Raffles American School

Full English name

Raffles American School

Official name

RAS

Group

• Raffles Education Network. Official website Our Worldwide Campuses page Original text: Raffles Education Limited founded its first college in Singapore in 1990 and now "operates 16 colleges and universities in 14 cities across 9 countries".
• Local connection: Raffles University (formerly known as Raffles University Iskandar) at the same location was established as a joint venture between Raffles Education Corporation Limited and Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd (EISB, a member of Iskandar Investment Group). It was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) of Malaysia on 2011-10-31.

Year of establishment

Known time anchor (not equal to the opening year): The campus was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM). It participated in the World Architecture Festival in 2012 and won awards in the "Future—Education" and "Future—Mixed Use" categories → The campus will be completed no later than around 2012.

Curriculum system

• American Curriculum.
• PreK–G12 consistent: Early Childhood (Pre-K3 / Pre-K4 / Kindergarten) → Elementary (G1–5) → Middle School (G6–8, project-based learning PBL) → High School (G9–12, with the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) course as the academic backbone), graduation is awarded an American High School Diploma (American High School Diploma)

Certification / Membership

WASC Another: The College Board logo (AP course provider) appears on the official website.

Enrollment age group

Pre-Kindergarten 3 years – Grade 12 (approximately 3–18 years)

Language of instruction

• Taught in English (American course).
• Reference: The service languages ​​announced by the admissions team are English, Korean, and Chinese.

FOOD

• [Key: Meals are included in tuition] The "Meals" row for all grades on the Fee Structure page of the official website is marked Included, and the note reads: "Morning snacks, lunch, and after-school snacks are included with tuition." (Breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks are included in tuition.)
• Boarding students: "Fees are inclusive of food and laundry" The boarding house is also equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette for homemade simple meals.
• Meal Standard: Provide "nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and cultural preferences" (customized according to dietary needs and cultural preferences).

dormitory

• have. It is part of the senior boarding program (for senior students) and has five boarding facilities (five boarding facilities) providing 24/7 care.
• Room type and price: Double room RM47,000/year Single room RM62,000/year Deposit is RM3,000 each
• Package: Stocked Kitchenette equipped with household appliances and kitchenware One public lounge (Recreational Commons) on each floor Self-service laundry room (On-Site Laundry, open all day) Convenience Store
• Game Room (Game Room: billiards, table tennis, board games) Boarding students have access to all school facilities (two gymnasiums, football fields, Olympic swimming pool, planetarium, etc.)
• Activities: After-school sports teams, student leaders, Boarding Council Weekend activities include bowling, LEGOLAND, rock climbing, basketball, karaoke, and go-karts Going out is allowed on weekends and long holidays

Medical configuration

• Provide "on-site medical care" with 24/7 monitoring and clear safety protocols Dedicated faculty, tutors, and counselors provide emotional, social, and academic support. The boarding schedule indicates that there is a clinic on campus: "7:50am: Classes– students bring school bags and materials to breakfast. Students may visit the clinic." The boarding deposit of RM3,000 can be used for "trips to the doctor" and extra-campus activities, and the balance will be refunded.

school bus

• Yes, and the price is clearly marked on the official website. The school operates its own pick-up and drop-off service with professional drivers, covering multiple locations in Singapore and Johor Bahru. Door-to-door service can be provided upon request. Johor Bahru route charges (round trip, plus 6% SST): 1–15 km RM6,000 per semester, RM12,000 for the whole year 16–35 km RM7,400 per semester, RM14,800 for the whole year
• Departure time: Monday to Thursday Bus 1 15:30 / Bus 2 16:30
• Friday Bus 1 14:30 (Bus 2 does not operate)

Disclosure of Academic Scores

It is known that high school students take College Board AP courses as their academic core, and graduates are awarded a U.S. high school diploma.

Regular academic year tuition (not related to camp rates)

• The fee structure page of the official website, in ringgit, is subject to an additional 6% SST:
• Annual tuition: Pre-K3 RM40,500 (half day) / RM66,500 (full day) Pre-K4 RM66,500 Kindergarten–4th Grade RM74,500 5th–8th Grade RM98,500 9th–12th Grade RM106,500 → Range RM40,500 – RM106,500
• One-time fee: Application fee RM1,000 (paid before admission interview and academic assessment) Placement Fee (Placement Fee) RM10,000 Registration fee (first year only, per family) RM15,000 (pre-K3 enrollment is divided into Pre-K3 and RM7,500 + Pre-K4 and further RM7,500)
• Annual fee: Re-registration fee RM3,000 (each year starting from the second academic year)
• Technology fee: Pre-K4 RM750 RM1,250 for grades K–4 Students in grades 5-12 must bring their own MacBook
• Meal expenses: Included for the entire semester (included in tuition fees)
• Boarding fee (annual): RM47,000 for double room Single room RM62,000 The deposit is RM3,000 each. The boarding fee includes meals, laundry and round-trip transfers to Senai Airport Same price as full boarding for weekdays All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and do not include supplementary education fees such as study trips, Explore Week, exams, etc. School uniform is extra

Disclaimer: This information is taken from the school’s published materials and is for reference only. Courses, fees, places and admission terms follow the school’s current written notice and invoice.