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.

Find out more about
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

Solisti in Concerto 2026

The Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM) performs an evening of works featuring soloists Kaitlyn Tan (Year 6, Harp), Anastasia Pay (Year 5, Guzheng), Aashi Bhagwat (Year 5, Voice) and Loïc Lastennet (Year 5, Voice).

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Impact 2026

Impact 2026 pays tribute to the works of playwright and theatre director Mr Kuo Pao Kun. Join us on 6 March for an evening of interdisciplinary performance created by our students, teachers, and alumni.

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Rapport 2026

The SOTA Dance faculty presents Rapport 2026. Featuring the Year 4 to 6 Dance students, Rapport 2026 is a showcase of the uniting power of dance in the diversity of movement, bodies and personalities presented on stage. Get your tickets now!

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