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NANYANG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

2 LINDEN DRIVE

Singapore 288683

Introduction

Nanyang Girls' High School is a premier independent Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school for girls, offering a six-year Integrated Programme in partnership with Hwa Chong Institution. With a rich heritage, the school's vision is to nurture every Nanyang girl to be a respected member of society and an agent of change. Its ethos is guided by its motto of Diligence, Prudence, Respectability, and Simplicity.

The school provides a rigorous and holistic education that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Its immersive bicultural environment and comprehensive curriculum are designed to develop well-rounded young women who are leaders with a heart for the community. Through its wide range of academic and co-curricular programmes, the school aims to cultivate individuals of character, capability, and creativity.

A Brief Historical Background

Nanyang Girls' High School was founded in 1917 by Tan Chor Lam and Teo Eng Hock. The school was originally named Singapore Nanyang Girls' School and was located at Dhoby Ghaut.

School Overview

Main Level
Independent School
School Type
Independent School
School Nature
Girls' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
BUKIT TIMAH

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)

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 Language and Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Mother Tongue Physical Education Aesthetics

Subjects Offered

ADVANCE CHEMISTRY
ADVANCED BIOLOGY
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY
ADVANCED GEOGRAPHY
ADVANCED HISTORY
ADVANCED LITERATURE
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
ADVANCED MUSIC
ADVANCED PHYSICS
APPRECIATION OF CHINESE CULTURE
ARABIC
ART
Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
BAHASA INDONESIA
BIOLOGY
Bahasa Indonesia
Biology
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Syllabus B
DANCE
DRAMA
English Language
FOOD STUDIES
FRENCH
French Language
GEOGRAPHY
GERMAN
Geography
German Language
HIGHER ART
HIGHER CHINESE LANGUAGE
HISTORY
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
History
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
INTEGRATED HUMANITIES
INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS
INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 1
INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS 2
JAPANESE
Japanese Language
LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE
LITERATURE IN CHINESE
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
MAKER ED
MALAY SPECIAL PROGRAMME
MUSIC
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Nutrition and Food Science
PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICS
Physics
SCIENCE
SEMESTER 1 FUSION PERFORMANCE TASK
SIA-BICULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAMME
SIA-CHINESE LITERATURE APPRECIATION PROGRAMME
SIA-COMMUNITY SPORTS IN ACTION
SIA-DESIGN THINKING
SIA-ENGAGING OTHERS THROUGH DRAMA
SIA-FASHION THINKING
SIA-FOOD AND NUTRITION MEAL MODIFICATION
SIA-FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMME
SIA-FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING SW
SIA-HUM & SOC SCI RESEARCH PROG
SIA-INNOVATION PROGRAMME
SIA-INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF TUFTING
SIA-MATHEMATICS RESEARCH PROJECT
SIA-MOE MOOT PARLIAMENT PROGRAMME (MOE-MPP)
SIA-MONTAGE
SIA-MRP/MEP/STEM BY MATH
SIA-MUSIC AND LYRICS BY....
SIA-NATURE AND CONSERVATION
SIA-NYGH-MOOT PARLIAMENT PROGRAMME (NY-MPP)
SIA-PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY
SIA-PUBLICATION (INCL.MONTAGE)
SIA-SCIENCE RESEARCH
SIA-SEC 3 HUMANITIES PROGRAMME
SIA-SEC 3 MOE SCIENCE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
SIA-SEC 3 PHYSICS SIA (ARDUINO)
SIA-SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT (LOCAL)
SIA-SONGWRITING, ARRANGING AND PRODUCTION
SPANISH
Science
Spanish Language
THEATRE STUDIES
Test

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
(ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS / TRAMPOLINE)
BADMINTON
(BADMINTON)
BASKETBALL
JUDO
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
(SPORTS CLUB)
NETBALL
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
(NANYANG OUTDOORS CLUB)
SAILING
SOFTBALL
TABLE TENNIS
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
WATER POLO
WUSHU

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

AUDIO VISUAL AID
(AUDIO VISUAL CLUB)
CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(NANYANG DEBATE CLUB)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(NATURE SOCIETY)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM CLUB)
LION AND DRAGON DANCE
(LION DANCE TROUPE / DRUM ENSEMBLE)
SPEECH AND DRAMA
(THEATRE CLUB)
STRATEGY GAMES
(MIND SPORTS CLUB)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
GUZHENG ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
STRING ENSEMBLE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Every Nanyang girl a respected member of society.

