What co-curricular opportunities are available in the Tanglin Senior School?

Tanglin Senior School offers an extensive Co-Curricular Programme (CCA) featuring over 100 activities. Recently rated 'Outstanding' by BSO in 2025, the programme includes competitive sports, world-class music and drama, and specialized clubs in film and visual arts.

Does Tanglin offer the Duke of Edinburgh International Award?

Yes, Tanglin Trust School is a leading provider of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, offering students the opportunity to achieve Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels through its dedicated Senior School Outdoor Education department.

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Our Vision

SENIOR SCHOOL CO-CURRICULUM

The Co-Curriculum is a central part of every student’s journey through the Senior School, not only in supporting them in their academic learning and pastoral wellbeing, but also in equipping them with passions and interests that will provide them with deep joy. It is a means through which we can open more doors to a student, and offer opportunities that allow a variety of skills, pursuits and pleasures to remain parts of their lives beyond school.

While we can provide students with the best possible start to their future careers, we can also nurture them to feel happy and fulfilled as individuals long beyond their time at school; that is the “success” the Co-Curriculum supports.

SPORT

Offering a diverse range of competitive and recreational opportunities through an extensive and fully inclusive sport programme

MUSIC

Tanglin has a rich and varied music curriculum. Find out more.

Fostering a love and appreciation of music in all our students.

DRAMA

Nurturing confidence and talent through drama and theatre in top-of-the-class facilities.

VISUAL ARTS

Encouraging students to discover their artistic identity through personal expression.

FILM STUDIES

Exploring film-making at Tanglin's state-of-the-art media technology suites.

Learning the art of filming and cinematic storytelling in state-of-the-art media technology suites.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Our programmes enrich the curriculum by allowing students to use skills learned inside the classroom in a different environment

Making real world connections and linking outside-the-classroom experiences to everyday lives through an enriching outdoor education programme.

SERVICE LEARNING

Providing an opportunity for meaningful engagement with the local community and the world beyond.

CO-CURRICULUM DIRECTORY

See our latest co-curriculum offerings here.

Co-curriculum At a Glance

504

Total no. of co-curricular activities

23

No. of House events and days

23

No. of day trips and off-site visits

78

No. of fixtures

1333

Students playing in representative sports teams

801

No. of performers in Drama

540

No. of performers in Music

20

No. of MUN, debating and conferences

Recent News

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Term 3 Arts in Review (opens in new window/tab)

At Tanglin, our vibrant Arts community sees over 800 students involved in around 50 CCAs each week, leading to more than 50 performances and exhibitions annually.

Tanglin Senior Arts in Review celebrates another exciting term of creativity, talent, and outstanding events across the Senior School.

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Musician of the Year 2024

One hundred thirty of Tanglin’s finest young musicians entered this year’s competition to be crowned the Musician of the Year 2024. The first round took place online, and performers submitted a video recording of their performance for the judges’ consideration. The Director of Music, Rob Hall and the Heads of Instrumental sections listened to every performance and selected approximately 60-70% of entries from each category for Round Two. Even at this early stage, it was clear that the overall performance standard was noticeably higher than in previous years, with many notable submissions catching the eye.

All Round Sporting Success for Tanglin Lions

Last weekend saw The Tanglin Lions win and compete in three different sports, within two major schools sports tournaments, across three different countries.

Starting in Singapore, Tanglin Rugby put on a stellar performance with our 14&U and 19&U teams winning the SSC 7s Schools and Colleges tournament at The Padang. Our 14&U team beat a strong ACS(I) 19-5, before the 19&U overcame UWCE 15-10 in a tense finish to cap a thoroughly successful tournament for Tanglin. The 17&U squad almost made it a treble but finished 2^nd behind deserved winners ACS (I). A huge well done to all the boys and coaches for their efforts throughout the weekend.