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RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

6 BOON LAY AVENUE

Singapore 649961

Introduction

River Valley High School is an autonomous, co-educational Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school that offers a six-year Integrated Programme. With a rich heritage, the school is dedicated to nurturing students to be bilingual and bicultural leaders, thinkers, and humanitarians. Its educational philosophy is guided by its motto, which translates to "Establish Character, Achieve Success, and Render Service."

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 students into leaders of honour with a heart for the people. Through its wide range of academic and co-curricular programmes, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to the nation and the world.

A Brief Historical Background

River Valley High School was founded in 1956 as a Chinese-medium government secondary school.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
Yes
DGP Code
JURONG WEST

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 Mathematics Science Mother Tongue Humanities Aesthetics Physical Education

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic (Grade)
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Bengali Language
Bicultural Studies
Biology
CID 2
CID3
CID4
Chemistry
China Studies in Chinese
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Chinese Language and Literature
Computing
Construct, Integrate, Differentiate (CID)
Conversational Malay
Design & Technology (Grade)
Design and Technology
Design and Technology (Grade)
Digital Literacy
Economics
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education (Grade)
French (Grade)
French Language
Further Mathematics
General Paper
General Studies in Chinese
Geography
German (Grade)
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Art (Grade)
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Music
Higher Music (Grade)
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Indonesian (Grade)
Integrated Mathematics
Japanese (Grade)
Japanese Language
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Lower Sec Science
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Special Programme (Grade)
Mathematics
Music
Music (Grade)
NTU Molecular Biology
NTU Science Research (Mathematics)
NTU Science Research (Physics)
NTU Semiconductor Physics & Devices
NUS Geopolitics : Geographies of War & Peace
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Geog)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Computing)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Mathematics)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Physics)
Physical Education
Physics
Project Work
Punjabi Language
SMU Game Theory
Science
Science Talent - Biology
Science Talent - Chemistry
Science Talent - Physics
Singapore Studies
Spanish (Grade)
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Translation (Chinese)
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
AUDIO VISUAL AID
(MULTIMEDIA CLUB)
BROADCASTING
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND BRUSH PAINTING
CHINESE CHESS
CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(BICULTURAL LEADERS ACADEMY)
CHINESE LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
(CHINESE DEBATE)
CHINESE WEIQI
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(SERVICE & CITIZENSHIP SOCIETY)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
(ENGLISH DEBATE)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(THE ECO-SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS ACADEMY)
HISTORY
(HISTORY & CURRENT AFFAIRS SOCIETY)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
MATHEMATICS
(MATHEMATICS LEADERS ACADEMY)
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(SCIENCE LEADERS ACADEMY)
PUBLICATION
(EDITORIAL CLUB)
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB
SOCIAL STUDIES
(HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES LEADERS ACADEMY)
STUDENTS' COUNCIL
(STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
CANOEING
CROSS COUNTRY
FLOORBALL
FOOTBALL
FRISBEE
GOLF
NETBALL
SOFTBALL
SP-CCA (ATHLETICS)
SP-CCA (WATER POLO)
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TAEKWONDO
TCHOUKBALL
TRACK AND FIELD
TRAMPOLINE
VOLLEYBALL
WUSHU

UNIFORMED GROUPS

BOYS' BRIGADE
GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHINESE DRAMA
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
ENGLISH DRAMA
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A premier school of distinction in character and learning.

Mission: To nurture students to be persons of character and lifelong learners who are prepared for the future.

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

School Leadership

Vice Principal
MS CHUA SHI QIAN
Vice Principal
MR LAU WAI CHI ALVIN
Vice Principal
MR NG HONG PENG
Vice Principal
MR MICHAEL JOHN PETER LAU CHONG LUM

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school

Notable Alumni

Ang Mong Seng Ng Chin Siau Marcus Chin Goh Meng Seng Kym Ng

School Location

6 BOON LAY AVENUE , 649961 , Jurong west West , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: BOON LAY MRT, LAKESIDE MRT

Bus To Get There: 99, 157, 172, 174, 174E, 198, 240, 502, 974

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Nearest Libraries

Jurong West Public Library – 0.84 km Jurong Regional Library – 2.87 km Clementi Public Library – 6.07 km Bukit Batok Public Library – 5.69 km Queenstown Public Library – 8.05 km Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 7.10 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.42 km library@harbourfront – 9.11 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Lakefront Residences – 0.45 km Lakeville – 0.62 km The Caspian – 0.79 km Lake Grande – 0.96 km The Lakeshore – 1.13 km Parc Vista – 1.35 km The Centris – 1.58 km J Gateway – 1.79 km Westmere – 1.98 km The Floravale – 2.15 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A vast and populous residential town in western Singapore, Jurong West is a mature estate with a diverse community and a comprehensive range of amenities. It has a bustling, heartland character and serves as a major residential base for the industrial and commercial hubs in the west.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Jurong West Sports and Recreation Centre: A large complex with a stadium, swimming pools, and sports halls. Pioneer Mall and Gek Poh Shopping Centre: Key neighborhood malls catering to residents' daily needs. Yunnan Garden: A beautiful Chinese-style garden located within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus.

Local Culture & Activities

The area is dotted with numerous hawker centers and coffee shops offering a wide variety of affordable local food. The community is active, with many residents utilizing the extensive sports and recreational facilities.

Unique Characteristics

Jurong West's identity is tied to its role as a major residential hub supporting the Jurong industrial and innovation districts. It's a well-established town that showcases the development of Singapore's western region from an industrial swamp to a thriving residential area.

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