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San Yu Adventist School Singapore

San Yu Adventist School is a small Seventh-day Adventist private Christian school in Novena serving secondary students with faith-based education. While some reviews mention kind security staff and a positive atmosphere, the school operates with minimal visibility in Singapore's education…


Curriculum
Singaporean
Fees, annual
SGD 15–17k
Ages
6 to 18
Pupils
Est. 600
Founded
1907

Founded as part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's educational mission in Singapore, San Yu Adventist School operates as a private Christian secondary institution in the Novena district. The school delivers education aligned with Adventist denominational values, though specific details about curriculum pathways, exam boards, or academic programs remain limited in public discussions. Unlike Singapore's prominent international schools that generate extensive parent forum activity, San Yu Adventist maintains a very low profile with minimal presence in educational comparison sites or teacher recruitment discussions.

The school appears to serve families within the Seventh-day Adventist community seeking faith-based secondary education, though exact enrollment numbers, fee structures, and student demographics are not publicly documented. Limited online reviews suggest a positive school atmosphere with caring staff, but the absence of detailed academic outcome data, university placement information, or facility descriptions makes it difficult to evaluate against Singapore's other private or international school options. Families considering the school would likely need direct contact to understand its specific offerings and educational approach.

Strengths

  • Faith-based education aligned with Seventh-day Adventist values
  • Positive school atmosphere mentioned in limited reviews
  • Kind and caring staff noted by visitors
  • Central Novena location provides accessibility
  • Serves families seeking Christian secondary education

Considerations

  • Very limited public information about academic programs and outcomes
  • No detailed data on facilities, fee structure, or student demographics
  • Minimal presence in Singapore education forums and discussions
  • Secondary-only education may require primary school transitions
  • Religious focus may not suit families seeking secular education
  • Lack of information about university placements or exam results

Fee Age Type Amount
Primary 1 6 Annual SGD 14,541
Primary 2 7 Annual SGD 14,541
Primary 3 8 Annual SGD 14,541
Primary 4 9 Annual SGD 14,541
Primary 5 10 Annual SGD 14,541
Primary 6 11 Annual SGD 14,541
Secondary 1 12 Annual SGD 16,832
Secondary 2 13 Annual SGD 16,832
Secondary 3 14 Annual SGD 16,832
Secondary 4 15 Annual SGD 16,832
Entrance Test Fee One-time SGD 224
Registration Fee One-time SGD 373
Enrolment Fee One-time SGD 522

  • commenters in Singapore-focused threads describe San Yu Adventist as a small, well-established Christian school with a notable share of Chinese international students and a tier-2 to tier-3 reputation in the local international-school landscape.
  • One historical Reddit post notes that only a single student from the school sat the PSLE in a given year, consistent with its small size.
  • Parent-side reviews on Edarabia and Facebook are mixed: positive feedback praises teachers, the diverse intake and vegetarian canteen options, while one parent describes disorganised admin around school-visit arrangements and a feeling that staff did not push to retain prospective enrolments.
  • The school's Adventist identity, including Saturday closure and required Bible knowledge, is a structural feature that surfaces consistently in independent descriptions.

Head of school

Ang Choon Kiat Thomas

Ang Choon Kiat Thomas (also known as Thomas Ang) has served as Principal of San Yu Adventist School since April 2023, following his role as Business Manager at the same school from 2021-2023.

Accreditations

  • EDUTRUST 01

  • IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
  • A* / A at A Level 2024 52%

San Yu Adventist School Limited, 299 Thomson Road, 307652 Singapore

School website