History of the School

Raffles American School was created by the Raffles Education Corporation of Singapore in 2011. The first school director, Dr Rob Mockrish, was hired one year before the school opened. The first school staff was Mr Erwan Yahaya, who was hired as a driver and translator. The school opened in 2012, at the Anjung Temporary Campus near the permanent site. Phase one of the permanent campus was completed in August of 2016.

2015 - 2016 School Year
The school was housed at the temporary campus. After many delays, work on the permanent campus began. It was announced to the school in October that the new projected move-in date to the new campus was August 2016.

Babies Born To Staff
This school year was notable for the number of babies born to teaching staff. In the 2014 - 2015 school year, there were three babies born to staff, although this was less disruptive because all three babies were born during the summer or winter holidays. In this year, three teachers took at least two weeks of child leave, making a bigger impression on students.

In the elementary school, Ms Banner, the 2nd grade teacher, had her son Arlo in April.

In the middle school, Ms Chelsea, the Math teacher, had a son in May.

From the office staff, Ms Evine had a baby girl in May.

Staff Departures
As of 2015, Dr. Rob, Ms. Kerstin, Ms. Aracelis, Mr. Jonathan, Mr. and Mrs. Banner, Mr. Bendixen, Mr. Derek, Mr. Conner are all leaving once the 2015-2016 school year ends.