Last Updated: 19 Feb 2025
St. Andrew's Autism School
Find out more about life in St. Andrew's Autism School and its programmes.
Mission: Providing quality person-centred education, distinguished by Christian love and compassion, for meaningful participation and contribution in the community.
Values: Love, Integrity, Growth, Honour, Teamwork
Student outcomes: Enabled learners, active participants and valued contributors in the community
Location
Area: Marine ParadeAddress: 1 Elliot Road, Singapore 458686
Telephone no.
6517 3800Website
https://www.saac.org.sgSpecial needs catered for
Autism spectrum disorderAge range
7 to 18 years oldCurriculum offered
CustomisedSchool mode
Double sessionServices offered
School bus transportSchool fees
Visit the school's website for more information.Date
- Saturday, 17 May 2025
Time
- 9.30am to 12pm
- Physical
Venue
- 1 Elliot Road, Singapore 458686
- Contact person: Ms Linda Lim
Tel: 6517 3810
Email: admissions_saas@saac.org.sg
- Register online by Friday, 2 May 2025. Registration opens on 1 April 2025.
Primary 1 (2026 cohort)
- Application deadline: No deadline. Application closes when all vacancies are filled.
- Application start date: 1 January 2025
- Start of school: January 2026, unless the school informs otherwise.
Other levels (2025 cohort)
- Application deadline: No deadline. Application closes when all vacancies are filled.
- Application start date: Application is ongoing throughout the year.
- Start of school: To be advised by the school.
Differentiated Curriculum to complement authentic learning opportunities
SAAS curriculum engages learners in the class, community, as well as simulated authentic environments, within the safety of the campus. This provides learning environments for students to practise learnt skills, before moving on to the community. Differentiated levels of competency in the curriculum domains (e.g. basic, intermediate, advanced), cater to the needs of diverse learners.Schoolwide Prosocial Behaviours to support positive behaviours for learning
Teachers engage all students daily in lessons on prosocial behaviours as they learn to be safe, responsible and respectful students, and reinforce learning in various school settings with the use of visuals and positive language.Vocational Training Programme to provide school-based work experiences
Students in the Senior Programme (13 to 18 years old) undergo vocational experiences in areas like food preparation, horticulture, office skills and “live” work in order to apply and hone work behaviours.Transition Programme to facilitate best possible post-school outcomes for student and family
Starting Transition Planning for our students early in their school life, working in partnership with their parents, enables them to develop the skills and qualities needed for an aspirational post-school and quality of life.Allied Professional Support to better cater to students’ holistic development
Psychologists, occupational, speech and language therapists, and social workers address students’ learning, behaviour, sensory and transition needs, and strive towards a transdisciplinary approach to maximise the benefits of supports to students and their families.Primary / Junior
- Literacy and Communication
- Numeracy
- Daily Living Skills
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Vocational Skills
Secondary / Senior
- Literacy and Communication
- Numeracy
- Daily Living Skills
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Vocational Skills
Sports and Games
- Aquatics
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Bowling
- Football
- Skipping
Performance and Visual Arts
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
Clubs and Societies
- Clay / Fine Arts
- Info Comm / Robotics
- Food & Nutrition
- Gardening
- Go Green
- Lego
- Science
Uniformed Groups
- Scout Unit: Adventuroos
- St John Badgers Sett
| Brandon Lim Alumni (Graduated in 2019)  At 13, Brandon had difficulty focusing and used to get into laughing fits when he was excited or anxious. Through strategies to help him self-regulate, he has gained the ability to confidently take on new tasks and challenges. Upon graduation, Brandon secured work at Bizlink. He was able to follow the instructions of his trainer and work productively even during the period of adjustment to the new environment and people. Brandon enjoys going for morning jogs with his family, helps with household chores and makes coffee for his mother. He is also learning to manage his own finances and is able to care for himself by applying his eczema medication where needed on his skin. Brandon’s progress has been enabled by those around him, including his family members and teachers, who have worked together as a team. With continued support, he is likely to progress further and grow his potential. |
| Zhafran bin Murat Senior Level  When Zhafran was younger, he was shy and timid. He usually kept to himself, not daring to speak up or participate in class activities. Today, he is more confident and able to articulate well. He is not only able to travel independently, he is also a caring, big buddy to other students on public transport. Polite and well-mannered, Zhafran stays active in an effort to lead a healthy lifestyle by doing Zumba in school and at home, and even leads his family in the activity at home. He contributes at home by taking on chores such as sweeping and mopping, and he prepares light meals, such as air-fried nuggets and instant noodles, for his family. Zhafran continues to expand his interests and develop his skills. Recently, he mastered Peyote beading where with guidance from teachers, he created many intricate pendants, bracelets and rings. He had the honour of presenting one of his exclusively designed pieces of jewellery to President Halimah Yacob as a token of appreciation for her visit. |
| Mateen Khalique Junior Level  When younger, Mateen would easily get anxious and hyperactive when he faced challenging situations. He voiced gibberish sounds, which made it difficult to comprehend his needs and wants. The use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to enhance his communication has facilitated his speech to a great extent and he is now able to verbalise in short phrases. At home, he uses pictures of his favourite activities and items to communicate with family members. Mateen has taken on an active role in the Scouts Adventuroos CCA. Persevering through marching drills, he was selected to be a flag bearer for Scouts Founder’s Day ceremony in 2019. As he transits to the senior programme, the foundational skills Mateen has acquired put him in good stead to continue to learn and maximise his full potential. |
An energetic percussion ensemble performance put on by students and teachers at the Asia-Pacific Autism Conference 2019, under the guidance of instructors.
Parents dressed up in superhero garb on Sports Day, actively contributing as emcees, time-keepers and score-keepers.
Junior students enjoying their PE lesson - building water confidence through ASD-friendly visuals and modified swimming equipment.
Games and fun with schoolmates and friends at SAAS Overnight Camp. Activities include a campfire, night walk and team games.
Senior programme students confidently leading as emcees at a school event. The student on the right participated in the Special Olympics World Games 2019.
At the Student Entrepreneur Fair, students with their family members and teachers, set up a variety of fun booths to enjoy a carnival atmosphere. Students apply their literacy, communications, numeracy and regulation skills in fun ways.
Students using their Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC) devices to interact with President Halimah Yacob.
The Pushcart Initiative of the Numeracy and Vocational Curriculum Teams provided opportunities for students with higher support needs and Senior Programme students to practise purchasing and retail skills.
The Colours Cafe school-based work exposure and experience programme sees students involved in food preparation and managing orders.
Junior St. John Badgers at a pledging-in ceremony where they received their t-shirts, name tags and badges.