Overview

The campus includes four distinct divisions: Primary School (preschool through grade two), Intermediate School (grades three through five), Middle School (grades six through eight) and High School (grades nine through twelve).A separate and purpose built Early Childhood Center (ECC) provides a special learning environment for preschool and pre-kindergarten (age 3 and 4) students.

Over 50 different nationalities are represented among the 3700 students attending SAS. Approximately 60% of the students hold American passports.

To visit the division websites now, you may click on the links to the left.

Primary School - Early Childhood Center

The Primary School challenges young children to learn in a myriad of ways through an enriching, captivating and developmentally appropriate program. We provide children with opportunities to explore, experiment and discover, while they learn the fundamental skills appropriate to their stage of development and we prepare them for further academic growth.

Our young children are tomorrow’s leaders. They need a good foundation in a caring environment, where they can thrive and develop at an appropriate pace, to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Intermediate School - GRADES 3 TO 5

The intermediate program emphasizes the basic subjects with a major part of the program directed towards the development of language, writing and math skills. Of equal importance is the social development that is taking place in children. The program of studies reflects the fact that a child needs to become more fully aware of the concepts of family, neighborhood, country and the world in a sequential program.

In the intermediate program, science and social studies processes and concepts are highlighted as well as integrated with other subject areas in order to help students come to a wide and full appreciation of the world. Science is a discovery process using film, pictures, books, models, as well as "hands-on" activities. The social studies curriculum focuses on the development of concepts, ideas and methods of inquiry. The students' immediate environment of self and family is related to a study of people in communities, cities, and cultures throughout the world. The Mandarin program also offers students exposure to the Chinese culture as well as to written and spoken Mandarin. Children in grades three through five also receive special instruction in art, physical education, music, computer, health and swimming.

The continuous progress concept enables each child to advance as quickly as he or she can depending only on his or her ability. Various teaching methods, including small group instruction, independent study, large group instruction and one-to-one instruction are provided by teachers in an effort to best meet the needs of each student.

Classroom activities in a rich environment are supplemented by a variety of additional experiences that may include

Parent volunteers are encouraged to participate regularly both in and out of the classroom throughout their child’s Primary School experience.

Intermediate School children have an opportunity to participate in a number of after-school activities offered through the Elementary After School Activities (EASA) program or through community organizations such as Scouts, SACAC and others. Most activities are offered on campus.

Middle School - GRADES 6 TO 8

Students in the middle school study core courses and electives that build on the skills learned in elementary school and enable them to succeed in high school. SAS offers one of the widest selections of middle school elective courses among international schools.

The core academic program includes instruction in four major subject areas: reading and language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The reading and language arts curriculum provides a variety of writing opportunities ranging from journals, narratives and short stories to formal research papers. Written and oral work sharpens the students' vocabulary, spelling, listening and speaking skills.

The mathematics curriculum helps students become problem solvers and builds a foundation for more advanced math courses. The field and laboratory-based science curriculum focuses on physical and environmental issues and their inter-relationships. Students become actively involved in the scientific process as they investigate the world around them.

In social studies, middle school students study government and world geography, which includes the study of the people and culture of Singapore, ancient civilizations and American history. Formal computer instruction in fully-equipped computer labs is an important part of the middle school elective curriculum along with music, art, home living, French, Spanish, Mandarin, dance and technology. Students also take physical education which includes instruction in swimming and health.

There are many activities and clubs for students including but not limited to student government, swimming, photography, scuba, strings, tennis, art, computer, basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, volleyball, ecology, dance, Knowledge Masters, badminton, and pickle ball. All interested children are invited to join the age-appropriate activities.

For one week during the year, middle school students participate in a Classroom Without Walls experience.

High School - Grades 9 - 12

The Singapore American High School program provides a solid college preparatory program in which students are encouraged and challenged to grow academically and personally. Students select courses from a variety of academic disciplines including English, social studies, mathematics, science, foreign language, business, art, music, technology, home economics, computer science, physical education and health.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced placement courses which offer students the opportunity to gain American college credits while in high school are available in a variety of modern languages, English, the sciences, computer studies, mathematics, American and European history, Art History, Art (Drawing), Psychology and Economics. The college preparatory program meets the needs of students planning to attend college or university after graduation.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Through a well-rounded after school program, including a range of varsity and junior varsity sports, dance, drama, and music programs, as well as many clubs and organizations, such as student government, Model United Nations, climbing, French honor society, animation and social services, students are encouraged to expand their horizons both academically and socially.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA SCHOOLS (IASAS)
Singapore American School is a member of the International Association of Southeast Asia Schools (IASAS), a group of six international schools that annually holds athletic tournaments, a Cultural Convention and Model United Nations. Through those activities and other exchanges with schools in the area, our students have the opportunity to be involved in activities with their peers from around the region.

INTERIM SEMESTER
For one week during second semester, all regularly scheduled high school courses cease while students and teachers participate in the interim semester program. Students select a course from a wide variety of activities conducted in Singapore, Asia, Australia and Europe. In the past, interim semester has offered SAS students opportunities such as trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal, scuba diving in the Maldives, camping in Australia, traveling the silk road through China, exploring the history of Greece, student teaching at SAS's elementary and middle schools and international cooking, calligraphy, sailing, or golfing in Singapore.