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Welcome to a school of excellence with 104 years of history and heritage. Founded on the values of 忠孝仁爱 礼义廉耻, the school believes in embracing tradition and fuelling innovation to bring out the Confident, Creative and Cultured 君子 with bicultural and global perspectives. Join us now as we bring you the Nan Hua experience.
OUR CAMPUS
南华校园
Explore our beautiful campus and see how it provides a conducive learning environment for our students.
360° VIRTUAL TOUR
虚拟游览
Take a virtual tour of our school.
OUR PRINCIPAL
校长致辞
Listen to an address by our Principal, Mrs Tan Jong Lek.
OUR STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE
丰富多彩的校园生活
Hear what our students have to say about the Nan Hua Total Curriculum, and how it has nurtured them into becoming confident, creative and cultured individuals with a passion for learning!
EXPERIENCE OUR TOTAL CURRICULUM
南华课程
OUR PARENTS
家长支援组
Discover the integral role parents play in supporting the learning needs of our students and what they feel about our school programmes.
OUR ALUMNI
校友
At Nan Hua, we are more than a school – we are family! Hear how our ex-students have benefitted from their experiences in the school and see how they continue to contribute to the school in a myriad of ways.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
常见问题
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHAT IS THE INDICATIVE PSLE SCORE RANGE OF THE SCHOOL?
Each PSLE subject will be scored using 8 ALs. Students who perform similarly will be placed in the same AL for each subject. PSLE Score will be the sum of the four subject scores.
Our indicative PSLE score range is 6(Merit) to 11(Distinction). The HCL grades of the first and last student admitted into the school are reflected in parenthesis.
WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL HOURS?
Students report at 07:30 on Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, and 08:30 on Thursdays.
Planned Dismissal Time* for Secondary 1 2022:
Monday, Tuesday: 14:35
Wednesday (odd week): 13:15
Wednesday (even week): 14:10
Thursday: 14:10
Term 1, 2, 3
Friday (odd week): 13:15
Friday (even week): 14:10
Note: With Safe Management Measures, dismissal times for the different levels are staggered.
*Subjected to changes based on school activities.
WHAT IS THE SCHOOL POPULATION?
There are 9 classes in Lower Secondary and 10 classes in Upper Secondary. Each cohort has about 340 students.
HOW IS AN SAP SCHOOL DIFFERENT?
Apart from nurturing students to be effectively bilingual in both English Language and Chinese Language, SAP schools have the additional objective of inculcating in students traditional Chinese values through school programmes that immerse them in Chinese language, culture and values.
WHAT BUSES WILL GET US TO THE SCHOOL?
The following bus services are available:
Bus-stop directly outside the school: 189
It is also possible to take the MRT to Clementi Station and either take 189 or walk to school.
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Bus-stop along Commonwealth Ave West in front of Blk 410: 14, 52, 96, 96B, 105, 106, 147, 154, 165, 166, 183, 185, 667
Bus stop along Commonwealth Ave West in front of Blk 365: 14, 52, 96, 96A, 96B, 105, 106, 147, 154, 154B, 165, 166, 183, 185, 667
Bus stop along Clementi Road after Clementi Ave 1: 96, 96B, 151, 151e, 183
Bus stop along Clementi Road outside University Town: 33, 96, 96A, 96B, 151, 151e, 183, 196, Premium 560
Bus stops along Ayer Rajah Expressway 97, 97E, 188, 196, 197, 198, 963, 963R
ARE THERE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES?
No, students are expected to take public transport.
CURRICULUM
WHAT IS THE CRITERIA FOR OFFERING HCL IN SECONDARY 1?
(i) PSLE score of 8 or better
OR
(ii) PSLE score of 9 to 14 inclusive; and attain
*AL1 / AL2 in CL or
*Distinction / Merit in HCL
MUST MY CHILD TAKE HIGHER CHINESE?
