Tampines Secondary

What Tampines Secondary does

Tampines Secondary School (TPSS) is a Singapore Government co-ed secondary school established on 2 January 1986 as one of the first schools built to serve Tampines New Town, officially opened on 8 August 1988. The school was founded with 458 pupils and 12 teachers under founding Principal Mr Koh Sei Hian and currently operates under the leadership of Principal Mrs Tay Yang Fern (since 2024). It offers the standard Singapore secondary curriculum across Sec 1-5/Express streams, organized into academic departments (English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science, Mother Tongue Languages, Humanities, Craft & Technology, Physical Education, ICT) and delivered with an emphasis on holistic development through LEAPS 2.0, Character & Citizenship Education, and 30+ co-curricular activities.

The school's core academic-tech stack is built on MOE-provided platforms (Student Learning Space, Google Workspace for Education) supplemented by school-specific digital infrastructure including a Maker Hub equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics kits that powers the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in Creative Engineering. A second distinctive programme, the Learning for Life Programme (LLP) – Creative Expressions, integrates visual and performing arts (Devised Drama, batik, mosaic, ukulele, dance) for character development. Digital literacy is taught progressively through Microsoft OneNote (Sec 1), Clipchamp video editing (Sec 2), Microsoft Excel (Sec 3), and guided ChatGPT use (Sec 4 & 5). Admission is managed through MOE's central posting system plus a Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise for Primary 6 talent areas in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, STEM, and Football.

As a government school (school code 3037), Tampines Secondary charges no commercial tuition; funding flows through MOE consolidated budgets, with supplementary support via the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme and the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Ancillary revenue is limited to external vendor-operated canteen and uniform sales concessions. The institution does not sell products or services commercially and has no partnerships with private-sector revenue partners.

Name

Tampines Secondary

Legal name

Tampines Secondary School

Website

https://tampinessec.moe.edu.sg

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tampines Secondary School is a Singapore Government co-ed secondary school founded in 1986, serving Sec 1-5 students through the MOE curriculum with distinctive programmes in Creative Engineering (ALP) and Creative Expressions (LLP).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary school education
• Singapore government school
• Secondary education programmes
• Academic curriculum
• Student development

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. MOE Government Funding: As a Singapore Government School (3037), Tampines Secondary receives operational funding from the Ministry of Education. The school is classified as a Government School.
2. Financial Assistance Schemes: MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) provides support to needy students. Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund provides $100 monthly allowance to eligible students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tampines Secondary School is a Singapore government-aided secondary school providing four/five-year secondary education to students in the Tampines area. It delivers the standard MOE academic curriculum across subjects such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Mother Tongues, alongside co-curricular activities (CCAs) and student development programmes. Its fundamental offering is publicly subsidised secondary schooling to Singaporean children residing in or near the Tampines planning area.

Product overview

Tampines Secondary School is a Singapore Government secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme. The school's digital presence consists of its official website (tampinessec.moe.edu.sg) and associated microsites for various functions including the Tampines Companion student handbook, ALP Maker Hub, Art microsite, and other educational platforms. The school does not offer commercial products or services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Curriculum (4/5-year programme)

Quantifiable outcome

• DSA-Sec application outcomes communicated between Mon 17 and Fri 28 Aug 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Local Schools in Kota Kinabalu, SabahminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20254 Days 3 Nights Trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (English, Literature, Art & Eco-Stewardship) - school immersion component where students interact with local peers.
• Local Schools in Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20254 Days 3 Nights Trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Malay Language) - school immersion component for Malay Special Programme students.
• Local Schools in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20255 Days 4 Nights Trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Humanities) - school immersion component for Humanities students.
• Local Schools in Bangkok, ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20255 Days 4 Nights Trip to Bangkok, Thailand (Student Leadership) - school immersion component for student leaders.
• Chung Cheng High (Yishun)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Choir Exchange programme (2025) - TPSS Chorale exchanged with Chung Cheng High students.
• Canberra Secondary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Choir Exchange programme (2025) - TPSS Chorale exchanged with Canberra Secondary students.
• Riverside Secondary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Choir Exchange programme (2025) - TPSS Chorale exchanged with Riverside Secondary students.
• Bartley Secondary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Choir Exchange programme (2025) - TPSS Chorale exchanged with Bartley Secondary students.
• Queensway Secondary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Choir Exchange programme (2025) - TPSS Chorale exchanged with Queensway Secondary students.
• Voices of Singapore FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TPSS Chorale performed at Voices of Singapore Festival at CHIJMES & Capitol Singapore (2024 and 2025). Also participated in Masterclass with Mr Mat Wright.
• Minh Duc Secondary School (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Humanities Learning Journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (October 2024). Students visited Minh Duc Secondary School, experienced local student life, built friendships with Vietnamese peers. School also hosted Minh Duc Secondary School in May 2025 as part of Humanities Exchange Programme.
• Susanna Saw (Workshop Facilitator)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024TPSS Chorale participated in 'Magical Voices' workshop conducted by Ms Susanna Saw (2024) for choir skill development.
• Whitley Secondary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Choir Exchange programme (2023) - students participated in choir exchange activities.
• Raffles SingersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023TPSS Chorale participated in Raffles Singers events: Prelude to Advent at SOTA (2023), In Pursuit at SOTA (2025), and performed at Victoria Concert Hall (2025).
• Tampines Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Host for TPPS Drone Coding Competition (2022) - collaboration with Tampines Primary School for coding activities. Schools collaborated on coding activities to promote STEM education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coral Secondary School: Singapore government secondary school sharing the same MOE governance and Sec 1–5 structure. Direct comparable in scale, funding and DSA admissions process.
• Woodlands Secondary School: Singapore government secondary school with similar structure and MOE funding model. Direct peer, although located in the North region rather than East Zone.
• Springfield Secondary School: Singapore government secondary school with similar structure and CCA scope, governed by the same MOE policies. Direct peer for benchmarking on student outcomes and CCA participation.
• East Spring Secondary School: East Zone Singapore government secondary school sharing the same MOE governance, similar CCA breadth and DSA framework. Operates in the same competitive East Zone market.
• Greendale Secondary School: Singapore government secondary school with similar operating model, MOE governance and CCA framework. Direct peer for curriculum and co-curricular comparison.
• Junyuan Secondary School: Singapore government secondary school operating under the same MOE structure with comparable Sec 1–5 intake and LEAPS 2.0 framework. Direct peer in operations and funding model.
• Meridian Secondary School: Singapore government secondary school sharing the same MOE funding model, DSA-Sec admissions framework and Sec 1–5 organisation. Direct peer in scale and curriculum delivery.
• Loyang Secondary School: East Zone Singapore government secondary school with comparable cohort size, MOE funding and DSA structure. Direct peer for student outcomes and CCA benchmarking.
• Pasir Ris Secondary School: Neighbouring East Zone Singapore government secondary school with similar Sec 1–5 structure, MOE funding model and DSA-Sec exercise. Direct comparable in scale, curriculum scope and catchment dynamics.

Others

• Tampines Primary School: Neighbouring primary school within the same Tampines education precinct; collaboration partner on the TPPS Drone Coding Competition (2022). Not a competitor but a feeder source for Tampines Secondary's Sec 1 intake.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TampinesSec
• Instagraminstagram.com/tampinessec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tampines-secondary

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Investors

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M&A

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