Assumption English School

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 offers the mainstream Express and Normal academic tracks with full Subject-Based Banding; 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.

Programmes and Curriculum

Express and Normal Tracks

Assumption English offers the mainstream Express (O-Level) and Normal academic tracks with full Subject-Based Banding, allowing students to take individual subjects at higher levels based on their strengths.

For P6 families: Assumption English is a mainstream school rather than an IP school. Track placement follows the S1 posting framework. 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 the S1 posting exercise across its Express and Normal posting bands. The cut-off point (COP) differs by track 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	Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)
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 offers the mainstream Express (O-Level) and Normal academic tracks. It is not an Integrated Programme school.

What PSLE score does my child need for Assumption English?

Assumption English is competitive for its Express and Normal posting bands, with the COP differing by track and changing 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.

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 — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Choa Chu Kang
Holy Innocents' High School — Express + Normal, Co-ed, Hougang
Montfort Secondary School — Express + Normal, Boys, Hougang
Swiss Cottage Secondary School — Express + Normal, 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