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CHIJ ST. NICHOLAS GIRLS' SCHOOL

501 ANG MO KIO STREET 13

Singapore 569405

Introduction

CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School is a government-aided, autonomous Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school for girls, founded by the Infant Jesus (IJ) Sisters. It offers both primary and secondary education, including an Integrated Programme at the secondary level. The school's mission is to nurture women of character and leaders with a heart, who are proficient in both English and Chinese.

As a SAP school, it provides an immersive bicultural environment that fosters a deep appreciation for both Eastern and Western cultures. The school is committed to a holistic education that integrates academic excellence with moral and spiritual development. Through its rigorous curriculum and distinctive programmes, it aims to cultivate young women who are compassionate leaders, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established on January 16, 1933, as a Chinese-medium primary school for girls.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Girls' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
Yes
DGP Code
ANG MO KIO

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

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)

Available

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

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Departments

English Chinese Mathematics Science Social Studies Art Music Physical Education.

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Aesthetics(Art)
Aesthetics(Design & Technology)
Aesthetics(Food & Consumer Education)
Aesthetics(Music)
Appreciation of Chinese Culture
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Design and Technology
English Language
Exercise & Sports Science
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
Foundation Chinese Language
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Science
French Language
Geography
German Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Music
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Chinese)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Japanese Language
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Science
Social Studies
Spanish Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
AUDIO VISUAL AID
(MEDIA CLUB)
CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(IJ YOUTH MISSION)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATE SOCIETY)
DESIGN AND INNOVATION
(MAKERS CLUB)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(GREEN CLUB)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM CLUB)
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
(LIBRARY SOCIETY)
PUBLICATION
STRATEGY GAMES
(MIND GAMES CLUB)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
BADMINTON
HOCKEY
NETBALL
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
TABLE TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
TRAMPOLINE

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
(DANCE SOCIETY)
CHINESE DRAMA
(CHINESE DRAMA SOCIETY)
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(SYMPHONIC BAND)
ENGLISH DRAMA
(LITERARY DRAMA SOCIETY)
GUZHENG ENSEMBLE
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
SP-CCA (ETHNIC DANCE)
STRING ENSEMBLE
(STRING ORCHESTRA)

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
GIRL GUIDES (BROWNIES)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Girls of Grace, Women of Strength, Leaders with Heart.

Mission: To nurture our girls to be women of character and leaders with a heart for others, who are grounded in Christian values and possess a global outlook.

Values: Truth, Justice, Freedom, Love

School Leadership

Principal
MISS TAN SIN WEI WINNIE
Vice Principal
MADAM LOW CHIA YEE
Vice Principal
MR NG WAI KIT KELVIN
Vice Principal
MISS YEO TECK WOON
Vice Principal
MADAM TAN LIH LIN (CHEN LILIN)
Vice Principal
MR LIM KAY WAH BENEDICT
Vice Principal
MR THAM WAI KONG

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) School
Autonomous School
Joint Integrated Programme

School Location

501 ANG MO KIO STREET 13 , 569405 , Ang mo kio North , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: ANG MO KIO MRT, YIO CHU KANG MRT, MAYFLOWER MRT

Bus To Get There: 76, 265, 268, 269

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Nearest Libraries

Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 0.96 km Bishan Public Library – 1.95 km Cheng San Public Library – 3.04 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 3.25 km Serangoon Public Library – 3.87 km Sengkang Public Library – 5.39 km Yishun Public Library – 5.81 km Punggol Regional Library – 5.96 km library@orchard – 6.13 km Central Public Library – 6.53 km Geylang East Public Library – 7.23 km Woodlands Regional Library – 7.91 km Sembawang Public Library – 8.04 km Queenstown Public Library – 7.93 km library@chinatown – 8.21 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.26 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Panorama – 0.45 km Seasons Park – 0.68 km Castle Green – 0.85 km Bullion Park – 1.05 km The Lentor Residence – 1.28 km Lentor Modern – 1.45 km Floravista – 1.63 km The Greenwich – 1.79 km Seletar Park Residence – 1.97 km The Topiary – 2.15 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Ang Mo Kio neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A large, well-established HDB town with a strong sense of community and a mix of long-time residents and younger families. It has a classic Singaporean heartland feel, characterized by bustling town centers and a slightly slower pace of life compared to the city center.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West & East: Lush, hilly parks that are popular with residents for exercise and relaxation. AMK Hub: A major suburban mall integrated with the bus interchange and MRT station. Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club: A unique community space where songbird enthusiasts gather. Block 259 (The Clover @ Kebun Baru): A unique circular HDB block, one of the few in Singapore.

Local Culture & Activities

Renowned for its vibrant and affordable hawker centres offering a wide variety of local dishes. The town centre is a bustling hub of activity with shops, banks, and cinemas. Numerous community clubs and the Ang Mo Kio Public Library serve as focal points for social and educational activities.

Unique Characteristics

Ang Mo Kio's identity is tied to its history as the seventh satellite town built in Singapore. It features a well-developed town plan with a distinct town centre and neighborhood layout. The presence of unique landmarks like the circular HDB block and the bird singing club adds to its distinctive local character.

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