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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1000 students. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 20 different nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
As a local international school, half of the students are Singaporeans or Permanent Residents, a requirement of the Ministry of Education (Singapore). The rest of the student body comprises international students from over 20 countries. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Approximately 1:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese and other languages as required. |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
20 students |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, all classrooms are IT enabled. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we do conduct online classes or home-based learning on a regular basis. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
More information can be found here: https://www.hcis.edu.sg/student-learning/2023-ib-results/ |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, students are assigned homework and project work. |
Student support
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have our own team of school counsellors and academic counsellors. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students are required to sit for an admission test and go through a face-to-face interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants are required to complete the following before admission to Hwa Chong International School:
2) A one-to-one interview (conducted in English)
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolment is open to local and foreign students throughout the academic year, subject to availability. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School day
| School start time |
8:15am |
| School finish time |
This would depend on the level of study. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, for the students residing in our boarding residence. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
We have school canteens here where the students can purchase their meals. |
| Uniform required |
All students are required to wear school uniforms. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of activities are offered under these categories: Clubs and Societies, Sports, and Performing Arts. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, which includes a variety of sports activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, students have a lot of opportunities to represent the school in competitions, some even at national level. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Science Laboratories, Auditorium, Blackbox Theatre, 3D Printing Classroom, Library, Media Studio, Student Wellness Centre, Student Hub, Amphitheatre. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor Sports Complex, Gym, Swimming Pool and Indoor Sports Hall, Multi-purpose Sports Hall |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
We offer boarding to students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Students are provided with daily meals at the boarding school canteen, and also have access to sports facilities that include a running track, basketball courts, tennis court, outdoor fitness corner and indoor sports hall. There are self-service laundry rooms equipped with washers, dryers and ironing facilities should the boarders prefer to do it on their own. Alternatively, the school also provides a twice weekly laundry service as well. Female and male boarders reside on different levels while HCIS Residence adopts several security measures to ensure a safe environment. The boarders are also assigned to Residence Mentors upon checking in at HCIS Residence. The Residence Mentors will act as guardians for the child while he or she is staying in, and will care for the boarders’ mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2005, Hwa Chong International School (HCIS) is a member of the Hwa Chong family of schools. The school's mission is to develop internationalism, innovation and independence in students.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Anchoring on Asian values, students of HCIS receive a holistic education where academic achievements are emphasized alongside character development. This is achieved through a diverse range of activities that broaden and enrich students’ learning across cognitive and affective domains. These activities include overseas trips, outdoor activities, student-led initiatives as well as community services. For international students, their learning is also highly enriched with the understanding and appreciation of Singapore’s social, cultural and economic makeup, thereby strengthening their sense of internationalism. |