SOTA

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Welcome to the School of the Arts (SOTA), where creativity meets holistic learning!

SOTA is Singapore’s specialised independent school for students aged 13-18, offering a six-year arts and academic curriculum, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP).

Learn more about how we nurture our students to be Artistic and Creative Learners and Cultural Leaders here.

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A curriculum in the arts

The SOTA curriculum offers development in Dance, Film, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

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our Specialised Arts Programme here.

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Creative Citizens for the Future

Beyond nurturing students with H.I.P.P. values, we also seek to develop emerging future cultural leaders who can be artists, community builders, heritage stewards, creatives and more.

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our student development programmes here.

Learning @ SOTA

SOTA’s unique blend of academic, artistic and affective disciplines encourages students to build connections across a range of subjects. Our aim is to cultivate in our students learning dispositions that will help them navigate complexities of the future.

The SOTA Arts Curriculum

SOTA offers development in Dance, Film, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. By bridging theory and practice, the programme builds fundamental knowledge and skills around arts disciplines while exploring the connection between arts and society on local, regional, and global levels.

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Our Alumni

Discover the inspiring stories of individuals whose educational journey at SOTA has propelled them to success in diverse paths, spanning film, music, visual arts, design, and more. Through captivating videos and insightful articles, delve into how their experiences at SOTA have shaped their paths and influenced their pursuits in higher education and careers.

Admissions

We are calling for a new generation of artistic and creative learners, and cultural leaders. Watch this space for more information on our annual admissions process.

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Upcoming/Ongoing events

Strings

Experience the rich harmonies and emotional depth of works by Gabriel Fauré, Camille Saint-Saëns, Vasily Kalinnikov, Gustav Mahler, Antonín Dvořák, and Edvard Grieg. Don’t miss the chance to witness the passion and talent of the SOTA String Ensemble!

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Process

The SOTA Music Faculty presents a programme combining the premiere of original student compositions—each reflecting a distinct creative outlook—juxtaposed with 20th-century works by Astor Piazzolla, Catherine Field, Toru Takemitsu, Roger Quilter, John Ireland, and Gerald Finzi.

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Encore!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as SOTA alumni return for a night of virtuosic playing! Featuring graduates who have gone on to further their studies and build exciting professional music careers, this concert celebrates their artistic journeys.

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