E21CC

Find out how the school builds students' 21st Century Competencies through lessons, CCAs, and programmes to prepare them for future work and life.

Last updated 12 August 2026

Developing Enhanced 21st Century Competencies

Anchored on strong character education, the school places emphasis on the development of 21st Century Competencies (21CC) to prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing, digital and interconnected world.

These competencies enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions required to thrive in future learning, work and life contexts. The 21CC framework focuses on:

Critical, Adaptive and Inventive Thinking
Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills
Civic, Global and Cross-Cultural Literacy

Three concentric circles showing Core Values at center, surrounded by social-emotional competencies and 21st century skills.

As the school embarks on the implementation of 21CC, these competencies are embedded across students’ whole-school experiences during curriculum lessons, Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs), and cohort-level programmes. Through a coherent and sustained approach, the school aims to nurture confident, future-ready learners who are grounded in values and equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.