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ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (BARKER ROAD)

60 BARKER ROAD

Singapore 309919

Introduction

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) is a government-aided, all-boys Methodist institution offering secondary and post-secondary education. As part of the one-school, two-campus ACS family, it shares the mission of providing a holistic education in a Christian environment to nurture future leaders. The school is guided by the ACS motto, "The Best Is Yet To Be."

The school offers a comprehensive academic and co-curricular programme designed to develop students intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually. It provides multiple educational pathways to cater to the diverse learning needs of its students. The school culture emphasizes character development, servant leadership, and a commitment to excellence in all pursuits, preparing students to become gentlemen of character, capability, and creativity.

A Brief Historical Background

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) was established on 1st January 1994 as a full government-aided school.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Boys' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
NOVENA

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Not Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Not Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Not Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Mother Tongue Languages Aesthetics Physical Education Character & Citizenship Education

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Computing
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
Elements of Business Skills
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Tamil)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Literature in Tamil
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Mobile Robotics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
FLOORBALL
FOOTBALL
HOCKEY
RUGBY
SP-CCA (CANOEING)
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
WATER POLO

UNIFORMED GROUPS

BOYS' BRIGADE
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (SEA)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
ENGLISH DRAMA
(DRAMA)
MODERN DANCE
(DANCE)
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATES)
FAITH-BASED CCA
(CHRISTIAN SOCIETY)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
ROBOTICS
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Generations of educated men who are God-fearing and growing in Grace.

Mission: Touch Hearts, Empower Minds & Enrich Souls.

Values: Respect for self and others, Integrity in action and conduct, Commitment to all endeavours, Excellence in all that we do.

School Leadership

Principal
MR KHOO TSE HORNG
Vice Principal
MR TAN WHYE WEE JEFFREY
Vice Principal
MR CHEN HONG MING
Vice Principal
MADAM MARIE LOH MEI LING

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: Languages
Title: Developing Confident and Effective Communicators
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Sports & Outdoor Education
Title: Building Character through Sports and Outdoor Education

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

CIDB Award for Construction Excellence

Notable Alumni

Vivian Balakrishnan Lui Tuck Yew S.R. Nathan Ng Eng Hen Tharman Shanmugaratnam Tan Chuan Jin Chee Soon Juan Chiam See Tong Joseph Schooling JJ Lin Nathan Hartono

School Location

60 BARKER ROAD , 309919 , Novena South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: NEWTON MRT, STEVENS MRT

Bus To Get There: 48, 66, 67, 170, 960, 972

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Nearby Points of Interest

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
STEVENS MRT STATION (DT10 / TE11) 4.1 1.70
NEWTON MRT STATION (NS21 / DT11) 5.4 2.35
BOTANIC GARDENS MRT STATION (CC19 / DT9) 7.1 3.30
NOVENA MRT STATION (NS20) 9.1 3.86
ORCHARD MRT STATION (TE14 / NS22) 8.5 3.92
FARRER ROAD MRT STATION (CC20) 8.3 3.97
LITTLE INDIA MRT STATION (NE7 / DT12) 9.1 3.98
ROCHOR MRT STATION (DT13) 8.9 4.20
NAPIER MRT STATION (TE12) 10.2 4.28
SOMERSET MRT STATION (NE23) 9.7 4.48

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

library@orchard – 1.95 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 3.09 km Bishan Public Library – 3.65 km Central Public Library – 3.79 km Queenstown Public Library – 4.54 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 5.16 km library@chinatown – 5.48 km Serangoon Public Library – 5.92 km Geylang East Public Library – 6.53 km Cheng San Public Library – 6.59 km Clementi Public Library – 6.91 km library@harbourfront – 7.15 km Sengkang Public Library – 8.48 km Punggol Regional Library – 8.97 km Yishun Public Library – 8.98 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 9.17 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Pullman Residences Newton – 0.55 km Kopar at Newton – 0.75 km The Atelier – 0.95 km Sloane Residences – 1.10 km Juniper Hill – 1.30 km The Hyde – 1.50 km 10 Evelyn – 1.70 km Peak Residence – 1.90 km Mont Botanik Residence – 2.10 km Mayfair Gardens – 2.30 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Novena neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A prime, centrally located district with a sophisticated, fast-paced lifestyle. It's a major medical hub, attracting a mix of affluent locals, expatriates, and medical professionals. The atmosphere is bustling and modern, with a focus on health, wellness, and upscale urban living.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall: A national monument and heritage institution that tells the story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen's revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Tan Tock Seng Hospital & Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital: Key institutions that form the core of "Health City Novena." Velocity@Novena Square & United Square: Shopping malls catering to sports enthusiasts and families, respectively.

Local Culture & Activities

The dining scene is vibrant, with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes in the area's shopping malls. Novena is a retail hub, particularly for sports and family-oriented products. The concentration of medical facilities means the area is busy with patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.

Unique Characteristics

Novena's identity is unequivocally defined by its status as a premier medical hub for Singapore. The "Health City Novena" masterplan aims to integrate healthcare, research, and education, making this the dominant characteristic of the neighborhood's landscape and daily life.

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