Pathlight School

Location

Pathlight School
Area: Ang Mo Kio
Address: 5 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Singapore 569739

Pathlight School 2
The school is currently located at 6 Ang Mo Kio Street 44, Singapore 569250. The move to its permanent location at 4 Tampines Street 91, Singapore 528907 is projected for 2025.
Pathlight School 3
The school is currently located at 6 Ang Mo Kio Street 44, Singapore 569250. The move to its permanent location in Punggol is projected for 2032.

Telephone no.

Pathlight School: 6459 9951
Pathlight School 2 (Main): 6592 0511
Pathlight School 2 (Annex):6592 8925

Email

queries@pathlight.org.sg

Website

https://www.pathlight.org.sg

Special needs catered for

Autism spectrum disorder

Age range

7 to 21 years old

Curriculum offered

National

School mode

Single session

Services offered

• School bus transport

School fees

Visit the school's website for more information.

Dates

• Thursday, 11 April 2024
• Thursday, 1 August 2024

Time

• 9.30am to 11.30am

Format

• Physical

Venue

• Pathlight School Campus 1
  5 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Singapore 569739

Contact information 

• Contact person: Ms Tiffanie Hon or Ms Koh Yi Ning
  Email: queries@pathlight.org.sg

How to register

• Register online.
  Registration will close once the Open House is fully-subscribed.

Primary 1 (2025 cohort)

• Application deadline: 30 May 2024.
  

  If you submit your application:

  • By 30 May 2024, your child may be invited to participate in the first phase of screening assessment.
  • After 30 May 2024, your application will still be processed, but your child may only start school after January 2025 if found suitable and there is available vacancy.
• Start of school: From Term 1 to Term 2 of 2025.
  

  If your child is assessed to be suitable and there is available vacancy.

Primary 2 to Secondary 4 (2024 cohort)

• Application deadline: No deadline.
  

  Application is ongoing throughout the year until all vacancies are filled.

• Start of school: Varies.
  

  Placement date will depend on the suitability of your child’s profile for the school’s programme and availability of vacancies.

Curriculum

Pathlight School’s curriculum is based on a holistic approach to education. The school offers Singapore’s National Curriculum (leading to PSLE, GCE O-Level and N-Level qualifications) as its base curriculum.

In addition to the mainstream academic subjects, the school also offers non-academic subjects such as daily living skills, leisure skills, Information Technology (IT) and PE/gymnastics. These form the foundation blocks of the school’s non-academic core curriculum to equip students on the autism spectrum with critical life readiness skills.

Values In Action 

Students are developed to be culturally sensitive, socially responsible citizens and active contributors through opportunities in school and in the community. The school’s approach includes utilising every moment as a teachable moment and ensuring that students learn through self-reflection and repeated practice.

IT and Design Academy 

Information Technology is a core curriculum for all Pathlight students. The school has a comprehensive roadmap to develop students’ digital competencies and get them future-ready for the digital age. 

Music & Movement

The school develops and maximises the potential of all Primary School Pathlight students through the Music & Movement Programme. Students undergo the tutelage of highly trained and competent staff to develop competencies in the cognitive, socio-emotional, physical, moral and aesthetics domains through music.

A Music Talent Development Programme (MTDP) is also in the works, where partnerships with tertiary institutes and industry partners will enable students to develop a career out of their passion and aptitude for music.

Satellite School Partnership 

The Satellite School Partnership model provides purposeful integration for Pathlight Secondary School students. Students are able to apply social skills learnt in the classroom to the real world. The model prepares them for a smoother transition to Institutes of Higher Learning and raises awareness of autism among mainstream communities.

Talent Development Programmes

The school takes a proactive stance in uncovering and cultivating abilities and talents through its robust and intentional talent development programmes. Students who show talent and commitment are placed in the school’s Signature Programmes to maximise their potential. 

Artist Development Programme
Students with artistic talent are placed under the mentorship of professional artists and given opportunities to showcase their art at public exhibitions and translate them into merchandise to earn royalties. 

