This guide pulls together what Stalford Academy（斯塔福德学院）publishes about itself for international applicants: its registration and institutional type, the programmes on offer, entry requirements and the application flow, course fees with breakdowns, campuses, and the Student’s Pass essentials. Everything below is drawn from the official site sa.edu.sg and the course brochures it links to, as accessed on 5 August 2026; where the school does not publish a figure, the guide says so plainly.
What Kind of Institution Is Stalford Academy
Stalford Academyis a private education institution (PEI) in Singapore, registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE) under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), under PEI registration number 200914573H with a validity period from 14 September 2024 to 13 September 2028. It is also EduTrust-certified, which under Singapore rules authorises the school to collect course fees for up to 12 months at a time. The academy was established in 2009 and is part of the Stalford Education Group, a group founded in 1998. Its defining feature is a dual-track model: as a certified Cambridge International School it delivers globally recognised Cambridge qualifications, while its curriculum simultaneously embeds Singapore’s Mathematics and Science pedagogy. The stated average class size is about 15 students, and the school says its students come from more than 15 countries. For international families the dual track matters because it keeps two doors open at once — an international IGCSE/A-Level route and preparation for entry into Singapore government schools through the AEIS exercise.
Programmes and Curriculum
Stalford Academy groups its programmes into three international curriculum pathways plus several exam-preparation and English courses. The first pathway is the Stalford International Primary Programme for Years 1–6: a 12-month full-time programme of 720 contact hours, with intake in August and further admissions available each term (November, February and May). It combines Singapore Mathematics with Cambridge English, and as a Cambridge English Preparation Centre the school prepares students for the A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools exams on campus. The second pathway is the Stalford International Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE programme for Years 7–10: Years 7–8 lead to the Stalford International Secondary School Certificate (720 contact hours), and Years 9–10 lead to the Cambridge IGCSE (960 contact hours). The third is the Stalford International Senior High programme for Years 11–12, which follows the Cambridge International AS & A Level curriculum (1,080 contact hours) with a lecture-tutorial system and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award available on campus.
Alongside these, the academy runs exam-preparatory courses. The AEIS Preparatory Course prepares international students for Singapore government school entry; it runs for 12 weeks (360 contact hours) or 24 weeks (720 contact hours) with monthly intakes, and focuses intensively on English and Mathematics. The Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level Programme is a 6-subject preparatory course of 12 or 24 months (960 or 1,920 contact hours). The Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Programme covers four H2 subjects plus H1 General Paper over 12 or 24 months (1,080 or 2,160 contact hours), taught by faculty the school describes as including former junior college lecturers. English programmes include an IELTS Preparatory Course, a TOEFL Preparatory Course, and a General English Programme in Singapore of 3 or 6 months, plus an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for younger students.
Entry Requirements and the Application Process
Entry requirements at Stalford Academy are course-specific. For the AEIS preparatory course, applicants must be between 7 and 16 years old (the age bands used for government school placement) and provide their latest educational transcript, then sit a placement test. For the O-Level programme, international students on the 12-month track must be above 15 years old as of 1 January of the enrolment year, have completed Senior Middle 1 or Grade 10 or equivalent, and have passed English (at least 50% of the total mark at their current high school); the 24-month track lowers the age to above 14 with Middle School or Grade 9 completed. For the A-Level programme, international students must be above 17 years old as of 1 January and have completed secondary school with a GCE O-Level certificate or equivalent. Students who do not meet the stated prerequisites may still be admitted with the school Principal’s approval. There is no fixed application deadline: the academy accepts applications year-round on a rolling basis, and the AEIS preparatory course takes monthly intakes.
The application process runs in six steps published on the official admissions page. Step 1 is pre-course counselling covering course information, prerequisites and admission requirements, plus administrative details such as the Fee Protection Scheme, refund policy and dispute resolution policy. Step 2 is an academic readiness assessment: a placement test with written English and Mathematics papers plus an oral component, used to recommend the right year level. Step 3 is application submission with the application form and a non-refundable application fee of S$545.00 (including 9% GST). Step 4 is acceptance: the school issues a Letter of Offer and parents sign the Standard PEI-Student Contract and the Form 12 Advisory Note. Step 5 is the Student’s Pass application, which the school submits through the ICA SOLAR+ system — the school assists with the filing, but approval rests with ICA. Step 6 is fee payment and orientation; course fees are due in full before the course start date for all students, including those still awaiting Student’s Pass approval and those on a Dependent’s Pass (DP) or Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). The documents checklist covers the birth certificate, a passport data page with at least 6 months’ validity, a recent passport photo, the highest qualification certificate and academic transcripts, a deed poll for name changes where applicable, HPB vaccination verification for foreign-born children aged 12 and below, and parents’ documents including passport data pages, proof of financial ability, and letters of employment.
