Science Leaders Academy

Nurturing creative and innovative STEM leaders who drive transformative change

Last updated 11 August 2026

Our Vision

Nurturing creative and innovative STEM leaders who drive transformative change.

The Science Leaders Academy (SLA) is a key pillar of scientific development at RVHS, nurturing students who have a passion for scientific inquiry and innovation, as well as leveraging science and technology to create value for society.

From Secondary 3 to JC2, the SLA provides our science talents with authentic learning, research and leadership experiences which highlight the relevance and applications of STEM beyond the classroom. Such exposures are pivotal in developing 21st Century Competencies, such as critical, adaptive and inventive thinking, which empower our students to create innovative solutions to address real-world challenges. Through partnerships with local and overseas tertiary organisations, SLA extends the learning space for our students in science research, leading to opportunities for further education, scholarships, and careers in STEM.

Our Objectives

The SLA aims to:

connect learning to real-world applications
foster curiosity and innovation by promoting critical thinking and problem-solving.

(a) Young Scientists @ Work Programme
Through internships that are at least three months long, students learn first-hand the work of scientists and experience research at laboratories of tertiary institutions, research institutes and industrial establishments.

(b) Global Science Village Programme
This programme provides opportunities for students to see science in practice in different parts of the world. These include learning journeys and international summer school programmes at renowned science institutions and research establishments. Upon their return, students may initiate collaborative research projects with overseas partner schools.

(c) Science for the Community Programme
Students solve real-world problems by applying their scientific knowledge and leadership skills in the design, development and implementation of solutions in order to benefit the community.

A group of people in winter coats pose with thumbs up outside the BMW Welt building during light snowfall.

Learning about sustainability and innovation at the BMW headquarters in Germany

With the opportunity to participate in these programmes, SLA members build an extensive portfolio which enables them to apply for prestigious scholarships and academic awards in research areas or in the fields of science and engineering.

Students in white lab coats and safety goggles use a syringe and pipette during a science lab experiment.

Conducting a Chemistry experiment at Bergen County Academies, USA

A group of about 20 people sit in a circle on orange chairs in a bright room, holding notebooks and discussing.

Dialogue session with GlaxoSmithKline engineers