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Singapore American School

Singapore

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

The school requires students to live full-time with at least one parent or court-appointed legal guardian while enrolled.

Uniform Requirement

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

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.

House System

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.

Governance and Ownership

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.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 26,610 - 42,300
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1956
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?
principal
Tom Boasberg
School Principal

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.

School Events

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Admissions Virtual Event: Preschool to Second Grade
Admissions Virtual Event: Preschool to Second Grade
Virtual admissions information session for prospective families with children in Preschool to Second...
Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 09:00 GMT+8 Online (virtual meeting)

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