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Serangoon Secondary School

Serangoon Secondary School

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  • About Serangoon Secondary School
    Secondary School
    Co-Ed School
    Government School
    Single Session
  • Mother Tongues
    Chinese
    Malay
    Tamil

PSLE Entry Requirements

Achievement Level (AL) score, 2025 PSLE cohort

A lower AL total is a better result. The cut-off is the weakest score admitted.

Posting GroupAL RangeCut-OffIntake
Posting Group 126 - 2828Open
Posting Group 221 - 2525Open
Posting Group 316 - 2020Open
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
Open194

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Talent Areas

Learn more about DSA-Sec from the Ministry of Education (MOE).
NameNatureIntegrated ProgrammeCategory
Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)BothNoLeadership and Uniformed Groups
Programming and 3D Modelling (Girls and Boys)BothNoScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • School Vision
    Resilient Individuals, Passionate Learners, Active Contributors
  • School Mission
    Moulding Character, Igniting Passion, Building Community
  • School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos

    SSS provides varied possibilities for students, underpinned by a culture of care and innovation. With a 92-year history, Serangoon Secondary School has produced many illustrious alumni. Known as StaRs, our students are nurtured holistically through comprehensive programmes designed to develop each child's talents and aspirations, and enable him or her to excel holistically. The joy of learning is made possible with innovative teaching methodologies coupled with real-life applications, such as Inquiry-Based Learning in Science and the Integrated Coursework in Craft and Technology. Our students are also provided with rich and diverse learning experiences both locally and overseas. Recognising students for their talents and efforts goes beyond achieving accolades, and this has become an integral part of our culture. Upper Secondary students can also strive for the Serangoon StaR Awards for excellence in co-curricular domains such as student leadership, uniformed groups, aesthetics and sports. We value our partners and we value partnerships to augment our efforts to enhance student learning. The school also offers Computing and Mobile Robotics as elective subjects to those who take a special interest in these areas. Our students hone their leadership skills in working for the good of the community through our Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in Harnessing Student Leadership in the Service of Community. We also ensure our students are future-ready through our Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in Real-world Explorations in ICT, which offers drone programming and 3D printing. The Parent Support Group is actively involved in providing support, engaging parents, and networking to enrich students' learning. Above all, we are committed to inculcate our core SHINE values of Self-directedness (S), Harmony (H), Integrity (I), ResilieNce (N) and Excellence (E). Together, we empower every Serangoon StaR to SHINE, for the growth of self and the good of others.

  • Distinctive Programmes

    1. ALP: Real-world Explorations in ICT. 2. LLP: Harnessing Student Leadership in the Service of Community. 3. O Level Computing as an elective subject. 4. Mobile Robotics as an elective subject for Normal Technical Stream. 5. Aesthetics exposure and enrichment for all students. 6. Special Programmes for Normal Stream students and Advanced Elective Modules for Express and Normal Academic Stream students.

Distinctive Programmes

  • Project Ablaze: Harnessing Student Leadership in the Service of Community
    Learning for Life Programme (LLP) / Community Youth Leadership
  • Real-world Explorations in ICT
    Applied Learning Programme (ALP) / STEM - Future of Transportation

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Computing
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
French Language
Geography
German Language
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (Ss, Geography)
Humanities (Ss, History)
Humanities (Ss, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Japanese Language
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Mobile Robotics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Thai Language

Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)

Clubs and Societies

Audio Visual Aid

Infocomm Technology (Computing)

Singapore Youth Flying Club

Others

Student Leadership (Prefect)

Physical Sports

Basketball

Floorball

Football

Netball

Sp-Cca (Athletics)

Uniformed Groups

Girl Guides

National Cadet Corps (Land)

National Police Cadet Corps

Red Cross Youth

Scouts

Visual and Performing Arts

Chinese Instrumental Ensemble

Choir

Concert Band

English Drama

Malay Dance

Modern Dance

Achievements and Awards

2019: Ensemble - GuzhengCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Drama - EnglishAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - MalayDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Chinese Orchestra-Sectional EnsembleAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Band - ConcertAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Red CrossGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

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

2019: Ncc (Land Boys)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Girl GuidesGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Basketball4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Ensemble - GuzhengAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Drama - EnglishAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - MalayDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Chinese Orchestra-Sectional EnsembleAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Band - ConcertAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: Red CrossGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

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

2018: Ncc (Land Boys)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: Girl GuidesGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Ensemble - GuzhengAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Drama - EnglishAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - MalayDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Chinese Orchestra-Sectional EnsembleAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Band - ConcertAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

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: Ncc (Land Boys)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

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

2016: Orchestra - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Ensemble - GuzhengCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Drama - EnglishAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - MalayDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Band - ConcertAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

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

2016: Red CrossGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

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

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

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

2015: Orchestra - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Ensemble - GuzhengCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Drama - EnglishAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - MalayDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - InternationalAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Band - ConcertAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

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

2015: Red CrossGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

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

2015: Ncc (Land Boys)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

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

Specialised Facilities and Resources

  • Special Educational Needs Officers