Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
4,040 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
66 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
94% International students / 6% Singaporean |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. Nearly 70% of the faculty members are from the United States, and many of them have had substantial international school experience. The majority of the faculty members who are non-US citizens come from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer language learning support for students that need it. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We offer 1:1 technology in each division. 1:1 iPads in elementary school. 1:1 MacBook Air in middle school. 1:1 laptop of choice in high school. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Distance learning is conducted via Google Meet. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
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| Results in these examinations |
SAS students are in the 99th percentile in MAP testing
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This will depend on the type of class and the ability of each student. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98 percent of students will begin university or Singapore National Service immediately after graduation |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Each division offers learning support to students that need it. |
| Learning support offered |
We focus on two main questions in our support services: 1. What do we do when a student does not understand the content?
These guide the learning support services as we help students that need help to catch up, or push forward into advanced learning. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Advanced placement courses in high school offer students a wide range of academic rigor. The Catalyst project offers high school students a chance to pursue a topic of their choice and build a project around that special interest. Additionally, the high school offers a full-time advanced experience program called, Quest. This immersive experience gives students a chance to explore topics of interest more deeply than through the traditional curriculum. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Yes (the grade levels where the waitlists exist varies from year to year) |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We offer ongoing admission to the school. For best consideration we recommend submitting an application between September 1 - February 1. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 a.m. |
| School finish time |
3:00 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities after school. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Each division offers a variety of extracurricular activities.
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| Sports activities included |
Basketball
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our students participate in two major athletic conferences: Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools (IASAS)
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| Facilities at the school |
Libraries
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Five air conditioned gymnasiums
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Vision: A world leader in education, cultivating exceptional thinkers, prepared for the future Three strategic anchors guide all of the decision making on campus.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Our students receive an American style education with an international perspective. |
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