<p>Established in 1976, APSN is a social service agency that provides special education, vocational training and employment support services for individuals with <a href="https://www.apsn.org.sg/understanding-mid/">mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70)</a>.</p>
<p>Benefiting over 2,200 beneficiaries each year, we currently operate four Special Education (SPED) Schools (Chaoyang School, Katong School, Tanglin School and Delta Senior School) for students between the ages of 7 and 21, an APSN Student Care Centre for children from 7 to 18 years old and an APSN Centre for Adults for persons from 18 years and older.</p>
<p>We adopt a holistic approach in our curriculum, comprising academic, vocational and social skills, which are important for open employment and lifelong learning. APSN seeks to enable persons with special needs to be active contributors to the society, and is committed to inspire and develop the capabilities of our partners and community to build an inclusive society.</p>
<p>Currently, APSN cares for more than 6,000 beneficiaries, students, trainees and alumni. We are constantly expanding our network to reach out to more beneficiaries and to understand their needs so that we are better able to support them.</p>
<p>Since 1 April 2021, we have undergone restructuring such that the society’s activities would be carried out by two incorporated companies limited by guarantee – APSN Education Services Ltd. and APSN Ltd.</p>
<p>APSN Education Services Ltd. oversees the operations of four APSN Schools while APSN Ltd. manages the APSN Centre for Adults and APSN Student Care Centre. Both entities will work seamlessly together as one APSN to provide holistic education, training, employment assistance, as well as continuing support to all APSN beneficiaries through the different stages of their life journey; so that they can become active contributors to the society and lead independent and fulfilling lives.</p>

<h3>Enabling Persons with Special Needs to be Active Contributors of Society.</h3>
<h3>Inspiring and Building Capabilities of Partners and the Community.</h3>
<h3>Leading and Advocating towards an Inclusive Society.</h3>

Our Mission

<h3>Empowered Lives for An Engaged Community and Inclusive Society.</h3>

Our Vision

<h3><strong>Integrity:</strong></h3>
<h4>Doing what is right and upholding corporate values with accountability</h4>
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<h3><strong>Resilience:</strong></h3>
<h4>Ability to withstand setbacks with determination to persevere and adapt positively<br />to challenges</h4>
<h3><strong>Commitment:</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Focus and dedication to undertake responsibilities in our work towards APSN’s vision and mission</strong></h4>
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<h3><strong>Respect:</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Consideration and regard for the rights of diﬀerent stakeholders in the best interest of the organisation</strong></h4>
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Our Values

APSN

To align the Horticulture vocational curriculum to WSQ Framework to eventually develop a responsive and unique vocational curriculum.

Vocational Skills Instructor (Horticulture) 

Assist our teachers in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualised educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings.

Teacher Aide (Special Education)

Plan, develop, deliver and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Teacher (Special Education)

To provide Job Support Services to trainees and alumni

Job Coach

Programme Executive facilitate the smooth operations of the Student Care Centre. 
- Responsible for overall well being of the students, 
- Ensuring the facilities function properly
- Ensuring all processes and administrative tasks are adhered to