Financial assistance is available to needy students. Apart from the Edusave Scholarship, other financial schemes such as the Hwa Chong Scholarship, Hwa Chong Bursary and financial grant, and other scholarships and bursary awards are in place to help students with financial difficulty. No deserving student will be deprived of a place in Hwa Chong due to financial reasons.

The cut-off point can vary from year to year based on the results of students who apply.
The Aggregate T-Score range is between 260 and 290 for the Sec 1 cohort in the last 3 years.  
This is inclusive of bonus points for Higher Chinese at PSLE:

• 3 points (Distinction for Higher Chinese at PSLE)
• 2 points (Merit for Higher Chinese at PSLE)
• 1 point   (Pass for Higher Chinese at PSLE)

Secondary 1 – random
Secondary 2 – no change from Secondary 1
Secondary 3 – based on choice of special programmes and end-of-year results
Secondary 4 – no change from Secondary 3

Information regarding briefing and testing (if any) of special programmes, SBGE, AEP, MSP will be given during Sec 1 registration in Dec 2009.
Information regarding Sec 3 and 4 special programmes (BSP, HP, LEP, SMRP, etc) can be found on our homepage.  Visit www.hci.edu.sg.

Students can find out more about CCA programmes during the 3-day Secondary 1 Orientation.  Every student is expected to participate actively in one CCA.

OPEN HOUSE: 16 May 2009, Sat

DSA 1:
Targeted for APMOPS/SMOPS Platinum, Gold and Silver Awardees, GEP students and Sports Talents

Closing date: 6 June 2009
Date of Sports Trial: 8 – 11 June 2009
Shortlist: 12 June 2009
Admission Exercise: 27 June 2009

DSA 2:
Targeted for all other primary six pupils who have done exceptionally well in school.

Closing date: 10 July 2009
Shortlist: 17 July 2009
Admission Exercise: 25 July 2009

Tests:
GEP: Free Response, Dialogue
Others: English, Chinese, Math, GAT & Dialogue, Sports Trial (Exemption for special cases)

Can I apply for DSA during the Open House?
Yes. Application starts on 16 May.  Parents can apply online at the booth set up, or from home. Application ends on 6 June for DSA1 and 10 July for DSA2.  Only online applications are accepted.

When do I submit all the relevant documents to HCI?
Only after your son has been shortlisted for DSA.

What is the registration fee for DSA?
Application is free. An administrative fee of $50 will be levied when your son has been shortlisted for DSA.

Is Higher Chinese compulsory for all HCI students?
No, but the school strongly encourages all our pupils to take Higher Chinese. We are confident that our teachers are adept at adopting differentiated methods to engage their students and help them learn effectively. Parents may however opt for their son to take Chinese as a 2nd Language.

Must my son take Higher Chinese to qualify for HCI?
No, he need not. It is a bonus if he does. For SAP schools, MOE awards 3 bonus points for a distinction in Higher Chinese.

What are the qualities you look for at the DSA exercise?

• Students who excel academically
• Students who demonstrate leadership qualities, e.g. Head Prefect, represented the school in public speaking or oratorical contests
• School representatives in CCAs, or scholastic competitions
• Students who are articulate and who show maturity of thought

Are students asked to leave the IP if they do not perform well?
No.  Our aim is to maximize every student’s potential, and prepare him for a lifetime of achievement.

Do we need a teacher’s testimonial for DSA?
There is no need for a teacher’s testimonial.

As a top SAP school, how does the school maintain its cultural identity?
Our role is to help widen the local Chinese language talent pool as well as preserve and transmit the best of Chinese values and culture.  Hwa Chong’s language teachers play a crucial role in ensuring success of our efforts.

We aim to nurture effectively bilingual and bicultural leaders with a global perspective, yet culturally aware of and having a deep appreciation for their Chinese origins.

What are the strengths of the consortia system in Hwa Chong?
The school provides a broad-based and seamless 6-year IP.  To empower teachers and students, we have adopted an innovative Consortia System. 

In our High School Section, the teachers and students are grouped into 4 consortia.
The system operates on the concept of a "school within a school".  Each consortium comprises a team of about 30 teachers managing a smaller cohort of students.  This provides a more holistic, supportive and customised curriculum for all our students.

For furthur enquiries, feel free to email us at openhouse@hc.edu.sg
or you can acess the school website at www.hwachong.edu.sg.