Nanyang Junior College
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 Nanyang Junior College 南洋初级学院 Maktab Rendah Nanyang | |
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 16th April 1977 |
| Address | 128 Serangoon Avenue 3, Singapore 556111 |
| Principal | Mr Low Chun Meng |
| Vice Principal | Mr Jeremy Ang Ms Jennifer Wu Mr Ning Tau Yee |
| Abbreviation | NYJC |
| Vision | A leading college serving the nation with: Enhanced character development; Quality staff; Quality learners; Organisational excellence. |
| Mission | Uphold Values, Impart Lifeskills, Maximise Potential. |
| Motto | 共同建设 (Together We Build) |
Nanyang Junior College (NYJC) is amongst the first Junior Colleges to be established in Singapore. Founded in 1977, Nanyang Junior College offers two-year pre-university courses leading to the GCE Advanced Level examinations.
Nanyang Junior College was founded in 1977 as Lorong Chuan Junior College. The building committee led by Mr Goh Tjoei Kok was formed in 1972. Construction of the college begun in 1976 with funding and support from the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), which concurrently oversees the establishment of Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore's second junior college and first government-aided junior college.
The college was renamed as Nanyang Junior College in December 1977.
Principal
| Principal | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Chia Khoon Hock | 1977 – 1995 |
| So Bie Leng | 1996 – 2000 |
| Ho Woon Ho | 2001 – 2005 |
| Kwek Hiok Chuang | 2006 – 2016 |
| Low Chun Meng | 2017 – present |
Notable Alumni
Transport
- Neo Kian Hong: CEO, SMRT Corporation and former Chief of Defence Force
Politics
- Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Transport; Member of Parliament
- Teo Ser Luck: Member of Parliament
- Steve Chia: Former secretary-general, National Solidarity Party
- Yeo Guat Kwang: Former Member of Parliament
- Irene Ng: Former Member of Parliament
- James Gomez: Former Member, Singapore Democratic Party