EMAS Programme
Discover how the EMAS Programme at Tanjong Katong Secondary School nurtures Malay language talent through enrichment activities, cultural camps, and overseas immersion.
EMAS Programme overview, eligibility and enrichment activities
Introduction, Aims & Vision
Elective Malay Language Programme for Secondary Schools (EMAS) was first launched by the Ministry of Education in 2001. In 2006, Tanjong Katong Secondary School became the second EMAS centre in Singapore.
This four-year programme aims to nurture language talents among students so that they can attain a high level of proficiency in the Malay language and a deeper appreciation of Malay culture, language and literature. This is so as to develop more language experts and leaders to continue the effort of enriching and enhancing Malay language in Singapore.
The vision for EMAS in TKSS is ‘Melentur Pencinta Bahasa, Menggapai Keunggulan Bangsa’ which means to mould passionate learners of Malay language, and to strive for excellence, for our nation.
Eligibility
Students must offer Higher Malay Language (HML) in secondary school to be part of this elective programme. Students who take HML in TKSS will be part of the EMAS programme and participate in activities organised by both MOE and the school.
Students from other schools who are eligible to take up Higher Malay Language based on their PSLE results will attend HML lessons in our school on the following day and timing as shown:
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 2.40pm – 5.40pm (based on the new bell timings)
Enrichment Programmes
In line with our vision to mould passionate learners of Malay language among our students, HML students will have the opportunities to participate in a comprehensive programme from Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 as follows:
MOE CORE PROGRAMMES
Secondary 1 EMAS Language and Cultural Camp
Secondary 2 EMAS Overseas Immersion Programme
Secondary 3 & 4 EMAS Symposium
SCHOOL-BASED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
Secondary 1
Modern Malay Poetry (Sajak) Workshop
Theatre Workshop
Secondary 2
Short Story (Cerpen) Workshop
Traditional Malay Poetry (Pantun) Workshop
Secondary 3
Public-speaking (Pidato) / Debate (Bahas) Workshop
Traditional Malay Poetry (Syair) Workshop
Secondary 4
Discursive Essay / Creative Writing Workshop