Yusof Ishak Secondary School

What Yusof Ishak Secondary School does

Yusof Ishak Secondary School (YISS) is a Singapore government secondary school operating under the Ministry of Education, founded in 1965 as Jubilee Integrated Secondary School and renamed on 29 July 1966 after Singapore's first President, Encik Yusof bin Ishak — the only school in Singapore named after a President. The school delivers Singapore secondary education (Secondary 1 to Secondary 4/5) using the Full Subject-Based Banding curriculum, with bilingual instruction in English and Mother Tongue Languages, to approximately 1,000 pupils at its campus located at 8 Sumang Walk in the Punggol district.

The school's core product portfolio comprises a Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) issuing Apple iPads as 1:1 Personal Learning Devices; the S4TEM@YI Applied Learning Programme integrating sustainability, robotics, urban farming, coding, and aeronautics aligned to Singapore Green Plan 2030; the YI LEAD+ Learning for Life Programme for community youth leadership; and 19 Co-Curricular Activities spanning Uniformed Groups, Visual & Performing Arts, Physical Sports, and Clubs & Societies. Underlying technology relies on Google Workspace for Education, MOE Student Learning Space, Apple iPad ecosystem with Apple Pencil and keyboard peripherals, LEGO SPIKE Robotics, and Python programming environments. Teacher professional development is delivered through the in-situ CTLE@YISS Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence, a 10-year tripartite partnership with the Academy of Singapore Teachers and National Institute of Education.

The business model is non-commercial: the school is government-funded through the Ministry of Education, with subsidised school fees for Singapore citizens and permanent residents and free-of-charge Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) applications. The customer base comprises Primary 6 families seeking Secondary 1 placement and enrolled Secondary 1-5 students and parents. Distribution occurs through the MOE centralised DSA-SEC portal, on-campus instruction at the Sumang Walk campus, Home-Based Learning via MOE SLS/Google Classroom, and community outreach in the Punggol area. The school is supported by a School Advisory Committee chaired by Dr Neo Kok Beng and maintains partnerships with the National Heritage Board, A*STAR, SUTD, SIT, Science Centre Singapore, NParks, and others.

Name

Yusof Ishak Secondary School

Legal name

Yusof Ishak Secondary School

Website

https://yusofishaksec.moe.edu.sg

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yusof Ishak Secondary School is a Singapore Ministry of Education government secondary school founded in 1965, the only school named after a President, delivering Secondary 1-5 education to Punggol students through STEM, leadership, and 19 co-curricular programmes.

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 Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• STEM applied learning
• Character citizenship education
• Co-curricular activities
• Teacher professional 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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government MOE Funding: As a Singapore government school, the school receives Ministry of Education funding for operations, programmes, and facilities.
2. School Fees (Student Tuition): Student fees collected from enrolled students for secondary education programmes.
3. DSA Application Processing: DSA-SEC application process is free-of-charge as stated on the school website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yusof Ishak Secondary School (YISS) is a Singapore government secondary school providing holistic secondary education for students from Secondary 1 to 5. The school delivers a Full Subject-Based Banding curriculum supported by three core programme pillars: the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) using Apple iPads, the S4TEM@YI Applied Learning Programme focused on STEM, and the YI LEAD+ Learning for Life Programme for character and leadership development. It also offers 19 Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) across uniformed groups, performing arts, sports, and clubs, and hosts the Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE@YISS) for teacher development.

Product overview

Yusof Ishak Secondary School offers a comprehensive educational programme centered on its vision of 'Leaders for Tomorrow, Leaders for the Greater Good.' The school provides a Full Subject-Based Banding curriculum at lower secondary with common subjects for all students. Key programme pillars include the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) using Apple iPads, the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) focused on STEM through S4TEM@YI, and the Learning for Life Programme (LLP) for leadership development. The school offers diverse Co-Curricular Activities across Uniformed Groups, Visual & Performing Arts, Sports, and Clubs. Additional support includes the Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence for teacher development, Home Based Learning infrastructure, Character & Citizenship Education, Student Support Services, and Direct School Admission for talent-based enrollment. The school operates from its Sumang Walk campus (2026 marks its 5th year at this location) and is the only school in Singapore named after a President.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and key.

