Organisational Chart
Stalford Academy Managers
Lim Gek Noi
Teo Siew Kim Ruby
Stalford Academy Management Team
Affiliates
STALFORD LEARNING CENTRE
Stalford Learning Centre is closely affiliated to Stalford Academy, and has a long history of more than 20 years. As a player in the local private education industry, Stalford Learning Centre has grown tremendously over the years, to a sizeable strength of 30 centres all over the island. Throughout the centre’s years of operations, it has seen the accelerated growth and development of many batches of students who have progressed on fairly well to institutions of higher learning. The success of many of the students at Stalford Learning Centre is a testament to the management’s commitment to deliver the promised quality education to our deserving students.
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Academic Board and Examination Board
Mr. Soon Loo
Global Executive Coach
Board Member, Asia Pacific Public-Listed & Private Companies
Entrepreneur-in-Residence, INSEAD Business School
Former APEC Business Advisory Council Member
Soon Loo’s mission is to elevate Asia’s top business leaders, supporting them in growing and transforming their businesses to better the world. He currently serves on the boards of publicly listed and private companies, with combined market values exceeding one billion dollars, advancing strategic growth and innovation. An esteemed member of the global 100 Coaches organization, Soon has been coaching since 2009. His current research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into executive coaching to empower leadership development.
Mr. Lee Kah Howe
Master of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation, Nanyang Technological University
Graduate Diploma in Technopreneurship and Innovation, Nanyang Technological University
Graduate Diploma in Information Management, The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Commerce, The University of Western Australia
Mr. Lee is a successful and talented entrepreneur with a strong passion for teaching. In 2003 and 2004, he was appointed by the Nanyang Fellows Programme as a Co-Instructor for the course New Venture Creation – Entrepreneurship in Action which was designed by him. His overall rating in 2003 was 4.15 out of 5.00. In 2004, his overall rating was 4.26 out of 5.00. In 2004, he was appointed as co-instructor by Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre (https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ntc/home) of Nanyang Technological University (https://www.ntu.edu.sg) and it lasted till 2015. Having trained over 1200 students – including students in the top 5 junior colleges in Singapore in entrepreneurship and innovation, Mr Lee is frequently invited by local universities such as the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University to conduct lectures on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Ms. Ruby Teo Siew Kim
CEO of the Stalford Education Holdings
Master of Science in Technopreneurship & Innovation, Nanyang Technological University
Graduate Diploma in Technopreneurship and Innovation, Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Honours), Nanyang Technological University
Ms. Teo is the founder and CEO of the Stalford Education Holdings. As the principal of Stalford Learning Centre and Stalford Academy, she has touched the lives of countless students. She is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience in leading teams of educators and professionals.
Last Updated: 01/08/2024
Read morePrincipal’s Address
On behalf of everyone at Stalford Academy, I extend a very warm welcome and wish you a very fruitful time at our school!
Our academic guidance reaches out to students of all ages, educational levels, ethnicities and nationalities. At our institution, anyone serious in his/her education is always more than welcome.
Stalford Academy aims to bring out the best in each and every student, be they primary school students, secondary students, pre-university students, or working professionals. We believe that all students are genuine high-flyers and we develop them to their fullest potential.
We listen to our students’ each and every need to ensure that their welfare is well taken care of. When students’ needs are met, both students and teachers are able to focus intensely on the students’ progress and growth in class.
Growth as a student not only brings academic successes and improvements to an individual, but also develops the student in an all-rounded manner. During their stint with Stalford Academy, students will learn about social dynamics and hone their interpersonal skills. Thus, the Stalford student is able to handle life situations well, on top of being able to excel academically.
All of our teachers are registered with the Committee for Private Education. The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Our classrooms are all well-furnished and air-conditioned to provide a conducive and comfortable learning environment for our students.
As part of our commitment to provide quality education with fair and just service ethics, we have put forth a set of policies that ensure our students’ welfare is well taken-care of. Please view the website for more details on our policies.
