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 School of the Arts Singapore 新加坡艺术学院 Sekolah Seni Singapura | |
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2008 |
| Address | 1 Zubir Said Drive, Singapore 227968 |
| Principal | Ms Lim Geok Cheng |
| Vice Principal | Ms Amy Khoo Ms Pauline Ann Tan |
| Abbreviation | SOTA |
| Vision | Creative Citizens for the Future. |
| Mission | Nurturing artistic and creative learners who positively impact Singapore and the world, through a vibrant learning environment that is anchored in the arts. |
School of the Arts (SOTA) is Singapore's first 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, for youths aged 13 –18 years old.
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 be realised.
With a vision to groom creative citizens for the future, SOTA aims to nurture artistic and creative learners who positively impact Singapore and the world, through a vibrant learning environment that is anchored in the arts.
Principal
| Principal | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Chew | 2008 – 2012 |
| Lim Geok Cheng | 2012 – present |
Achievements
The School of the Arts have to date nurtured a President's scholar and numerous Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship holders. SOTA graduates have gone on to various prestigious universities and colleges.
Campus
The campus of SOTA is located off Orchard Road. Completed in 2009 with design by award-winning Singaporean architectural firm WOHA, the campus features two distinct layers. At ground level, public performance venues and public spaces provide opportunities for arts students to display their work. The academic spaces are raised up to provide comfortable naturally-ventilated learning facilities.