Secondary School Open House Dates in Singapore (2024)

Growing up in Singapore, we may all have stereotypes about how students of different schools are like, based on information from hearsay or even by seeing students hanging around outside their school. However, nothing beats actually learning more about the school from the school itself, as well as the teachers and students who grace the school grounds each day.

If going to secondary school is next on the cards for your child, it’s worth making the effort to research which secondary school would be a good fit for your child. Beyond meeting the PSLE cut-off point, factors like the school culture, teaching staff, and available talent development programmes, can be huge determiners in shaping your child’s secondary school life.

What to do at a Secondary School Open House

School open houses are a great chance to explore the school campus, learn more about the school’s programmes, and get a feel of the school culture. Compared to just browsing their website and brochures, physically attending an open house gives you a better opportunity to meet and interact with actual teachers and current students. So, if you want to ask a real teacher about how they approach teaching in a particular school, or even ask a student about their favourite canteen stall – school open houses are the place to go!

Most school open houses consist of an array of talks, booths, and activities that parents and students can take part in. Be sure to check out the day’s programmes ahead of time so that you can plan to attend any talks you are interested in. When you arrive at the school, most of the time there will be guides to give you a tour of the school – and present you with exclusive freebies! We highly recommend checking out not just the academic programmes, but also explore the school’s facilities, performances, interactive activities, and CCA booths.

What if I don’t attend the Open house?

Open houses typically only run once a year, so once you miss it, the opportunity is gone! However, there are still plenty of ways you can find out more about a school. The school website is the first destination for most essential information. Alternatively, some schools may also offer digital alternatives like recorded videos and virtual tours for parents who decide not to attend the physical open house.

For information on school culture and environment, you can turn to forums on Reddit, Facebook, or Telegram to see what other people are saying about various schools. However, do tread with caution as everyone’s experience is different and some people may have heavily biased views of certain schools.

2024 Secondary School Open House Dates

Got your eye on a few secondary schools? The earliest open houses start as early as in April, especially for IP schools and schools popular with DSA applicants – as the DSA application window usually starts in May. Most other schools hold their open houses in November, nearer to the PSLE results release date. A few of these schools hold open houses twice a year or have a mix of virtual and onsite events to cater to those who may not be able to make it down to the campus.

For your convenience, we have compiled some of the Open House dates for the more popular secondary schools in Singapore. These include IP schools and schools with PSLE cut-off points up to AL12 in Group 3 (Express).

Note: We try our best to ensure that the information is accurate, however, changes do happen. Do check the school’s official sources for the latest updates before heading down to any school. Please note that some events may require registration, and some events may be held online.

Open Houses in April/May 2024

Open Houses in November 2024

Pathways to Secondary School

While the most common way is to choose your secondary school via the Sec 1 posting exercise after you have obtained your PSLE results, some students also secure a spot in their school of choice via Direct School Admission (DSA) before even sitting the PSLE papers.

As a primary school tuition centre in Singapore, we provide full-fledged services helping students reach their version of success. For Primary 5 students who are considering DSA next year, we provide preparation for DSA auditions, interviews, and entrance tests, especially for DSA in academic areas, like DSA via mathematics. Prefer to focus on the PSLE? We also provide PSLE tuition for the core subjects, equipping students with the motivation to learn and exam confidence.

And if you are a Primary 6 student who is planning their next steps for secondary school, don’t miss this chance to check out some of our 2024 Sec 1 Bridging Classes held during the year-end holidays, designed to help P6 students get a headstart on their secondary school journey!

Come and learn with us and pave your next steps in education!

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