Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[hdbmummy]

Hi,


Are there any parents here whose child got in to HCI via DSA with lower PSLE scores than the S1 Intake cut off? Do you mind sharing the learning journey your child had in HCI?

My concerns are around catching up academically as well as the opportunities to partake in special programs/immersion trips/events/student councils/etc…

Thank you!

[hazeline]

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In JC, there is a compulsory A level
Module called Project Work where students from groups of 4 or 5 will tackle a present problem (from a list of possible themes/topics). The project includes both individual/group written report as well as individual/group presentations under the guidance of an assigned teacher from the jc. Typically more than 80% from Hci scores A for Project Work.

Thanks for the useful information! May I know if they should form their groups now or at a later stage when they have firmed up their class/subjects in JC?

Are they free to form groups with anyone in the same JC or there are certain restrictions eg. Within the same stream (eg. Science/arts)? Cause I foresee that there are new admissions from students taking the O level this year, as well as from NYG.

[Imp75]

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Thanks for the useful information! May I know if they should form their groups now or at a later stage when they have firmed up their class/subjects in JC?

Are they free to form groups with anyone in the same JC or there are certain restrictions eg. Within the same stream (eg. Science/arts)? Cause I foresee that there are new admissions from students taking the O level this year, as well as from NYG.

Groups are formed by class and selected by class form teacher so yes it can be a mixed group of boys and girls, IP and JAE.

[hazeline]

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Groups are formed by class and selected by class form teacher so yes it can be a mixed group of boys and girls, IP and JAE.

Thank you so much!

[dazednconfused]

Could anyone give a breakdown on how many pupils in the Sec 3 cohort are in the various talent programmes vs ip? Perhaps by number of classes or % of cohort pupils ?

Thanks so much

[dazednconfused]

Is SMTP a totally different syllabus from IP maths and science? Or do they do the same content and sit for same exams, but have extra classes on top of it? Appreciate any advice and info from ex-pupils or parents …

[SG_KP1]

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Is SMTP a totally different syllabus from IP maths and science? Or do they do the same content and sit for same exams, but have extra classes on top of it? Appreciate any advice and info from ex-pupils or parents ...

My understanding is that the SMTP curriculum is enriched beyond the normal IP curriculum, probably to the tune of 20%-30% more. I believe the boys will also have to take Advanced Math/Chem/Physics exams and these will go on the results slip but they are not used in the MSG calculation (they will take the normal exams too and these will be used). I am not sure about additional class time but I'd guess more is required, both for classes, extra activities, and research.

I think the school talked to the boys last week about this stuff. Maybe check with your child again?

[doodbug]

in my son’s batch, there were 3 SMTP classes, 1 HP, 1 BSP and 1 CLEP class. There was also 1 SIP class.

[SG_KP1]

There is also the CTP (Computing Talent Programme). I assume this is one class but not entirely sure, as computing can also be taken as a class (outside of talent programme).


My impression is that Bio is still more popular than Computing (as a class). Was somewhat surprised but I guess many kids still want to be doctors.

[doodbug]

Previously, Computing was under SMTP and it was one of the SMTP classes.