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Independent schools

S’porean student from SJI International dies during school trip in Maldives

Grade 9 student, Jenna Chan, was on a National Youth Achievement Award overseas expedition in the Indian Ocean island state.
Grade 9 student, Jenna Chan, was on a National Youth Achievement Award overseas expedition in the Indian Ocean island state.

MOE told ACS it has to take in girls if it moves to Tengah to better meet local community needs

Forum: Switch focus to turning more schools into good schools

ACS’ move to Tengah: Teething pains when a much-loved institution embarks on change

Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) at Barker Road on 26 June 2014.
Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) at Barker Road on 26 June 2014.

More financial help for needy students to attend independent schools

The cash award for the Uplift scholarship in 2023 has gone up to $1,000, and the income eligibility ceiling has also been raised.
The cash award for the Uplift scholarship in 2023 has gone up to $1,000, and the income eligibility ceiling has also been raised.

Premier schools taking students from wider pool

HCI student Thames Teo, from Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary, was inspired by a President's Scholar, who was from his alma mater.
HCI student Thames Teo, from Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary, was inspired by a President's Scholar, who was from his alma mater.

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