Co-curricular Activity (Singapore) - Classification of CCAs

Classification of CCAs

Schools typically classify CCAs under one of the following groups:

• Performing Arts
• Sports and Games
• Uniformed Groups
• Clubs and Societies
• Student Associations

Secondary schools typically divide CCAs into Core CCAs and Merit CCAs:

• Core CCAs, which typically include the Sports, Performing Arts Groups and Uniformed Groups, tend to take up more time and resources and have more emphasis placed on them by the school. Membership in at least one Core CCA is compulsory for secondary school students in Singapore and it is considered an integral part of the education system.

• Merit CCAs, which typically include the Clubs and Societies, are usually less time-consuming. Academic clubs however may be consume as much time as, if not more than, Core CCAs. Merit CCAs serve as an optional pursuit for students with an interest in what the CCA has to offer.