Post-Primary School Students
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There are different types of secondary schools in Singapore. They can be categorised under the following:
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Government |
Schools organised and conducted directly by the government. |
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Autonomous |
Autonomous Schools were established in 1994 to provide pupils with quality education within the framework of a non-independent status but with greater autonomy devolved to the schools (MOE).
These schools provide a wider range of innovative courses and enrichment programmes that enhance your child’s learning experience and develop his/her talents. |
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Independent |
These schools enjoy greater autonomy in curricular innovations, implementation of school programmes, administration, student admissions and the setting of fee structures |
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Private |
Schools not governed by MOE; for-profit schools. |
Different schools offer different programs. This can be shown in the infographic above. Below are the types of programs student-athletes can consider:
1. O’/N’ Levels
government, autonomous, or independent
a. Secondary Education places students in the Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical) course according to how they perform at the PSLE.
b. Competition: Students involved in a CCA can compete in the National School Games’ C and B Division.
*Taken from MOE Website.
2. Integrated Program (IP)
autonomous or independent
The Integrated Programmes (IP) will provide an integrated secondary and JC education where secondary school pupils can proceed to JC without taking the GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations. Students have to check with the respective schools for admission requirements. Below is a list of schools that offer IP:
School | Programme Offered | Length of Programme | JC Partner |
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | Eunoia JC | |
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | ||
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | ||
‘A’ Levels | 6 Years | - | |
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | Hwa Chong Institution | |
‘A’ Levels | 6 Years | - | |
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | Raffles Institution | |
‘A’ Levels | 6 Years | - | |
Temasek Junior College | ‘A’ Levels | 6 years from 2013 | - |
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | Victoria Junior College | |
‘A’ Levels | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | ||
‘A’ Levels | 4 years as of 2012, but VJC will stop accepting Secondary 3 students from 2013 onwards, to partner Victoria School and Cedar Girls’ Secondary School | - | |
Anglo Chinese School (Independent) | International Baccalaureate | 6 years | - |
International Baccalaureate | 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner | Anglo Chinese School (Independent) | |
International Baccalaureate | 6 years | Extend upwards to Years 5-6 | |
NUS High School Diploma | 6 years | - |
*Taken from MOE Website
3. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
independent or government
In 1968, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) was established to provide a challenging and comprehensive education that would enable students to understand and manage the complexities of our world and provide them with skills and attitudes for taking responsible action for the future. The IB program is part of the Integrated Programmes (IP), which will provide an integrated secondary and JC education where secondary school pupils can proceed to JC without taking the GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations.
a. Below is a list of schools in Singapore that offer the IBDP program:
3. Australian International School
4. Canadian International School (Lakeside)
5. Chatsworth International School
6. Dover Court International School
9. German European School Singapore
10. Global Indian International School
12. Hwa Chong International School
15. Nexus International School
20. St. Joseph’s Institution International
21. Stamford American International School
23. United World College of S E Asia, Dover
24. United World College of South East Asia East Campus
*List obtained from IB Website.
4. Athlete-Friendly Academic Programme