{"id":47941,"date":"2026-02-20T13:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=47941"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:27:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:27:35","slug":"good-secondary-schools-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/good-secondary-schools-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"List of All Best Secondary Schools in Singapore I 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Secondary Schools in Singapore (2025\u201326)- Rankings, Programmes &amp; Admission Tips<\/span><\/i><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing from all the <\/span><b>good secondary schools Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has to offer \u2013 MOE schools, specialised schools and international secondary schools \u2013 can feel like a full-time job. Cut-off points, new <\/span><b>Full Subject-Based Banding (SBB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, different curricula and future university plans all need to line up for one child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide brings together what parents usually have to piece together from multiple sites:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how the <\/span><b>Singapore secondary school system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works in 2025\u201326,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how independent \u201c<\/span><b>best secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d rankings are created,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to use PSLE Achievement Level (AL) scores and Posting Groups wisely,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to look for in international secondary schools in Singapore,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and where <\/span><b>Global Schools Group (GSG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><b>OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 fits into your shortlist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key takeaways (for busy parents)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No single official \u201cTop 10\u201d list.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MOE does not rank schools; popular \u201cbest secondary schools\u201d lists are based mainly on <\/span><b>PSLE AL cut-off points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the latest Secondary 1 Posting Exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>From 2024 onwards, streaming is gone.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Express \/ Normal (Academic) \/ Normal (Technical) streams were replaced with <\/span><b>Full Subject-Based Banding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Posting Groups 1\u20133 and G1\u2013G3 subject levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Most MOE secondary schools offer 4\u20135 year programmes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leading to O-Levels; some offer a 6-year <\/span><b>Integrated Programme (IP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leading straight to A-Levels or IB Diploma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>well over a hundred MOE secondary and specialised schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus a strong ecosystem of <\/span><b>international secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offering IGCSE, IB and other global curricula.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GSG schools \u2013 OWIS and GIIS \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer the international IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma route (OWIS) and IGCSE\/CBSE pathways (GIIS) across three campuses, making them strong options for globally mobile and Indian-heritage families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Download this guide<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h2><b>How secondary school in Singapore works<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you create your <\/span><b>list of secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it helps to understand what \u201csecondary school\u201d means in the Singapore context.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Duration and age group<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondary school follows the <\/span><b>PSLE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and typically covers <\/span><b>4\u20135 years (Sec 1\u20134\/5) for ages 13\u201316\/17<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in MOE schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>Integrated Programme (IP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> schools, students may spend <\/span><b>6 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Sec 1\u2013JC2) and bypass the O-Levels, going directly to A-Levels or IB Diploma.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Key pathways in local\/MOE schools<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>O-Level Route (Non-IP schools)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">4\u20135 years leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examination<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the <\/span><b>good secondary schools Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> families know fall into this category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrated Programme (IP) \/ IB route<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">6-year integrated programmes in schools such as Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong Institution, ACS (Independent) etc., which lead to A-Levels or the IB Diploma without O-Levels.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialised independent schools<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Focused on applied learning, sports or arts (e.g. School of Science and Technology, SOTA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the new normal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the <\/span><b>2024 Secondary 1 cohort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the old Express \/ Normal streams were removed. Students are now posted into schools using <\/span><b>Posting Groups 1, 2 and 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and subjects are taken at <\/span><b>G1, G2 or G3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels that roughly correspond to the former streams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child can take different subjects at different levels (e.g. G3 for English, G2 for Science).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many \u201c<\/span><b>best secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d lists now reference both <\/span><b>Posting Group cut-off points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>IP pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not only O-Level routes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1024x336.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-768x252.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1536x504.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-800x263.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-500x164.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-100x33.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> International secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside MOE schools, Singapore has a strong cluster of <\/span><b>international secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow international curricula such as <\/span><b>Cambridge IGCSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>IB MYP\/IB Diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>CBSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and national systems (UK, US, Australian, etc.),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer globally-recognised qualifications (IGCSE, IB Diploma, A-Levels),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serve highly international student communities, often with 40\u201360 nationalities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the space where <\/span><b>OWIS and GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as part of <\/span><b>Global Schools Group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sit \u2013 we\u2019ll come back to them after answering the big parent questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Other Types\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"342\">\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"342\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"76\">Mixed-Level Schools:<\/strong> Some schools in Singapore combine different education stages under one campus. These include Primary and Secondary schools (P1\u2013S4\/5), as well as Secondary and Junior College setups (S1\u2013JC2 or S3\u2013JC2). They are officially classified based on their secondary section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"548\">\n<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"548\"><strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"372\">First Junior College:<\/strong> Singapore\u2019s first junior college, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Junior College<\/span><\/span>, opened its doors in 1969, marking a key milestone in the country\u2019s pre-university education landscape.