Cedar Girls' Secondary School
Complete guide to Cedar Girls' Secondary School for P6 parents — IP and O-Level tracks, CCAs, Woodleigh campus, and DSA-Sec admission pathways.
Cedar Girls' Secondary School — commonly known as Cedar — is a government autonomous school for girls located on Cedar Avenue in the Toa Payoh / Woodleigh area of central Singapore. As an autonomous school, Cedar has greater flexibility over curriculum enrichment and co-curricular programming than standard government schools, within MOE's national framework.
Cedar offers two academic tracks: the Integrated Programme (IP), a six-year pathway leading to the GCE A-Level examinations without an O-Level exit, and a four-year O-Level track. Both tracks share the same campus and school community, and both are open to DSA-Sec applicants.
Cedar is part of the family of well-regarded girls' schools in Singapore, with an established co-curricular culture across sports, performing arts, and student leadership.
Programmes and Curriculum
Integrated Programme (IP)
Cedar's IP is a six-year pathway in which students do not sit the O-Level examinations and instead progress to the A-Level curriculum at an affiliated junior college. The IP allows the school to design integrated assessments and enrichment across the six years.
For P6 families: choosing the IP track at Cedar means a six-year commitment to the integrated pathway. Students who exit the IP during secondary school are placed into an O-Level stream at an appropriate year. Refer to the Cedar official website for current programme structure and progression criteria.
O-Level Track
Cedar offers a four-year O-Level track culminating in the national O-Level examinations at the end of Secondary 4, for students who prefer a structured pathway with an external examination.
Regional Studies Programme (RSP)
Cedar offers the Regional Studies Programme (RSP), an MOE-designated programme developing students' knowledge of Southeast and East Asia through academic study, language exposure, and immersive learning.
For context on the IP and O-Level pathways, see What is DSA-Sec?.
Co-Curricular Activities
Cedar runs CCAs across Performing Arts, Sports and Games, Clubs and Societies, and Uniformed Groups.
Performing Arts
- Choir
- Concert Band
- Dance (various styles)
- Drama
- Guitar Ensemble
Sports and Games
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Netball
- Table Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Uniformed Groups
- Girl Guides
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
Clubs and Societies
Cedar clubs include, among others: Infocomm, Social Innovation, and community service groups.
CCA names and availability may change. The Cedar official website is the authoritative source for the current CCA list.
Campus and Facilities
Cedar Girls' Secondary School is located at 1 Cedar Avenue, Singapore 349692 in the Toa Payoh / Woodleigh corridor of central Singapore.
Nearest MRT:
- Woodleigh (North East Line NE11) — approximately a 10-minute walk
- Potong Pasir (North East Line NE10) — approximately a 10-minute walk
Campus facilities include general and specialist classrooms, science laboratories, a multi-purpose hall, performing arts spaces, and sports courts. For current facility details and a campus map, refer to the Cedar official website.
Admission Pathways
PSLE and S1 Posting
Cedar admits students through the S1 posting exercise across both its IP and O-Level posting bands. The cut-off point (COP) for each track differs and changes each year. For current and historical PSLE COP data, see PSLE COP historical data.
DSA-Sec Admission
Cedar participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and academic or innovation talent areas. As a girls' school with active National Schools Games sport teams and a strong band and performing arts culture, Cedar's DSA tends to attract applicants in team and racket sports, music, and student innovation pathways. DSA offers at Cedar may be to either the IP or the O-Level track depending on the talent area — verify which track each talent area leads to on the school's official DSA page before applying.
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
Cedar holds the status of an autonomous school under MOE. Autonomous schools are recognised for established frameworks in curriculum and co-curricular development, with greater programming flexibility than standard government schools.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| School type | Government, Autonomous |
| Gender | Single-sex girls' school |
| Academic tracks | IP + O-Level |
| RSP | MOE-designated Regional Studies Programme |
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 Cedar official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedar only for girls?
Yes. Cedar Girls' Secondary School is a single-sex school for girls.
Does Cedar offer IP as well as O-Level?
Yes. Cedar offers both a six-year Integrated Programme (leading to A-Levels without an O-Level exit) and a four-year O-Level track. Both share the same campus. DSA offers may be to either track depending on the talent area.
What PSLE score does my daughter need for Cedar?
Cedar is competitive for both its IP and O-Level posting bands, with different COPs for each. The COP changes each year. For current and historical data, see PSLE COP historical data.
Does Cedar offer DSA-Sec?
Yes. Cedar participates in DSA-Sec across sports, performing arts, and academic or innovation talent areas. Use the DSA-Sec School Finder to see the current year's offerings and confirm which track each leads to.
What happens if my daughter is not offered a DSA place at Cedar?
Not receiving a DSA offer does not affect the standard S1 PSLE posting process. Students can still be posted to Cedar through the IP or O-Level posting band if their PSLE score qualifies and they rank Cedar in their school choices. Students who accept a DSA offer from any school are withdrawn from the S1 posting exercise entirely.
How should my daughter prepare for the Cedar DSA-Sec process?
Preparation depends on the talent area. For sports, physical trials are standard; for performing arts, technical assessments and interviews are typical. Read the Cedar DSA admissions page for the current year's selection criteria, and use DSA Interview Preparation for general frameworks.
Related Schools and Resources
Schools with Similar Profiles
These schools share one or more characteristics with Cedar — girls-only, IP or dual-track, or overlapping COP range:
- Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) — IP only, Girls, Braddell
- Singapore Chinese Girls' School — IP + O-Level, Girls, Stevens
- Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) — IP + O-Level, Girls, Blackmore Drive
- CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School — IP + O-Level, Girls, SAP, Ang Mo Kio
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