Raffles American School is a WASC and IBDP-accredited international school that provides excellent university preparation. Our graduates earn an American High School Diploma, which is recognized by all US universities and most international institutions. This diploma demonstrates that students have completed a rigorous academic program tailored to their unique career goals. Pathways to higher education include the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
“Every student has their path to success, and at Raffles American School, we understand and celebrate these individual differences. We work closely with each high school student to create a personalized plan that helps them choose and gain acceptance to the school that is the best fit for their goals and aspirations.”
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
In our secondary program, students receive personalized guidance to
create a graduation plan that aligns with their interests and career goals.
From Grades 9–12, students meet with our dedicated counsellor to select
courses, discuss career ambitions, and explore co-curricular activities,
community service, and other non-academic interests that can enhance
their university applications.
COLLEGE FAIRS
Each year, we invite college recruiters to visit our school for a college fair. This provides our secondary students with the chance to meet university representatives, ask questions, and learn about degree programs, prerequisite courses, and campus life. courses, discuss career ambitions, and explore co-curricular activities, community service, and other non-academic interests that can enhance their university applications.
SAT TEST PREPARATIONS
As an official SAT testing site, RAS offers both the PSAT and SAT exams. Grade 10 students take the PSAT in October to help them prepare. The SAT is offered four times a year—in October, November, December, and March—and Grade 11 students are encouraged to take the test at least once. Grade 12 students can retake the SAT if needed before submitting college applications. In addition to being a testing site, we offer SAT exam preparation to help our secondary students succeed.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
RAS offers 13 Advanced Placement courses: AP Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Economics, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP World History, and AP Mandarin. These college-level courses provide secondary students with the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and independent study experience they need for university success. Each AP course culminates in an external exam set by the College Board. Students who score between 3 and 5 may earn college credit at the university they attend.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an internationally recognized program that emphasizes academic achievement, intercultural tolerance, and student enrichment. Offered over two years (Grades 11 and 12), the IBDP encourages students to think critically and engage in six rigorous subject exams supervised by an international body. This challenging program prepares students to become well-rounded individuals capable of making meaningful contributions to the world through cross-cultural communication,
Where Our Graduates Go
We are proud to see our graduates attending top universities around the world. Here are some of the institutions that have offered places to our students:
“RAS helped me to achieve acceptance into my dream course and University! Our dedicated school Counselor, Mr. Norman, assisted me in filling out the application forms and advising on what schools I should apply to through his exceptional pastoral care. My favorite teacher at RAS would be Mr.Kho. He inspired me to reach for the stars and be the best that I can be. I was accepted into 7 different Universities and ultimately chose the prestigious Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), which was ranked 66th in the QS World University Rankings for 2022 and will be studying aviation engineering.”
Justin Rouheng NI, Senior 2020/2021
