Boarding Program

We believe that your child will experience a more enriched academic life being part of our boarding program. Being in a boarding house will allow your child to develop resilience and independent living skills that are essential as they prepare for higher education. Being part of our boarding program also gives them access to a robust social and emotional support system provided by the school community.

Residential and boarding staff are members of our AIS school community. They are specially appointed to work closely with school faculty and counselling staff to provide your child with a high level of care in your absence.

Boarding fees include breakfast and dinner on school days, and all 3 main meals during the weekends and Singapore public holidays. Fees also include guardianship,  air-conditioning in the bedrooms, laundry service and medical insurance. Boarders will be responsible for the cleanliness of their own living spaces.

AIS boarding staff will act as guardian to your child. They will attend parent-teacher conferences and see to your child’s needs on your behalf. Our boarding staff will work closely with academic faculty to ensure timely interventions on your child’s progress at school.

ACS Oldham Hall is conveniently located in the central area of Singapore, with easy access to convenience stores, clinics, supermarkets and eateries nearby. It is served by buses as well as nearby MRT lines including the North-South Downtown Line and Circle Lines.

All visitors are to report to the Oldham office. Parents and visitors are not allowed to visit the child’s room. They can only visit the child at the common areas such as office or Dining Hall. All visitors are to leave by 6pm on Sundays to Thursdays and by 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays.

Boarders are allowed to stay during term break.  The Hall is open throughout the year.  Payment is direct to the school.

Residential staff are on-site to respond to any emergencies after lights out. If necessary, they will take your child to the nearest hospital with paediatric services where medical professionals to attend to him/her. The nearest hospitals are KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) and the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)

Boarders will be roomed together with fellow AIS students. If you have children of the same gender staying at boarding, you can request that they room together.

All parents are required to fill up a questionnaire on your child’s living habits and current bedtime routines before arrival. This will allow us to best place your child with a roommate that has most similar habits to aid in their transition into boarding life.

No. Boys and girls are housed by floors and their biometrics only allow them access to their designated floor and room.

During Term Time, curfews are as follows:

Yes. There is a screentime curfew for all internet-enabled devices (mobile phones, tablets, laptops). A good night’s rest is important for an effective and engaged day at school.

During study time (7.30pm to 9.30pm), boarders are not to use their handphone or laptop unless for study purposes.  After lights out, no handphones or lap tops are to be used.

Yes. A residential staff will be present to check on them and ensure they are observing Study Time.  (But do not ensure they complete their work in timely fashion for submission the next day.)

If your child has work that he/she needs help with, arrangements will be made with his/her subject tutor at school for extra help during school hours.

You are also able to engage a private tutor for child while they are at boarding.

Music room is available for private practice sessions.  Rooms can be booked ahead of time for a 1- hour session each time.