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Official MOE dataNovena · South zone

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)

Practical school information for parents, compiled from current Ministry of Education records.

  • Distinctive Programme
Level
Secondary (S1-S5)
Type
Government-Aided Sch
Gender mix
Boys' School
Session
Single Session
Planning area
Novena
School zone
South

Subjects and languages

Learning areas listed in the official MOE records.

Core learning

12 subjects
  • Additional Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Humanities (Literature In English)
  • Humanities (Ss, Literature In English)
  • Literature In English
  • Mathematics
  • Nutrition And Food Science
  • Science
  • Science (Chem, Bio)
  • Science (Phy, Bio)
  • Science (Phy, Chem)
  • Social Studies

Languages

28 subjects
  • Arabic Language As 3Rd Lang
  • Arabic Language As Mtl-In-Lieu
  • Basic Chinese Language
  • Basic Malay Language
  • Basic Tamil Language
  • Bengali Language
  • Chinese Language
  • Chinese Language (Special Programme)
  • Chinese Language Syllabus B
  • French Language
  • German Language
  • Gujarati Language
  • Higher Chinese Language
  • Higher Malay Language
  • Higher Tamil Language
  • Hindi Language
  • Humanities (Ss, Literature In Tamil)
  • Japanese Language
  • Literature In Tamil
  • Malay Language
  • Malay Language (Special Programme)
  • Malay Language Syllabus B
  • Punjabi Language
  • Spanish Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Tamil Language Syllabus B
  • Thai Language
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese · Malay · Tamil

Other listed learning areas

24 subjects
  • Art
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Applications
  • Computing
  • Design & Technology
  • Design And Technology
  • Elements Of Business Skills
  • Food & Consumer Education
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Humanities (Geography)
  • Humanities (History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Geography)
  • Humanities (Ss, History)
  • Humanities (Ss, Humanities Exposure Modules)
  • Mobile Robotics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Principles Of Accounts

Official records can mix examinable subjects, enrichment modules and school-specific labels. Ask the school which options apply to your child's year and pathway.

Distinctive programmes

Formal programmes that shape the school's learning experience.

Applied Learning Programme · Languages

Developing Confident And Effective Communicators

Learning for Life Programme · Sports & Outdoor Education

Building Character Through Sports And Outdoor Education

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies5 activities
  • Christian Society
  • Debates
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production)
  • Robotics
  • Singapore Youth Flying Club
Others1 activity
  • Student Leadership (Council)
Physical Sports14 activities
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Floorball
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Rugby
  • Sp-Cca (Athletics)
  • Sp-Cca (Canoeing)
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track And Field
  • Water Polo
Uniformed Groups4 activities
  • Boys' Brigade
  • National Cadet Corps (Sea)
  • National Police Cadet Corps
  • Scouts
Visual And Performing Arts7 activities
  • Chinese Orchestra
  • Choir
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
  • Singapore National Youth Orchestra

What parents should confirm before shortlisting

Official records are a useful starting point. Confirm the details that affect your child directly.

  • Admissions: current eligibility, application dates and selection requirements.
  • Programmes: whether the option applies to your child's level and intake year.
  • Daily journey: actual travel time, school-bus arrangements and dismissal schedules.
  • Fit: school culture, student support and the environment your child learns best in.

Know the neighbourhood

Explore the Area

Plan the school run, find everyday essentials and get a feel for what is close to Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road).

Nearby details remain available while the map loads.

Nearby data from the sources listed below. Distances are straight-line estimates; actual walking routes may differ.

Closest connections

Getting Here

  • Nearest MRT / LRTNewton Mrt Station 715 m away ~9 min
  • Nearest bus stopAnglo-Chinese Sch 215 m away Buses 48, 67, 170, 960, 960e, 972M~3 min
  • Nearest carparkBh1 954 m away ~12 min
  • Nearest mallBalmoral Plaza 349 m away ~5 min

33% estimated shelter along the sampled walk, including a bridge or underpass.

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)140 m ~2 min walk
  • Catholic Junior College555 m ~7 min walk
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School853 m ~11 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • The Balmoral Clinic Family Medicine355 m ~5 min walk
  • Phoenix Medical Group ( Novena )664 m ~9 min walk
  • Island Medical Clinic710 m ~9 min walk

Food

  • Newton Food Centre955 m ~12 min walk
  • Cambridge Road Blk 41A (Pek Kio Market and Food Centre)1654 m ~21 min walk
  • Whampoa Drive Blk 91/92 (Whampoa Drive Makan Place/Whampoa Market)2077 m ~26 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Balmoral Plaza349 m ~5 min walk
  • Royal Square at Novena835 m ~11 min walk
  • Velocity @ Novena Square902 m ~12 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

8 places found
  • supermarketCS Fresh263 m ~4 min walk
  • supermarketFinest Gourmet327 m ~5 min walk
  • parkGoldhill Ave Pg335 m ~5 min walk
  • playgroundGoldhill Avenue Playground337 m ~5 min walk
  • parkGentle Dr Pg554 m ~7 min walk
  • pharmacyUnity846 m ~11 min walk
  • pharmacyGuardian872 m ~11 min walk
  • playgroundThomson Road Playground972 m ~13 min walk

Sources:OneMap and LTA DataMall, Ministry of Education, Early Childhood Development Agency, OneMap, OneMap, OpenStreetMap, National Library Board, Ministry of Health, National Environment Agency

Data freshness and methodology

Walking times and distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn directions.

OneMap and LTA DataMall checked 18 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority and Land Transport Authority

Ministry of Education checked 22 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Early Childhood Development Agency checked 05 Nov 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

OneMap checked 18 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OneMap checked 01 Nov 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OpenStreetMap source updated 31 Oct 2026 © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

National Library Board checked 18 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Ministry of Health checked 18 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

National Environment Agency checked 18 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

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