Mission: To nurture every Nanyang girl to be a confident, creative and cultured young woman with a passion for learning and life.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MISS SIAU FONG FUI
Vice Principal
MS NG MIEN MIEN AGNES
Vice Principal
MISS GAYNOR TEH
Vice Principal
MS TAN MEEI YEE MAE PAULINE

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) School
School Excellence Award
Singapore Quality Award

Notable Alumni

Grace Fu Yu-Foo Yee Shoon Cynthia Chua Tang Pui Wah Elizabeth Yin

School Location

2 LINDEN DRIVE , 288683 , Bukit timah West , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: SIXTH AVENUE MRT, TAN KAH KEE MRT

Bus To Get There: 67, 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 174, 852, 961

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

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
SIXTH AVENUE MRT STATION (DT7) 2.9 1.25
TAN KAH KEE MRT STATION (DT8) 3.7 1.71
BOTANIC GARDENS MRT STATION (CC19 / DT9) 5.8 2.80
FARRER ROAD MRT STATION (CC20) 7.7 3.10
KING ALBERT PARK MRT STATION (DT6) 7.3 3.35
BEAUTY WORLD MRT STATION (DT5) 7.0 3.43
HOLLAND VILLAGE MRT STATION (CC21) 9.7 3.54
STEVENS MRT STATION (DT10 / TE11) 9.4 4.51
BUONA VISTA MRT STATION (CC22 / EW21) 9.2 4.52
ONE-NORTH MRT STATION (CC23) 10.9 5.26

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Queenstown Public Library – 4.26 km library@orchard – 4.31 km Clementi Public Library – 4.60 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 5.09 km Bishan Public Library – 5.17 km Central Public Library – 5.30 km Jurong Regional Library – 6.20 km library@chinatown – 6.59 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 6.74 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 6.46 km library@harbourfront – 6.99 km Serangoon Public Library – 7.47 km Cheng San Public Library – 8.11 km Bukit Batok Public Library – 8.00 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Shelford – 0.15 km Adam Park Condominium – 0.32 km Duchess Crest – 0.49 km The Arcadia – 0.66 km Leedon Residence – 0.88 km d'Leedon – 1.05 km The Holland Collection – 1.24 km Holland Hill Park – 1.41 km The Estoril – 1.58 km Sutton Place – 1.75 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A prestigious and affluent residential area, known for its lush greenery, sprawling private estates, and top-ranking schools. The atmosphere is serene, exclusive, and peaceful, offering a more suburban and nature-centric lifestyle compared to the rest of Singapore.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve: Home to Singapore's highest peak and one of the oldest primary rainforests in the region. The Rail Corridor (formerly Bukit Timah Railway Station): A popular green corridor for hiking and cycling, featuring the conserved railway station. Beauty World Centre & Bukit Timah Plaza: Older shopping malls that exude a nostalgic charm.

Local Culture & Activities

The dining scene is upscale, with many fine-dining restaurants, chic cafes, and bistros, especially around the Greenwood Avenue and Sixth Avenue areas. The area is a hub for education, with many of Singapore's most prestigious schools located here.

Unique Characteristics

Bukit Timah's unique characteristic is its status as Singapore's green lung. It boasts a significant portion of the nation's nature reserves and is characterized by low-density, high-end residential developments. Its identity is synonymous with wealth, exclusivity, and a high-quality living environment close to nature.

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