It is our utmost joy and passion at Stalford Academy to be a part of any student’s life. We take pride in helping students shape their future and transforming them into individuals who leave indelible marks in today’s society.
Finally, I would like to take the opportunity to thank each of you for choosing Stalford Academy. All of us here are very grateful for your decision. Now, let’s get back to the learning!
Warmest regards,
Ruby Teo
Principal & CEO,
Stalford Academy
Registration and Awards
Stalford Academy is registered with the Committee for Private Education, Singapore. The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Our registration details are as follows:
PEI Registration No. : 200914573H
Period of Registration : 14/09/2020 to 13/09/2024
CPE-ERF
The Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF), as set out under the Private Education Act and the Private Education Regulations, spells out the mandatory registration requirements and legislative obligations which all private education institutions, operating in and from Singapore, must meet. It is administered by the Committee for Private Education.
The Enhanced Registration Framework works to ensure that private education institutions in Singapore are of a certain acceptable standard to protect the interests of the students enrolled in their schools as well as to enhance the following aspects of the ERF:
- Registration
- Corporate Governance
- Quality of Provisions
- Information Transparency
EDUTRUST
Stalford Academy has been awarded the EduTrust Award (4 years) on 2 July 2013. It is an award that recognizes the effort of outstanding providers of private education committed to upkeeping superior standards in its programme delivery as well as excellence in structuring a comprehensive academic system. Stalford Academy has successfully renewed our EduTrust certification on 2 April 2018 for another four years.
The EduTrust Certification Scheme framework assesses Stalford Academy under 7 key criteria:
- Management Commitment and Responsibilities
- Corporate Governance and Administration
- External Recruitment Agents
- Student Protection and Support Services
- Academic Processes and Students Assessment
- Achievement of Student and Graduate Outcomes
- Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Results
Stalford Academy’s attainment of this quality assurance and certification framework is a testament of its commitment to deliver the best educational services to its students by maintaining superior standards in its program and academic system structure.
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Stalford Academy has been established as an Independent Award Centre (IAC) in March 2018 to deliver the The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to our students between the ages of 14 to 25 years old. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.
The Award comprises three levels and four sections and is designed to provide a balanced programme of personal development and challenge. Our international students get to explore Singapore and engage in Physical Recreation activities, learn some Skills and provide Voluntary Services to local beneficiaries. The award participants also take part in an Adventurous Journey where they would plan, train for and undertake a journey with a purpose in an unfamiliar environment.
Service Quality Targets
At Stalford Academy, we are committed to upkeep and constantly better the standards of the services we render our students. We aim to provide our students with quality education programs and student services that will create a conducive and pleasant environment for them to complete their holistic learning experience. To ensure that we meet the changing needs of our student population, the Academy always seek feedback from its students and subsequently implement new initiatives to improve its services by going an extra mile to offer service standards beyond expectations. As part of our commitment to students like you, here at Stalford, we aim to achieve the following service quality targets.
Quality assurance
Various policies have been put in place to keep the delivery of quality service by the Academy in check, as well as to maintain and improve on the standards of educational services as well. These policies provide the necessary quality assurance by the Academy to its students.
Teaching staff recruitment
All of the Academy’s teaching staff are being carefully selected through an extremely stringent process, as part of the Academy’s adopted pedagogy to integrate the curriculum with actual quality teaching. All of our teachers are also registered with the Committee for Private Education, in addition to possessing exemplary qualifications, competency and the requisite experience to deliver the courses. The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Teaching staff training and evaluation
The teaching staff are constantly being assessed and evaluated through regular teacher evaluation sessions to ensure that these teachers are aware of the changes in course syllabus and requirements. Training is also provided to our teaching staff to ensure that their teaching methodologies are aligned to the school’s espoused pedagogy.
Course reviews
The curriculum of our courses are specially designed and tailored to the needs of our students to ensure that the expected learning outcomes are being imparted to them. The designed curriculum is also constantly subjected to reviews and revisions to keep it parallel to the latest changes in syllabus while also taking into account the suggestions and feedback from our students.
