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ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION

38 MALCOLM ROAD

Singapore 308274

Introduction

St. Joseph's Institution is an independent Catholic school founded by the De La Salle Brothers, offering a dual-track education for boys at the secondary level and a co-educational pre-university course. The school is committed to nurturing students to be men and women of integrity and men and women for others, guided by its motto, "Ora et Labora" (Pray and Work).

The school provides a holistic education that integrates academic rigour with strong programmes in character formation, leadership, and spiritual growth. It offers both the Integrated Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, aiming to develop intellectually competent, morally upright, and socially responsible individuals who are prepared to lead and serve the community.

A Brief Historical Background

St. Joseph's Institution was founded in 1852 by the De La Salle Brothers and is the first Catholic school in Singapore.

School Overview

Main Level
Independent School
School Type
Independent School
School Nature
Co-ed 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)

Available

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

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language and Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Arts Physical Education Mother Tongue

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Basic Chinese Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Burmese Language
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Core - Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Core - Extended Essay
Core - Theory of Knowledge
English Language
English Language and Linguistics
Exercise & Sports Science
French Language
Geography
German Language
Group 1 - Chinese A: Language and Literature (SL)
Group 1 - Chinese A: Literature (SL)
Group 1 - English A: Language and Literature (HL/SL)
Group 1 - English A: Literature (HL/SL)
Group 2 - Bahasa Indonesia Ab Initio (SL)
Group 2 - Chinese B (HL/SL)
Group 2 - Malay B (SL)
Group 2 - Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)
Group 2 - Spanish Ab Initio (SL)
Group 2 - Tamil B (SL)
Group 3 - Economics (HL/SL)
Group 3 - Geography (HL/SL)
Group 3 - History (HL/SL)
Group 4 - Biology (HL/SL)
Group 4 - Chemistry (HL/SL)
Group 4 - Physics (HL/SL)
Group 5 - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL/SL)
Group 6* - Music (HL/SL)
Group 6* - Visual Arts (HL/SL)
Group 6* : May be replaced with any subject from Grp 3/4
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)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Punjabi Language
Science
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(VISUAL ARTS CAS)
CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY )
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(LASALLIAN YOUTH)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATE CAS)
DESIGN AND INNOVATION
(DESIGN & INNOVATION CLUB)
DESIGN AND INNOVATION
DIGITAL MEDIA
(PRISM CAS)
ENGLISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(C3 ACE PROGRAMME FOR YOUTHS)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
(kidsREAD)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(PRE-UNIVERSITY SEMINAR CAS)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(GREEN CONNECT)
FAITH-BASED CCA
FILM
(FILM CAS)
INDIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(INDIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(CODING & TECHNOLOGY CAS)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
(BEACON CAS)
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
(SICA CAS)
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
MALAY CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(MALAY CULTURAL SOCIETY)
MATHEMATICS
PHOTOGRAPHY
(PHOTOGRAPHY )
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(SCIENCE CAS )
PUBLICATION
(PAPER BRIDGES)
READING AND WRITING
(LITERARY SOCIETY )
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB
SPACE SCIENCE
(ASTRONOMY CAS)
SPEECH AND DRAMA
(YOUNGXHUSH)
STUDENTS' COUNCIL

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
CANOEING
CROSS COUNTRY
DRAGON BOAT
(DRAGON BOAT CAS)
FENCING
FLOORBALL
FOOTBALL
FRISBEE
(ULTIMATE FRISBEE)
HOCKEY
JUDO
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
RUGBY
SAILING
SP-CCA (WATER POLO)
SQUASH
TABLE TENNIS
TAEKWONDO
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
(VOLLEYBALL CAS)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHOIR
(SJI VOCAL ENSEMBLE )
CONCERT BAND
(SJI SYMPHONIC BAND )
ENGLISH DRAMA
(SJI DRAMA )
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
(SJI GUITAR ENSEMBLE)
MODERN DANCE
(DANCE CAS)
PIPE BAND
(SJI BAGPIPES & DRUMS)
POP AND JAZZ
(ROCK-A-CAUSE CAS)
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

UNIFORMED GROUPS

NATIONAL CADET CORPS (AIR)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
(ST JOSEPH'S PELANDOK SCOUTS)
SCOUTS
(VENTURES )
ST JOHN BRIGADE

OTHERS

STUDENT INITIATED ACTIVITIES (CLUBS & SOCIETIES)
(BLOODAY)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (HOUSE)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PREFECT)

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 JUSTIN ARUL PIERRE
Vice Principal
MR DOMINIC ANG SWEE KENG
Vice Principal
MR LAM CHUEN SENG ERIC
Vice Principal
MR TSAO WEN JIE NICHOLAS
Vice Principal
MDM SHIRLEY YONG WAI YEE

School Location

38 MALCOLM ROAD , 308274 , Novena South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: STEVENS MRT

Bus To Get There: 105, 132, 151, 153, 154, 156, 186, 190, 960, 972

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Nearest Libraries

Toa Payoh Public Library – 2.21 km Bishan Public Library – 2.45 km library@orchard – 2.76 km Central Public Library – 3.42 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 3.99 km Serangoon Public Library – 4.88 km Queenstown Public Library – 4.90 km Geylang East Public Library – 5.61 km Cheng San Public Library – 5.64 km library@chinatown – 5.14 km Clementi Public Library – 7.29 km library@harbourfront – 7.37 km Sengkang Public Library – 7.46 km Punggol Regional Library – 8.03 km Yishun Public Library – 8.09 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.27 km Woodlands Regional Library – 9.13 km Sembawang Public Library – 9.29 km Bedok Public Library – 9.38 km Marine Parade Public Library – 9.51 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Chancery Residence – 0.35 km Chancery Court – 0.52 km Dunearn 386 – 0.69 km The Lincoln Residences – 0.88 km Pullman Residences Newton – 1.05 km Kopar at Newton – 1.22 km The Atelier – 1.39 km Sloane Residences – 1.56 km Juniper Hill – 1.73 km The Hyde – 1.90 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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