English Language and Literature

Explore the English Language and Literature programme, which builds students' communication, critical thinking, and literary skills

Last updated 26 July 2026

Academic Programme: English Language and Literature

Subjects Offered:

English Language and Literature subjects by school level

Level	Subjects
Lower Secondary	• English Language • Literature in English
Upper Secondary	• English Language • Literature in English Humanities (Literature)

Learning Programmes:

English Language and Literature learning programmes by level

Name of Learning Programme	Level	Description of Learning Programme
Oral Communication Programme	Secondary 1	Oral Communication Programme offers an interactive and activity-based learning experience which is aimed at developing the verbal and non-verbal communication skills of all students in the school using English Language so as to enable them to communicate verbally with confidence and clarity. Students who demonstrate interest to further develop their communication and presentations skills can sign up for various speech presentation competitions (eg. PESA and Orator's Trophy) at different points in their time in school.
Literature in English	Secondary 2	At Secondary 2, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the drama text, Frankenstein, through authentic tasks assigned to them. By collaborating with their classmates, students learn to apply their knowledge beyond the classrooms, deepening their understanding of the text and honing their critical thinking skills through perspective-taking activities.

Name of Learning Programme

Level

Description of Learning Programme

Oral Communication Programme

Secondary 1

Oral Communication Programme offers an interactive and activity-based learning experience which is aimed at developing the verbal and non-verbal communication skills of all students in the school using English Language so as to enable them to communicate verbally with confidence and clarity.

Students who demonstrate interest to further develop their communication and presentations skills can sign up for various speech presentation competitions (eg. PESA and Orator's Trophy) at different points in their time in school.

Literature in English

Secondary 2

At Secondary 2, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the drama text, Frankenstein, through authentic tasks assigned to them. By collaborating with their classmates, students learn to apply their knowledge beyond the classrooms, deepening their understanding of the text and honing their critical thinking skills through perspective-taking activities.