Assumption English School
Complete guide to Assumption English School for P6 parents — Full Subject-Based Banding, judo and debating CCAs, Bukit Panjang campus, and DSA-Sec pathways.
PSLE cut-off points
2025 S1 Posting · indicative bands by Posting Group
- Posting Group 3
- 10–22
- Posting Group 2
- 22–25
- Posting Group 1
- 26–29
Earlier years
- Non-IP (indicative): 2024 22 · 2023 22
COPs move each year; use as a guide. Indicative bands aggregated from public sources, for reference only.
Assumption English School — commonly known as AES — is a government-aided Catholic co-educational school located on Upper Bukit Timah Road in the Bukit Panjang area of north-west Singapore. Part of the St Gabriel's Foundation family of schools, it combines the national curriculum with values-based character development.
Assumption English is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding, posting students through Posting Groups 1–3 with each subject taken at G1, G2 or G3 level; it is not an Integrated Programme school. The school is known for its strong debating and public-speaking culture, its judo and team-sports tradition, and an active student leadership programme.
What makes Assumption English distinctive
Assumption English School is a Catholic school in the St Gabriel's Foundation family, with a clear communication-and-character identity. Its Applied Learning Programme, SPEAK, develops confident communicators, and the school is known for a strong debating and public-speaking culture. For DSA-Sec families, the draws include that debating strength, competitive judo — a niche sport few schools support — and team sports such as football, basketball, floorball and softball. The best fit is a child with a talent for words and debate, a martial-arts strength like judo, a team-sport ability, or a musical talent, who would value a values-based Catholic, leadership-centred environment. Sitting in Bukit Panjang, it is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding. Confirm this year's talent areas in the DSA-Sec School Finder.
Programmes and Curriculum
Full Subject-Based Banding
Assumption English follows Full Subject-Based Banding: students are posted through Posting Groups 1–3, and each subject can be taken at G1, G2 or G3 level based on the student's strengths.
For P6 families: Assumption English is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Posting Group placement follows S1 Posting. Refer to the Assumption English official website for the current academic programme structure.
Applied Learning (Communication) and Leadership
Assumption English runs an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) focused on speaking English with confidence and knowledge, and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) centred on community youth leadership. These school programmes anchor its applied learning and student development beyond the academic curriculum.
For context on the DSA-Sec process, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
Assumption English runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups.
Performing Arts
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Modern Dance
Sports and Games
- Basketball
- Floorball
- Football
- Judo
- Softball
Clubs and Societies
- Debating and Public Speaking
- Community youth leadership and service groups
Uniformed Groups
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
CCA names and availability may change. The Assumption English official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Assumption English School is located at 622 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678117 in the Bukit Panjang area of north-west Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Cashew (Downtown Line DT2) — approximately a 4-minute walk
Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, performing arts and music spaces, and sports courts. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the Assumption English official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Assumption English admits students through S1 Posting across Posting Groups 1–3. The cut-off point (COP) differs by Posting Group and changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
Assumption English participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic, and leadership talent areas. As a co-educational school with a strong judo, floorball, and football tradition, an active debating and public-speaking culture, and a community leadership focus, Assumption English's DSA tends to attract applicants across these strengths. DSA offers place students into the school's mainstream tracks.
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
Assumption English is a government-aided Catholic co-educational school within the St Gabriel's Foundation family of schools.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government-aided |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Academic tracks | Full Subject-Based Banding (Posting Groups 1–3) |
| Affiliation | St Gabriel's Foundation · Catholic JC |
| Heritage | Catholic |
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 Assumption English official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Assumption English co-educational?
Yes. Assumption English School is a co-educational school.
Does Assumption English offer IP?
No. Assumption English is a mainstream school under Full Subject-Based Banding, posting students through Posting Groups 1–3. It is not an Integrated Programme school.
What PSLE score does my child need for Assumption English?
Assumption English has a separate cut-off point for each Posting Group, and COPs change each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does Assumption English offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Assumption English participates in DSA-Sec across sports, academic, and leadership talent areas, including a distinctive judo and debating tradition. 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 Assumption English?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Assumption English 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. See how S1 Posting works after PSLE.
Related Schools and Resources
Schools with Similar Profiles
These schools share one or more characteristics with Assumption English — government-aided, co-educational, Catholic heritage, or north-west location:
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Choa Chu Kang
- Holy Innocents' High School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Hougang
- Montfort Secondary School — Mainstream, Boys, Hougang
- Swiss Cottage Secondary School — Mainstream, Co-ed, Bukit Batok
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