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| Number of students |
1008 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 half-half. |
| Average number of students per class |
20 students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese and others |
| 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 occasional online classes. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, students are given assignments and project work. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students are required to sit for an admission test and a one-to-one 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 between a teacher and applicant
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolment is open to local and foreign students throughout the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have our own team of school counsellors and academic counsellors. |
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
Depends on the level of study. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school's programme emphasizes on participation and engagement in activities leading to a more holistic development of the individual. In HCIS, a wide range of activities are offered under four categories: clubs and societies, leadership and interest groups, sports, and performing arts. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, for those at the Boarding Residence. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education which includes a variety of sports activities. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
An outdoor sports complex, gym, swimming pool and indoor sports hall. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Other facilities at the school |
Science laboratories, library, theater, student hub with project discussion cubicles. |
| 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. |
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