Yishun Town Secondary School

Yishun Town Secondary School

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  • About Yishun Town Secondary School

    Secondary School
    Co-Ed School
    Government School
    Single Session
    Autonomous

  • Mother Tongues

    Chinese
    Malay
    Tamil

What are the Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) talent areas offered?

Learn more about DSA-Sec in MOE (Ministry of Education, Singapore).
NameNatureIntegrated ProgrammeCategory
Language - TamilBothYesLanguage and Humanities
National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)BothYesLeadership and Uniformed Groups
LeadershipBothYesLeadership and Uniformed Groups
National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC)BothYesLeadership and Uniformed Groups
Drama - EnglishBothYesPerforming Arts
ChoirBothYesPerforming Arts
Band - ConcertBothYesPerforming Arts
RoboticsBothYesScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Table TennisBothYesSports and Games
Chess - InternationalBothYesSports and Games
BasketballBothYesSports and Games
Chess - ChineseBothYesSports and Games
ShootingBothYesSports and Games
Ten-pin BowlingBothYesSports and Games
Visual ArtsBothYesVisual Arts, Design and Media
Boys' BrigadeBoysYesLeadership and Uniformed Groups
Girl GuidesGirlsYesLeadership and Uniformed Groups
Dance - ChineseGirlsYesPerforming Arts
VolleyballGirlsYesSports and Games
  • School Vision

    A School of Distinction.A Community of Leaders.

  • School Mission

    Nurturing Confident Leaders, Active Citizens and Global Thinkers - YTzens for the Future

  • School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos

    YTSS is guided by its vision, 'A School of Distinction, A Community of Leaders', and is committed to developing every YTzen to be a Confident Leader, Active Citizen and a Global Thinker. It holds firmly to the belief that every student can and wants to learn, and this translates into a commitment to unlock the potential of every child. The school also places a strong emphasis on cultivating self-discipline and imbuing the core values of Integrity, Respect, Resilience and Gratitude in our students. This student-centric approach in educating our students can also be seen in our curriculum. It is designed and implemented by our caring and professional team of teachers who embrace the core belief of 'leave no child behind'. The curriculum is crafted with the learners in mind and seeks to deepen our students' understanding of the various disciplines, making learning engaging and meaningful for them. Working closely with supportive parents and alumni, as well as the community and other partners in education, there is a strong community of support in YTSS to create a nurturing environment and provide the best learning experience for all YTzens. The school motto, 'We will Excel' is the guiding beacon for all YTzens and it permeates the school culture. The various awards and accolades the school is accorded and has achieved are testimonies of our steadfast commitment to excellence.

What are the distinctive programmes?

  • Tamil Language Elective Programme (TLEP-Sec)

What are the subjects?

Additional Mathematics
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Combined Humanities (Social Studies and Geography)
Combined Humanities (Social Studies and History)
Computer Applications
Design and Technology
English Language
Geography
Higher Chinese
History
Literature in English
Malay
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Science
Social Studies
Tamil
Literature In Tamil

What are the co-curricular activities (CCAs)?

Physical Sports

Air Weapons Club

Basketball

Table Tennis

Ten-Pin Bowling

Volleyball

Uniformed Groups

Boys' Brigade

Girl Guides

National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC)

National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)

Clubs and Societies

Chess Club

Green Club

Infocom Club

Visual and Performing Arts

Art Club

Choir

Dance - Chinese

Drama - English

Photographic Society

Wind Orchestra

What are the specialised facilities and resources?

  • Allied educators (Learning and behavioural support)