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The school teaches Singapore Maths, British English and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The English instruction is provided in British English and IPC units structure the learning. Four foreign languages are offered as elective study as of August 2025: Mandarin, French, Spanish and Russian. Foreign language classes are optional and run twice weekly with a minimum class size of four; if a language is not currently offered, admissions can request it and a class may be added if there is sufficient demand. All students have access to English as a Second Language (ESL) support; ESL assessment occurs during admissions and can be mandatory; ESL services incur an additional fee and may be provided during enrichment classes or outside school hours; a three-month notice is given if a student is moved down a tier or removed from ESL support.
Astor International School in Singapore caters for children aged 5 to 12, following the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The school features a library, an arts and craft room, two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor play space. Astor offers flexible scheduling, with a core four-hour curriculum allowing families to tailor the rest of the day. Students can leave at 1 PM, stay for lunch, or join enrichment classes in art, music, drama, sports, and foreign languages. Field trips are also regularly arranged for students to enhance their learning experience.
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