Singapore American School FAQ

Pros

Good healthcare benefits. Nice working environment.

Cons

Too many initiatives at one go. Increasing number of supervisors/ management roles/ administrators.

Pros

Salary, Taxes, Network, Location, Safety.

Cons

Cost of living, Local attractions, insurance coverage.

Pros

Salary, Taxes, Network, Location, Safety.

Cons

Cost of living, Local attractions, insurance coverage.

Pros

Connecting and Care for people

Cons

can be potentially limited growth

Pros

Teachers are payed well and have lots of opportunities for personal and professional development such as access to financial advisors, endless opportunities to take on additional paid gigs such as summer camps and the option to get advanced degrees through university partnerships. Efforts are being made to offer professional development to local staff.

Cons

The divisions operate in silo so your experience can vary a lot depending on which part of the school you work in. Many leaders have been in their roles for years and are attached to old ways of doing things, sometimes with seemingly little regard for best practice. Getting things done can be a matter of who you know, rather than what’s aligned with the mission. Also, there’s a clear class dividing line between foreign and local staff.