Rank 30 · Asia-Pacific
NUS High School of Math and Science
新加坡國立大學附屬數理中學
Singapore
74.41
Standardised Score
58.17
Composite Score
Top 50
Tier
The composite score blends cohort volume with conversion rates. Schools with smaller applicant pools may score lower despite strong per-applicant performance.
Score Breakdown
Relative cohort size
Share of applicants who received an offer
Share of applicants who matriculated
Volume and conversion combined
Aggregated across the 2019–2023 admission cycles. Schools with fewer than three offers in a given year are excluded from that year's figures to preserve statistical reliability.
School Profile
NUS High School NUS (National University of Singapore) High School (Singapore) ranks 30th in the Asia-Pacific region in Oxford and Cambridge University admission statistics. The school's application numbers are in the top 26% of the Asia-Pacific region, admission numbers in the top 20%, and successful enrollment numbers in the top 26%. The ratio of admissions to applications is 43%, enrollment to applications is 47%, and enrollment to admissions is 31%. The comprehensive score is 58.17, with a standardized score of 74.41. NUS High School is an elite institution within Singapore's education system, focusing on mathematics and science education and known for outstanding academic achievements. Established by Singapore's Ministry of Education and the National University in 2005, it's a six-year secondary school providing education from junior to senior high school, awarding its own diploma. Located within the National University campus, students can utilize university-level laboratories and research facilities, gaining access to top academic resources and preparing for future higher education and research. NUS High School's curriculum is highly innovative. Students don't take Singapore's traditional examinations but apply directly to universities after completing internal courses and research projects. The mathematics curriculum is divided into three levels—foundation, honors, and university preparatory—based on student abilities, while the science curriculum emphasizes experimentation, with some content aligned with university courses. The school offers multiple interdisciplinary projects annually, such as "Fundamentals of Quantum Computing" and "Practical Genetic Engineering," requiring students to integrate knowledge from various disciplines to complete research tasks, cultivating critical thinking and innovation. Research resources are a major feature of NUS High School. The school collaborates with National University laboratories, giving students opportunities to participate in university-level research projects and publish findings in international journals. The school implements a mentorship system where each student is assigned a university professor as an academic mentor to guide their research projects and provide academic support. This research-oriented educational model helps students develop the ability to solve complex problems at the high school stage. Students consistently excel in international competitions, particularly in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). High school students already participate in cutting-edge international research. Some students have collaborated with National University professors on research on "Lithium Extraction and Reuse from Waste Batteries," publishing findings in international environmental science journals. NUS High School's admission process is highly challenging, with an acceptance rate below 5%. The application includes initial screening based on mathematics and science scores from the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), written tests on logical reasoning and problemsolving abilities, and interviews by National University professors focusing on critical thinking and innovative potential. This rigorous selection ensures the school recruits students with the highest potential.
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