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Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

Singapore

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Language Provision

Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

English-language offerings include English Language A subjects such as Language & Literature (English) in the IB DP. Group 2 language options include Chinese B, Malay B, Tamil B, Hindi B and Spanish ab initio. Foreign Languages may be taken as a ninth subject outside curriculum time in the Integrated Programme. The MTL policy requires study of Chinese, Malay and Tamil as official MTL for Singaporeans/PRs.

Bilingual Teaching

The school provides English-language instruction for the Integrated Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The Ministry of Education's Mother Tongue Language policy requires Singaporean or Permanent Resident students to study their official MTL. ACS (Independent) offers MTL / Language Acquisition subjects including Chinese (Chinese, Higher Chinese, Chinese B), Malay (Malay, Higher Malay, Malay B) and Tamil (Tamil, Higher Tamil, Literature in Tamil, Tamil B) for Years 1–4. Some MTL subjects are conducted outside the school in designated MOE centres.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 24,852 - 37,278
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2900
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1886
Bus Service No
Availability Are there places?

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) caters to students ages 12 to 18. It offers the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level curriculum Express Programme, leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Facilities include science labs, sports fields, and a theatre that hosts annual performances, showcasing students' talents. A highlight of the school is its emphasis on character development through programs such as the ACSians-In-Action (AIA), which encourages students to take ownership in an overseas service-based project. Additionally, ACS(I) has a thriving sports programme and is accredited as a ‘Athlete-Friendly Education Centre’.

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