From 2027 · North-East Singapore
Advanced Module Centres Near Hougang.
Palm View Primary School is just 1.8km away from Hougang. While not in Hougang itself, the nearest centre is very accessible for Hougang families.
3 nearest centres to Hougang
Showing the closest Advanced Module centres to Hougang. Click any marker for details.
Closest Options
Top 3 nearest centres to Hougang.
Complete List
All 15 centres sorted by distance from Hougang.
| # | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm View Primary SchoolNearest Sengkang · North-East | 1.8km |
| 2 | St. Gabriel's Primary School2nd Nearest Serangoon · North-East | 3.4km |
| 3 | Teck Ghee Primary School3rd Nearest Ang Mo Kio · North-East | 4.0km |
| 4 | Punggol View Primary School Punggol · North-East | 4.6km |
| 5 | Geylang Methodist School (Primary) Central · Central | 5.6km |
| 6 | Kheng Cheng School Toa Payoh · Central | 5.6km |
| 7 | Yu Neng Primary School Bedok · East | 6.3km |
| 8 | Tampines Primary School Tampines · East | 6.6km |
| 9 | Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Yishun · North | 9.4km |
| 10 | Queenstown Primary School Queenstown · West | 11.9km |
| 11 | Innova Primary School Woodlands · North | 12.7km |
| 12 | Clementi Primary School Clementi · West | 15.0km |
| 13 | Yew Tee Primary School Choa Chu Kang · West | 15.4km |
| 14 | Pioneer Primary School Tengah · West | 17.2km |
| 15 | Jurong West Primary School Jurong West · West | 21.2km |
Distances are approximate straight-line estimates from the centre of Hougang. Actual travel distance may vary.
For Parents
What this means for Hougang parents.
While Hougang does not have its own Advanced Module centre, Palm View Primary School in Sengkang is just 1.8km away — very accessible for Hougang families.
Under the old GEP, the nearest option for Hougang students may have been much further. The new Advanced Module system has 15 centres spread across Singapore, significantly improving geographic coverage compared to the 9 GEP schools.
The Advanced Modules programme replaces the GEP from 2027, covering Mathematics, Science, and English Language. Students are selected at Primary 3 and attend sessions at the nearest centre while continuing all other classes at their regular school.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Is there an Advanced Module centre in Hougang?
No, there is no Advanced Module centre in Hougang. The nearest centre is Palm View Primary School in Sengkang, approximately 1.8km away.
Which Advanced Module centre is nearest to Hougang?
The nearest Advanced Module centre to Hougang is Palm View Primary School (Sengkang), approximately 1.8km away.
What are Advanced Modules?
Advanced Modules are MOE's replacement for the Gifted Education Programme (GEP), starting from 2027. Students attend after-school stretch programmes in Mathematics, Science, and English at one of 15 designated centres, while remaining enrolled at their home school.
How are students selected for Advanced Modules?
Students are identified through a selection process similar to the former GEP screening but with a wider intake. The process begins at Primary 3. Details of the selection criteria will be announced by MOE closer to 2027.
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