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"735\">\n<p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"735\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"580\">Centralised Institutes:<\/strong> Launched in 1987, centralised institutes were designed to offer a structured three-year pre-university programme culminating in the A-Level qualification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"930\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"930\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"758\">Pre-U Centres:<\/strong> Introduced earlier in 1979, Pre-U centres also provided a three-year A-Level pathway. However, due to declining enrolment, these centres were gradually phased out by 1995.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/top-international-schools-in-singapore\/\"><strong>Best international Schools in Singapore<\/strong><\/a> guide<\/p>\n<h2>Total number of secondary schools in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p>As of early 2026, Singapore has around 147 secondary schools listed in the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ministry of Education<\/span><\/span> (MOE) SchoolFinder database. This total covers government and government-aided schools, along with independent and specialised institutions serving students roughly aged 12 to 16 and above.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"138\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\">Based on Affiliations:<\/strong> Around 27 secondary schools are affiliated with primary schools, giving eligible students priority admission pathways.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"334\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"167\">Based on Specialised Programmes:<\/strong> About 17 schools run the Integrated Programme (IP), enabling students to skip the GCE \u2018O\u2019 Levels and progress directly to the International Baccalaureate or A-Levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"334\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Send this guide to email<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><b>Quick answers to parents\u2019 top questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These short Q&amp;A sections are designed to match what parents actually type or ask voice assistants \u2013 helping your blog perform well on <\/span><b>search and answer engines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. How many secondary schools are there in Singapore?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact <\/span><b>number of secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shifts slightly year to year because of mergers, new campuses and mixed-level schools (primary + secondary \/ secondary + JC). MOE\u2019s latest statistics and data.gov.sg tables show <\/span><b>over a hundred secondary and mixed-level secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across government, government-aided, independent and specialised independent categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get the latest number:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the newest <\/span><b>Education Statistics Digest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the MOE website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use MOE\u2019s <\/span><b>SchoolFinder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and filter by \u201cSecondary school\u201d to see the current list of secondary schools in Singapore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Parent tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treat the total number as <\/span><b>context<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not the main decision factor. Your child only needs a shortlist of <\/span><b>4\u20136 good secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that fit their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What is the \u201cbiggest secondary school in Singapore\u201d?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents often ask for the <\/span><b>biggest secondary school in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thinking that size guarantees quality. In practice, \u201cbiggest\u201d can mean:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">total enrolment,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">campus size,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of programmes or CCAs offered.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because <\/span><b>enrollment and campus layouts change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is no official MOE \u201clargest secondary school\u201d list, and rankings sites tend to focus on cut-off points rather than school size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better question to ask:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cDoes this school\u2019s <\/span><b>curriculum, support systems and culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fit my child?\u201d \u2013 not \u201cHow big is it?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Is there an official list of the best secondary schools in Singapore?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. <\/span><b>MOE does not publish a ranking of best secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What you see online as \u201cTop 10\u201d or \u201cTop 20\u201d lists are created by private education platforms using mainly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PSLE AL cut-off points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the latest S1 Posting Exercise,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether a school is <\/span><b>IP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, SAP, independent or government-aided,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historical reputation and co-curricular breadth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include ranking lists by tuition centres, parenting portals and education blogs which are popular on search but <\/span><b>not official government lists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use these rankings smartly:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use them to <\/span><b>understand relative competitiveness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not as the only measure of quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine them with school visits, student wellbeing indicators and subject offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Do international secondary schools in Singapore align with global university pathways?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Most <\/span><b>international secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deliberately run <\/span><b>internationally recognised pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cambridge IGCSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (typically in Grades 9\u201310),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Grades 11\u201312,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or national curricula like <\/span><b>CBSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>A-Levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or US-style high school diplomas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universities worldwide are familiar with these qualifications. What matters is <\/span><b>your child\u2019s subject combinations, grades and portfolio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rather than whether they studied in a local or international school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSG\u2019s <\/span><b>OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> campuses use <\/span><b>IGCSE and IB Diploma \/ CBSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> precisely because these are widely accepted university entry routes globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What do \u201cschool rankings\u201d for 2025 really tell us?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2025 intake (based on 2024 PSLE scores), many ranking tables:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sort schools by <\/span><b>PSLE AL cut-off point<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (lower AL = more academically competitive),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group them into <\/span><b>IP schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Posting Group 3, 2 and 1,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">note if they are <\/span><b>boys\u2019 schools, girls\u2019 schools, co-ed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, SAP or independent,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sometimes include brief notes on culture, CCAs and niche programmes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful? Yes \u2013 but only as <\/span><b>one layer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of data. They do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> capture:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how well the school supports different learner profiles,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teacher-student relationships and wellbeing,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fit with your child\u2019s interests (arts, sport, STEM, languages).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Smarter way to use rankings:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide your preferred <\/span><b>pathway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (O-Level, IP, IB, IGCSE, CBSE).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlist schools within that pathway using cut-off points and location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit, ask about <\/span><b>student support, enrichment and outcomes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then rank according to <\/span><b>fit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not just scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-1024x336.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-768x252.