Singapore American School (1956)

40 Woodlands Street 41Singapore 738547 , Singapore Singapore View Map

Phone (+65) - - 6363 3403

Grade Range PREK - GRADE 12
Annual Fee Range SGD 40,161 - SGD 55,724
CurriculumAmerican
Teacher - Student Ratio1:11
LevelAll Levels
Total Students4000
StudentsCo-Educational
SENNo
Inspection RatingN.A. (N.A)
Review Rating (0)
Sibling DiscountYes
Principal Mr. Tom Boasberg

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School Overview

Singapore American School (SAS) is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school located in the Woodlands area of Singapore. It offers an American-based curriculum for students in preschool through high school. One of Singapore's first international schools, SAS was founded in 1956 and started with a hundred students in a colonial house. It has since developed into a school of over 4,000 students on a 36-acre campus. SAS is accredited by the US-based Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The SAS student body is made up of over 65 nationalities, with over half of the students being United States citizens. Singaporean student numbers are limited as Singapore government regulations prevent most local students from attending international schools within the country. The majority of the teachers come from the US, and staff members from twenty other countries also work at SAS. Most are hired overseas, and over 80% hold master's degrees. The maximum number of students per class in preschool and pre-kindergarten is 16, while for kindergarten through grade 12 it is 22. ....

SAS offers classes in the standard academic subjects as well as foreign languages, music, art, physical education, dance, sports, and technology. The high school offers over 20 AP courses, including the AP Capstone program.The campus has both air-conditioned and open-air spaces. Facilities include gyms, cafeterias, libraries, and theaters, as well as courtyards, playgrounds, playing fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, a rainforest, and an eco-garden.

Leadership and Teachers

Singapore American School has a beautiful campus, excellent facilities, and extensive educational resources. But our greatest asset has always been our teachers!

Like our students, our 398 teachers are a diverse group, holding 23 different passports. Nearly three-quarters come from North America, with other significant groups coming from Australia, China, the United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand, and Spain. Smaller numbers come from Taiwan, South Africa, France, the Philippines, Peru, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, Ireland, India, Hong Kong, Germany, Holland, Brazil, and Belarus. ....

Admission

In preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten, grade assignments are made by birth date.

From first grade onwards, assignment to a grade level is based on previous school records, placement testing when required, and within the below age requirements. ....