Swiss Cottage Secondary School
Overall Rating
- About Swiss Cottage Secondary SchoolSecondary SchoolCo-Ed SchoolGovernment SchoolSingle Session
- Mother TonguesChineseMalayTamil
Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Rankings
Based on MOE award records up to 2019, the last year published.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 Group | AL Range | Cut-Off | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posting Group 1 | 25 - 26 | 26 | Open |
| Posting Group 2 | 21 - 22 | 22 | Open |
| Posting Group 3 | 8 - 11 | 11 | Open |
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.
| Intake | Cut-Off Point |
|---|---|
| Open | 242 |
Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Talent Areas
| Name | Nature | Integrated Programme | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Leadership and Uniformed Groups |
| Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| Choir (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| English Drama (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| Military Band (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| Modern Dance (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Performing Arts |
| Science for Sustainable Development (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Basketball (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Sports and Games |
| Floorball (Girls and Boys) | Both | No | Sports and Games |
| Bowling (Boys) | Boys | No | Sports and Games |
| Badminton (Girls) | Girls | No | Sports and Games |
- School VisionThoughtful Leaders
- School MissionWe nurture students to become Reflective Thinkers and Caring Citizens who Lead to Serve the Nation and the World.
- School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos
In Swiss Cottage, our students learn to be Thoughtful Leaders. They become leaders who are equipped with ethical thinking, managerial competencies, global and local awareness. Most importantly, they develop a heart to care and serve and are grounded in intellectual and character excellence. Swiss staff believes in a Character First Education that provides opportunities for all students to learn and achieve. We see ourselves as nurturers and mentors to our students. We lead, care and inspire each other as colleagues. We seek to engage and collaborate with our partners for the benefit of our students. With these core beliefs, we care for every staff and student. We ensure that every lesson is a good lesson, and that every learning activity is purposeful. We encourage every staff and student to reflect and learn from every opportunity and from each other. Anchored on the Swiss Spirit of Serve with Honour and Lead with Humility, we develop our students to be Thoughtful Leaders who will serve with honour and lead with humility.
- Distinctive Programmes
Swiss Cottage delivers a Total Curriculum covering a comprehensive Student Development Programme, a rigorous Instructional Programme (IP) and two Distinctive Programmes: Swiss Thoughtful Leadership Programme (TLP) and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development Programme. The TLP integrates Student Leadership, Values In-Action (VIA) and our school-based Glocal (global and local) Perspectives programmes. It provides our students with the knowledge, skills and values to explore and embark on possible VIA or social action projects. The Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development Programme aims to equip our students with specialised scientific skills and knowledge through the curriculum and authentic learning platforms such as VIA and research projects, attachment opportunities and mentoring by our teachers or industry/academia partners. The Student Development Programme includes the core CCE and student well-being programmes, a wide range of CCAs, enrichment and talent development programmes to broaden our students' world view and hone their unique strengths. The IP provides a broad-based and rigorous foundation for post-secondary education. We implement academic enrichment programmes which include the Overseas cultural immersion trips, Future Problem Solving Programme, Maths Olympiad and Science Talent Development programmes.
Distinctive Programmes
- Applied Sciences for Sustainable DevelopmentApplied Learning Programme (ALP) / STEM - Sustainability
- Thoughtful Leadership ProgrammeLearning for Life Programme (LLP) / Community Youth Leadership
Subjects Offered
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
Clubs and Societies
Maker Education Leaders
Publications & Media Club
Science & Technology Club
Science Ambassadors
Others
Student Leadership (Prefect)
Physical Sports
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Floorball
Football
Ice Skating
Sp-Cca (Water Polo)
Tchoukball
Uniformed Groups
Boys' Brigade
Girl Guides
National Cadet Corps (Air)
National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
National Police Cadet Corps
Scouts
Visual and Performing Arts
Chinese Orchestra
English Drama
Show Choir
Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
Swiss Dance
The Singapore National Cadet Corps Command Band
Achievements and Awards
2019: Drama - Multi-Lingual — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Dance - Malay — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Choir — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Scout — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Ncc (Air) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Girl Guides — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Floorball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Drama - English — Commendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Dance - Malay — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Scout — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Ncc (Air) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Girl Guides — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Boys' Brigade — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Floorball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Basketball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Drama - English — Commendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Dance - Malay — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Ncc (Air) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Boys' Brigade — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Orchestra - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Dance - Malay — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Ncc (Air) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Basketball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Orchestra - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Dance - Malay — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Dance - Chinese — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: St John Ambulance Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Ncc (Air) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Girl Guides (Coy 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
Specialised Facilities and Resources
- Special Educational Needs Officers