Post-PSLE 2025 Results: Don't Miss These Electives When Choosing Secondary Schools

Navigating secondary school is like being handed a complex treasure map. There are the clear, well-trodden paths of core subjects, but then there are all those exciting secret trails, the School-Specific Opportunities, that can lead to hidden talents and real-world skills.

As a parent, you want to make sure your child isn't just surviving school, but thriving!

That's where these amazing elective programmes come in. They’re not just 'extras'. They’re opportunities to turn a curious hobby into a powerful passion.

These programmes help your child gain Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness in a niche area, qualities that are becoming vital for both university applications and future careers.

• AEP (Art Elective Programmes): Think deep dives into art history, studio practice, and critical analysis. It’s for the student who sees the world in colour and texture.

• BSP (Bicultural Studies Programme): This is for the student who wants to understand the nuanced relationship between Chinese and Western cultures, often involving overseas trips and in-depth history.

• EMAS/LEP (Malay/Tamil Language Elective Programmes): Perfect for the student who wants to master their Mother Tongue and appreciate its culture, offering a competitive edge in language proficiency.

🗺️ Finding the Right Fit: Where Does Your Child Shine?

Choosing the right programme starts with your child, not the school's prestige. Ask yourself (and them!):

1. What do they do for fun? Is their bedroom covered in drawings (AEP)? Are they always composing tunes (MEP)? Do they devour books on history and world affairs (BSP)?

2. What's their learning style? Some thrive in hands-on studio work while others prefer research and debate. The right programme aligns with their natural way of engaging with the world.

3. Are they eligible? These programmes often require a specific aptitude, sometimes assessed through tests or interviews. Being prepared for these is key!

Ready to Explore the Right Path?

Don't let these incredible secondary school opportunities pass your child by because the application process seems confusing or the workload intimidating.

• Find out more about the specific Elective Programme your child is interested in.

• Check the school-specific application deadlines.

Let's work together to help your child not just follow the map, but draw their own successful route!

Art Elective Programmes	Bicultural Studies Programme
Bukit Panjang Govt. High School	Catholic High School
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)	CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
Hwa Chong Institution	Dunman High School
Nanyang Girls' High School	Hwa Chong Institution
National Junior College	Nanyang Girls' High School
Victoria School	River Valley High School
Zhonghua Secondary School	Singapore Chinese Girls' School
Elective Programme in Malay Language for Secondary School (EMAS)	Enhanced Art Programme
Anderson Secondary School	CHIJ Katong Convent
Bukit Panjang Govt. High School	Jurong West Secondary School
Raffles Institution	Meridian Secondary School
Tanjong Katong Secondary School	Nan Chiau High School
	Naval Base Secondary School
Enhanced Music Programme	New Town Secondary School
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School	Ngee Ann Secondary School
Chung Cheng High School (Main)	Orchid Park Secondary School
St. Margaret's School	St. Andrew's Secondary School
Yuhua Secondary School
	Language Elective Programme - Malay
Language Elective Programme - Chinese	Anderson Secondary School
Anglican High School	Bukit Panjang Govt. High School
Chung Cheng High School (Main)	Tanjong Katong Secondary School
Dunman High School	Riverside Secondary School
Hwa Chong Institution
Maris Stella High School	Language Elective Programme - Tamil
Nan Chiau High School	Commonwealth Secondary School
Nan Hua High School	Riverside Secondary School
Nanyang Girls' High School	Yishun Town Secondary School
Temasek Junior College
	Music Elective Programme
Regional Studies Programme	Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)	Catholic High School
Cedar Girls' Secondary School	CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
Raffles Girls' School	Crescent Girls' School
Raffles Institution	Dunman High School
Victoria School	Methodist Girls' School
	Raffles Girls' School
Applied Learning Programme - Aesthetics	Raffles Institution
Meridian Secondary School	Tanjong Katong Girls' School
Jurong West Secondary School (Harnessing Technology in Authentic Contexts)	Temasek Secondary School
Canberra Secondary School (Digital Media in Visual Arts)
Orchid Park Secondary School (ARTopiA)
Yishun Secondary School (ALP in Sonic Arts (Music, Media & Technology))
Naval Base Secondary School (ALP in Art)