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.

Student Meals & Cafe

Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 2 at the Early Learning Village

Lunch is provided for all-full day ELV students. Meals are delivered to the classroom, where students enjoy eating together in a family-style setting with their Teacher and Teaching Assistant.

Lunch options include a standard meal or a vegetarian option. Please inform your child’s class teacher of their meal preference. For any food allergies, please discuss these with the nursing team at elv.nurse@sais.edu.sg.

Please provide your child with a refillable water bottle labeled with your child’s name and homeroom class code.

Grade 1 to Grade 12 at the Woodleigh Campus

At the Woodleigh Campus, there are two cafes where students can buy food and beverages during recess and lunchtime. Students may either bring meals from home or purchase them from the on-campus food services provider, Sodexo.

Elementary students have the option to pre-order their food, while Secondary students are encouraged to buy directly from the cafe counters.

Students should also bring a water bottle labeled with their full name and homeroom/advisory class code.

Stamford Cafes

Sodexo is Stamford’s Food Services Provider. It is a leading catering provider to schools around the world with a mission aligning with the Stamford Food Philosophy of “Healthy Food, Healthy Kids and a Healthy Planet”.

The Early Learning Village has an Aspretto cafe for parents and teachers. In addition to refreshing and energizing Fairtrade beverage options, the cafe also serves scrumptious snacks and nourishing hot meals.

Here are a few things to note about Stamford American’s cafés at the Woodleigh Campus:

Cashless Payment Systems: At Stamford American’s cafeterias, students may use the Stamford American Student card for convenient, cashless payments. Parents can top up the payment account online via MyStamford, or at the cash kiosks located in the campus cafeterias. It is recommended that parents add a minimum of S$20 for the first day of school.

Semester Meal Plans: Semester meal plans are available as a pre-paid option for students in Grade 1 to Grade 5 only. Enrollment for Semester Meal Plan can be completed online via MyStamford.

Pre-Order Meals: Pre-order meals are available for students from Grade 1 to Grade 5. All orders must be placed by 8am on the day of the meal. Parents can choose meals, including beverages and snacks, for their Elementary students. For students in Grades 6 to 12, pre-ordering is not available, but the three food counters provide a high degree of flexibility in lunch choices.