Frequently Asked Questions

1. I have been posted to Zhonghua Sec as a Sec 1 student in 2022. How do I confirm my place at Zhonghua Sec?

Students who have been posted to Zhonghua Secondary School are to confirm their place by completing the e-Registration form here. Parents and students are advised to watch the address by Year Head before completing the form.

If you are unable to access or submit the form, please contact the school at 62824339.

You may also direct your queries to the Year Head (Lower Sec), Ms Estee Teo, at teo_kexin_estee@moe.edu.sg or Assistant Year Head (Lower Sec), Mr Christopher Lim, at christopher_lim_wei_chern@moe.edu.sg

2. How do I purchase my textbooks and uniform? Can I come to school to do it?

Textbooks and uniform can only be purchased online. There will not be any physical sales of textbooks or uniform. You may access the details here.

If you are unable to do so online, please contact the school at 62824339 and we will advise you further.

For students on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme, please call the school directly at 62824339 (ext. 106) to look for Ms Grace for details on purchase of textbooks and uniform.

3. When do I have to report to school? What should I wear?

Due to the current COVID situation, registration for Sec 1 will take place online. Please complete the e-registration form here.

Information on Higher Mother Tongue, Third Language, MSP, and Subject Based Banding are available on the respective sub-pages.

Students in the Express stream who are keen to take up Art Elective Programme are to report to school on 28 Dec 2021 (Tuesday) at 8.00am for a selection test. Students must be in their primary school uniform and bring along an oral digital thermometer.

All students who have confirmed their place with the school are to report by 7.20am to Zhonghua Sec (13 Serangoon Ave 3, S556123) on 4 Jan 2022 (Tuesday) in either their primary school uniform or Zhonghua Sec full school uniform.

4. How many sets of uniform and PE attire should I purchase?

Due to the current COVID situation, the school allows students to be in half-uniform (i.e. PE shirt, school bermudas / skirt). Students are advised to purchase a few more PE shirts for their comfort. All PE shirts must be neatly tucked in.

Please refer to the guide provided here.

All students who have confirmed their places with the school are to report by 7.20am to Zhonghua Sec (13 Serangoon Ave 3, S556123) on 4 Jan 2022 (Tuesday) in either their primary school uniform or Zhonghua Sec full school uniform.

5. How do I get to Zhonghua Secondary?

You can click on this link to find out the different ways to get to our school.

6. Do I have to bring my textbooks on the 1st day of school? Where can I get my timetable?

There will be a special orientation programme on 4 Jan 2022 (Tuesday). Students are to bring along writing material to take note of important information.

The timetable will be uploaded on our school website by the last week of Dec. Students are advised to refer to the website to download a copy. Lessons according to the timetable will begin on 5 Jan 2022 (Wednesday).

7. What is the start-time and end-time on regular school days?

All students must report to school before 7.25am.

School ends latest by 2.00pm for Secondary One and Two students. For the Upper Secondary levels, the end-time on different days varies, depending on the students’ subject combinations.

On days when students have to attend CCAs (Mon, Wed or Thur), the ending time can be up to 6pm, depending on the nature of the CCA.

8. I am an Express student who is interested in taking up Art Elective Programme. What do I need to do?

Students in the Express stream who are keen to take up Art Elective Programme are to report to school on 28 Dec 2021 (Tuesday) at 8.00am for a selection test. Students must be in their primary school uniform and bring along an oral digital thermometer.

Please refer to the details here.

9. How do I know if I am successful in my application for MSP / Third Language? Can I still apply for MSP?

If students have applied for third language or MSP through the S1 Internet System, the status of their application will be made known via Parents' Gateway on the afternoon of 22 Dec 2021 (Wed).

Students may submit their application to take up MSP as an O-Level subject in Zhonghua Sec here.

10. I am a Normal Academic/Technical student and have done well in some of my PSLE subjects. How do I know if I have been offered the chance to do the subject at a more demanding level?

Students who are eligible to take up one or more subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese/Malay) at a more demanding level will be informed via Parents' Gateway. Parents are encouraged to discuss the offer with their child and either accept or reject the offer by 23 Dec 2021, 5pm.

For more information about SBB, please contact our SBB Coordinators:
Mr Desmond Chong (HOD/Science)
desmond_chong_eng_soon@moe.edu.sg

Ms June Yeo (SH/Maths)
yeo_yah_hwee_june@moe.edu.sg

11. What is Zhonghua Secondary’s PSLE Cut-off Point? I would like to appeal for a place in the school.

The PSLE Cut-Off Point (COP) for the 2022 Secondary 1 Cohort for the respective streams are:

Express AL 13

Normal Academic AL 23

Normal Technical AL 27

Please note that your appeal will only be considered if you have met the COP of the school. Students are advised to confirm their place at their posted school first.

Please refer to the Appeals & Transfer page for more information.

12. How many Sec 1 classes does Zhonghua Secondary have in 2022?

We have a total of 8 classes, with a class size of approximately 40 students.

5 Express, 2 Normal (Academic), 1 Normal (Technical)

You may view the FAQ and answers collated from our e-Open House webinars below.

FAQ for e-Open House (2021).pdf