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The school runs a Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme to nurture all-round development outside the academic field. Each student undertakes at least one CCA from groups such as Interest Groups, Performing Arts and Sports, and may join multiple CCAs over the year. CCAs are scheduled to allow students to express themselves in different contexts, with some running year-round and others termly, and all CCAs are free at the point of entry.
Arts CCAs include Dance, Art Club and Drama, as well as instrumental ensembles such as Wind Band, String Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Contemporary Band and Contemporary Singers Ensemble, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Gu Zheng. There are also visual arts options such as Ceramics and Sewing, and Pro Audio Visual projects. The Arts CCAs cover performing arts, visual arts and music, providing opportunities for broad creative expression.
Interest Groups include Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings, Calligraphy Club, and Christian Fellowship. Mother Tongue or Foreign Language options offered include Chinese, Malay, Tamil, French and Spanish. Year 1 and Year 2 engage in activities and camps to promote cultural awareness, with Year 1 local adventure camps and Year 2 overseas camp experiences. International Day provides cross-cultural celebration with culturally themed rooms and activities.
Students join a broad range of Interest Groups, including Chess, Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings, Cookery Club, Debate and Public Speaking, Envoy Club, Interact Club, Robotics, Science and Sustainability. Performing Arts CCAs cover Dance, Art Club, as well as multiple music ensembles and Drama. Sports CCAs include Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Rugby, Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Track & Field and Softball, with some activities offered as external or recreational options.
Service is central to the school's mission and all students participate in service activities throughout the year. The eight Houses run charity drives and donation projects locally, and the Interact Club conducts weekly home visits to support the community. Year 5 CAS projects historically included overseas trips for construction, conservation and teaching activities.
Three major leadership groups — School Prefectorial Board; School Council; and Student Ambassadors — are recognised as CCA activities. The House System forms the pastoral backbone, with Heads of House coordinating activities and overseeing pastoral care alongside House Tutors. The programme aims to develop leadership, community spirit and Christian character.
Year 1 students take part in local adventure and team-building camps, while Year 2 students participate in overseas camp experiences to foster teamwork, creativity and cultural awareness. A wide range of sports is offered through CCAs, including Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Rugby, Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Track & Field and Softball, complemented by PE as a core subject. Physical Education is a core part of the Junior Division curriculum and supports students' physical wellbeing.
ACS International Elementary in Singapore delivers the Cambridge Primary curriculum and provides a pathway to Cambridge IGCSE and IB DP, preparing students for the future. The program begins with Year 1 and 2, where Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, English and a Mother Tongue or Foreign Language form the core, with English aligned to IGCSE First Language English and IB English A: Language & Literature. Mother Tongue options include Chinese, Malay and Tamil; Foreign Languages include French, Mandarin and Spanish. Integrated Humanities blends History, Geography and Religious Studies, supported by the Approaches To Learning and inquiry-based units. End-of-Year Examinations occur in October/November and MOE-approved textbooks guide assessments. The campus at Holland Village features science labs, a Music Centre, a library, theatres, and sport facilities including a sports hall, Astroturf football and tennis courts. The school upholds Christian values through Chapel Services and a service ethos, with a community of over 30 nationalities.
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