Yes, all teachers are native English speakers

Yes, we offer English as a second language (ESL) support at an additional fee.

Mandarin, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian etc. We introduce any foreign language in Astor school that has at least 5 students interested in it.

20

20

Yes

We use tablets to enhance the learning experience and develop new skills for students. For example, to shoot videos, create 3D images or for coding class. Tablets are used to enhance learning, but not to replace the tasks that can be done with hands on materials.

We have established Home-Based Learning (HBL) system that combines pre-recorded lessons and Zoom sessions. Student's work is checked daily and feedback is given by the teacher. Our HBL system allows our students to be independent learners and requires minimum support from parents.
We worked closely with parents to established HBL System that is beneficial for children and comfortable for parents.

No

Every two weeks, teachers give students homework grids that contain creative tasks for Maths, English and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Completion of the homework is not compulsory but is to enhance student learning.

1 hour a week

Yes, we provide student support with an additional fee.

Our Inclusion Coordinator conducts individual assessments for special needs students and develops individual plans. Goals of individual support are communicated to parents and school staff that is in contact with the child. Different levels of support are available.

Our Inclusion Coordinator has a degree in psychology and works with students who need psychology support on case by case basis.

We conduct an interview with a student to assess social and emotional development and school readiness.

Our interview is aimed to establish the social and emotional development of the child, rather than academic progress.

No

15 July

Yes

8:30 am

The main curriculum finishes at 1.00pm. Students have a choice to stay for Lunch and Extra-Curricular Activities(ECA) from 1.00pm to 3pm. We are the only school in Singapore that allows families to create their own timetable. ECAs are optional, you can sign up your child to attend ECA 5 days a week, or just a couple of days a week, or none at all. It is entirely up to the individual family to decide. We have two fee packages to give parents the choice.

ECAs are available in the afternoon from 1pm to 3pm.

Yes, we partner with a school bus provider.

Lunches available to order from our catering partner

Yes

Yes, we have a simple polo shirt with Astor logo.

Languages, Art, Drama, Robotics, Coding, Chess, Board games, Dance, Yoga, Soccer, Martial arts, Swimming etc.

Daily morning fitness is a part of the curriculum.

No

Playground, library, activity room.

Outdoor training area

Astor is a boutique school offering unique 4 hours program, academically rigorous curriculum, variety of ECAs, small class size (max. 20 students), flexible and individualized education. Curriculum: IPC, Singapore Math and English.

At Astor the philosophy of teaching and learning is based on the pedagogy of enquiry and the philosophy found in the International Primary Curriculum. Through enquiry-based teaching methods and approaches, students at Astor have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge while becoming lifelong learners with an open-mindedness towards the perspectives of others. We want our students to be internationally minded citizens who leave us with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to participate actively in an exciting global society and ready for the rigors of higher learning and training.