Activities at CIS: discover, grow and thrive

At CIS, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our wide-ranging activities give students the opportunity to explore new passions, build talents, and grow holistically whether in sports, creative arts, languages, STEAM or community initiatives. Activities bring students together, encourage teamwork, confidence and resilience, and help them thrive beyond academics. 

Overview of the key activity categories

Competitive sports and recreational sports

Seasonal sports teams under Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS) — representing CIS in inter-school leagues; recreational sports for fun, fitness and development.

Extracurricular Activities (ECAs)

Paid after-school programmes such as languages (mother tongue or additional languages), arts, enrichment, recreational sports, STEAM, and more.

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs – Secondary only)

Free-of-charge activities for secondary students during SMART or after school, covering a variety of interests and talents.

Arts, music and creativity

From visual arts to drama, music, dance, theatre productions, ensembles, bands and creative clubs — giving students a platform to express themselves and build confidence.

STEAM and innovation

Hands-on STEAM activities in Makerspaces: combining science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics to foster creativity, critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Language classes

After-school language acquisition and mother-tongue classes (offered by external providers) to support multilingual development.

Outdoor and experiential learning

Trips, excursions, field investigations and experiential learning opportunities that build independence, global awareness and real-world connections.