus welcomes our students back!
- School Open House Essentials: 8 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
- Senior Walkthrough
- Stamford’s Family Orientation
- What Defines a Top International School in Singapore?
- Why a Balanced Student Population Strengthens the International School Experience
- Why American Education: A Guide for Prospective International School Students
Expat Life in Singapore5 articles
- 8 Things I Wish I Knew About Raising Kids in Singapore
- A Comprehensive Guide for Relocation to Singapore
- Education and Beyond: How International Schools in Singapore Provide Holistic Support for Expatriate Families
- How Expat Communities Help Families Settle Smoothly in Singapore
- How to Apply to an International School in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Parenting Tips4 articles
Community and Service25 articles
- 9 Tips for Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Awareness in the Classroom
- A fundraising campaign to support Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd!
- Celebrating diversity: Stamford’s annual International Festival
- Cleaning is Rewarding!
- Deepavali (aka Diwali) is just around the corner!
- Earth Day at Stamford American
- Happy Diwali from Stamford American!
- Happy Lunar New Year from Dr. Mark Wenzel
- Happy Thanksgiving
- International Fiesta 2023
- Launch of fundraising campaign ‘Campaign For Justice’
- Let’s Celebrate Gratitude!
- Making the beaches clean again!
- Ramadhan Kareem everyone!
- SAIS Young Feminist Club celebrates International Women’s Day
- Stamford American celebrates Diwali
- Stamford American celebrates Earth Day
- Stamford American celebrates Neurodiversity
- Stamford’s Month of Giving
- Thanksgiving care packages
- This Xmas, be Santa to our Migrant Workers!
- Toys For Tots donation drive from Mon Nov 29 till Fri Dec 3!
- Transcending borders with the spirit of giving!
- Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit
- Year of the Tiger – Lunar New Year 2022 at Stamford
Awards and Achievements19 articles
- 6 Winning Habits of Successful International School Students
- A Year of Excellence: Stamford American Wins Big at the 2025 Singapore Education Awards
- Lion’s Friendship Tournament
- Middle and High School Athletics Awards
- SAIS Makes Waves as the First Singapore School at WSG 2025 Swim Championships
- SAIS Middle School dominates eSports tournament
- Singapore VEX Robotics National Championship
- Singapore International Schools Mathematics Tournament
- Singapore International Schools Robotics Competition
- Stamford American awarded the Best MUN award
- Stamford American awarded the Distinction award in AmCham CARES program
- Stamford American wins silver award as ‘Singapore International School of the Year’
- Stamford American’s Winning Formula for Math Competitions
- We have our winners for the Mission Discovery STEM essay contest!
- We were voted International School of the Year by Honeykids Asia!
- We won Bronze!
- Where Passion, Engagement and Excellence Collide: Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition
- Winner of Stamford’s School Counselling Department logo competition!
- Winners of our Talent competition!
About Stamford American23 articles
- 10th Graders learn more on Stamford’s versatile educational pathways
- Autism Awareness Week at Stamford
- Day 1 highlights from Mission Discovery Singapore
- Dr. Mark Wenzel on the Britcham podcast
- Dr. Wenzel goes INCOGNITO as a new student
- Happy World Teacher’s Day
- Interview with Stamford’s CAS Coordinator Soledad Pintor
- Mission Discovery Day 2
- Mission Discovery Day 4
- Mission Discovery Day 5
- SAIS Around The World Walk-A-Thon Challenge raises $10,000!
- SAIS partners with PTA and Student Council for Walk-a-thon Challenge
- SAIS takes second place!
- Stamford American advances to WWF Wild Wisdom Challenge final round!
- Stamford American at Beyond COP21 Symposium
- Stamford American at Beyond COP21 Symposium
- Stamford American hosts SAISMUN IV
- Stamford American plays at Gardens By The Bay
- Stamford American students invited to play at the U.S. Embassy
- Stamford Leadership Series
- Stamford String Quartet at the Polish Embassy
- Welcome to the Stamford family
- World Teachers’ Day
School Events and News29 articles
- 5th Grade clap-off!
- A huge success at the PTA Welcome event
- Are you ready for the new school year?
- Are you ready for the new semester?
- Behind-the-scenes at our Tree Lighting livestream last week!
- CogCon 2022
- Cognita Schools: School Spotlight
- Field Studies are back!
- Field Studies have started!
- Field Trip to the Zoo
- Field trips! Finally!
- Fifth Graders at Camp
- First Day of School
- First Day of School
- First Day of School
- Full livestream of SAIS National Honor Society Induction
- Japanese Parent session
- New Families Coffee Morning
- Parent Teacher Association Semester 2 Welcome Event
- PTA Welcome Event
- Recognizing Milestones: Senior Walk Through 2024
- SAIS 1st Annual Senior Smackdown!
- Save the Date for the Stamford Tree Lighting livestream!
- Senior Hoodies
- Singapore Showdown
- Student-led conferences
- Superintendent Coffee Morning
- This is Me, This is Us!
- US Ambassador Jonathan Kaplan visits SAIS