No, your child may opt to do Express Chinese. However, as an SAP school, your child is strongly encouraged to pursue Higher Chinese if he/she is assessed to have high ability and interest, and is able to cope with the subject. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your language option with our HOD or Subject Head of Mother Tongue Department.
CAN MY CHILD APPLY TO JOIN THE SCHOOL EVEN IF HE/SHE DID NOT TAKE HCL IN HIS/HER PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Yes.
WHAT DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMMES DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE TO DEEPEN MASTERY IN THE CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMME?
As part of the Nan Hua Curriculum, all students will gain a deeper appreciation of Chinese Language and Chinese Culture through the SAP Flagship Programme. Students who demonstrate the ability and interest could be offered the Chinese Language Elective Programme to deepen their mastery of the language.
OTHER PROGRAMMES
WHAT IS THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME LIKE?
The school provides opportunities for students to take up leadership positions in class, in CCAs and also as members of the Student Council. Leadership camps are also conducted. In addition, students who perform well are invited to participate in the sKy (ValueS, Knowledge & personalitY) programme. Successful candidates will have mentors to guide them and they participate in development programmes to hone skills and talents.
WHAT IS THE VALUES IN ACTION (VIA) PROGRAMME?
The programme provides opportunities for students to serve the community and provide them with the knowledge and opportunities to organise community projects.
Sec 1 - Service to the school and the environment
Sec 2 - Service to the elderly
Sec 3 - Class-initiated VIA and overseas service-learning trip (for selected students)
Sec 4 - Self-initiated VIA
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
WHAT CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA) ARE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL?
Click here to view the list of CCAs offered by our school.
WILL STUDENTS BE ALLOWED TO TAKE PART IN CCAs NOT OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL, AND WILL THEIR PARTICIPATION BE COUNTED IN THEIR OFFICIAL CCA RECORD?
Yes. However, all students are expected to participate in one of our 26 CCA Groups. Hence, if a student would like to take part in an external CCA, he/she may do so as a 2nd CCA, whilst still take part in a main CCA within school. His/her achievements in the external CCA is recognised in the official CCA records.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
WHAT FACILITIES ARE THERE IN THE SCHOOL?
Some of the facilities include the Bicultural Hub, the Heritage Gallery, the Sky Garden, the Auditorium, the Eco-Garden, computer laboratories, the library, the gymnasium, and the aesthetics block where the performing arts groups have their own rooms. In addition, we have the Counselling Room next to the canteen and an indoor sports hall. There are also lockers outside every classroom for students’ use.
ARE THE CLASSROOMS AIR-CONDITIONED?
Yes they are. However, air-conditioners are only turned on when necessary.
STUDENT-RELATED MATTERS
MUST STUDENTS HAVE A CERTAIN HAIRSTYLE?
Boys must keep their hair short. All girls with shoulder length hair or even longer hair must plait their hair.
DOES MY CHILD NEED MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES (E.G HANDPHONES, TABLETS AND LAPTOPS) IN SCHOOL?
The students will be getting their own personal learning device in 2021 and that will be sufficient for teaching and learning purposes.
WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL FEES AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES?
The rates of school and miscellaneous fees payable are reviewed by the Ministry of Education and individual schools from time to time.
The fee payable per month for the next 2 years is as follows:
Fee Payable in 2022*
Singapore Citizen: 28
Permanent Resident: 463
International Student (ASEAN): 863
International Student (Non-ASEAN): 1623
Fee Payable in 2023*
Singapore Citizen: 28
Permanent Resident: 523
International Student (ASEAN): 923
International Student (Non-ASEAN): 1773
* The fee payable includes a $3 Autonomous Fees, $10 standard miscellaneous fees and $10 second-tier miscellaneous fees.
WHAT IS THE WINDOW PERIOD FOR DSA?
DSA for Sec 1 2022 is already over. Information for DSA Sec 1 2023 will be available on MOE DSA Portal next year, usually in May.
SHOULD YOU HAVE FURTHER QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT US AT NHHS@MOE.EDU.SG
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