Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[bluesclue]

Thnx for sharing the contact no of the bus operator.


The DTL2 transfer from bugis is indeed another option.

[User name]

wanxuan75:

Thanks for sharing the contact of the bus service operator.


Can any parents here also advise if the classrooms are air-conditioned? We happened to go for site visit yesterday and noticed that the military planes are frequently flying around the area with noise, so was wondering if these sounds would interfere with the classes. DS mentioned that when he went for Maths Olympiad at HCI this year, the classrooms they hosted the Olympiad were air-conditioned. So just wanting to verify here... appreciate advice. thanks.

Hi wanxuan75,
The classrooms are not air conditioned for Sec 1-2 students. From Sec 3 onwards, all classrooms are air conditioned. Just to add on, there aren't many military planes flying around the area, so noise shouldn't be an issue (I study in a non air conditioned classroom)

[joe0599]

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wanxuan75:

Thanks for sharing the contact of the bus service operator.


Can any parents here also advise if the classrooms are air-conditioned? We happened to go for site visit yesterday and noticed that the military planes are frequently flying around the area with noise, so was wondering if these sounds would interfere with the classes. DS mentioned that when he went for Maths Olympiad at HCI this year, the classrooms they hosted the Olympiad were air-conditioned. So just wanting to verify here... appreciate advice. thanks.

Hi wanxuan75,
The classrooms are not air conditioned for Sec 1-2 students. From Sec 3 onwards, all classrooms are air conditioned. Just to add on, there aren't many military planes flying around the area, so noise shouldn't be an issue (I study in a non air conditioned classroom)

Yes, HCI is not along any flight path of military planes or near any air base, in fact, when my DS stay at the hostel as part of the IP program, he was saying he enjoyed the serenity and peaceful environment of the school.

When we first visited the school many years ago after the psle, we were attracted by the vastness (and hilly) and peacefulness of the environment....give us a resort type of feeling...of course, after studying there, my DS is complaining about walking long distance, up n down to canteen, labs or to main road....anyway, good exercise for him.

[joe0599]

bluesclue:

Thnx for sharing the contact no of the bus operator.


The DTL2 transfer from bugis is indeed another option.

Yes, TKK mrt station is just at the door step of HCI.

[wanxuan75]

Does HCI offer third language in campus? Any idea if we opted in but decided to drop later, is it possible?

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wanxuan75:

Does HCI offer third language in campus? Any idea if we opted in but decided to drop later, is it possible?

HCI offers MSP in campus. For the other third languages, lessons are held in 1 of the 2 MOE Language Centres. And yes, it is possible for your child to drop third language.

[ellehcim]

wanxuan75:

Does HCI offer third language in campus? Any idea if we opted in but decided to drop later, is it possible?

The school does provide transport from Sch to MOE lang center (MOELC) for 3rd languages not held in school. Of course there is a fare to pay for.

[catfish1]

Just to add on.


During the haze period last few months, even the Sec 1 classes were "upgraded" to air-cond class room… Not sure how they managed to squeeze more air-cond room …

Yes. 3rd lang you can drop anytime. Before EOY exam, school will usually ask the student, whether they want the 3rd lang result to be included as part of MSG calculation…

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catfish1:

Just to add on.


During the haze period last few months, even the Sec 1 classes were \"upgraded\" to air-cond class room.. Not sure how they managed to squeeze more air-cond room ..

Yes. 3rd lang you can drop anytime. Before EOY exam, school will usually ask the student, whether they want the 3rd lang result to be included as part of MSG calculation..

We were allocated classes in Block D and the SALT Centre. Also you cannot drop your third language one month before EOY.

[Vin8]

Any one who has good-condition Sec 3 text books for sale, please

contact me at 91825078.

Thanks