Singapore Sports School’s academic programme is anchored upon the educational objectives set out by the Ministry of Education. We strive to nurture Champions who also embodies the Desired Outcomes of Education.

Our programmes aim to develop student-athletes into confident individuals, self-directed learners, active contributors who are team players and strives for excellence, and concerned citizens.

We offer a range of secondary and through-train post-secondary programmes to cater to aspiring athletes at different levels in their academic journey.

OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Secondary Programmes Secondary Secondary Programmes	International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Post-Secondary International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Studies	Diploma in Business (DBIZ) Post-Secondary Diploma in Business

ATHLETE-FRIENDLY ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Student-athletes are actively supported in their academic studies as they pursue their sport dreams at Singapore Sports School.

Small Group Teaching

Attention is optimised for each student-athlete by keeping our class sizes smaller. This allows subject teachers to have a good understanding of the student-athletes’ academic progress and provide timely support to ensure that they are able to keep pace with the rest of their classmates.

Flexible Academic Structure

The deferment and exemption provision supports the training and competition schedules of student-athletes, which may require them to miss lessons frequently, and sometimes for an extended period of time. The school exercises flexibility in assessment administration in such cases, to allow students time to attain mastery in the academic subjects before progressing onto the next academic level.

Blended Learning for Academic Make-up Lessons

Student-athletes who are training overseas for extended periods of time will participate in online synchronous learning, allowing them to attend lessons in real-time and remain engaged with their academic curriculum despite being physically away from school. In addition to live lessons, asynchronous online learning materials will be provided to support flexible, self-paced learning. These materials will include high-quality, bite-sized instructional videos designed to reinforce key concepts and enhance understanding. To ensure consistent progress and address any academic gaps, weekly review sessions will be conducted for student-athletes who are off-site. These reviews will allow for regular check-ins with teachers, clarification of doubts, and timely feedback on their learning.

Academy Mentorship

The academy mentor who is assigned to each student-athlete follows their growth and progress over the entire duration of their secondary school years. A significant adult in their years in the Sports School, the academy mentor provides baseline Education and Career Guidance and other forms of support to them throughout their stay.

MULTIPLE PATHWAYS

Sports School offers the GCE curriculum and three post-secondary through-train pathways. Student-athletes on the through-train pathways bypass the GCE O-Level Examinations and progress onto one of the three pathways conducted at the Sports School: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with an option of taking the Extended Programme, the customised Diploma in Business with Sport Management Specialisation Track from Republic Polytechnic or the customised Diploma in Business Studies with Entrepreneurship Management Option from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

CARING AND QUALITY TEACHERS

Our teachers are a special breed. They are qualified with teaching certifications and are committed towards designing effective learning experiences, and helping student-athletes achieve their goals. As role models and mentors to student-athletes, our teachers influence, guide and nurture student-athletes to create a good academic foundation and enable them to navigate through an ever-changing world.

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