Established in 1938, NAFA is the pioneer arts education institution in Singapore. Over the past eight decades, NAFA has transformed from a fine art school with merely 14 students to a comprehensive arts education institution today. NAFA’s history is intertwined with the development of the local arts scene. Please click on the following link to read about our rich heritage and how we have overcome the odds with an unwavering dedication to become the highest quality education in the arts.

NAFA is widely recognised for its quality education and efficient corporate governance. Please click on the following link for a list of corporate accolades we have won.

NAFA is a not-for-profit private education institution with charity status. We receive financial support from Singapore’s Ministry of Education and dollar-for-dollar matching for cash donations from Singapore’s Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Please click on the following link for our latest financial report.

The Curriculum Development Advisory Committees (CDAC) engage industry partners and alumni to provide advice on curriculum and academic enhancements that would help to improve the skills and competencies of our graduates’ career prospects and professional growth. Each Committee also supports the respective NAFA programmes in the creation of networks, linkages and engagements with industry and other academic institutions.