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JURONG WEST SECONDARY SCHOOL

61 JURONG WEST STREET 65 , Jurong west West, Singapore
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Introduction

Jurong West Secondary School is a government school that aims to nurture students to be passionate learners, exemplary leaders, and caring citizens. The school's vision is to be a vibrant community where students are developed holistically, guided by its core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, resilience, and care.

The school offers a broad-based curriculum complemented by distinctive programmes that promote all-round development. Its Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fosters innovation and inquiry-based learning. The Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on community and youth leadership, empowering students to become active and compassionate contributors to their community.

A Brief Historical Background

Jurong West Secondary School was established on 2 January 2001.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A school of choice for learners, leaders and champions.

Mission: To nurture every student to be a person of character, a lifelong learner and a responsible citizen.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Overview

Main Level

Singapore School

School Type

Government School

School Nature

Co-ed School

School Mode

Single Session

Autonomous

No

Special Assistance Plan

No

Gifted Education Programme

No

Integrated Programme

No

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Malay

Tamil

Departments

  • English Language & Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Craft & Technology
  • Mother Tongue Languages
  • Physical Education

MOE Programme

ALP (Applied Learning Programme)

Aesthetics

ALP Title

Harnessing Technology, Communication and the Visual Arts in Authentic Contexts

LLP (Learning for Life Programme)

Community Youth Leadership

LLP Title

LLP @ JWSS - Community Youth Leadership

School Leadership

Principal and Vice Principals

Principal

MISS TAN MING MING

Vice Principal

MS TAN JIING SHYUAN

Vice Principal

MDM ZARINA BINTE AMIR

Contact Information

Website

https://www.jurongwestsec.moe.edu.sg

School Location

61 JURONG WEST STREET 65 , 648348, Jurong west West, Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: BOON LAY MRT, PIONEER MRT

Bus To Get There: 30, 154, 157, 180, 187, 198, 242

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Nearby Points of Interest

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
PIONEER MRT STATION (EW28) 1.8 0.65
BOON LAY MRT STATION (EW27) 2.9 1.11
LAKESIDE MRT STATION (EW26) 6.0 2.78
JOO KOON MRT STATION (EW29) 7.5 3.55
CHINESE GARDEN MRT STATION (EW25) 9.7 4.45
JURONG EAST MRT STATION (NS1 / EW24) 11.1 5.78
GUL CIRCLE MRT STATION (EW30) 10.2 6.65
BUKIT BATOK MRT STATION (NS2) 15.3 7.20
BUKIT GOMBAK MRT STATION (NS3) 15.7 7.81
HILLVIEW MRT STATION (DT3) 20.1 10.02

Travel times and distances are estimates based on typical taxi routes and may vary depending on traffic conditions. Showing 10 closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Jurong West Public Library – 0.58 km
Jurong Regional Library – 3.86 km
Bukit Batok Public Library – 6.94 km
Clementi Public Library – 7.28 km
Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 7.82 km
Bukit Panjang Public Library – 9.66 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Lakefront Residences – 0.28 km
Lakeville – 0.45 km
The Caspian – 0.62 km
Lake Grande – 0.79 km
The Lakeshore – 0.96 km
Parc Vista – 1.18 km
The Centris – 1.41 km
J Gateway – 1.62 km
Westmere – 1.81 km
The Floravale – 1.98 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Jurong West neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A vast and populous residential town in western Singapore, Jurong West is a mature estate with a diverse community and a comprehensive range of amenities. It has a bustling, heartland character and serves as a major residential base for the industrial and commercial hubs in the west.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Jurong West Sports and Recreation Centre: A large complex with a stadium, swimming pools, and sports halls. Pioneer Mall and Gek Poh Shopping Centre: Key neighborhood malls catering to residents' daily needs. Yunnan Garden: A beautiful Chinese-style garden located within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus.

Local Culture & Activities

The area is dotted with numerous hawker centers and coffee shops offering a wide variety of affordable local food. The community is active, with many residents utilizing the extensive sports and recreational facilities.

Unique Characteristics

Jurong West's identity is tied to its role as a major residential hub supporting the Jurong industrial and innovation districts. It's a well-established town that showcases the development of Singapore's western region from an industrial swamp to a thriving residential area.

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