Welcome to
Stamford American International School

Welcome to the Stamford American family! We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community.

This page is designed to provide you with all the essential information to ensure a smooth and exciting start to your journey with us. Take a moment to explore and discover everything you’ll need to prepare for your first day at school.

Many hyperlinks will direct you to our parent portal, MyStamford. Please ensure you have access to retrieve the necessary information. Click on ‘Online Parent Portal – MyStamford’ below for setup instructions.

IMPORTANT DATES: As we work on the details of Our Upcoming Orientation Day, please take note of the following important dates:

Monday, 28 July, 2025: PCS Preparatory Course for Secondary start with asynchronous online classes for all students.

Monday, August 11, 2025: Orientation day at our Woodleigh campus for grade levels 1 -12 and PCS (Preparatory Course for Secondary).

Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Orientation day at our Early Learning Village, for grade levels PreNursery – KG2

Stay tuned for more details!

Stamford American International School’s Orientation Day is thoughtfully designed to help your family get ready for an exciting educational journey ahead as we start the first day of the new school year. During the session, you’ll meet our Academic Team, explore our state-of-the-art campus, and gain a clearer understanding of school life. Our friendly Admissions and Operations teams will be available to guide you through everything from health services, transportation, campus access, and technology. 

We look forward to warmly welcoming you into the Stamford community!

To help ensure a smooth orientation and start to school, please complete and submit all required documents and information before Orientation Day.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your Admissions Manager or contact us at admissions@sais.edu.sg — we’re here to support you every step of the way!

MyStamford is Stamford American’s online parent portal, where you can find information about school uniforms, catering, transport, after-school-activities, school news, events and more.

If you have already signed your student contract, your account will be activated within 3-4 business days.

Please check your email inbox or spam/junk mail for the activation link.

Semester Dates

Semester 1: Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 – Friday, 19 December 2025

Semester 2: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Thursday, June 11 2026.

School Hours

Semester Dates

Semester 1: Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 – Friday, 19 December 2025

Semester 2: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Thursday, June 11 2026

School Hours

Stamford American International School is committed to providing support for students who are studying and living in Singapore without a parent. Our top priority is ensuring all students reside in safe and well-supported living conditions that promote academic success and well-being. We work closely with families to ensure that all students live in safe, supportive environments that promote their well-being, health and overall success.

Please note that students under 12 years old must live with a parent to enrol at Stamford American.

For students aged 12 and older who will not live with a parent, there are three main options for Guardianship. In all cases, parents must appoint a guardian who meets the criteria outlined below and ensure the school is informed. Completion of the Guardianship Agreement Form is required.

Living With Extended Family

A student living with their maternal or parental grandparents, blood relatives, or adult siblings over the age of 21 who are permanently residing in Singapore.

Boarding

Students above the age of 12 may choose to stay with our preferred boarding partner, Oldham Hall. For more details, please visit the ACS Oldham Hall website.

Homestay

This option is for students whose parents reside permanently out of Singapore. It may involve a paid guardian or a close family friend. Parents may select a guardian who offers professional guardianship services.

Homestays are arranged by agents or guardians themselves, with different locations, services, and arrangements. We encourage parents to visit several homestays before making a decision on where to place your child.

For more information, please refer to our Guardianship FAQs.

Parents Working Away from Singapore

For parents who spend more than 10% of the school year outside of Singapore, parents must assign a live-in guardian during their absence. Students should not be left alone or in the sole care of a domestic helper.

**We recognize that there are exceptional circumstances where your family situation does not fit clearly into these categories, please contact the Guardianship Team at guardianship@sais.edu.sg to discuss further. 

Guardian Criteria

Guardians must meet the following requirements:

• Be over 25 years of age.
  • 21 years of age if an immediate family member.
• Be a Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident.
  • For immediate family members, Employment Pass and Long Term Visit Pass holders will be considered.
• Resides at the same address (legal domicile) as the student.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
• Adhere to a limit of 6 live-in students under their care (from any school), with an additional cap of 6 boarding students.
• Must be willing to work in partnership with Stamford American and comply with the school’s expectations.

We recommend families conduct background checks on guardians, to ensure there is no history of criminal records related to violence, or offenses against children and vulnerable adults.

For additional details, please refer to our Guardianship FAQs.

Temporary Absence of Parents/Guardians

When parents or guardians are temporarily absent from Singapore. Please complete and submit an in-loco parentis form to the relevant divisional office to nominate an adult to whom parental responsibility will be delegated to.

For Prospective Families

Please indicate on your application form if your child will live without a parent in Singapore.

Complete and sign a Guardianship Agreement Form during the application and enrolment process.

At Stamford American, the safety and security of our students are our top priority. Therefore, we have implemented strict measures to ensure that all staff, students, parents, guardians, and helpers have the necessary identification to enter the campus and wear it at all times.

Security ID Cards

Parents, Guardians, and Helpers are required to have a family ID card. Every household is entitled to a maximum of 3 ID cards.

Students from Grades 5-12 are required to have a student ID card.

