RI or HCI

[verykiasu2010]

decision time !

[yamatomato]

My DS T score is 263. Still thinking between HCI or RI. Very big headache. Can someone help to ans some of the following qns?


1) What is the major diff b/w the 2 schools?
- in terms of culture, teachers, curriculum and pupils in general.
2) How the classes are split? ie according to PSLE score?
3) School fees? For those eligible for EESIS, is it for 6 yrs in both schools? If not, how they determine from 2nd yr onwards.
4) How do pupils choose their CCAs? And how many?
5) Is HCI very ‘Chinese’?

[Figaro]

Hi, after all these years, I’m wondering if some of you who angst over this topic before please let me know whether you chose RI or HCI in the end? What are the outcomes like? What do you like and dislike about your choice of school?

[CatMoon]

My ds had a choice between NUSH, RI and HCI. He chose HCI eventually and is now in Sec 1.


He is very happy in school. My dh and I are also very happy to see how he has matured so quickly to be so independent and - I can’t believe this - so gentlemanly. He’s learnt to be helpful and responsive to people in need! Just last month, I was surprised to see him stepping forward so quickly to help an elderly lady who was struggling with her parcels. (He was never like that before.)

Initially, I was also afraid the school would be "too Chinese" as we are a mixed-race family but I’m glad to say it is very balanced. The "gentleman" and "leader" culture is very strong and I’ve seen how this culture is enforced by both teachers and coaches.

I’m really glad that he is in HCI. I am still amazed that he had learnt such good values in such a short time and he actually practice them. I must say that the school management and admin ecosystem is very cohesive and they really work closely with the parent support groups.

[Figaro]

Thanks v much for the reply! Sounds like HCI has been a wonderful experience for your sin. HCI is also my DS’s preferred choice. He loves the Chinese environment and culture. I’m just concerned about the longer distance. RI is only a short drive away from our house.

[CatMoon]

You may wish to explore taking the train route. By Dec 27 this year, the Tan Kah Kee station (downtown line) will be open and it is right in front of the school. Because of the crazy Bukit Timah jam, this would be a practical way.

[Sniper Angel]

Looking at just the school fees of RI & HCI,


RI (6 years program) --- $3600/year
= $300 X 12 X 6
= $3600 X 6
= $21,800 (A Level Certificate)

http://www.ri.edu.sg/#Page/admission-28/

HCI (6 year program)
Year 1 & 2 = $250 X 12 = $6000
Year 3 to Year 6 = $300 X 12 X 4 = $14400
Total = $6000 + $14400
= $20,400 ( A Level Certificate)

http://www.hci.edu.sg/admissions/high_s ... -structure

[CatMoon]

But many of the kids are on EESIS Scholarships? My boy said majority of the kids in his class also don’t pay school fees.

[Edyboy]

Sniper Angel:

Looking at just the school fees of RI & HCI,


RI (6 years program) --- $3600/year
= $300 X 12 X 6
= $3600 X 6
= $21,800 (A Level Certificate)

http://www.ri.edu.sg/#Page/admission-28/

HCI (6 year program)
Year 1 & 2 = $250 X 12 = $6000
Year 3 to Year 6 = $300 X 12 X 4 = $14400
Total = $6000 + $14400
= $20,400 ( A Level Certificate)



http://www.hci.edu.sg/admissions/high_s ... -structure

Hi sorry sniper angel, there is supp fee fr RI ($35) & i believe all independent schools hv too including HCI..
Both schools are fantastic, just taking into consideration for some of the minority groups in Sg.. Only has 1 mother tongue language fr HCI if im not wrong...

[CatMoon]

Yes, only 1 MT in HCI.