Tuition, Fees and Payment
Stalford Academy quotes all fees in Singapore dollars including 9% GST, and publishes detailed breakdowns in the course brochures linked from its site; the figures below are from the brochures marked accurate as at December 2025, so treat them as that edition’s prices. The one-time charges are the application fee of S$545.00 (non-refundable, non-transferable) and, for Years 1–12 programmes, an enrolment fee of S$2,180.00, waived for continuing students and for returning students who re-enrol within one calendar year. For the AEIS preparatory course, the 12-week option totals S$9,275.90 (course fee S$5,800 plus academic services, student development and support, medical insurance and Student’s Pass fee line items), and the 24-week option totals S$16,382.70; both figures exclude the application fee, which brings the payable totals to S$9,820.90 and S$16,927.70 respectively. The O-Level programme costs S$37,572.30 for 12 months (six subjects, including academic services, laboratory, development and support fees) and S$74,997.45 for 24 months, with the first instalment of the 24-month option at S$38,043.30. The A-Level programme costs S$46,074.30 for 12 months (four H2 subjects plus H1 General Paper) and S$92,001.45 for 24 months, with a first instalment of S$46,545.30. For the international pathways, annual totals are: Year 1–2 S$30,160.30, Year 3–4 S$31,141.30, Year 5–6 S$32,122.30, Years 7–8 S$34,956.30, Years 9–10 (IGCSE) S$37,572.30, and Years 11–12 (AS & A Level) S$46,074.30, each including student development, medical insurance and Student’s Pass fee items where applicable. Miscellaneous fees, where applicable, include a visa application fee of S$147.15 and an external exam application fee of S$65.40.
Payment is accepted by SGQR PayNow, cash, cheque or telegraphic transfer, with a 3% surcharge on Alipay or WeChat Pay. Students joining partway through the academic year have course fees prorated on a monthly basis; late starters on the O-Level and A-Level programmes receive a per-month discount of S$2,180 and S$2,850 respectively per the brochures. The school does not publish one combined “total cost of attendance” figure — accommodation is not included in the course fee structure — so a full budget has to be built from the fee schedule plus living costs in Singapore, which the official pages do not itemise.
Campuses and Facilities
Stalford Academy’s main campus is the NTU@one-north Campus at 11 Slim Barracks Rise, #08-02, Singapore 138664, about a seven-minute walk from Buona Vista and one-north MRT stations. The campus is sized for up to 600 students, which the school links to its average class size of around 15. Facilities listed by the school include two science laboratories (a dry lab for Physics and an NEA-registered wet lab for Biology and Chemistry), an ArtScience Makers Studio for 3D printing and robotics, a Performing Arts Studio, a Visual Art Studio, two EdTech studios, a library, a student lounge and a Sky Garden, with school-wide WiFi and Chromebooks in classrooms. For sport, the school uses shared community facilities — a 25-metre swimming pool, gym and tennis courts — subject to availability and formal confirmation from NTU and the Sports Schooling Centre for Movement. A second site, the Tiong Bahru Campus, hosts select courses; students are told to check their Critical Course Information handout for classroom assignments.
International Student Essentials
For international students, the Student’s Pass is the central administrative item. Stalford Academy submits the application through the ICA SOLAR+ system and notes that approval is at ICA’s discretion; holders of a Dependent’s Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass do not need a Student’s Pass. While on a Student’s Pass, the school states students must maintain at least 90% attendance, cannot be absent for 7 consecutive days without a valid reason, should expect about 5 hours per day on campus, and are strictly forbidden from working in Singapore. The pass is tied to one school, and must be surrendered within 7 days of course completion. On the financial-protection side, the academy participates in the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) using the FPS Group Insurance model with Lonpac Insurance Bhd as the SSG-appointed insurer, covering course fees from the date of payment; the school notifies the insurer within 30 working days of receipt, and students paying by PayNow, cash, cheque or telegraphic transfer receive a same-day receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stalford Academya government school? No — it is a private education institution registered with CPE/SSG (registration 200914573H), EduTrust-certified, and part of the Stalford Education Group. Is it a Cambridge school? The school describes itself as a certified Cambridge International School and a Cambridge English Preparation Centre. When can my child start? Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis; the AEIS preparatory course has monthly intakes and the international programmes admit in August plus each term (November, February, May). What English level is needed? For the O-Level and A-Level preparatory courses, international applicants need a pass in English (at least 50% of the total mark at their current high school); the international pathway programmes are taught in English, and the school runs IELTS, TOEFL and EAL courses for students who need additional language support. Are fees inclusive of GST? Yes — all published fees include 9% GST. Is there a deadline for fees? Course fees must be paid in full before the course commencement date. Does the school handle the Student’s Pass? It submits the application via ICA SOLAR+ on the student’s behalf; approval is decided by ICA.
Summary
For an international family, Stalford Academypresents a clearly documented dual-track option in Singapore: Cambridge international qualifications from primary through A-Level, AEIS preparation for government school entry, published course-specific entry requirements, a year-round rolling application process with a transparent six-step flow, and fee breakdowns in its course brochures. The official pages do not publish a combined cost-of-living figure, and fees move between brochure editions, so the December 2025 prices above are a starting point to confirm against the latest official materials. If you would like help matching a student’s age, English level and budget against the school’s current published requirements, our advisers here can walk you through the official information and the application steps.