How to Apply

Please apply for your ID cards on MyStamford. Family IDs will take up to 14 days to process and an email with collection details will be sent once ready.

For collection during orientation day, please submit your application by 24 July 2025.

Student IDs will be issued to the students for Grades 5-12 from the school office.

Photo Requirements

To apply for a Stamford American ID card, you need to provide a digital passport-style photograph that meets the following criteria:

• In color, taken against a white background
• In JPG format
• Taken within the last 3 months
• Show the full face

Vehicle Access

All vehicles entering our campuses must be registered, and car decals must be displayed on the front windshield. Car decals can be applied on MyStamford and an email with the collection details will be sent once ready. 

Important Links

• ID Card Application
• Woodleigh Car Decal Application 
• ELV Car Decal Application

If you have any questions about Campus Access, please email idcards@sais.edu.sg.

By Car

The Woodleigh campus is located at 1 Woodleigh Lane and entrance for cars including those wishing to park is via Gate 1.

The Early Learning Village campus is located at 3 Chuan Lane and entrance for cars including those wishing to park, is via Gate 4.

By MRT

Woodleigh MRT is located on the North East Line. Take Exit B, walk straight and turn right on Woodleigh Lane.

Lorong Chuan MRT is located on Circle Line. Proceed to Exit B, walk beside St Gabriel’s Primary School towards 1 Lorong Chuan. Turn right to 1 Lorong Chuan and continue along to go to 3 Chuan Lane (towards Gate 4).

By Bus

Bus Numbers 13, 100, 107, 107M, 853, 853C, 133, 135, 155, 147, and NR6 go to Woodleigh Campus.

Bus Numbers 73, 105, 159 go to the ELV Campus.

School Bus Transportation

Stamford American offers door to door bus transport services to both Woodleigh and ELV Campuses with local bus transport provider  – Woodlands Transport Solutions (WTS)

To guarantee your child’s seat on the bus from the first day, please take note of the following:

• Registration process is compulsory for all new riders
• There will be at least a 2-week processing time from the time of application

**Please note registration for the new school year will open in June and stay tuned for more details.

Woodlands Transport Solutions (WTS)

WTS Bus Fares are posted on MyStamford. Fares are invoiced quarterly and are based on the distance to/from school. Please submit your WTS application for your child here.

WTS can be reached by phone at +65 6602 4145 or email at transport@sais.edu.sg

Woodleigh to ELV Student Transfer Service 

The school is pleased to offer free Student Transfer Service for ELV-enrolled students aged 2 years and above living around the Stamford Woodleigh Campus and/or having siblings attending at the Woodleigh campus.

The service allows parents to put their child(ren) on a supervised bus service from the Woodleigh Campus to ELV at the beginning of the school day, and from ELV back to the Woodleigh Campus at the end of the school day. Child Safety Restraints will be provided by the ELV Transport Office.

To register for this service, please complete the registration from here.

Child Safety Restraints

With reference to Stamford American’s Transportation Policy for School Buses, students in Kindergarten 2 and below (all Early Learning Village students) are required to have a Stamford American approved Child Safety Restraint (CSR) when taking any of our bus services.

They may be purchased online via Taxi Baby or other CSR outlets. Parents may request to have their child’s CSR delivered directly to their residence or to the Early Learning Village Transport Office, if purchased from Taxi Baby.

The Stamford American Nursing Department collaborates closely with the school administration to foster an environment that prioritizes optimal wellness and safety for all students. The Health Center offers personalized healthcare for students needing immediate attention, while also promoting health education and encouraging healthy lifestyles within the Stamford American community.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Nursing Department

• To develop and implement emergency response plans for all children with moderate/ severe allergies and medical concerns
• To monitor students’ immunizations
• To act as a resource for faculty, parents and students
• To provide individual health counselling by servicing emotional and physical health needs, and to refer any appropriate professional community resources as needed
• To evaluate and monitor communicable diseases
• To work closely with the Ministry of Health to ensure standards of best practices
• To conduct health-related classroom instruction
• To provide educational and promotional activities for healthy lifestyles of our students and staff

When to Stay at Home

Deciding whether your child is too unwell for school can be challenging. We kindly requests that parents only send children to school if they are feeling fine and healthy. If you have concerns about your child’s health, we recommend consulting your physician or one of our school nurses.

During school hours, if a child becomes unwell, a nurse will assess their condition and provide necessary treatment. If a child is deemed too unwell to remain at school, the nurse will contact the parent or guardian to arrange for their prompt collection, as per school policy (within 1 hour).

Please keep your child at home if they are unwell and displaying any of the following symptoms: 

Fever

Defined as above 37.5C as per Singapore Ministry of Health, children may only return to school after being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, such as Panadol or Neurofen.

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Usually characterized by fever, sore throat, ulcers in the mouth and throat, and a rash with small blisters (3mm – 7mm) on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Children must obtain a clearance letter from their medical doctor before they can return to school.

