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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Visual Arts faculty invites you to Teneral Forms and Tender Feelings, featuring the works of the Year 5 IBDP Visual Arts cohort of 2026. Check out their works from 15 to 23 August 2026 at the SOTA Gallery.
SOTA Theatre IBCP cohort (2026) presents their original work, created together with and directed by Theatre faculty member Chelsea Crothers. Catch it at the SOTA Studio Theatre on 15 and 16 October and join the cast in an exclusive post-show talk (15 Oct only).
Come celebrate with us, and be enchanted by our dance offerings as we end the year with Becoming 2026, featuring new works by guest choreographers, Pang Xin Yi, Nah Jie Ying, Sufri Juwahir, and faculty member, Hana Goseling! Happening at the SOTA Drama Theatre on 5 and 6 November!
