Question 1

Is Stamford American a school only for students originally from the United States?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are Stamford American International School’s accreditations?

Accepted Answer

Stamford American has earned a number of educational accreditations including WASC, IB, CIS, and Edutrust.

Question 3

Are there opportunities for parent involvement at Stamford American?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stamford American has a Community Engagement Team and a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). It also has Parent Cafés for open discussion.

Question 4

How diverse is the student body at our Stamford American?

Accepted Answer

Stamford American has students from 79 nationalities, fostering a multicultural and inclusive educational environment.

Question 5

Are there opportunities for students to engage in international field trips?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Through its Field Studies program, students from Grade 5–12 travel across South and Southeast Asia for experiential learning and service.

Question 6

What are Stamford American's policies regarding technology and devices?

Accepted Answer

Stamford American has a 1:1 device program and teaches responsible use of technology. KG2–Grade 5 get iPads, Grades 6–12 get MacBooks.

Question 7

Does Stamford American have a strong emphasis on arts and creativity?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school offers Music, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and BTEC courses in arts-related subjects.

Question 8

Is there a school uniform at Stamford American?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Uniforms are required from Nursery through High School and are available at Lim Meng Keng Department Store.

Question 9

Does Stamford American offer other curricula, like Advanced Placement (AP) and BTEC programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students can choose the IB Diploma or an individualized path including AP, IB, BTEC, and Stamford courses.

Question 10

What other schools is Stamford American connected to?

Accepted Answer

Stamford American is part of Cognita, a global group with over 90 schools in 13 countries, including campuses in Hong Kong and New York.

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