Sage-Tips

How good is Hwa Chong?

HCIS is a top-performing all-through school with impressive IGCSE and IBDP results. A member of the Hwa Chong family of schools, this Singapore outpost has a reputation for its teaching of Mandarin and long list of academic accolades. Hwa Chong has more than 800 students in Grades 7 to 12.

Does Victoria School have Hindi?

Mainstream Victoria school introduces Hindi in curriculum; second school to do so. Rangebank Primary School was the first primary school in Victoria to introduce Hindi to all of its students, and now Grange P-12 College at the Hoppers Crossing is the second mainstream school to introduce Hindi in its curriculum.

What is the Hwa Chong Institution Chinese orchestra?

Established in 1985, the Hwa Chong Institution Chinese Orchestra is an esteemed Chinese orchestra in Singapore, rich in history and culture. The orchestra has been unwavering in its aim of spreading the passion for Chinese music and culture, as evident from its various splendid achievements it has gathered over the years.

Is Hwa Chong too competitive for JAE students?

Hwa Chong is competitive for most JAE students, but ultimately I feel this competition is what drives us to become better people and is something that we should not be afraid of, but rather embrace and accept.

Should I go to Hwa Chong or go somewhere else?

For example, if you are qualified to go to Hwa Chong but opt for somewhere else, you will not feel much competition even if there is because you are already one step ahead of your peers academically.

How many years did I go to Hwa Chong?

I attended Hwa Chong for six years, starting from the age of 13 to the age of 18. Four years were spent in the all-male secondary school and two years were spent in the co-ed college. I will not talk about my two-year co-ed college experience.