Guidance Counsellor

ACS International is a mixed, non-selective, Anglo-Chinese, Methodist independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding in Singapore, serving students from the age of 12-18. The secondary school is located in Holland Village. It is owned by the Methodist Church of Singapore, catering for locals and overseas student, welcoming students from over 30 nationalities. 

ACS International was founded in 1886. The school’s building was renovated in 2005, with facilities including a modern sports hall, tennis courts, a nursing station, specialist art rooms, a computer suite and a drama and theatre studio. The school also has a 550 seat canteen, serving Chinese, western, vegetarian and snack food. The school offers an international curriculum in a Singaporean context, with students working towards the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams. Students whose first language is English follow the school’s Mainstream Programme, while those whom English is a Second Language are placed in the Bridging Programme to help enhance their English skills, with the aim of moving into the Mainstream Programme the following year. 

Principal

Rob Burrough 

Values and vision 

ACS International is committed to providing all students with an outstanding education, working towards meeting the needs of individuals so that they thrive in an ever-changing modern world. The Christian beliefs are at the core of the school’s values and encourages the spiritual growth of all members of the community. Students are taught the skills of leadership, teamwork, self-discipline, independence and integrity, with the focus of them leaving the school as well-rounded, caring individuals who will contribute positively to society. Pupils are nurtured as creative, critical and reflective learners, inspired to reach their full potential across the curriculum. ACS International follows the core values of IGNITE: inspiration and impact, godliness, noble character, integrity, tenacity and excellence.