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Raffles American School follows an American education pathway that leads to a US-style diploma and university preparation. High School students may enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of their pathway. DreamLab is a fee-based after-school program offering English language development, math Olympiad preparation, and college guidance. General Learning Outcomes (GLOs) guide learning and include Critical Thinking, Organization, Communication, and Character.
The Visual and Performing Arts program provides opportunities in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. The program includes a band with ensembles and pathways to advanced groups; performing arts facilities include an 800-seat performing arts center and a black box theater. Campus facilities also include dedicated spaces for visual arts, dance, and performing arts.
English Language Programs aim to foster linguistic development in students whose primary language is not English. The Prep Academy offers an English-language program for learners aged 3 to 18, with flexibility for ongoing language development and test preparation. DreamLab also provides English language development as part of its after-school offerings.
Camps are offered for winter and summer for students aged 6–16, focusing on English language development and the international school experience. Explore Week is a campus feature that supports engagement with the school community. The school also provides athletics programs through Tennis and Golf Academies and a broader sports program.
The school maintains a community framework including a Child Protection Policy, testimonials, a Parent Portal, and opportunities for engagement and caregiver involvement. The community emphasis is to create a welcoming environment where students feel supported and connected.
Strong college counseling is available to guide students through the college application process and to help identify suitable paths for higher education. The school emphasizes UC-level preparation and provides pathways that include AP and SAT opportunities to support university readiness.
The campus features a senior boarding program with five boarding facilities, and facilities include two indoor gymnasiums, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a shallow training pool, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, and a stadium with a second full-size soccer field, plus running tracks. Boarding includes meals, laundry, and transportation to Senai airport; the program supports students with pastoral care in a residential setting.
Raffles American School (RAS) is a U.S.-accredited international school in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia—about 30 minutes by car from Singapore. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and follows an American curriculum aligned with Common Core, AERO, and NGSS standards, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in high school. The school has a 19-hectare campus featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two gymnasiums, multiple sports fields, tennis courts, and a fine arts center with an 800-seat auditorium and black-box theater. English is the primary language of instruction, with Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia offered as additional languages. RAS has boarding facilities for students in Grades 5–12 and keeps class sizes between 15 and 22.
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