Singapore
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The school requires students to live full-time with at least one parent or court-appointed legal guardian while enrolled.
The SAS uniform consists of navy blue bottoms with an SAS logo and a white SAS polo shirt. A separate PE uniform is used, and on certain days non-SAS attire may be worn while adhering to dress codes.
Food options include Preschool menus, Elementary School menus, Middle School menus, and High School menus. Hoe Brothers Catering serves Elementary and Middle School meals; Sodexo serves High School meals.
The school has a house system with Andor, Aquila, and Ethon. The high school House Program was sunset after the 2023-24 school year, while the middle school house programming continues.
The school is a non-profit institution governed by a 12-member, all-volunteer board. The board hires the superintendent and provides strategic oversight; day-to-day operations are led by the superintendent and administrative team. The SAS Foundation supports advancement activities.
Singapore American School (SAS) is an nonprofit international school school established in 1956. It serves students from preschool to grade 12. SAS was the first American school established in the country, and its community includes families from many nationalities. It follows an American-based curriculum, including Advanced Placement courses. The school has multiple on-campus libraries, technology labs, performance spaces, and sports fields. One distinct aspect is the Quest program, a year-long, self-directed initiative for high school seniors to pursue in-depth, personalized projects under faculty mentorship. Students also regularly join various sports, arts, community, leadership, and club activities.
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