Stamford American International School (SAIS)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$35K – US$40K
Curriculum: IB · American
Age Range: 1–18
Students: 3,000
Location: Singapore
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Large IB and American-curriculum school with two campuses; part of Cognita. Good for families who want scale and choice; ask about consistency between campuses and teacher retention.
SAIS runs from pre-nursery through Grade 12 with IB and American pathways. Two campuses; facilities and programme breadth are strengths. Parent feedback is mixed by campus and section.
Staff turnover and workload are worth asking about; we've heard it's a question other parents have raised. Ask about retention and how the two campuses compare in practice.
What parents value
- –Large scale and dual curriculum (IB and American). Cognita group resources. Two campuses for geographic flexibility.
Points of consideration
- –Ask about teacher retention and workload. Consistency between campuses - speak to parents at the campus you are considering.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 6 | 37,212 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 37,212 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 37,212 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 37,212 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 37,212 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 40,369 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 40,369 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 40,369 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 42,568 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 42,568 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 42,568 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 42,568 |
Fees converted from SGD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 722 |
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Academic Results
Class of 2025: - IB Diploma Pass Rate: 97% (Global average: 81%). - IB Average Score: 34.4 (Global average: 30.58). - Percentage scoring 40+ points: 13%.
Extra Curriculars
- Total Activities: 550+ co-curricular activities (CCA). - Sports Offered: Badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, rugby, softball, swimming, tennis, touch rugby, volleyball, fencing. - Competitive Teams: Stamford Lions (participate in ACSIS and SEASAC).
- Campuses: Woodleigh Campus (Elementary & Secondary) and Early Learning Village (Pre-Nursery to K2). - Campus Size: 53,000 square meters (approx. 13 acres).
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- CPE reg. 200823594D, valid Aug 9, 2022 - Aug 8, 2026
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- WASC full accreditation by Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- CIS re-accredited 2021
- others: None published
- Not publicly listed.
Memberships
- ACSIS, SEASAC, EARCOS
- FOBISIA participates in events
- Not publicly listed.
Student Body
- Total Enrolment: Over 3,000 students. - Nationalities: 79+ nationalities represented. - Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 (general); Pre-Nursery 3:15; Nursery to KG2 ranges from 2:16 to 3:24.
Leadership
Matt Mills - Superintendent
Matt Mills brings over 40 years of educational experience, including more than 25 years in headship and senior leadership roles at top international schools in New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Germany, and Thailand, most notably as Head of School at Bangkok Patana School for a record 15 years.