• Sweden's Ambassador to Singapore (Anders Sjöberg)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Dialogue on EU digital transition, sustainability and environment conducted at school during YISS Sustainability Week 2024.
• Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Tripartite partnership hosting the Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE@YISS). AST Master Teachers provide in-situ professional development through masterclasses and demonstration classes conducted within the classroom context. Partnership has been running for 10 years (2015-2025).
• National Institute of Education (NIE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Tripartite partnership as part of CTLE@YISS. NIE experts contribute to teacher professional development alongside AST Master Teachers and school staff. Supports the in-situ PD model for teacher learning.
• National Heritage BoardkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Supported the establishment of YISS Heritage Gallery officially declared open by Minister Heng Swee Keat on 23 September 2015. Puan Noor Aishah, wife of first President Yusof bin Ishak, was present at the ceremony.
• School Advisory Committee (led by Mr Eric Lim)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015SAC members led by Mr Eric Lim provided generous support for the Heritage Gallery establishment. Members include Dr Neo Kok Beng (Chairperson), Dr Lye Tin Fong (Vice-Chairperson), and others who bring fresh perspectives to enrich the school experience.
• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)keyTechnology or IntegrationSTEM experience partners providing workshops and expert input for students. A*STAR researchers engage youth in robotics and autonomous systems activities through the MOE Scientist-In-School Programme (SiS).
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)keyTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for STEM workshops, learning journeys, and STEAMunity Programme. SUTD faculty members conduct hands-on workshops on sustainability, solar energy, and biodegradable materials. Also involved in YISS STEM Learning Fest.
• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)keyTechnology or IntegrationPartners in Young Engineers' Space (YES!) Programme and STEM workshops. SIT undergraduates mentor YISS students in design thinking process through community-linked projects with Yio Chu Kang SMC.
• National Parks Board (NParks)keyTechnology or IntegrationPartners in Community in Nature Awards and biodiversity workshops. NParks supports school's urban farming initiatives and biodiversity conservation education.
• Science Centre SingaporekeyTechnology or IntegrationPartners in hosting Lumi Travelling Light Exhibition at school Heritage Gallery. Collaborates on STEM Playground Challenges and various science competitions and programmes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hwa Chong Institution: Premier Singapore government secondary school with strong STEM, leadership, and talent-development programmes. Highly comparable as a top-tier MOE secondary school competing for the same DSA-SEC talent pool.
• Nanyang Girls' High School: Top-tier Singapore government secondary school with established STEM, performing arts, and leadership pipelines. Comparable as an MOE secondary school competing for the same DSA-SEC applicants and award circuits.
• Raffles Institution: One of Singapore's oldest and most prestigious government secondary schools. Comparable as a high-performing MOE school with a strong tradition of academic, leadership, and CCA excellence.
• Dunman High School: Singapore government secondary school with a dedicated STEM/specialised programme track and strong olympiad/award performance. Comparable as a government secondary competing in similar academic and DSA-SEC talent areas.
• Anglo-Chinese School (Independent): Autonomous Singapore government secondary school with broad talent-based DSA admissions and strong STEM/arts offerings. Highly comparable in MOE secondary school positioning and DSA-SEC competition.
• Victoria School: Autonomous Singapore government secondary school with STEM ALP and leadership/character development programmes. Comparable MOE peer competing for DSA-SEC talent in STEM and leadership.
• River Valley High School: Singapore government secondary school with established STEM, robotics, and applied learning programmes. Comparable MOE peer in the DSA-SEC and olympiad competition space.

Regional players

• Punggol Secondary School: Government secondary school located in Punggol, sharing the same geographic catchment as YISS. Directly comparable as a nearby MOE peer competing for the same Primary 6 DSA-SEC applicant pool.
• Commonwealth Secondary School: Government secondary school serving a neighbouring Singapore district. Comparable as an MOE secondary school with overlapping DSA-SEC catchment, although operating in a different geographic zone.
• Greendale Secondary School: Government secondary school operating in Singapore with comparable MOE curriculum, CCAs, and DSA-SEC admissions process. Functions as an adjacent MOE peer rather than a direct premium-tier competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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