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-1536x504.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-800x263.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-500x164.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Book-A-Slot-banner.jpg-100x33.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>At a glance: pathways you\u2019ll see in lists of best secondary schools Singapore parents search for<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you read any <\/span><b>list of best secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll often see schools grouped under these headings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrated Programme (IP) \/ IB schools<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-year programmes, no O-Levels, direct to A-Levels or IB Diploma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suited to academically strong, self-directed learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-IP, O-Level route schools (Posting Groups 1\u20133)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20135 years ending in O-Levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now running <\/span><b>Full SBB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mixing students from different posting groups in the same form class with subject-based levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialised schools<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on applied learning, technology, sports or arts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International secondary schools in Singapore<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma routes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International student body, flexible subject choice, rolling admissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly where <\/span><b>OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are positioned: they sit in <\/span><b>category 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also mirror the rigour and structure that families expect from the top local schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where GSG, OWIS and GIIS fit into your list of secondary schools<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Global Schools Group (GSG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Singapore-founded education group that operates two well-known brands locally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>One World International School (OWIS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 international K\u201312 schools with IB and Cambridge pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Indian International School (GIIS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 schools offering CBSE and international tracks (IGCSE, IB) worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, they give parents multiple <\/span><b>good secondary school<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options under a single group \u2013 particularly useful if you\u2019re comparing <\/span><b>international secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ3MzYzIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Book a school tour<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h3><b>GSG campuses in Singapore that offer secondary education<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>School (GSG brand)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Secondary Pathway &amp; Qualifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Secondary Grades<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What this means for parents<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OWIS Nanyang<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jurong West<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Cambridge IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G6\u201312<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic international route with IB PYP in primary, IGCSE in lower secondary and IB Diploma in upper secondary. Strong option for globally mobile families aiming at universities worldwide.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OWIS Digital Campus (Punggol)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punggol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Cambridge IGCSE \u2192 IBDP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a tech-forward, purpose-built campus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G6\u201312<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New, digitally-designed campus with STEAM studios and flexible learning spaces \u2013 ideal for students who enjoy technology-rich environments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GIIS SMART Campus (Punggol)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punggol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>IGCSE (international stream) and CBSE<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle &amp; Secondary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-curriculum campus with a strong technology backbone and the <\/span><b>9GEMS\u2122<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holistic framework (academics + arts + sports + leadership).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why GSG schools belong on your \u201cgood secondary schools Singapore\u201d shortlist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When parents build a <\/span><b>list of secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they are usually trying to balance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stability and track record,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global recognition of qualifications,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diverse pathways for siblings,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and practicalities like campus location and school calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Global Schools Group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks these boxes in several ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Singapore roots, global network<\/b>GSG started in Singapore and now manages a network of schools across multiple countries, giving students strong transfer options and global exposure.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OWIS Nanyang (Jurong West)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-established campus with a complete <\/span><b>IB PYP \u2192 IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pathway.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published <\/span><b>IGCSE and IB Diploma results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and university destinations give parents concrete evidence when comparing with other <\/span><b>best secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> locally and overseas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OWIS Digital Campus, Punggol<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose-built around <\/span><b>digital learning, STEAM and future skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers the popular <\/span><b>IGCSE \u2192 IBDP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pathway with an August\u2013June calendar that aligns well with many international systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GIIS SMART Campus, Punggol<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flagship campus with <\/span><b>studio-style learning spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strong use of ed-tech and the GIIS <\/span><b>9GEMS\u2122<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> model for holistic development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families can choose between <\/span><b>IGCSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>CBSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> secondary routes within the same campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taken together, these threecampuses form a <\/span><b>multi-site ecosystem in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OWIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: international IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma route in two locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GIIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: IGCSE\/CBSE routes in two locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For families exploring <\/span><b>international secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that combination of <\/span><b>choice + consistent standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is why GSG usually appears on parents\u2019 shortlist of <\/span><b>good secondary schools Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-300x99.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1024x336.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-768x252.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-1536x504.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-800x263.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-500x164.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Admission-Guide-2026.jpg-100x33.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>2025 parent timeline: MOE route vs international (OWIS\/GIIS)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exact timelines are confirmed annually; always cross-check dates for the relevant year on the <\/span><b>MOE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and school websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A) MOE route \u2013 what to do and when (for Sec 1 entry)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Window (for 2025 Sec 1 entry)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What parents do<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>May\u2013Jun 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If relevant, explore <\/span><b>DSA-Sec<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options; prepare portfolios and apply through the MOE portal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jul\u2013Sep 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend school-based selection activities (auditions, trials, interviews) for DSA where applicable.