Stamford American International School

The Co-Curricular Activities program offers over 550 activities year‑round for Pre‑K to Grade 12, including 3D printing, CAD, coding, robotics, fencing, golf, gymnastics, MUN, a radio station podcast, and rock climbing. Lions Academies provide progressive, high‑intensity coaching in selected activities, while After‑School Activities (ASAs) are exploratory, non‑progressive, creative, and inclusive. The program also includes Field Studies and student‑led High School Clubs that broaden experiential and leadership‑oriented learning beyond the classroom.

Music Ensembles and Performing Arts are offered year‑round, with the Lions Music Academy providing private lessons in multiple Western, Eastern, and modern instruments and group performances across choral, strings, wind, orchestral, and rock ensembles. Drama productions and other performing arts opportunities provide performance platforms on campus, including performances in the Reagan Theater and other venues.

Model United Nations (MUN) is part of the co‑curricular program. The World Language Program provides daily Mandarin or Spanish lessons in Early Years and Elementary, with more intensive language study in Middle and High School. A Bilingual Mandarin‑English program is offered Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 5, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10, with a Preparatory Course for Secondary School (PCS) for advanced language development.

ASAs, Music Ensembles, Drama Productions, and Sports Teams are available year‑round as co‑curricular activities. A Radio Station Podcast forms part of the activities program, and High School Clubs are student‑led, providing leadership opportunities. The Social Program supports social‑emotional learning through Second Step modules for Pre‑K to Grade 5, focusing on cooperation, communication, and anti‑bullying.

Service Learning at Stamford American is aligned with IB frameworks (PYP Taking Action, MYP Service as Action, and DP Creativity, Action Service), exposing students to community service locally and abroad. The Cambodia Hope School project, created in partnership with World Assistance for Cambodia, provides education resources to disadvantaged children in Kampong Chhnang. Initiatives such as the Month of Giving (2021) support Community Chest, It's Raining Raincoats, and other partners, with SDGs integrated into learning.

Student‑led High School Clubs empower leadership and initiative. The Field Studies Program includes a two‑day leadership training and student leaders who run pre‑ and post‑trip advisory curricula to extend learning beyond trips. Lions Academies deliver progressive coaching with a focus on developing leadership and professional skills through co‑curricular activities.

The Athletics Program provides age‑appropriate pathways across badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, rugby, softball, swimming, tennis, touch rugby, track, and volleyball, with SEASAC and ACSIS membership enabling regional competition. The program supports Stamford American's ROAR values—Resilience, Outstanding character, Ambition, and Respect—while promoting wellness and active lifestyles.