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1960
1960
Mrs Harriet T Doraisamy founded the school, then known as St Francis Girls’ School at St Francis Road. She decided to set up this all-girls school when parents approached her to help their daughters prepare for the Cambridge examinations. The school started out with 27 students.
1963
The late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew visited the school during a constituency tour.
1963
1969
1969
The school became a member of the Serangoon District Sports Council. The girls participated in various sporting events and won many accolades, bringing honour to themselves, their families and the school.
1975
Mrs Harriet T Doraisamy received her National Day Award medal from former President Dr Benjamin Sheares.
1975
1980
1980
Driven by the mission to develop students holistically, the school organised and actively participated in community programmes to bless the less privileged – a tradition that has continued till today.
1987
Mrs Harriet T Doraisamy received her second National Day Award medal from former President Wee Kim Wee.
1987
1995
1995
The Methodist Church in Singapore took over, the school was renamed St Francis Methodist School (SFMS) and moved to its new campus at Mount Sophia. SFMS became co-educational. The GCE ‘O’ Level, ‘N’ Level and London ‘O’ Level courses were introduced.
1998
The Language Centre was set up to help international students build and establish a strong foundation in the English Language.
1998
2001
2001
SFMS relocated to its present campus at 492 Upper Bukit Timah Road. This campus is equipped with custom-built facilities to provide a conducive learning environment. The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), the St Francis Baccalaureate, and BTEC Higher National Diploma (Business) were introduced.
2003
SFMS was among the first seven education institutions to be awarded the Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisations (SQC-PEO) by SPRING Singapore.
2003
2009
2009
The first batch of Student Councillors was appointed. These student leaders took the lead in organising and implementing various school events. The Upper Secondary Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) was introduced.
2010
SFMS celebrated its 50th Anniversary “A Jubilee of Faith, Hope and Possibilities”. SFMS was awarded the 4-year Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) accreditation by the Council for Private Education (CPE). This validated SFMS’ adherence and dedication to high quality standards.
2010
2011
2011
SFMS was awarded the EduTrust certification by the CPE with a validity of 4 years -further validation of SFMS’ commitment to service quality and excellence, and innovation.
2014
The Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) programme was introduced. SFMS’ 4-year ERF accreditation by the CPE was renewed.
2014
2015
2015
SFMS’ 4-year Edu Trust certification by the CPE was renewed.
2016
SFMS was registered as a charity under the Charities Act, reinforcing-the school’s support of education advancement and service to the community.
2016
2017
2017
The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) was introduced. SFMS received notable awards and accolades that included the Outstanding Pearson Learning Awards 2017, Center of Excellence for delivering Pearson Edexcel International Qualifications, and more.
2018
SFMS refined its Vision, Mission and Core Values. SFMS’ 4-year ERF accreditation by the CPE was renewed.
2018
2019
2019
The Cambridge Primary Programme started in March. The enrolment number grew exponentially by the end of the year. SFMS’ 4-year EduTrust certification by the CPE was renewed.
2020
SFMS was authorised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in 2020. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) was introduced in January.
2020
2021
2021
We proudly celebrated our first International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduates, marking a pivotal achievement in our commitment to fostering global scholars.
2024
SFMS’ 4-year Edu Trust certification by the CPE was renewed. SFMS Parent Support Group (PSG) was formed. To recognise our top students, SFMS launched the inaugural ” Principal’s List.”
