Welcome to
Stamford American International School

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.

Save The Dates:

Monday, 28 July, 2025: 

PCS Preparatory Course for Secondary start with asynchronous online classes for all students.

Monday, August 11, 2025

Elementary School Orientation

8:30 AM: Arrival & Registration
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome Presentation by Elementary School Principal
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Meet the teachers

Optional:
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit information booths to connect with various departments at Stamford
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Parent Information Session on Navigating Change for Your Child

PCS Orientation

10:00 AM: Arrival & Registration
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Welcome Presentation by PCS Principal
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Meet the teachers

Optional:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Visit information booths to connect with various departments at Stamford
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Parent Information Session on Navigating Change for Your Child

Middle School Orientation

11:30 AM: Arrival & Registration
12:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Welcome Presentation by Middle School Principal
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Meet the teachers
2:30 PM – 3:15: Technical Orientation (for Grade 7 and 8 students only)

Optional:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Visit information booths to connect with various departments at Stamford
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Parent Information Session on Navigating Change for Your Child

High School Orientation

1:30 PM: Arrival & Registration
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Welcome Presentation by High School Principal
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Meet the teachers
3:30 PM – 4:15: Technical Orientation

Optional:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Visit information booths to connect with various departments at Stamford
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Parent Information Session on Navigating Change for Your Child

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Early Years Orientation – KG1 & KG2

8:30 AM: Arrival & Registration
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Meet the teachers

Optional:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Visit information booths to connect with various departments at Stamford

PreNursery, Nursery, PreK

9:30 AM: Arrival & Registration
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Meet the teachers

Optional:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit information booths to connect with various departments at Stamford

Transition Day for Grade 1, Grade 6, and Grade 9 students

Students from Grade 1, Grade 6 and Grade 9 will have a dedicated day to transition into their new sub-school: Elementary, Middle or High School, before the first day of school. Please note, Transition Day is for students only.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

First day of school for all students (PreNursery to Grade 12).

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.

Stamford American provides multiple transportation options for both Woodleigh Campus and the Early Learning Village (ELV) from MRT and public buses to our island-wide, door-to-door school bus service—operated by trusted provider Woodlands Transport. We also provide free inter-campus transfers for ELV students with siblings at Woodleigh, and a dedicated after-school service for students involved in CCAs.

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.

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

ACADEMIC FIELD STUDIES – A KEY PART OF THE STAMFORD EXPERIENCE

At Stamford, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our Academic Field Studies (AFS) program offers students from Grade 3 to Grade 12 meaningful local and overseas experiences that connect directly to the curriculum and social-emotional learning. From exploring sustainability in Singapore to service and cultural immersion across Asia and Europe, AFS fosters resilience, independence, and global awareness – key to developing internationally minded, lifelong learners.

Dates for the Academic Year 2025/2026

Elementary School
Grades 3 to 5 students will participate in Academic Field Studies between Dec 2025 and Feb 2026.

Middle School
Our Grade 6, 7, and 8 students will travel for their Academic Field Studies from Feb 2nd to 6th, 2026.

High School
Grades 11 an 12 students will engage in Academic Field Studies at the end of Sep 2025. Grade 9 and 10 will travel in Jan 2026.

Locations for the Academic Year 2025/2026

Grade 3: St John’s Island, Singapore
Grade 4: Phuket, Thailand
Grade 5: Khao Sok, Thailand
Grade 6: Khao Chamao and Chanthaburi, Thailand
Grade 7: Melaka, Malaysia / Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Singapore
Grade 8: Khao Yai, Thailand / Desaru, Malaysia / Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Grade 9: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Grade 10: Battambang and Kampot, Cambodia
Grade 11/12: Phuket, Thailand / Yunnan, China /Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Mardi Himal, Nepal / Janda Baik, Malaysia / Mai Chau, Vietnam / Phetchaburi, Thailand / Singapore / Barcalona, Spain

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.