The School of the Arts (SOTA) is Singapore’s only national pre-tertiary specialised arts school with a six-year integrated arts and academic curriculum, leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Career-related Programme.
Under the ambit of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), SOTA offers a dedicated development path for those who have interest and show early talent in the arts, providing a learning environment where both the artistic and academic potential can best be realised.
With a vision to shape and impact society through an education in the arts, SOTA aims to identify and groom future generations of artists and creative professionals to be leaders in all fields, and to be patrons and supporters of the arts.A school of the future, SOTA embraces a holistic educational philosophy that celebrates experimentation, expression and discovery.
School mission: To create a vibrant environment for learning that is uniquely anchored in the arts, celebrating experimentation, expression and discovery, with the aim of nurturing artistic talent and developing leaders who will draw on their creativity to enrich society.
Our teaching approach is future-oriented with a curriculum that engages students both academically and artistically. By providing a conducive environment that celebrates experimentation, expression and discovery, we seek to:
SOTA's academic calendar broadly follows the Ministry of Education schools' academic calendar with some variations to accommodate the International Baccalaureate programmes.
Our academic teachers are trained educators with several years of teaching experience. Many of our arts teachers are practising artists who will offer students insights into the creative inspirations and perspectives of real-life arts practitioners.
The SOTA identity is a blank stencil that is only completed when there is input. The identity is therefore always different and fresh with the only constant being the SOTA outline. It supports the school's mission to celebrate experimentation, expression and creativity, with strong engagement and space for personal design.
SOTA seeks to develop our students to become leaders with Humility, Integrity, People-centredness and Passion, who will influence and contribute to the community through their creativity and talents.
In nurturing artistic talents and developing leaders who will enrich society with their talents, affective programmes such as Character and Citizenship Education, leadership training and Experiential Education are essential to our curriculum.
Here at SOTA, we embrace a holistic educational philosophy and provide a learner-centred environment. The unique SOTA education model is more than the sum of its parts.
Our integrated academic and arts programme combines academic rigour and artistic development with active citizenry to develop students who dream big, pursue their passions, think independently and lead with compassion. Our vision is to realise both the artistic and academic potential of future generations of artists and creative professionals.
We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World school that is accredited to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). Parallel to this, our specialised arts and integrated arts programmes develop the artistic dispositions of students, and heightens their creative awareness. In addition, our holistic student development programmes nurture students who will eventually influence and contribute to the community through their creativity and talents.
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The building landscape is very interesting and quite big to explore around. They also have a yoga studio, exhibition, hall, etc around depending on the event
By Valentino Rocco (Jan, 2024) |
Excellent school for developing talent of our young ones. Rigorous and tough to bring out the best in them. Professional and cosy theatres too for putting on any performing arts show. My daughter is in her final year now and I think she greatly benefited from the education there.
By Leonard Chong (Jan, 2024) |
it is the nicest building i have ever seen for a school plus the school there is amazing they teach you things you probably dont know and they give more for learning
By Emerlyn wong (Jan, 2024) |
I study here and it is a great school :) facilities r awesome, teachers are friendly and the environment is jolly. We have restricted access as it is a school，but once in a while, do drop by to see the students (my schoolmates) perform showcases open to the public!
By Como Wong (Mar, 2021) |
Pretty impressive campus and people relations at this school. I fell in love with the creative and ecologically friendly architecture of the whole building. I ended up just sitting there for a while hiding from the hot sun of noon.
By Olivia (Feb, 2020) |
Once you come to this school you will be amazed by truly see what is creativity. Their iconic campus reflects the creativeness of this school. I have attended in few seminars and exhibitions in this school.
By Md Tapon Mahamud (Apr, 2019) |
Best school ever! It promotes creativity unlike other schools which normally stick to the rules. It also mixes art with the other subjects which is what makes the normal subjects more interesting than others. Also it is very open to the public and has a little "museum". Looking forward to go there after psle!
By Lucas Han (Feb, 2019) |
Best school ever! It promotes creativity unlike other schools which normally stick to the rules. It also mixes art with the other subjects which is what makes the normal subjects more interesting than others. Also it is very open to the public and has a little "museum". Looking forward to go there after psle!
By Lucas Han (May, 2018) |
An art school with beautiful and design space. The friendly and welcome signs everywhere around the building. It’s easy to step in and explore the building. Nice to take a walk around and get inspiration.
By Rita Chou (Mar, 2018) |
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At the School of The Arts Singapore (SOTA), my child has not only excelled academically in the IB curriculum, but has also blossomed artistically with the encouragement and guidance of the incredible staff.
By H.S. (Feb, 2024) |