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Pathlight School is a special school for high-functioning autistic children, located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Founded in 2004, it is run by the non-profit Autism Resource Centre, and comprises one half of the national educational provision for autistic children. Unlike most special schools in Singapore, Pathlight School uses the same academic curriculum as mainstream primary and secondary schools. Some of these academic lessons are conducted by Pathlight teachers at nearby schools due to a lack of facilities. The school also coaches students in social and life skills and prepares them for employment, in an autism friendly environment.

Pathlight School is run by the Autism Resource Centre, a non-profit organisation. It is headed by Denise Phua, a Singapore Member of Parliament. The school has currently more than 500 pupils enrolled, and is noted for its achievements in special education in Singapore.