Vomiting and Diarrhea

Vomiting and diarrhea are often caused by viral or bacterial infections. Please consult a physician if your child appears dehydrated or exhibits these symptoms. Children may return to school 48 hours after their last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Flu-like Symptoms

Children who experience persistent coughing and sneezing should seek a physician’s consultation if there is no improvement, to rule out potential infectious diseases such as Mycoplasma.

Impetigo (School Sores)

This contagious skin disease is marked by spreading pustular lesions (sores filled with pus-like fluid) and requires medical treatment. While in school, all sores must be kept covered. Antibiotic therapy must be completed for 48 hours before students can return to school.

Head Lice

Head lice are tiny insects that cause severe itching of the scalp. Children with active head lice should refrain from attending school until they have been effectively treated at home. Upon their return, a nurse will verify that there are no remaining active head lice.

Conjunctivitis

Presents as itchy, red, and inflamed eyes with excessive discharge. Antibiotic treatment must be started before a student can attend school.

Important Links

Parent & Guardian Responsibilities

Allergy Management
Allergy Awareness FAQ

The Stamford Nursing team can be contacted at nurse@sais.edu.sg

School uniforms are a mandatory requirement for all school students in Singapore. Students must arrive in their school uniforms on the first day of school.

Additional Requirements

• Shoes and Socks: Students can wear any closed-toe shoes (most students choose trainers) and socks in any color.
• Baseball Cap: The Stamford American baseball caps are available for purchase from the Lion’s Den (PTA online store). Any items purchased from the Lion’s Den will be sent home with the student once school commences. Students may wear a hat from home for their first week of school whilst waiting for delivery.

Lim Meng Keng Department Store

Student uniforms may be purchased from Lim Meng Keng Department Store (Lims) which is located in Holland Village.

Address: #02-18 Holland Road Shopping Centre (Above Cold Storage),
211 Holland Avenue, Singapore 278967

Phone: +65 6468 3655

Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 am to 7:15 pm
Sunday and Public Holidays, 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

Online Ordering

All uniforms are available for online purchase. Please visit Lim’s online store to browse uniform options as well as sizing charts. Items purchased will be delivered directly to your preferred location.

Lion’s Den

The Lion’s Den store, run by PTA volunteers, is the place to purchase the popular Stamford caps, hoodies and other merchandise. Visit us at Adams B1 (opening hours on myStamford) or check out our online store.

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.

Important Links

Sodexo Information
Online Account Top Up
Semester Meal Plan

If you have any questions on Meals and Cafes, please reach out to Sodexo at sodexo@sais.edu.sg or +65 6602 7263

Co-Curricular Activities at the Early Learning Village

Stamford American offers a diverse Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Program encompassing sports, arts, technology, volunteering, and more. For the latest information on ELV CCA availability, please contact the CCA Administrator at elv.cca@sais.edu.sg

Music

Students interested in booking music lessons or joining ensembles are encouraged to visit the Music Department section on MyStamford or email musiclessons@sais.edu.sg for more information and to inquire about availability.

Drama

Stamford American puts on six Theater Productions each academic year for students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. For details of previous performances, please visit the Theatre Production page on MyStamford. Information on upcoming productions and rehearsal schedules will be provided once school begins.

Activities and Athletics

Stamford American offers a comprehensive co-curricular program to cater to the diverse interests of our students. There are three main ways to get involved as a Stamford Lion:

1. Activities Options

Grades 9-12 have Student led Clubs, and further information can be found here.

Grades 1-8 have CCAs, and further information can be found here. Please contact cca@sais.edu.sg for further details.

2. Athletics Options

Stamford American has representative sports teams from Under 8 to Under 19. Teams compete in the ACSIS League as per this Season of Play Schedule.

3. Lion Academies

The Lions Academies are fee-based, year-round, and professionally coaches sporting experiences for students of a variety of abilities and ages. Five sports are offered in the Lions Academy Program: Badminton, Gymnastics, Golf, Tennis, and Swimming.

Extra-Curricular Timings

Below is a general guideline to after-school activity hours.

Important Links

Music Department

Theater Productions

Athletics

The aim of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is to foster engagement and unity within the Stamford American community by promoting connections among parents, students and staff, through various activities and events.

PTA Connections

We look forward to meeting you! The PTA offers various ways to connect: Parent Connection Groups cater to specific interests, and we have Country Ambassadors for those seeking connections from home. You can learn more about these opportunities here or contact us at PTA.Welcome@sais.edu.sg.

Additionally, our Buddy Program pairs you with an established Stamford American family to assist with questions and facilitate your transition. Information about Grade Level PTA WhatsApp Groups can be found here.

Volunteering and Events

Throughout the year, the PTA coordinates events and activities to unite the Stamford American community. But we can’t do it without you We rely entirely on volunteers to make this possible. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, and whatever skills you can contribute, we encourage you to get involved so that the PTA can flourish.

If you’re interested in discovering more about volunteer opportunities with the PTA, please visit our volunteering page and connect with the team that interests you.

Important Links

About the PTA

PTA Connections

PTA Lions Den Store

This list is a compilation of important links to our website and myStamford for easy reference.