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.

Welcome New Families!

Hi-Tea Event for New Families joining in January 2026

If your child will be joining Stamford in January 2026, we’d like to invite you to our Hi-Tea Session for new families! Spend the afternoon connecting with fellow Stamford parents, meet our academic team and school leadership, and experience our vibrant campus community firsthand.

Date: Friday, 14 November 2025, 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

Please refer to the registration link sent via email. For more information, please email admissions@sais.edu.sg

Orientation Day, 12 Jan 2026

Early Learning Village	8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Arrival and Registration 9:10 AM to 10:30 AM Welcome by Principals & Meet your Teacher
Elementary School	10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Arrival and Registration 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Welcome by Principals & Meet your Teacher*
Middle School	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Laptop collection 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Arrival and Registration 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Welcome by Superintendent & Orientation Activities
High School	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Laptop collection 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Arrival and Registration 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Welcome by Superintendent & Orientation Activities
Preparatory Course for Secondary	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM laptop collection 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Arrival and Registration 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Welcome by Superintendent & Orientation Activities

* Information booths will be available throughout the day.

Look out for more information that will be shared with you via email closer to the Orientation Day!

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