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ZHONGHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL

13 SERANGOON AVENUE 3

Singapore 556123

Introduction

Zhonghua Secondary School is an autonomous government school with a rich history, dedicated to nurturing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The school's vision is to be a vibrant community of learners and leaders, guided by its core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, resilience, and care.

The school provides a holistic education that balances academic rigour with character development. It offers an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in design, technology, and engineering, which fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Its Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on character and leadership development through the arts, providing a platform for creative expression and personal growth.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established in 1911 as Chung Hwa Girls' School. It became a co-educational school in 1984 and was renamed Zhonghua Secondary School in 1987.

School Overview

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

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

Departments

Student Development English Language & Literature Music Visual Art Infocomm Technology.

Subjects Offered

ART (Exp)
Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Art (NA)
Art (NT)
Bahasa Indonesia
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Burmese Language
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Computing
Design & Technology
Design & Technology (Exp)
Design & Technology (NA)
Design & Technology (NT)
Design and Technology
Elements of Business Skills
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education (Exp)
Food & Consumer Education (NA)
Food & Consumer Education (NT)
French Language
Geography
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Tamil Language
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
SP-CCA (ATHLETICS)
TABLE TENNIS
VOLLEYBALL

UNIFORMED GROUPS

BOYS' BRIGADE
GIRLS' BRIGADE
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE CADET CORPS
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
ST JOHN BRIGADE
([SJB] NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE CADET CORPS)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

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

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)

School Leadership

Principal
MR TAN KIM KOON
Vice Principal
MR SHAHUL HAMEED S/O KUTHUBUDEEN
Vice Principal
MS TEO CELINE

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

School Distinction Award
Art Elective Programme

Notable Alumni

Amos Yee Lee Yi Peng

School Location

13 SERANGOON AVENUE 3 , 556123 , Serangoon South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: SERANGOON MRT

Bus To Get There: 22, 43, 45, 53, 58, 70, 81, 82, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 133, 135, 147, 153, 158, 315, 317, 853

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Nearby Points of Interest

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

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
WOODLEIGH MRT STATION (NE11) 2.9 1.08
LORONG CHUAN MRT STATION (CC14) 3.9 1.25
BARTLEY MRT STATION (CC12) 4.7 1.90
POTONG PASIR MRT STATION (NE10) 4.7 2.03
KOVAN MRT STATION (NE13) 6.0 2.48
SERANGOON MRT STATION (NE12 / CC13) 6.4 2.77
TAI SENG MRT STATION (CC11) 7.2 3.20
BOON KENG MRT STATION (NE9) 7.5 3.55
BISHAN MRT STATION (NS17 / CC15) 9.1 3.84
BRADDELL MRT STATION (NS18) 9.0 4.08

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Serangoon Public Library – 1.09 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 2.19 km Bishan Public Library – 2.45 km Cheng San Public Library – 2.65 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 3.01 km Geylang East Public Library – 4.22 km Sengkang Public Library – 4.35 km Punggol Regional Library – 5.14 km Central Public Library – 5.15 km library@orchard – 5.35 km library@chinatown – 6.89 km Queenstown Public Library – 6.77 km Marine Parade Public Library – 7.15 km Yishun Public Library – 7.20 km Bedok Public Library – 7.64 km Tampines Regional Library – 7.91 km Pasir Ris Public Library – 8.36 km Sembawang Public Library – 9.17 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Scala – 0.32 km Casa Vera – 0.49 km Cherryhill – 0.66 km The Waterline – 0.83 km The Gardens at Bishan – 1.05 km Fontaine Parry – 1.22 km NEX – 1.39 km Jadescape – 1.62 km Marymount Residences – 1.79 km Thomson 800 – 1.96 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A bustling, centrally located mature residential town with excellent connectivity. The community is diverse, attracting families and expatriates. The vibe is lively and convenient, with a distinct contrast between the modern hub at Serangoon Central and the charming, low-rise enclave of Serangoon Gardens.

Landmarks & Notable Places

NEX: One of the largest suburban malls in Singapore, fully integrated with the Serangoon MRT and bus interchange. Serangoon Gardens: A charming, low-rise private housing estate known for its unique "circus" roundabout and laid-back vibe. Chomp Chomp Food Centre: A legendary supper spot in Serangoon Gardens, famous for its hawker fare.

Local Culture & Activities

Serangoon boasts a highly-regarded and diverse food scene. The area around NEX is a bustling hub of retail and activity, while Serangoon Gardens offers a more village-like atmosphere with quaint cafes, restaurants, and pubs. The Serangoon Sports Centre provides recreational facilities.

Unique Characteristics

Serangoon's unique identity lies in this duality: it is both a major modern transport and commercial hub, and home to the nostalgic, European-influenced Serangoon Gardens estate. This contrast provides a unique blend of lifestyles and makes it a highly desirable place to live.

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