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The OFS campus area is 110,000 square meters. The campus features three adventure playgrounds and air-conditioning with fresh air injection in classrooms. The auditorium seats up to 3,000 with multimedia facilities, and there is a Drama Center with a Black Box and three studios. There are four modern libraries and eleven music studios with soundproof practice rooms. The campus includes two swimming pools (a 50-meter indoor pool and a junior pool), five basketball and sports courts, sixteen science laboratories, and five computer labs with Apple Mac computers.
Five basketball and sports courts are weather-protected. Sport fields include a senior field and a junior field with artificial turf and organic infill. Two swimming pools include a 50-meter indoor pool with 10 lanes and a junior pool. School bus services are available with seat belts and two afternoon departure options at 3:45 pm or 5:15 pm.
Four modern libraries serve Kindergarten through High School. Eleven music studios include soundproof practice rooms. Sixteen science laboratories support science instruction across Elementary, Middle and High Schools. Five computer labs are equipped with Apple Mac computers. The Auditorium seats up to 3,000 and the Drama Center includes a Black Box and three studios.
The Chess Program is available to OFS students. The Sports Program offers competitive team sports and broader athletic involvement. The Model United Nations program engages students with international affairs. An Enrichment Program is available to broaden learning beyond core academics. Mother Tongue Program is offered for students from Pre K2 to Grade 8 for four hours per week.
For over three decades, Overseas Family School (OFS) has been a welcoming home for internationally minded families in Singapore. Founded in 1991, OFS offers a supportive and inclusive environment for students aged 2 to 18, helping them settle in quickly and feel a strong sense of belonging. With a diverse community representing over 65 nationalities, the school celebrates cultural diversity while supporting students in maintaining their identities through more than 15 Mother Tongue programmes. OFS provides a continuous international pathway, from the IEYC and IPC through to Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IBMYP and IBDP), ensuring consistency for globally mobile students. Learning at OFS extends beyond the classroom. Students benefit from well-equipped science laboratories, creative art studios, and a large theatre, reflecting the school’s strong commitment to the performing arts. Annual productions bring together students of all ages, building confidence and collaboration. With excellent sports facilities and three annual Model United Nations conferences, OFS encourages students to stay active, think globally, and grow into well-rounded individuals.
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