We are accepting Grade 1 to Grade 3 applications for August 2025.

We are committed to growing with our students and will expand our grade offerings in subsequent years to ensure a continuous and seamless educational journey.

Admissions Process

Our admissions process is clear and transparent, ensuring a seamless experience for all prospective families. We strive to make every step easy and enjoyable as you embark on this exciting journey with us.

1. Explore & Inquire

Start by submitting an inquiry form. This gives us a chance to get to know your family and provides access to our online application portal with clear, step-by-step guidance.

2. Connect & Apply

All students seeking admission are required to complete our online Application Form, provide all required documents and pay the non-refundable Application Fee of S$500. View our School Fee for more details.

Upon application, a digital copy of the following supporting documents can be uploaded via the RD American School's Application Portal or emailed to our Admissions Team directly:

Applicant’s recent photograph (passport-sized)
Applicant’s current and past one-year school reports
Applicant’s passport bio page
Parents' passport bio page
Applicant’s birth certificate
Applicant’s immunization records
Applicant’s valid Singapore ID card (if already available)
Parents' valid Singapore ID cards (if already available)

Once your child's application is submitted, our Admissions Team will reach out to guide you forward. We’ll invite you for a family interview, ideally in person. Your child may need to sit for an English language assessment (if required) to determine the support they may need.

3. Admissions Review & Decision

Our Admissions and Educational Leadership Teams review each application with care. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.

After all steps are completed, families can expect a decision within one week.

We look forward to welcoming you to RD American School.

Entry Requirements

At RD American School, we use a selective admissions process to ensure students that we admit can thrive in our school program. As part of the application process, we meet with families to assess each student’s readiness to engage positively within the school community. Our review includes age-appropriate evaluations of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as indicators of social maturity and readiness to thrive in a collaborative learning environment.

While we welcome students with a range of language backgrounds, applicants must demonstrate at least a foundational level of English to ensure they can engage with the curriculum effectively and participate meaningfully in all aspects of school life. Together with parents, we also explore educational philosophies, expectations, and the school’s approach to learning, with the goal of ensuring a strong alignment between the school’s values and the family’s educational aspirations.

RD American School requires all applicants to meet the following entry requirements to be considered eligible for admission. This is in addition to meeting our assessment and immigration requirements:

Applicants applying for entry into Grade 1 - Students must have completed at least one year of preschool*.
Applicants applying for entry into Grade 2 and Grade 3 - Students must have successfully completed the previous school year* (e.g., completion of Grade 1 is required for entry into Grade 2).

*Exceptions will only be granted on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the Head of School.

Grade Placement

As an international school in Singapore, RD American School aims to determine the most suitable grade placement for each student based on their age and academic, social, and emotional development in accordance with policy guidelines.

Enrolled students will be placed in the grade level appropriate to their age as of 1 September. It is the policy of the School to place students within their appropriate age group.

The following table is a general guide for admitting students into the appropriate grade level. Exceptions will only be granted on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the Head of School.

For students admitted for the 2025-2026 school year

Entry Grade (US)

Age upon entry

Birthdate

Equivalents

Grade 1

Age 6 – 7

Sept 2018 – Aug 2019

Primary 1 (Singapore)

Year 1 (Australia)

Year 2 (UK)

Grade 2

Age 7 – 8

Sept 2017 – Aug 2018

Primary 2 (Singapore)

Year 2 (Australia)

Year 3 (UK)

Grade 3

Age 8 – 9

Sept 2016 – Aug 2017

Primary 3 (Singapore)

Year 3 (Australia)

Year 4 (UK)

Entrance Assessments/Interviews

As part of the admissions process, we meet with each family to assess the student’s readiness to engage positively with peers and the curriculum. This includes age-appropriate evaluations of listening, speaking, reading, writing skills, and social maturity. While we welcome students from diverse language backgrounds, applicants should demonstrate a foundational level of English to participate meaningfully in school life.

We also take time to discuss educational philosophies and expectations with parents or guardians to ensure strong alignment between the family’s goals and the school’s values.

Following receipt of an application, we invite families to meet with us, either in person or virtually. Some applicants may be asked to complete an English language assessment to determine if we can provide the language support needed.

Health & Immunization Requirements

Immunizations are one of the prerequisites for application and subsequent enrolment at RD American School. All applicants are required to submit a copy of vaccination records via the online application portal as part of the admissions process.

Foreign-born Children Aged 12 and Below

All foreign-born children aged 12 and below are also required to provide documentary proof of vaccination or evidence of immunity for diphtheria and measles to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for verification before they can proceed with their applications to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for their long-term stay in Singapore. This requirement applies only to first-time applicants.

Please note that immunisation against both measles and diphtheria is mandatory in Singapore under the Fourth Schedule of the Infectious Diseases Act (Cap 137). For more information, please refer to the HPB website: https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/fcine/#/.

Disclosure of Nationality and Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) approval for Singapore citizens

Parents must fully disclose the nationality and citizenship status of all applicants, including those with dual nationality. Specifically, any applicant aged 6 or older who are Singapore citizens (by either birth or registration) must declare this information at the time of application and must be granted approval by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) to study at RD American School. Our Admissions Team will submit the necessary applications to MOE before a place at RD American School has been formally offered.

Enrolled families must immediately inform the Admissions Team of any changes in their nationality or residency status.

Please note that we currently do not enroll students on Student Pass.

Learning Support

We welcome students with learning differences; however, our program may not be suitable for children with learning challenges. Admission is evaluated case by case, ensuring that our school can provide the necessary support while prioritizing the child’s best interests.

Admission may be declined if:

The student is unlikely to benefit from our academic program
Based on academic or behavioral records, your child is unlikely to strive in our school community
The required accommodations or support exceed the school’s available resources
Incomplete or inaccurate information about the student’s needs is provided during the admissions process

If, after enrollment, it becomes evident that we cannot adequately support a student, we will work closely with the family to recommend a more suitable educational environment.

Admissions

We are accepting Grade 1 to Grade 3 applications for August 2025.

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