Holistic Thinker

_{Last Updated: 14 November 2025}

Many educators and philosophers concur that the ultimate goal of education is to nurture thoughtful individuals with empathy, one who can make sound decisions in both their personal and professional lives.

At SAJC, a Holistic Thinker is someone who exercises sound judgment by considering the broader context, innovates to find practical solutions, envisions the future, and prepares for it. The College’s framework for Holistic Thinking encompasses four dimensions: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Caring Thinking, and Forward Thinking.

Every lesson and activity in SAJC is purposefully designed with clear objectives that incorporate and strengthen specific thinking skills.

Talent Development Programme

The Talent Development Programme (TDP) aims to stretch our Saints by cultivating essential 21^st century competencies, including information and communication skills, critical and inventive thinking, civic literacy, global awareness, and cross-cultural skills. This is achieved through a range of opportunities designed to support growth across three key domains: Scholastic Development, Servant Leadership Development, and Expanding Perspectives.

Through the TDP, Saints can expect to acquire knowledge and skills that go beyond the GCE A-Level curriculum. To enrich and extend classroom learning, Arts and Science students in the programme can participate in specialised experiences offered through the Humanities Scholars Programme (HSP) and the Science Scholars Programme (SSP) respectively. The table below outlines some of the opportunities available under both programmes.

Saints in the TDP are also empowered with the skills and experiences needed to face challenges with confidence, growing into Servant Leaders who can appreciate and integrate multiple perspectives. Through the TDP experience, our Saints are well-prepared and better positioned to pursue prestigious scholarships in both the public and private sectors.

Global Experience Programmes

To strengthen students’ 21st century competencies and provide authentic learning opportunities in a globalised world, SAJC offers a range of Global Experience Programmes through its twinning partnerships with schools around the world. These experiences are integral to nurturing our Saints as Holistic Thinkers who are globally aware, adaptable, and grounded in their values.

Through these programmes, we hope our Saints will:

• Develop greater socio-cultural and religious sensitivity and awareness

• Strengthen their ability to recognise and appreciate diversity, empathise with, and respect others

• Deepen their understanding of Singapore’s place within the regional and global context

• Build friendships and networks with international peers

• Foster camaraderie and stronger bonds with their schoolmates

• Broaden their awareness of global issues and emerging trends

• Cultivate a desire to contribute meaningfully to the global community while remaining rooted in Singaporean values

• Enhance their critical and inventive thinking skills

• Grow in resilience, resourcefulness, independence, and adaptability when facing new or unpredictable environments

The College has a strong partnership with the following overseas schools:

• Triam Udom Suska School (Thailand)

• Gloria Christian High School (Indonesia)