南洋艺术学院（NAFA）成立于1938年，是新加坡的先锋艺术机构。该学院以其严谨和高质量的课程，创新和实践者主导的教学方法，多样化的艺术创作和社区外展而闻名。
NAFA培养了13位文化奖章的获奖者 - 新加坡最高荣誉的艺术从业者，他们对艺术和文化产生了重大影响。另有14位校友获颁青年艺术家奖。许多学院的校友已经在新加坡和国外的专业艺术界留下了自己的印记。
该学院提供三所学校的全日制文凭和学位课程：艺术与设计学院（包括3D设计，设计与媒体，时装研究和美术课程），音乐学院和艺术管理学院，舞蹈与戏剧学院。文凭课程与英国著名大学合作开设的学位课程一致。
NAFA的课程由经验丰富的艺术教育工作者和领先的行业从业者设计和提供。学术学校定期审查和完善课程，以反映行业不断变化的需求。
自1999年以来，NAFA已从新加坡教育部获得了理工学院的资助。2011年，NAFA成为新加坡第一所获得私立教育理事会（现称私立教育委员会）颁发的为期四年的EduTrust证书的综合性艺术教育机构。它在2019年获得了第三个四年认证。
作为终身学习的倡导者，NAFA致力于为所有年龄段的人们提供更多的艺术欣赏。NAFA艺术幼儿园（原NAFA艺术幼儿园）是新加坡第一所以艺术为主题的幼儿园。青年才俊学院为4至18岁的青少年提供艺术，舞蹈，戏剧和音乐的周末课程。对于成年人来说，终身教育中心提供丰富课程和兼职证书课程。
凭借丰富的传统，良好的记录和对最高标准的艺术教育的坚定奉献，NAFA努力实现“通过艺术激发学习和成长”的使命。
Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is Singapore’s pioneer arts institution. The academy is known for its rigorous and high-quality curriculum, innovative and practitioners-led teaching approach, diverse artistic creations and community outreach.
NAFA has nurtured 13 recipients of the Cultural Medallion - Singapore’s highest accolade bestowed on art practitioners who have significantly impacted arts and culture. Another 14 alumni have been presented the Young Artist Award. Many of the academy’s alumni have gone on to make their mark in the professional arts scene in Singapore and abroad.
The academy offers full-time diploma and degree programmes across three schools: the School of Art and Design comprising 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies and Fine Art programmes, the School of Music and the School of Arts Management, Dance and Theatre. Diploma courses are aligned with the degree courses offered in partnership with reputable universities in the United Kingdom.
NAFA’s courses are designed and delivered by experienced art educators and leading industry practitioners. The academic schools regularly review and refine their curriculum to reflect the changing needs of the industry.
Since 1999, NAFA has received polytechnic-level funding from Singapore’s Ministry of Education. In 2011, NAFA became the first comprehensive arts education institution in Singapore to be awarded the four-year EduTrust certificate from the Council for Private Education (now known as Committee for Private Education). It received its third four-year certification in 2019.
As an advocate of lifelong learning, NAFA dedicates its effort to developing a greater appreciation of the arts for all ages. The NAFA Arts Preschool (formerly NAFA Arts Kindergarten), is the first arts-themed preschool in Singapore. The School of Young Talents offers weekend courses in art, dance, drama and music to 4- to 18-year-olds. For adults, the Centre for Lifelong Education offers enrichment courses and part-time certificate programmes.
With a rich heritage, established track record and an unwavering dedication to the highest standards of arts education, NAFA strives to live up to its mission of “inspiring learning and growth through the arts”.
The School of Art & Design (SOAD) offers multidisciplinary learning through its four programmes: 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies and Fine Art. SOAD takes the lead in contributing to the contemporary arts and design education with the focus on creative expression, technical competencies, integrative practices and critical thinking.
艺术与设计学院（SOAD）通过其四个课程提供多学科学习：3D设计，设计与媒体，时装研究和美术。SOAD率先为当代艺术和设计教育做出贡献，重点关注创造性表达，技术能力，综合实践和批判性思维。
The School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre brings together the faculty and physical resources of the Arts Management, Dance and Theatre programmes to provide a unique partnership across the areas of Performance, Production and Management.
艺术管理，舞蹈和戏剧学院汇集了艺术管理，舞蹈和戏剧课程的教师和物质资源，在表演，制作和管理领域提供独特的合作关系。
Music constantly invites us to discover a world beyond ourselves. Wherever you take your aspirations (as a performer, teacher or in pursuit of further studies), we are here to help you take the next step.
音乐不断邀请我们发现超越自我的世界。无论您采取何种愿望（作为表演者，教师或继续深造），我们都将帮助您迈出下一步。
“Our uniquely designed curriculum complements the mainstream education in Singapore. It helps students lay a solid foundation in the arts and at the same time develop their potentials to the fullest. At School of Young Talents, we nurture the next generation of artists who are well prepared to take on the various challenges in the future.”
“我们独特的设计课程是对新加坡主流教育的补充。 它帮助学生在艺术方面奠定坚实的基础，同时充分发挥他们的潜力。 在青年才俊学院，我们培养下一代艺术家，他们已准备好迎接未来的各种挑战。“
Dedicated to providing a spectrum of quality courses in art and design, NAFA established the Centre for Lifelong Education in November 2005 to provide opportunities for enthusiasts who are keen to further their interests in the arts. It is our belief that learning should be a fun and lifelong process. Most of our part-time students are working professionals and hobbyists.
NAFA致力于提供一系列优质的艺术和设计课程，于2005年11月建立了终身教育中心，为热衷于进一步发展艺术兴趣的爱好者提供机会。我们相信学习应该是一个有趣和终身的过程。我们的大多数兼职学生都是专业人士和业余爱好者。
