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HWA CHONG INSTITUTION

661 BUKIT TIMAH ROAD

Singapore 269734

Introduction

Hwa Chong Institution is a premier independent school in Singapore, offering secondary and pre-university education. With a rich heritage, the institution is dedicated to nurturing leaders in research, industry, and government, guided by its mission to develop students to their fullest potential. Its ethos is encapsulated in its values of self-discipline, integrity, responsibility, and perseverance.

The institution offers a rigorous and holistic Integrated Programme that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a global perspective. It provides an immersive bicultural environment and a wide array of programmes in leadership, service learning, and talent development. Through its comprehensive educational model, Hwa Chong aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to lead and serve the nation and the world.

A Brief Historical Background

Hwa Chong Institution was established in 2005 through the merger of The Chinese High School (founded in 1919) and Hwa Chong Junior College (founded in 1974).

School Overview

Main Level
Independent School
School Type
Independent School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
BUKIT TIMAH

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Departments

English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Chinese Language & Literature Humanities & Social Sciences Physical Education Aesthetics

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Appreciation of Chinese Culture
Art
BSP-Literature
Bahasa Indonesia
Biology
Chemistry
China Studies in Chinese
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Chinese Language and Literature
Computing
Conversational Malay
Economics
English Language
English Language and Linguistics
French Language
Further Mathematics
General Paper
General Studies in Chinese
Geography
German Language
HP-Geography
HP-History
HP-Literature
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Music
Hindi Language
History
Humanities & Social Science Research Programme (Literature)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
InfoComm Studies
Infocomm Studies
Integrated Mathematics
Integrated Mathematics+
Japanese Language
Knowledge & Inquiry
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Music
NTU Molecular Biology
NTU Science Research (Physics)
NTU Semiconductor Physics & Devices
NTU-A*STAR-HCI Science Research (Biology)
NTU-A*STAR-HCI Science Research (Chemistry)
NTU-A*STAR-HCI Science Research (Mathematics)
NTU-A*STAR-HCI Science Research (Physics)
NUS Geopolitics : Geographies of War & Peace
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (CL & Lit)
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Econs)
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Geog)
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Hist)
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Lit in EL)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Biology)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Chemistry)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Mathematics)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Physics)
Physical Education
Physics
Project Work
SMTP-Geography
SMU Game Theory
Science
Social Studies
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Translation (Chinese)

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(ART CLUB)
AUDIO VISUAL AID
(MEDIATECH)
AUDIO VISUAL AID
(PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND BRUSH PAINTING
CHINESE CHESS
CHINESE LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
(CHINESE ORATORICAL SOCIETY)
CHINESE WEIQI
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(VALUES IN ACTION COUNCIL)
COMMUNITY SERVICE (FIRST AID)
(FIRST AID CLUB)
COMMUNITY SERVICE (ROTARY-SPONSORED)
(INTERACT CLUB)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(GREEN COUNCIL)
HISTORY
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM & ROBOTICS SOCIETY)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING))
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
(INTERNATIONAL CHESS)
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
(MIND SPORTS CLUB)
JOURNALISM
(HUMANITIES & CURRENT AFFAIRS SOCIETY)
MALAY LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
MATHEMATICS
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
(LIBRARY CLUB)
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
(MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY)
NATIONAL EDUCATION
(NATIONAL EDUCATION COUNCIL)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(PHYSICAL SCIENCE)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(SCIENCE STUDENTS' RESEARCH CLUB)
PROJECT CABIN
(CMC COUNCIL )
PUBLICATION
(PUBLICATION SOCIETY)
ROBOTICS
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB
SOCIAL STUDIES
(SOCIAL STUDIES)
SPACE SCIENCE
(ASTRONOMY CLUB)
STUDENTS' COUNCIL

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
CANOEING
CROSS COUNTRY
FENCING
FLOORBALL
FOOTBALL
FRISBEE
(ULTIMATE FRISBEE)
GOLF
HEALTH AND FITNESS
ICE SKATING
JUDO
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
NETBALL
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
(OUTDOOR EDUCATION STUDENT CLUB)
SAILING
SHOOTING
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TAEKWONDO
TCHOUKBALL
TENNIS
TOUCH RUGBY
TRACK AND FIELD
TRAMPOLINE
VOLLEYBALL
WATER POLO
(WATER POLO)
WATER POLO
(WATER POLO & SWIMMING)
WUSHU

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
(CHINESE DANCE)
CHINESE DANCE
(MUSIC AND DANCE)
CHINESE DRAMA
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(CONCERT BAND)
CONCERT BAND
(SYMPHONIC BAND)
ENGLISH DRAMA
(ELDDFS)
ENGLISH DRAMA
(ENGLISH DRAMA)
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
HARMONICA ENSEMBLE
KEYBOARD ENSEMBLE
MARCHING BAND
MODERN DANCE
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
STRING ENSEMBLE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)
(FACULTY COMMITTEE)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To be a premier school of distinction in character and learning.

Mission: To nurture students to be persons of character and lifelong learners who are prepared for the future.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MR LEE PECK PING
Vice Principal
MR CHAN KWOK LEONG
Vice Principal
MRS CHIN-LEOW BEE KUAN
Vice Principal
MISS HO PING PING
Vice Principal
DR LIM HONG SENG MELVYN
Vice Principal
MISS HOW LAI YIN DEBORAH
Vice Principal
MDM LIM MIAU TENG CHERYL

School Location

661 BUKIT TIMAH ROAD , 269734 , Bukit timah West , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: TAN KAH KEE MRT

Bus To Get There: 66, 67, 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 170A, 174, 852, 961, 961M

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Nearest Libraries

Queenstown Public Library – 4.71 km library@orchard – 4.91 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 5.09 km Bishan Public Library – 5.17 km Clementi Public Library – 5.23 km Central Public Library – 5.89 km Jurong Regional Library – 6.27 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 6.57 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 6.78 km library@chinatown – 7.23 km Serangoon Public Library – 7.42 km library@harbourfront – 7.48 km Cheng San Public Library – 7.94 km Bukit Batok Public Library – 8.27 km Sengkang Public Library – 9.61 km Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 9.65 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Duchess – 0.25 km The Shelford – 0.42 km Adam Park Condominium – 0.59 km Duchess Crest – 0.76 km The Arcadia – 0.93 km Leedon Residence – 1.15 km d'Leedon – 1.32 km The Holland Collection – 1.51 km Holland Hill Park – 1.68 km The Estoril – 1.85 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Bukit Timah neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A prestigious and affluent residential area, known for its lush greenery, sprawling private estates, and top-ranking schools. The atmosphere is serene, exclusive, and peaceful, offering a more suburban and nature-centric lifestyle compared to the rest of Singapore.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve: Home to Singapore's highest peak and one of the oldest primary rainforests in the region. The Rail Corridor (formerly Bukit Timah Railway Station): A popular green corridor for hiking and cycling, featuring the conserved railway station. Beauty World Centre & Bukit Timah Plaza: Older shopping malls that exude a nostalgic charm.

Local Culture & Activities

The dining scene is upscale, with many fine-dining restaurants, chic cafes, and bistros, especially around the Greenwood Avenue and Sixth Avenue areas. The area is a hub for education, with many of Singapore's most prestigious schools located here.

Unique Characteristics

Bukit Timah's unique characteristic is its status as Singapore's green lung. It boasts a significant portion of the nation's nature reserves and is characterized by low-density, high-end residential developments. Its identity is synonymous with wealth, exclusivity, and a high-quality living environment close to nature.

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