Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach
The new campus was inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational
philosophy, which affirms that how a child learns is just as
important as what they learn and that the environment nurtures
the child. From the abundance of outdoor space, to the design of
fittings and fixtures, to the use of natural materials and colours,
everything about the Village has been carefully considered with
early learning in mind.
A curriculum that works with the building
The ideal environment needs a curriculum that complements
it. Stamford American has years of experience developing early
learning programs and they’ve put that experience to good use
combining the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum with
units of inquiry in STEAMInn.
Technology to inspire innovative thinkers
The new Early Learning Village has been built to foster immersive,
inquiry-based learning and encourage hands-on problem solving.
The curriculum integrates science, engineering, arts and math
with technology like virtual reality, simple circuitry and robotic
programming. So it’s the ideal environment in which children
can develop their observational, analytic and collaborative skills,
and become the problem solvers of tomorrow.
Physical education that drives academic success
The physical education curriculum at Stamford American starts
at 18 months with the acclaimed SMART Steps Program and
moves on to the Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) at age 5.
The Village is equipped with plenty of specialist indoor and
outdoor spaces that support the specialist physical education
and help children thrive physically, socially and academically.
Musical learning that boosts brainpower
Stamford American was a pioneer in early years musical
education. They were the first school in Singapore to offer the
Suzuki Violin Program from the age of 3. Today, in addition,
the young maestros can choose from violin, cello, piano and
drums with one-to-one lessons or group instruction in dedicated
music suites.
OPENING
DELIGHTFUL
VILLAGE FAIR
MARKS GRAND
The Early Learning Village, the first campus of its kind in the world, was finally
opened on Saturday July 29. To celebrate, all parents and their children were
invited to a special Village Fair event, where they were able to see and experience
the new facilities. Visitors were shown the Hive, swimming pool, specialist
classrooms and they enjoyed fun and games in the outdoor spaces.
The Shipyard playground
Features a huge sunken shipwreck with sand and water play. Children can
also cycle along the riding circuit and even pump up their tyres, just like
at a petrol station.
Specialist Teaching Classrooms
Specialist classrooms are bright and spacious. There are also
music instrument suites ideal for one-to-one music lessons or
group instruction.