Service staff skills training and upgrading
The Academy’s administrative and customer service staff undergo regular trainings and upgrading programs to renew their know-how on providing frontline services, thereby ensuring that they always deliver the best services to all of the Academy’s students. Frequent reviews are also being performed to keep the service standards of these frontline staff in check by ensuring their professionalism and on-task attitude in the process of service delivery.
Facility and equipment maintenance
At Stalford Academy, we believe that a positive learning experience is often associated with the conduciveness of the learning environment. In ensuring that we provide such conduciveness in the learning environment provided to our students, we conduct regular inspections and surveillance on all common facilities and equipments in the Academy to make sure that these facilities are being maintained at its best. Furthermore, where necessary, the Academy will revamp and upgrade its facilities accordingly to provide its students with the best learning outcomes.
Credibility
The Academy seeks to achieve utmost credibility and consistency in all of its representations in the form of publicity materials including, but not limited to its brochures and website. Appropriate and relevant policies, such as refund, transfer and withdrawal policies are being put in place in the event of cancellation, non-completion, termination of course or breach of the Standard Student Contract.
Read moreVision, Mission, Core Values & Culture
VISION
Deliver quality education to learners from all walks of life.
MISSION
Nurture students to be globally responsible active lifelong learners and enable everyone to find expression to their fullest potential.
CORE VALUES – S.T.A.L.F.O.R.D.
Stewardship
We are fully committed to the careful and responsible management of Stalford Academy; always dedicated to bringing Stalford Academy and our students to greater heights.
Teamwork
We are committed to succeeding as an organisation. We highly value our staff and their unique talents. We show appreciation for one another’s commitments and contributions to deliver quality education.
Accountability & Integrity
We pledge to be responsible for our decisions and actions. We will be honest and truthful in our conduct, sustaining fairness in our practices.
Learning for Life
We believe that learning is a lifelong process. We strive to inculcate a passion for learning amongst our students and staff to help achieve their maximum potential.
Fostering Friendships
We promise to be trustworthy learning partners, striving to create a warm and friendly learning environment.
Open Communications
We actively and openly communicate with our customers, students and staff to promote mutual understanding.
Respect for Individuals
We promise to give our customers, students and staff the highest degree of respect, and believe that every student has the potential to achieve their goals.
Determination to Succeed
We will put in our best effort to motivate our students and staff to strive for excellence.
CULTURE STATEMENT
Stalford Academy exercises stewardship over our students. We deliver quality education by ensuring access to quality teachers, providing use of quality learning tools, and establishing a safe and conducive quality learning environment. Students and staff can foster friendships and openly communicate with respect for individuals. We nurture our students to be active lifelong learners, embracing learning for life with the determination to succeed through accountability, integrity and teamwork.
Read moreAbout Stalford Academy
Stalford Academy, founded in 2009, is managed by the same Management Team that manages 30 Stalford Learning Centres and affiliates across Singapore.
At Stalford Academy, we are convinced that a highly effective teaching pedagogy should involve the seamless assimilation of the teaching and curriculum teams. Our strong belief of the pedagogy has attracted many qualified and experienced tutors who are also dedicated to the same belief, to join Stalford Academy and propel it towards excellence. With our reiteration on harmonization of actual teaching with the structured curriculum, we believe our students can completely concentrate on their learning, and leave the rest to us.
Always putting our students first, Stalford Academy also goes beyond academic excellence to oversee the welfare of the students by ensuring that they are also well equipped with the necessary facilities and amenities to complement their learning needs. Further, with Stalford Academy being conveniently located close to the heartland, student’s needs for accessibility to amenities are well taken care of. With our optimal average teacher-student ratio standing at 1:25 (1:40 for ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level courses), our students can expect full-fledged attention and assistance from their tutors. The sum of these elements forms the equation of what is indeed a truly exciting educational experience that will bring out the best in learners like you.
At Stalford Academy, we choose to live by our modus operandi: Proven Methods, Proven Results.
We are sure you will make the right decision to join us for a transformational experience.
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