Dance Talent Development Programme 
Students who demonstrate an aptitude and passion for dance are trained by professional dance trainers. They are given opportunities to perform and obtain professional dance certifications.

Primary / Junior

Academic

• English
• Mathematics
• Discovery / Science

Non-academic

• Information Technology
• Daily Living Skills
• Work Habits
• Self-management and Regulation
• Functional communications and Social Skills
• Leisure Skills
• Character and Citizenship Education
• Physical Education, Gymnastics
• Music & Movement, Aesthetics

Secondary / Senior

Academic

• English Language, English Language Syllabus A and Syllabus T
• Mathematics, Mathematics Syllabus A and Syllabus T
• Additional Mathematics
• Computer Applications
• Computing
• Design & Technology
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Food & Consumer Education (Lower Secondary)
• Food Studies Syllabus T
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Science (Chemistry, Biology)
• Science (Physics, Chemistry)
• Science (Physics, Biology)
• Science Syllabus T
• Science (Lower Secondary)
• Art
• Geography (Lower Secondary)
• History
• Combined Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
• Combined Humanities (Social Studies, History) 

Non-academic

• Physical Education
• Information Technology  – holiday programme
• Life Readiness (daily living skills, self-management skills, social and communication skills, education and career guidance, and transition planning)

Primary school

• Choir
• Dance Ethnic
• Dance International
• Track & Field
• Infocomm
• Theatre
• Brass
• Percussion
• Violin
• Woodwind

Secondary school

• Animation
• Chess
• Choir
• Coding
• Music Ensemble
• Performing Arts
• Photography
• Robotics
• Runners
• Scouts
• STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) 
• Videography
• Visual Arts

Ketan Deepak Chugani A versatile and well-rounded individual with a heart for serving in school and the community, Ketan Deepak Chugani is an inspiration to others.  Elected as President of the Student Council in 2020, Ketan led by example and exemplified the school’s values of Character, Competence, Compassion, Contribution and Conviction.  Ketan’s strong desire to serve extended to the community. In his own time, he volunteered at senior citizens’ Bingo sessions to bring joy to the elderly and effect positive changes in his neighbourhood. Ketan completed his GCE Normal (Academic) Level examinations in 2021 and is currently pursuing a Higher Nitec Certification in Chemical Technology at ITE College East. He aims to continue to be an active contributor to the community through volunteering.

Oh Yik Ran Aaron Oh Yik Ran Aaron has come a long way in his transformation. He initially faced challenges in expressing himself and managing his emotions. With the use of autism-friendly strategies and support from the school throughout his primary school years  in Pathlight School, Aaron has grown to become a confident and mature individual who is able to exercise self-regulation. Aaron displays strong leadership qualities and is wellrespected by his peers. He proactively mentors and motivates them to do what is right. He leads by example in embodying the school’s values and is driven to always do his best. A well-rounded student, Aaron enjoys learning new skills, such as cooking independently for his family. With his positive attitude and determination to persevere in the face of challenges, Aaron is well-positioned to maximise his potential and pursue his dreams.

Bennett Peng Hui Bennett Peng Hui is a driven and resilient overcomer. From an introverted, non-verbal child who had challenges with communication, he is now an outspoken student who lends his voice to social causes. Although Bennett had difficulties coping with academic learning when he first joined Pathlight School, the autism-friendly strategies put in place by the school have helped to scaffold his learning and build his communication skills. Today, he has progressed to take all his subjects at Standard Level for his Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in 2021. Bennett has grown in confidence and actively steps out of his comfort zone to promote social causes. He was appointed as one of the school’s Kindness Ambassadors for the 2020 Friends of Singa (FOS) campaign. He also led his peers in initiatives such as writing “Thank You” notes for healthcare workers during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Bennett is an inspiration to others – that they can achieve their aspirations if they are willing to persevere and take charge of their growth and learning.