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Dunman High School

Dunman High School

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  • About Dunman High School
    Secondary School
    Co-Ed School
    Government School
    Single Session
    Autonomous
    Gifted Education Programme (GEP)
    Integrated Programme (IP)
    Special Assistance Plan (SAP)
  • Mother Tongues
    Chinese

PSLE Entry Requirements

T-score aggregate, 2020 PSLE cohort

Historical. MOE scored the PSLE by T-score aggregate until 2020 and replaced it with Achievement Levels from 2021; the two cannot be compared.

IntakeCut-Off Point
Open255

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Talent Areas

Learn more about DSA-Sec from the Ministry of Education (MOE).
NameNatureIntegrated ProgrammeCategory
Bilingualism (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesLanguage and Humanities
Leadership (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesLeadership and Uniformed Groups
Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesPerforming Arts
Choir (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesPerforming Arts
Concert Band (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesPerforming Arts
Music Elective Programme (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesPerforming Arts
String Ensemble (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesPerforming Arts
Steam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetics and Mathematics) (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Badminton (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Basketball (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Sailing (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Table Tennis (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Track and Field (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Volleyball (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Wushu (Girls and Boys) - IPBothYesSports and Games
Chinese Dance (Girls) - IPGirlsYesPerforming Arts
Modern Dance (Girls) - IPGirlsYesPerforming Arts
Softball (Girls) - IPGirlsYesSports and Games
  • School Vision
    The Premier School of Leaders of Honour
  • School Mission
    To Nurture Our Students to Care, to Serve, and to Lead
  • School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos

    Established in 1956, Dunman High School (DHS) has distinguished itself as a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school since 1979. Accorded the Autonomous Status in 1994, the school went on to establish itself as a choice 6-year Integrated Programme (IP) school since 2006.In DHS, we view character and cognitive development as fundamental to the holistic education of our students. In line with Confucian philosophy and our values of honesty, trustworthiness, moral courage and loyalty, we strive to nurture Dunmanians with a passion for life and learning.

  • Distinctive Programmes

    School-based Gifted Education Programme, Music Elective Programme, Future Problem Solving Programme, Bicultural Studies Programme, Chinese Language Elective Programme, Art Special Programme, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme, Creative Arts Programme, Moot Parliament Programme, Dragonfly Programme, Mathematics Research Programme, Science Research Programme, Science and Mathematics Olympiad Programme, A*STAR Experience Research Programme, A*STAR Research Attachment Programme, Research@YDSP and Student Leadership Development Programme.

Distinctive Programmes

  • Bicultural Studies Programme
  • Language Elective Programme (Chinese)
  • Music Elective Programme

Subjects Offered

Active Citizenry Education
Additional Mathematics
Appreciation of Chinese Culture
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Art (Special Programme)
Bahasa Indonesia
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
China Studies in Chinese
China Studies in English
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Chinese Language and Literature
Computing
Conversational Malay Programme
D1 Biology
D1 Chemistry
D1 Geography
D1 History
D1 Literature in Chinese
D1 Literature in English
D1 Mathematics 2
D1 Physics
D2 Biology
D2 Chemistry
D2 Geography
D2 History
D2 Literature in Chinese
D2 Literature in English
D2 Mathematics 2
D2 Physics
Dragonfly Programme
Economics
English Language
English Language and Linguistics
French Language
Further Mathematics
General Paper
General Studies in Chinese
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Music
Higher Music (Mep)
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Ss, History)
Japanese Language
Knowledge & Inquiry
Life Skills Programme
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Lower Sec Science
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language and Literature
Management of Business
Mathematics
Mathematics 1
Music
Ntu Science Research (Biology)
Ntu Semiconductor Physics & Devices
Nus-Moe Humanities & Social Science Research (Cl & Lit)
Nus-Moe Humanities & Social Science Research (Econs)
Nus-Moe Humanities & Social Science Research (Geog)
Nus-Moe Humanities & Social Science Research (Hist)
Nus-Moe Science Research (Biology)
Nus-Moe Science Research (Chemistry)
Physics
Principles of Accounting
Project Work
Punjabi Language
Smu Game Theory
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language and Literature
Theatre Studies & Drama
Translation (Chinese)
Urdu Language

Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)

Clubs and Societies

Art Club

Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting

Chinese Language, Drama and Debating

Community Council

Debating and Public Speaking

English Culture and Language

Food and Fashion

History

Indian Culture and Language

International Chess

International and Strategic Affairs Council

Law Society

Library Society

Lion Dance

Lion Dance(boys)

Malay Cultural Club

Mass Communications Society

Medical Society

Mind Sports Club

National Education

Oratorical Society (Debate)

Photography Society

Publication

Singapore Youth Flying Club

Steam Collective

Steam Collective (Infocomm Chapter)

Steam Collective (Mathematics Chapter)

Steam Collective (Robotics Chapter)

Steam Collective (Science Chapter)

Uniformed Group Council

Youth Club

Yukata Japanese Cultural Club

Others

Student Initiated Activities (Clubs & Societies)

Student Leadership (Council)

Physical Sports

Air Weapon Club

Badminton

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Frisbee

Golf

Netball

Outdoor Adventure Club

Sailing

Softball

Sp-Cca (Canoeing)

Swimming

Table Tennis

Taekwondo

Tennis

Touch Rugby

Track and Field

Volleyball

Wushu

Uniformed Groups

Girl Guides

National Police Cadet Corps

Scouts(boys)

St John Brigade

Ventures and Rovers

Visual and Performing Arts

Beijing Opera

Chinese Dance

Chinese Orchestra

Chinese Society (Drama)

Choir

Dance Society

English Drama Society

Guitar Ensemble

Guzheng Ensemble

Modern Dance(girls)

Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra

Singapore National Youth Orchestra

Sp-Cca (Ethnic Dance)

String Ensemble

Symphonic Band

Theatre Arts

Achievements and Awards

2019: Drama - Multi-LingualAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Drama - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: ChoirDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Chinese Orchestra-Full OrchestraDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Band - ConcertDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: St John Ambulance BrigadeGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Npcc (Land)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Girl GuidesGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Wushu3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Volleyball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Table Tennis4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Basketball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2019: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Ensemble - StringsDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Ensemble - GuzhengDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Drama - EnglishDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Drama - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: ChoirDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Chinese Orchestra-Full OrchestraDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Band - ConcertDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: St John Ambulance BrigadeGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: ScoutBronze (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: Npcc (Land)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: Girl GuidesGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: Wushu4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Volleyball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Volleyball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Table Tennis3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Table Tennis3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Table Tennis3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Basketball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Badminton3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Badminton4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Ensemble - StringsDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Ensemble - GuzhengDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Drama - EnglishDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Drama - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: ChoirDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Chinese Orchestra-Full OrchestraDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Band - ConcertDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Art - Category BRecognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: St John Ambulance BrigadeGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Scout (Unit 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Red CrossGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Npcc (Land)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Girl Guides (Coy 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Wushu3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Wushu4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Table Tennis4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Basketball1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Basketball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Basketball1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Badminton4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Badminton4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Orchestra - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Ensemble - StringsAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Ensemble - GuzhengDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Drama - EnglishDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Drama - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: ChoirDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Band - ConcertDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Art - Category BRecognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: St John Ambulance BrigadeGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Scout (Unit 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Npcc (Land)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Ncc (Air Boys)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Girl Guides (Coy 2)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Girl Guides (Coy 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Volleyball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Taekwondo (Kyorugi)4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Table Tennis1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Table Tennis3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Shooting (Air Pistol)3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Shooting (Air Pistol)2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Basketball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Basketball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Basketball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Basketball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Basketball1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Orchestra - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Ensemble - StringsAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Ensemble - GuzhengDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Drama - EnglishDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Drama - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: ChoirDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Band - ConcertDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: St John Ambulance BrigadeGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Scout (Unit 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Npcc (Land)Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Girl Guides (Coy 2)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Girl Guides (Coy 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Wushu4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Volleyball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Volleyball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Table Tennis4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Table Tennis4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Table Tennis2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Shooting (Air Pistol)4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Basketball3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Basketball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Basketball1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Badminton1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Badminton4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Badminton2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

Specialised Facilities and Resources

  • Special Educational Needs Officers