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Junior College

ST. ANDREW'S JUNIOR COLLEGE

5 Sorby Adams Drive

Singapore 357691

Introduction

St. Andrew's Junior College is a government-aided Anglican mission school and a part of the St. Andrew's Village, which comprises the junior school, secondary school, and junior college. The college's vision is to be a home of servant leaders who bring life to the nations, guided by its motto, "Up and On."

The college provides a holistic pre-university education within a vibrant and supportive community. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for tertiary education while emphasizing character development, leadership, and service. Through its academic and co-curricular programmes, the college aims to nurture well-rounded individuals with a strong moral compass and a commitment to serving others.

A Brief Historical Background

St. Andrew's Junior College was established on 3 January 1978.

School Overview

Main Level
Junior College
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Full Day
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
TOA PAYOH

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

Arts English Humanities Mathematics Physical Education Science

Subjects Offered

Art
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
China Studies in Chinese
China Studies in English
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Chinese Language and Literature
Computing
Economics
English Language and Linguistics
French Language
Further Mathematics
General Paper
General Studies in Chinese
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Hindi Language
History
Japanese Language
Knowledge & Inquiry
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language Syllabus B
Malay Language and Literature
Management of Business
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounting
Project Work
Punjabi Language
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Tamil Language and Literature
Theatre Studies & Drama
Translation (Chinese)
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

AUDIO VISUAL AID
(AVA/PA CLUB)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(SAINTS ADVOCATE)
ENGLISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(LDS)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(ENVIRONMENT CLUB)
FAITH-BASED CCA
(SAINTS FOR CHRIST)
INDIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM CLUB)
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
(SAJC MUN)
MALAY CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
PHOTOGRAPHY
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB
SOCIAL STUDIES
(MENTORING CLUB)
STUDENTS' COUNCIL

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
CROSS COUNTRY
FENCING
FOOTBALL
FRISBEE
HANDBALL
HOCKEY
NETBALL
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
RUGBY
SWIMMING
TENNIS
TOUCH RUGBY
TRACK AND FIELD
WATER POLO
WUSHU

UNIFORMED GROUPS

BOYS' BRIGADE
GIRL GUIDES
GIRLS' BRIGADE
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (AIR)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (SEA)
NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE CADET CORPS
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
RED CROSS YOUTH
SCOUTS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

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

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)
(STUDENTS' COUNCIL)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To be 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

Principal
MR THAM KINE THONG
Vice Principal
MR ANG KHENG SAN CECIL
Vice Principal
MRS TEE AI LEE

School Location

5 Sorby Adams Drive , 357691 , Toa payoh South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: Potong Pasir NE10

Bus To Get There: SBSTransit: 8, 26, 31, 90, 142 ,151, 154 (Diocese of Singapore); SMRT Buses: 857, 966, 985 (Diocese of Singapore), 853 (Upper Serangoon Road)

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Nearby Points of Interest

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Nearest Libraries

Toa Payoh Public Library – 2.40 km Geylang East Public Library – 2.89 km Serangoon Public Library – 2.92 km Bishan Public Library – 3.65 km Cheng San Public Library – 4.61 km Central Public Library – 4.78 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 4.82 km Marine Parade Public Library – 5.64 km library@orchard – 5.59 km Bedok Public Library – 5.91 km Sengkang Public Library – 6.00 km library@chinatown – 6.53 km Punggol Regional Library – 6.68 km Queenstown Public Library – 7.26 km Tampines Regional Library – 7.89 km Pasir Ris Public Library – 9.08 km Yishun Public Library – 9.17 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Avon Park – 0.35 km The Addition – 0.52 km The Venue Residences and Shoppes – 0.75 km Sant Ritz – 0.92 km The Poiz Residences – 1.09 km Sennett Residence – 1.26 km Myra – 1.52 km Park Colonial – 1.69 km The Woodleigh Residences – 1.86 km 8 @ Woodleigh – 2.03 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

As one of Singapore's oldest and most iconic satellite towns, Toa Payoh exudes a nostalgic charm and has a strong, deeply-rooted community spirit. The area is home to many multi-generational families. The atmosphere is bustling and down-to-earth, embodying the classic Singaporean heartland.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Toa Payoh Town Park: A scenic park with a large pond and an iconic observation tower, once a popular spot for wedding photos. Dragon Playground: One of the few remaining full-sized mosaic dragon playgrounds in Singapore, a beloved heritage icon. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery: A stunning national monument and one of the oldest monasteries in Singapore. HDB Hub: The headquarters of the Housing & Development Board.

Local Culture & Activities

Toa Payoh is a food haven, with numerous famous hawker centres like the Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre. The town centre is a vibrant hub of shops and services. The area has a rich heritage trail that showcases its historical development.

Unique Characteristics

Toa Payoh's unique identity comes from its significant place in Singapore's history as the first town comprehensively planned and developed by the HDB. It famously hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1972 at Block 53, now known as the "VIP Block". The town serves as a living testament to the nation's public housing success story.

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