Stamford American International School
Lynndi Peters-hardy and Kevin Hardy, South African and British; Grace (11) and Olivia (8)
“Grace (Gracie) and Olivia have been at Stamford for three years. In Hong Kong, our kids spent over an hour a day on Mandarin reading, writing and speaking. We were keen to find a school with an equal commitment to Mandarin. Stamford was the 15th and final school on our list in a three-day search. On our first visit we liked the transparency, friendliness and professionalism of the staff.
We were particularly interested in the curriculum as our older daughter Gracie’s strengths are in the Arts. The IB curriculum sits alongside a traditional curriculum so it was a perfect match for Gracie. Of all the schools we visited, Stamford had the most indepth Mandarin programme. Olivia has successfully integrated into the bilingual programme and her spoken Mandarin has improved immensely.
Stamford has a great music program and extensive options for Co-curricular Activities (CCAS). Olivia plays the flute and piano and loves gymnastics and wall climbing. Gracie loves music; she sings, plays the violin and piano, and has recently taken up baking lessons. The school inspires students to do their best, whether it be academic or through arts or sport.
We heard about the school from our neighbour in Hong Kong. Gracie and Olivia are lucky to be embraced by the culturally rich and diverse community and be able to attend events, like the recent International Fiesta showcase. Plus, Stamford also has parent support groups that provide great opportunities to make new friends and connections.
When choosing a school, take into account your kids’ learning style and needs, as it’s important that your child can adapt well to the school’s curriculum and programmes. Visit the schools, ask questions, explore the campuses and gauge the happiness and engagement of the students and the staff.”
1 Woodleigh Lane | 6653 7907 | sais.edu.sg
Gracie and Olivia are lucky to be embraced by the school’s culturally rich and diverse community.