Singapore
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The World Language Program provides daily instruction in Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Japanese and English. Early Years and Elementary students receive daily Mandarin or Spanish lessons as part of the language curriculum. In Middle School and High School, Mandarin and Spanish are taught in 80-minute sessions every other day, with 9 levels for Spanish and 7 levels for Mandarin. A Language Program for Grades 6–12 offers Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish; English as an Additional Language supports Kindergarten to Grade 10, and the Preparatory Course for Secondary School provides a 20-week English-proficiency program.
The school offers a Bilingual Program blending Mandarin and English for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.
The Bilingual Program includes 400 minutes of immersive Mandarin learning each week.
Stamford American International School (SAIS) in Singapore offers an international education for students aged 7 to 18 years. The school provides multiple academic pathways, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) Diploma. A key distinguishing feature of SAIS is its state-of-the-art facilities, including three swimming pools, two air-conditioned indoor sports arenas, rooftop tennis courts, a rock-climbing wall, and professional-grade dance studios. SAIS emphasizes holistic education, combining rigorous academics with a strong focus on performing arts, athletics, and leadership development
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