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Official MOE dataHougang · North zone

Bowen Secondary School

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

  • Distinctive Programme
Level
Secondary (S1-S5)
Type
Government School
Gender mix
Co-Ed School
Session
Single Session
Planning area
Hougang
School zone
North

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

25 subjects
  • Arabic Language As 3Rd Lang
  • Arabic Language As Mtl-In-Lieu
  • Basic Chinese Language
  • Basic Malay Language
  • Basic Tamil Language
  • Bengali Language
  • Burmese 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
  • Japanese Language
  • Malay Language
  • Malay Language (Special Programme)
  • Punjabi Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Tamil Language Syllabus B
  • Thai Language
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese · Malay · Tamil

Other listed learning areas

22 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)
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physics

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 · Business & Entrepreneurship

Nurturing Creativity, Empathy And Enterprise Through Social Entrepreneurship

Learning for Life Programme · Community Youth Leadership

Bowen Changemakers Programme

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies3 activities
  • Aims Club
  • Bowen Artists
  • Library
Physical Sports7 activities
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Netball
  • Sp-Cca (Athletics)
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
Uniformed Groups5 activities
  • Boys' Brigade
  • Girl Guides
  • National Cadet Corps (Land)
  • National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
  • National Police Cadet Corps
Visual And Performing Arts6 activities
  • Band
  • Choir
  • English Drama
  • Indian Dance
  • Malay Dance
  • Modern Dance

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 Bowen Secondary School.

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 / LRTKovan Mrt Station 1393 m away ~18 min
  • Nearest bus stopBlk 634 53 m away Buses 25, 55, 74, 132, 147, 165, 854, 854e~1 min
  • Nearest carparkHg41 214 m away ~3 min
  • Nearest mallHougang 1 630 m away ~8 min

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • Rosyth School408 m ~6 min walk
  • Xinmin Primary School614 m ~8 min walk
  • Xinmin Secondary School647 m ~9 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • iPCARE Clinic191 m ~3 min walk
  • S Lee Clinic418 m ~6 min walk
  • Pinnacle Family Clinic (Serangoon North)420 m ~6 min walk

Food

  • Ci Yuan Hawker Centre805 m ~11 min walk
  • Chomp Chomp Food Centre1413 m ~18 min walk
  • Serangoon Garden Market1460 m ~19 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Hougang 1630 m ~8 min walk
  • Heartland Mall1475 m ~19 min walk
  • Hougang Green Shopping Mall1506 m ~19 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

10 places found
  • parkPk Villas Terrace Pg298 m ~4 min walk
  • supermarketAng Mo Supermarket321 m ~5 min walk
  • community centerThe Serangoon CC416 m ~6 min walk
  • parkParry Rd Pg482 m ~7 min walk
  • supermarketFairPrice509 m ~7 min walk
  • community centerHwi Yoh CC553 m ~7 min walk
  • pharmacyUnity603 m ~8 min walk
  • educationDimensions International College975 m ~13 min walk
  • playgroundShip Playground1035 m ~13 min walk
  • educationLycee Francais De Singapour1124 m ~15 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 20 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 20 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 20 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Ministry of Health checked 20 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

National Environment Agency checked 20 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

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