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Nationalities
| Number of students |
Enrolment for August 2022 is open now |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes (EAL Program) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin) - English Bilingual Program |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Starting from Grade 2, student progress is measured twice a year using the US Common Core MAP testing system. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Some applicants may be invited to sit for an English Language proficiency assessment or attend a Family Meeting with our Education Leadership Team. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolment for AY 2022-2023 is open now. To secure the place, we recommend families submit their application by the end of May 2022. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:45 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
XCL American Academy recognizes the importance of ECAs for the holistic, well-rounded development of their students, thus they have designed a program that covers a breadth of activities, while still giving the student the flexibility in choosing the ones that really matter. |
| Sports activities included |
The school offers a wide range of age-appropriate sports and exercises in a stimulating and inclusive environment. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
A 750-seat auditorium |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- An all-weather 50-meter Olympic-sized swimming pool
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
XCL American Academy offers high-quality, rigorous, and accessible American education for children aged 2 – 14. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
XAA's mission is to provide quality international American educational experiences and opportunities to international students in Singapore. XAA endeavors to make the school accessible to all by focusing on what really matters to our students and parents. |