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Late Oct 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit DSA school preferences (for Confirmed \/ Waitlist offers).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mid\u2013Nov 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PSLE results released \u2192<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rank and submit Secondary 1 Posting school choices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mid\u2013\/Late Dec 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S1 Posting results released \u2192 complete administrative steps at posted school.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jan 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School year begins (orientation, books, transport, CCAs).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>B) International route (OWIS &amp; GIIS) \u2013 rolling but busy<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Window<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What parents do<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tips<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jan\u2013Mar 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlist <\/span><b>4\u20136 schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; book open houses and private tours at OWIS, GIIS and other international secondary schools in Singapore.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring last 2 years of reports; prepare questions on subject choices, EAL and learning support.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mar\u2013Sep 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for <\/span><b>Aug 2025 \/ Jan 2026 \/ Aug 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cohorts (depending on campus).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit placement\/English checks if required; ask about IGCSE option blocks and IB\/CBSE subject combinations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Oct\u2013Dec 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure offers; confirm transport, uniforms, orientation dates.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If also in S1 Posting, keep both options open until results are out.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jan or Aug 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start of academic year\/semester, depending on campus calendar.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orientation week is crucial \u2013 meet counsellors, CCA leads, university guidance teams.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Open houses &amp; tours \u2013 what to expect at OWIS &amp; GIIS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>OWIS (Nanyang &amp; Digital Campus)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent <\/span><b>open days and private tours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect walkthroughs of classrooms, labs and creative spaces, plus explanations of:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IB PYP \u2192 <\/span><b>IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pathways,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGCSE option blocks,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IB Diploma subject combinations and university guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>GIIS (SMART Campus)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular campus tours and information sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful questions to ask:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do <\/span><b>IGCSE and CBSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pathways compare?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the <\/span><b>9GEMS\u2122<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> framework show up in daily school life?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What technology and studios are available for middle and secondary years?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tip for 2026\u201327:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular open houses can fill quickly, especially just before PSLE or major holidays. Register early for your preferred month.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"popup-btn-container\">\n                <a href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&settings=eyJpZCI6IjQ5NTAwIn0=\" class=\"exad-button-action popup_button\">\n                    <span>Download this guide<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<h2><b>Easy comparison checklist (print-friendly)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this when comparing <\/span><b>good secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 MOE and international.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>What to compare<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why it matters<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Questions to ask on a tour<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Curriculum route<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures continuity from lower to upper secondary and into post-16 options.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIs this an O-Level, IP, IGCSE or IB\/CBSE route? How do students transition after Grade 10?\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Holistic framework<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balances academics with arts, sport and leadership.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat CCAs are offered, and how are they timetabled? Any service-learning or leadership programmes?\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Learning environment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech-enabled, flexible spaces support inquiry and collaboration.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat labs, studios and maker spaces will my child actually use from Sec 1 \/ Grade 6 onwards?\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Guidance &amp; support<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EAL, learning support, counselling and university guidance shape student outcomes.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHow are new students supported? How early does subject \/ university guidance start?\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Outcomes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong examination and university outcomes show that the pathway is well-delivered.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCan you share recent IGCSE\/O-Level\/IB\/CBSE results and examples of university or JC\/Poly destinations?\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Compare between <a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/public-vs-private-schools-in-singapore\/\"><strong>Public vs Private schools<\/strong><\/a> in Singapore<\/p>\n<h2><b>Final word: how to actually use this guide<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clarify your pathway first.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Decide if your child is better suited to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MOE O-Level or IP routes, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an international IGCSE \u2192 IB Diploma \/ CBSE route in an <\/span><b>international secondary school in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build a realistic shortlist of 4\u20136 schools.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rankings and cut-off points for context,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the MOE <\/span><b>list of secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and SchoolFinder for local options,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and curated lists of <\/span><b>best secondary schools in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for inspiration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare culture and student experience \u2013 not just scores.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit, talk to current parents if possible, and look closely at how schools handle wellbeing, homework load and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Include OWIS and GIIS on your list.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They give you <\/span><b>internationally recognised secondary pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the flexibility of multiple campuses and curricula under a single group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s how Singapore families move from a long, confusing <\/span><b>list of secondary schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a focused, confident shortlist of the <\/span><b>best secondary schools for your child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover a list of top secondary schools in Singapore including international and biggest ones, their rankings, fee structure and available curriculums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":47942,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[278,277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-do-not-display","category-seo"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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