Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan set up its first school in 1849. Over the years, it built Chongwen Ge, Chui Eng Free School, Tao Nan School, Ai Tong School, Chong Hock Girls' School, Nan Chiau High School and Kong Hwa School.

Initially, these schools adopted prevailing China's curriculum and taught Chinese culture and values, including Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu 《论语》), in Hokkien. To meet the pace of societal changes, these soon gave way to offering English Language and Mathematics in addition to the Chinese Language.

Today, the six affiliated schools: Tao Nan School, Ai Tong School, Chong Fu Primary School, Nan Chiau High School, Nan Chiau Primary School and Kong Hwa School have a combined enrolment of 14,000 students and 700 staff. They share a common set of mission and motto:

Mission:	•	To provide for development in the moral, cognitive, physical, social and aesthetic spheres;
	•	To instill a love for the nation and the community;
	•	To equip students with basic life skills;
	•	To preserve and promote Chinese language and Chinese culture.
Motto:	Sincerity & Perseverance

Tao Nan School

Tao Nan School was first established in 1906 at a private residence before moving to 39 Armenian Street in 1910. The school was originally one of the five schools founded by Hokkien Huay Kuan with the aim of providing pupils with a primary education. The name and mission of the school (道南学堂) can be translated as "spreading our philosophy, our culture and our ideas to the South".

Although Tao Nan School started as a Chinese school, it began conducting classes in English from 1914. Urban renewal necessitated the relocation of the school to its present premises in Marine Parade in 1982. It then became a full-fledged English stream school to meet the needs of the nation. In 1990, its excellent results paved the way for it to be accorded the status of a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school. In 1993, a new building was added to cope with the increasing demand for places. In 1996, Tao Nan School became one of the hosting schools for the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in the eastern part of Singapore.

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Ai Tong School

Ai Tong School started at a Methodist Church at Boon Tat Street in 1912 with about 30 pupils. In 1929, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan took over the school management. In 1955, when the construction of SHHK building was completed, Ai Tong moved into the building with Chong Hock Girls School (now named Chongfu Primary School).

In the seventies, urban renewal caused enrolment to drop and the School Management Committee decided to relocate the school to Ang Mo Kio. In 1990, Ai Tong School was among the pioneer batch of schools to be accorded SAP status. Plans were made to move the school to a larger site when enrolment soared. Ai Tong moved to 100 Bright Hill Drive on 9 July 1992.

The school has also attained many laudable achievements outside the classroom. In line with Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan's objective to preserve Chinese language, values and culture, the school developed excellent programmes in essay writing, guzheng, wushu, Chinese dance, calligraphy, art and choir. Ai Tong also excels in basketball, volleyball and table tennis.

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Chongfu Primary School

Chongfu Primary School was founded on 16 April 1915 by Mr Wang Huiyi, then a Supervisor of Schools, with Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan. Formerly known as Chong Hock Girls' School, it was located at Chongwen Ge next to Thian Hock Keng temple at Telok Ayer Street.

In 1955, it moved to SHHK building together with Ai Tong School. In 1985, enrolment dropped and Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan decided to relocate Chongfu to Yishun New Town. After the relocation to Yishun, the school started to take in pupils of all races and offered all three Mother Tongue languages, namely Chinese, Malay and Tamil. The school underwent rebuilding and improvements from 2002 to 2003 and new facilities such as Heritage Gallery, Multi-media Library, Computer Labs and classrooms, Seminar Room, AVA Rooms, Conference Room, Music Room and Dance Studio were provided to further enhance the learning experience.

Chongfu has done well since its relocation to Yishun. Their PSLE results have consistently been above the national average. Over the years, seven pupils were awarded the Prime Minister's Book Prize for outstanding performances in the PSLE. The school has also done well in its CCAs.

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Nan Chiau High School

Nan Chiau High School can trace its roots to the Nan Chiau Teachers' Training College, established in February 1941. Founded by Mr Tan Kah Kee, it was built on a plot of land donated by Mr Lee Kong Chian at Kim Yam Road. During the Second World War, the Training College stopped operations. In 1947, Nan Chiau Teachers' Training School was renamed Nan Chiau Girls' High School, with an ancillary primary school. A pre-university section was added to Nan Chiau Girls' High School in 1950.

In 1965, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan spent $2 million to rebuild the school premises. After the rebuilding, the school population increased gradually. Two years later, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan donated another $300,000 to extend the school building.

In line with changes in the education system, English became the medium of instruction in 1980. Four years later, Nan Chiau Girls' High School was renamed Nan Chiau High School and became a co-ed school. In 2001, Nan Chiau High School moved to Seng Kang New Town and operated as two distinct schools: Nan Chiau High School and Nan Chiau Primary School. A new chapter in the history of Nan Chiau High School began.

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Nan Chiau Primary School

In 1947, the school was established to provide basic education for children of immigrants from China. It was formerly the primary section of Nan Chiau High School, which operated at Kim Yam Road. In 2001, it operated as a new primary school in Sengkang New Town. Its rich history and strong traditions can be traced back to Nan Chiau Girls' High School. It was acknowledged for excellence in music, dance and drama.

Today, Nan Chiau Primary is a popular school, catering to students of all races. The school mission remains the same: to help realise the potential of every child in five main areas of development - Cognitive, Aesthetic, Moral, Physical and Social (CAMPS). The school vision is "Every Nan Chiau Pupil A Responsible and Useful Citizen".

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Kong Hwa School

Kong Hwa School was established in response to an urgent need to address the shortage of schools and serious lack of education opportunities after the war. Construction of the school started in 1951 in a swampy area in Guillemard Road.

The plot of land was donated by the late Mr Tan Lark Sye, Chairman of Hokkien Huay Kuan at that time. The late Dr Lee Kong Chian spearheaded the donation drive with a personal donation of $300,000. Mr Liu Shou Qian was appointed the first Principal of the school in 1952 and the school began operation in 1953.

The school was originally named after Dr Lee Kong Chian. However, upon his request, it was renamed Kong Hwa School. The school started with about 360 pupils in 11 primary classes and 1 kindergarten class.

Its excellent results in the PSLE over the years, helped the school achieved the status of Special Assistance Plan (SAP) School in 1991.

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