Stamford American International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- AP
- +3
Per yearabout USD 24K–43.8K
SGD 30.8K–56.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Preschool to Grade 12 international school in Singapore offering IB programmes, American academic standards and senior pathways including AP and BTEC.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Cognita. See all 101 schools of Cognita
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 1.5–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-Nursery – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 75
- Founded
- 2009
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery & Nursery (5 days, full day) | SGD 30,820≈ USD 24K |
| Pre-Kindergarten (5 days, full day) | SGD 39,520≈ USD 30.8K |
| Kindergarten 1 (5 days, full day) | SGD 45,340≈ USD 35.4K |
| Kindergarten 2 (5 days, full day, incl. | SGD 46,330≈ USD 36.2K |
| Grades 1 to 5 (Elementary School, incl. | SGD 49,040≈ USD 38.3K |
| Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School, incl. S$1, | SGD 53,210≈ USD 41.5K |
| Grades 9 to 12 (High School, incl. S$1,2 | SGD 56,110≈ USD 43.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery & Nursery (5 days, full day) | SGD 30,820 (about USD 24K) |
| Pre-Kindergarten (5 days, full day) | SGD 39,520 (about USD 30.8K) |
| Kindergarten 1 (5 days, full day) | SGD 45,340 (about USD 35.4K) |
| Kindergarten 2 (5 days, full day, incl. | SGD 46,330 (about USD 36.2K) |
| Grades 1 to 5 (Elementary School, incl. | SGD 49,040 (about USD 38.3K) |
| Grades 6 to 8 (Middle School, incl. S$1, | SGD 53,210 (about USD 41.5K) |
| Grades 9 to 12 (High School, incl. S$1,2 | SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K) |
Source: school website (sais.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford American International School (this school) | SGD 30,820 (about USD 24K) | SGD 56,110 (about USD 43.8K) |
| Australian International School Singapore | SGD 31,356 (about USD 24.5K) | SGD 54,744 (about USD 42.7K) |
| Dover Court International School | SGD 30,198 (about USD 23.6K) | SGD 47,982 (about USD 37.4K) |
| Tanglin Trust School | SGD 36,300 (about USD 28.3K) | SGD 58,080 (about USD 45.3K) |
| St. Joseph's Institution International | SGD 37,311 (about USD 29.1K) | SGD 49,284 (about USD 38.5K) |
| Chatsworth International School | SGD 30,554 (about USD 23.8K) | SGD 41,512 (about USD 32.4K) |
Source: school website (sais.edu.sg) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SGD 950
- Enrolment fee
- SGD 4,000
- Capital levy
- SGD 3,200
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Sibling discount
- Third child: 10% off tuition and 30% off enrolment and facility fees. Fourth and subsequent children: 20% off tuition and 70% off enrolment and facility fees.
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Service
- Outdoor education
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 34.9
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Recreational
- Competitive athletics
- Academy-level coaching
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Dance
After-school activities
- Debate
- Languages
- Business and investment
- Robotics
- Coding
- Watercolour
- Manga
- Game design
- 3D printing
- Music
- Theatre
- Dance
- Model United Nations
- Football
- Field studies
Upcoming events
- Nov18Wed
- Dec16Wed
- Mar19FriOpen dayOn campusAll day
Campus Open House
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- WASC, CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS, SEASAC
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
A Multi-Tiered System of Supports brings together more than 20 specialists, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and counsellors, from the Early Years onwards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Cognita family of schools and holds Singapore EduTrust certification.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
IB PYP from Pre-Kindergarten, IB MYP and IB Diploma, combined with American standards and AP, BTEC and Stamford courses in senior pathways.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- AP
- BTEC
- Stamford courses
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports a 100% IB Diploma pass rate with an average score of 34.9, 100% BTEC success and an AP average of 3.6 across 19 subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Structured social emotional learning, dedicated advisory times and support specialists in every sub-school support students' wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL support runs from KG2 to Grade 10, shaped by proficiency, with in-class specialists and dedicated English acquisition lessons.
- EAL specialists in class
- English Language Acquisition lessons
- PCS (20-week, on campus)
- FAE (10-week, online)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Mindfulness and positive education form part of a wider culture of care, with counsellors and an open-door approach to concerns.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Staff receive regular safeguarding training, clear reporting procedures are in place, and recruitment follows safer recruitment guidelines.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Emphasises a community of students, educators and families from around the world, spanning more than 75 nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The school runs an Early Learning Village and Woodleigh Campus, with 24-hour security, camera coverage, an onsite clinic and qualified nurses.
- Early Learning Village
- Woodleigh Campus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sport options run from recreational activity to competitive athletics and academy-level coaching.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
An Innovation Center supports design and problem-solving, and high school students take academic field study trips.
- Innovation Center
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs such as debate, languages, business and investment, robotics and coding extend learning beyond the timetable.
- Debate
- Languages
- Business and investment
- Robotics
- Coding
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Creative arts range from watercolour and 3D printing to game design, and performing arts include music, theatre and dance productions.
- Watercolour
- Manga
- Game design
- 3D printing
- Music
- Theatre
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service and leadership include Model United Nations, student-led initiatives and community partnerships.
- Model United Nations
- Student-led initiatives
- Community partnerships
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Students study Mandarin or Spanish daily from the Early Learning Village through Elementary; Middle and High School add Korean and Japanese in 80-minute sessions.
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Korean
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
The English-Mandarin Bilingual Program runs from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5, with 400 minutes of Mandarin per week within the IB PYP.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognised in the HoneyKids Asia Singapore Education Awards across curriculum, Early Years and outdoor learning, including Singapore International School of the Year in several years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by WASC and CIS, an authorized IB World School, and holds Singapore EduTrust certification from October 2024 to October 2028.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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