SAP Flagship Programme

Explore how CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School nurtures bilingual and bicultural students through Chinese Language, History, and Philosophy. Discover the wide range of programmes offered under the SAP Flagship Programme.

Last updated 16 July 2026

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As a SAP school, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School is committed to nurturing bilingual and bicultural students who are also able to appreciate the diversity of cultures in Singapore. Our flagship Bilingual-Bicultural SAP programme aims to cultivate the language skills as well as the cultural and social consciousness of St Nicholas students through the traditional Chinese disciplines of Language and Literature, History and Philosophy. With many broad-based programmes and activities catering to all students, as well as quality peak programmes to nurture students who are talented and interested in translation, the CHIJ St Nicholas Bilingual-Bicultural Programme leads students on a journey of exploration and reflection on what it means to be a Chinese within the local Chinese community, in multi-racial and multicultural Singapore, as well as in the world.

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Key Highlights and Structure of the SAP Flagship Programme

Language and Literature（文）	History（史）	Philosophy（哲）
Translation Intermediate Translation Interpretation Chinese literature Songwriting workshop and competition Basic DJ Training Creative Arts Programme Author-in-residence Publications	Ancient Chinese history Modern and Contemporary China Learning Journeys	Confucian Studies Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

Programmes integrating Language and Literature, History and Philosophy

MTL Fortnight Cultural Camp
Cultural workshops (Guqin and Weiqi)
Drama Appreciation
Xinyao Appreciation
Research Mentorship Programme
Immersion programmes