By fall 2026, Singapore American School will be totally revamped. Here’s the lowdown on its sweet new digs...
When it comes to excellence and innovation in education, we think Singapore American School is tops. Not only have they been around for 60 years, many of its students attend some of the best universities in the world too. It’s always prided itself on its culture of excellence, extraordinary care, and possibilities.
To take these learning experiences to the next level, Singapore American School is reimagining the role of classrooms and buildings through a S$400 million campus upgrade, scheduled for completion by fall 2026. Here’s what we found out about the “SAS Reimagined” upgrade project…
It’s inspired by the school’s teachers
SAS superintendent, Tom Boasberg says: “Our greatest asset as a school is our educators. They are essential in creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for each and every student who comes to SAS. We invest significantly in attracting, developing, and retaining some of the greatest teachers in the world. Our campus upgrade project represents one more way we are investing in our educators. This project will create learning environments with endless possibilities for our students and educators.”
The upgrade is based on six key design themes
Flexibility: SAS understands it has to meet the evolving needs of students. What kids need now may be different in 10 or 20 years, so a flexible campus will allow the learning approach to evolve over time too.
Functionality: With more flexibly designed buildings, the school will have more space for learning, play/activity space, and new programs.
Scalability: All 36 acres of SAS’s campus will be creatively and effectively optimised — it will make this big school feel a whole lot cosier!
Modular: Modular spaces will allow teachers to adjust classrooms on the fly. Sliding glass doors, moveable walls, and lots of flexible seating options will give teachers the chance to create customised learning spaces!
Sustainability: SAS Reimagined will be sensitive to the natural landscape. It will encourage the conservation of resources and ensure energy efficiency in building design. Goals include meeting Net Zero energy for all new construction and meeting Singapore’s Green Mark Platinum standard and the WELL standard.
Smart: New learning environments will include modern and innovative systems to support learning well into the future. Digital room reservation software will allow teachers and students to set their lighting, technology, and temperature preferences, while a sustainability dashboard will provide real-time data about energy and resource use. Besides promoting efficiency, this will be a fab learning resource for students.
Sounds exciting? Stay up to date with SAS Reimagined by visiting its website.
This post is in partnership with SAS