Singapore American School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 25.4K–34.2K
SGD 32.5K–43.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Independent, non-profit, co-educational day school in the Woodlands area of Singapore, offering an American-based curriculum from preschool through grade 12. Founded in 1956 on a 36-acre campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
3,900
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1956
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (PS and Pre-K) | SGD 32,510≈ USD 25.4K |
| Kindergarten – Grade 5 | SGD 37,640≈ USD 29.4K |
| Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) | SGD 41,560≈ USD 32.5K |
| High School (Grades 9 – 12) | SGD 43,780≈ USD 34.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (PS and Pre-K) | SGD 32,510 (about USD 25.4K) |
| Kindergarten – Grade 5 | SGD 37,640 (about USD 29.4K) |
| Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) | SGD 41,560 (about USD 32.5K) |
| High School (Grades 9 – 12) | SGD 43,780 (about USD 34.2K) |
Source: school website (resources.finalsite.net) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore American School (this school) | SGD 32,510 (about USD 25.4K) | SGD 43,780 (about USD 34.2K) |
| Australian International School Singapore | SGD 31,356 (about USD 24.5K) | SGD 54,744 (about USD 42.8K) |
| Chatsworth International School | SGD 30,554 (about USD 23.9K) | SGD 41,512 (about USD 32.4K) |
| Stamford American International School | SGD 30,820 (about USD 24.1K) | SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K) |
| St. Joseph's Institution International | SGD 37,311 (about USD 29.1K) | SGD 49,284 (about USD 38.5K) |
| Tanglin Trust School | SGD 36,300 (about USD 28.4K) | SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.4K) |
Source: school website (resources.finalsite.net) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SGD 2,500
- Enrolment fee
- SGD 9,900
- EAL support
- SGD 6,990
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Athletics
- Eagle Club
- IASAS
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Dance
After-school activities
- Arts
- Athletics
- Eagle Club
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
SAS aims to meet a wide range of learning support needs, but resources are limited. Families needing support are asked to contact admissions before applying.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
The school follows an American-based curriculum and was originally founded for children of American businesspeople, diplomats and missionaries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
An independent non-profit school that lists a School Board and a SAS Foundation Board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers an American-based curriculum from preschool to grade 12, alongside foreign languages, arts, PE, technology and service. High school offers AP and AT courses.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
The EAL program in elementary school has three support levels. Placement follows an admissions assessment, with support in class and in small groups.
- Foundational Support
- Intermediate Support
- Transitioning Support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in 1956 in a colonial house on Rochalie Drive, then moved several times before the Woodlands campus opened in 1996.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Describes itself as a major employer and neighbour in Woodlands, taking part in local community activities and service.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Air-conditioned classrooms, gyms, libraries and theatres, plus open-air courtyards, a rainforest, an eco-garden and extensive playing fields.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts offerings include visual art, music and dance alongside the academic program.
- Visual art
- Music
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers a range of foreign languages, and the elementary school lists a Chinese Immersion Program.
- Foreign languages
- Chinese Immersion Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Multilingual applicants are assessed during admissions to set their English support level. The site also covers space availability and a guaranteed placement program.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Admissible applicants may be placed in a learning support waitpool when the grade-level support program is at full capacity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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