Nanyang Junior College

Nanyang Junior College (NYJC) (simplified Chinese: 南洋初级学院; traditional Chinese: 南洋初級學院; pinyin: Nányáng chūjí xuéyuàn; Wade–Giles: Nan2yang2 Ch`u1chi2 Hsüeh2yüan4) is a junior college in Singapore next to Lorong Chuan MRT station, offering two-year pre-university courses leading up to the GCE Advanced Level examinations.

[3] Construction of the major buildings and facilities at the permanent site along Serangoon Avenue 3 was completed in November 1978 and started administrative and academic operations the following month.

[3] The three-phrase re-development work included the construction of a new main building, which features new science and computer laboratories, a new library, and four new lecture theatres.

[15] The reconstruction works were briefly halted in 2003 due to the bankruptcy of the main contractor, which also affected a number of residential developments in Marine Terrace.

[16] The college moved into the newly re-developed campus building in January 2004, and officially declared the completion of the redevelopment works in June 2005.

This proposition is overwhelmingly rejected by the alumni and staff, as well as prominent academics, stating the strong college heritage, as well as the political sensitivity of the name "Chung Cheng (中正)".

[20][21] Nanyang Junior College's campus was built on a hilly ridge off Lorong Chuan and underwent a redevelopment in the 2000s to keep up with the changes to the academic and non-academic curriculum.

[24] Nanyang Junior College offers Arts and Science courses that lead up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level examinations.

[27] Starting in the 2000s, NYJC has come into prominence for its steady rise among colleges with the most competitive academic achievements, faring well above the national average for most subjects at the annual GCE A Level examination.

[29] The ministry head programmes encompass many inter-school enrichment activities and initiatives among the five participating institutions, aimed to enhance students’ learning and cultivate a deeper interest in the Chinese language and culture.

These include dedicated lecture series, camps, oversea immersion trips, editing and publishing of literary works, as well as internships.

A view of Nanyang Junior College's facade and running track at dusk.