Anglican High School
Complete guide to Anglican High School for P6 parents — SAP school, Express track, Higher Chinese, Upper Changi campus, and DSA-Sec admission pathways.
Anglican High School — commonly known as AHS — is a government-aided, autonomous, SAP (Special Assistance Plan) co-educational school located on Upper Changi Road in eastern Singapore. With an Anglican mission heritage, it is one of Singapore's SAP schools, offering Chinese as the first language alongside English within a bilingual, bicultural framework.
Anglican High offers the mainstream Express academic track with full Subject-Based Banding; it is not an Integrated Programme school. The school is known for its strong Chinese language and cultural programmes, its choral and instrumental ensembles, and an active sports and uniformed-group culture.
Programmes and Curriculum
Express Track
Anglican High offers the mainstream Express (O-Level) academic track with full Subject-Based Banding, allowing students to take individual subjects at higher levels based on their strengths. As a SAP school, Chinese is offered at a high level, with all students reading Higher Chinese.
For P6 families: Anglican High is a mainstream SAP school rather than an IP school. Track placement follows the S1 posting framework. Refer to the Anglican High official website for the current academic programme structure.
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) and Language Elective Programme
As a SAP school, Anglican High combines bilingual and bicultural development with the mainstream curriculum, and offers the Language Elective Programme (Chinese) — an MOE-designated pathway for students with a strong interest and ability in Chinese language and literature. These programmes anchor the school's bicultural identity alongside its Anglican character development.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
Anglican High runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups, with a notably strong choral, instrumental, and Chinese cultural tradition.
Performing Arts
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Chinese Orchestra
- Chinese Drama
- English Drama
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Table Tennis
- Wushu
Uniformed Groups
- Boys' Brigade
- Girls' Brigade
Clubs and Societies
Anglican High clubs include, among others: Robotics, Chinese language and cultural groups, and community service groups in the Anglican tradition.
CCA names and availability may change. The Anglican High official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Anglican High School is located at 600 Upper Changi Road, Singapore 487012 in the Upper Changi area of eastern Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Tanah Merah (East West Line EW4) — a short bus ride away
- Upper Changi (Downtown Line DT34) — a short bus ride away
Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, performing arts and music spaces, and sports fields and courts. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the Anglican High official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Anglican High admits students through the S1 posting exercise under the SAP category, in its Express posting band. The cut-off point (COP) changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
Anglican High participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and academic or bilingualism talent areas. As a SAP school with a strong choir, Chinese orchestra, wushu, and table-tennis tradition alongside a robotics focus, Anglican High's DSA tends to attract applicants across these strengths as well as the bilingual language pathway. DSA offers place students into the school's mainstream track.
The specific talent areas offered change from year to year. Use the DSA-Sec School Finder for the current year's full list. For key application dates, see the DSA-Sec Timeline. For preparation by talent area, see DSA Interview Preparation. For historical results context, see DSA Results.
Achievements and Recognition
Anglican High is a government-aided, autonomous SAP school under MOE, recognised for its Chinese language and bicultural programmes.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government-aided, Autonomous |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Express |
| SAP | Special Assistance Plan school · Language Elective Programme (Chinese) |
| Heritage | Anglican |
The school has received various MOE recognition and development awards over the years. For verified award details, refer to the MOE recognition listings and the Anglican High official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anglican High co-educational?
Yes. Anglican High School is a co-educational school.
Is Anglican High a SAP school?
Yes. Anglican High is a SAP (Special Assistance Plan) school offering Chinese as the first language alongside English. All students read Higher Chinese, and the school offers the Language Elective Programme (Chinese). Students are expected to have good Chinese language proficiency.
Does Anglican High offer IP?
No. Anglican High offers the mainstream Express (O-Level) track. It is not an Integrated Programme school. Families seeking a SAP school with an IP pathway may consider Dunman High or River Valley High.
What PSLE score does my child need for Anglican High?
Anglican High is a SAP school competitive for its Express posting band, with the COP changing each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does Anglican High offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Anglican High participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and academic or bilingualism talent areas. Use the DSA-Sec School Finder to see the current year's offerings.
What happens if my child is not offered a DSA place at Anglican High?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Anglican High if their PSLE score qualifies and they rank the school in their choices. Students who accept a DSA offer from any school are withdrawn from the S1 posting exercise entirely.
Related Schools and Resources
Schools with Similar Profiles
These schools share one or more characteristics with Anglican High — SAP, co-educational, or eastern location:
- Nan Chiau High School — Express, Co-ed, SAP, Sengkang
- Chung Cheng High School (Main) — Express, Co-ed, SAP, Mountbatten
- Nan Hua High School — Express, Co-ed, SAP, Clementi
- Tanjong Katong Secondary School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Paya Lebar
DSA Preparation Resources
- DSA-Sec School Finder — filter by talent area and school
- DSA-Sec Timeline — key dates for the application cycle
- What is DSA-Sec? — the complete process explained
- DSA Results — historical results data across schools
- DSA Interview Preparation — preparation guides by talent area