The International School for Pioneers, XCL American Academy (XAA), is situated in Singapore and caters to students aged 4 to 14. Our school is dedicated to providing an authentic learning environment deeply rooted in American values and personal character development.
Our experienced faculty and staff are passionate about providing high-quality education and ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere where students can thrive and reach their full potential.
At XAA, we believe in equipping our students with the tools, mindset, and experiences necessary to become the pioneers of tomorrow. Our mission revolves around harnessing, guiding, and igniting the ‘Pioneering Spirit’ within each student. We encourage them to cultivate a challenger mindset and fulfill their potential while embracing core American values such as respect, honor, and courage.
Essential Information
KG2: 26
Grades 1-8: 28
KG1: 1:12 (24 students: 2 teachers)
KG2: 1:13 (26 students: 2 teachers)
Grades 1 – 5: 1:14 (28 students: 2 teachers)
Grades 6 – 8: 1:28 (28 students: 1 teacher)
What Sets This School Apart
- Rigorous American curriculum;
- Experienced and caring educators;
- Accessible school fees;
- Standard-based and personalized learning approaches;
- Well-rounded education (arts, music, drama, dance, sports, swimming);
- Character development through the Second Step program;
- Daily foreign language program (Mandarin, Enhanced Mandarin, Spanish, or EAL);
- PioneerTown & Ivy Camps Mini-MBA Program;
- IXL online learning platform;
- Extracurricular activities and competitive sports program;
- Tight-knit community;
- New, purpose-built campus;
- Access to world-class co-shared facilities at our neighboring school - XCL World Academy.
School Culture
Financial Information
Grades 1 - 8: $27,024.53-$31,043.06
Programs Available
The XAA Pioneer Spirit Program is designed to help our students forge their character and become pioneers of tomorrow. We believe that participation in this character development program during the formative years of a young mind has the power to carefully influence a child’s learning trajectory for the rest of the child’s life.
The Pioneer Spirit Program is based on the Second Step family of social-emotional development programs that provide a holistic, coordinated, and community-wide approach to building stronger communities to support students’ development of crucial life skills to succeed at school and in their lives. Students can maximize their learning when they are in a school culture and climate conducive to building success.
PioneerTown Program
At XAA, hands-on, real-world learning is an essential part of our curriculum. Starting in elementary school, our students participate in the PioneerTown program — a unique experiential, large-scale simulation of a town, where young learners can engage in role-playing and take on different responsibilities in a self-contained economy, learning essential concepts such as economics, business, negotiation, innovation, leadership, sales, commerce, and many others.
Ivy Camps Mini-MBA Program
The Ivy Camps Mini-MBA Program at XAA is designed for school-age children aspiring to become future CEOs and entrepreneurs. Led by esteemed instructors from renowned US universities, this program focuses on mentorship, inspiring leadership, innovation, and impactful business practices. Students engage in dynamic activities, hands-on projects, and collaborative learning to delve into entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and operations. They also tackle real-world challenges through immersive business simulation games. Throughout the program, our instructors nurture growth by fostering self-reflection, goal-setting, self-expression, and continuous learning.