Hwa Chong Institution (simplified Chinese: 华侨中学; traditional Chinese: 華僑中學; pinyin: Húaqīao Zhōngxúe) is a premier college offering education from a Secondary to Pre-University level in Singapore. Previously two separate but affiliated schools, The Chinese High School and Hwa Chong Junior College, the Institution was the result of a merger which was officiated on the 1st of January, 2005.

The school offers a 6-year Integrated Programme from Secondary 1 to JC 2. The program will allow students to skip the GCE 'O' Levels, taking GCE 'A' Levels at the end of their six years in the school. This gives the students much more time to embark on various educational endeavours that will greatly benefit them. An example of this would be the Hwa Chong Sabbaticals, which allows students to spend one of the last weeks each term undergoing programmes which allow them to develop their interests, such as music composition as well as camps and fieldtrips abroad. 90% of students who graduate from Hwa Chong Institution and complete their 'A' levels then go on to attend university, in Singapore and abroad.

The school song is in classical Chinese and would be hard for people without a understanding of classical Chinese to understand.

新加坡南洋华侨中学校歌

海天廖廓 云树苍笼 中有我华中
礼门义路 时雨春风 吾侪托帡幪
猗与华中 南方之强 我中华之光
雄立狮岛 式是炎荒 万世其无疆

人生茫茫 学海洋洋 吾侪当自强
朝干夕惕 日就月将 莫负好时光
猗与华中 南方之强 我中华之光
雄立狮岛 式是炎荒 万世其无疆

迨予庶士 笃实辉光 斐然已成章
膂力方刚 经营四方 前途浩且长
猗与华中 南方之强 我中华之光
雄立狮岛 式是炎荒 万世其无疆

Hwa Chong consists of 4 consortiums - Aphelion, Ortus, ProEd and iSpark. The consortiums work closely with one another and each have their own elite council of students that are also known as councillors.

Aphelion, Ortus and ProEd are consortiums that deal with the Special students with top scores in the Primary School Leaving Examination(PSLE) held at the end of Primary 6, also known as the mainstream students. iSpark, on the other hand, is a consortium for students under the GEP Programme, selected by the MOE (Ministry of Education).

The 4 Student councils basically comprise of a batch of Councillors-in-training (CsIT) that help out during major events such as the SMOPS and the SLC. After a year of training and expertise, these students then progress on as full-fledged councillors that help out with work such as giving tours. The students then might enter into the respective councils' personal group of students at the age of Secondary 3 or 2 for special cases. When these students progress to Seconday 4, they can choose to go for the School High Council or step down to concentrate on the Secondary 4 Chinese "O" level examination.

In 2005, Hwa Chong embarked on a special programme scheme, whereby IP students would be allowed to select a preferred special programme. The aim is to allow students to pursue an interest in which he has a passion for. The various special programmes are as follows:

The idea of the Science and Mathematics Research Programme (SMRP) was initiated by Mr Hon Chiew Weng, Principal of The Chinese High School, towards the end of 2004 and implemented in 2005. Noting that the school has been achieving excellent results in many national science, mathematics and information technology competitions, Mr Hon felt that the school’s potentials in the areas of mathematics and science can be further enhanced by the SMRP, to strengthen and facilitate students’ learning through project work. Students under this programme have opportunities to be attached to various research institutions in Singapore and participate in local or international symposiums and conferences. The SMRP seeks to:

• stretch pupils' scientific or mathematical abilities
• develop pupils' scientific or mathematical communication skills
• develop pupils' critical and creative thinking skills in maths or science
• develop pupils' research skills
• help pupils cultivate the habit of reading science or mathematics books/articles/journals in pupils
• help pupils develop life skills: interpersonal, time management etc.
• spot talented pupils to engage in high level research through A*STAR or industrial attachments by doing science, maths or IT projects

The Bicultural programme is a programme open to NYGH, HCI and Dunman High, where students get to be exposed to cultures from both the Western and Eastern perspective. Mdm Xu Jian Fen is in charge of this programme. This programme includes a six month immersion in China, with 3 months respectively in year 3 and 4.

With the exposure to western culture scheduled for years 5 and 6, students participating in this programme will get to be thoroughly exposed to both the eastern and western cultures, leading to them being moulded for the future of the nation.

The Humanities Programme was set up to provide for the meaningful integration and enrichment of the learning process, leading to greater appreciation and enjoyment of the Humanities.

The Humanities Programme classes are held in a small class format so as to provide a conducive environment for discussion. The classes held seek to enrich each students view of the world. The lessons are not just restricted to the syllabus, but also current affairs, where opinions are often debated. In short, the Humanities Programme is a programme which broaden's a student's horizon, allowing him to handle future life with greater ease. Mr Samuel Lim Ming Chun leads this programme.

The Student Leaders' Convention is a prestigious leadership convention organized annually in the school. The Student Leaders' Convention (SLC) is unique in the sense that it is a fully student-organised event for students. The 11th SLC drew more than 500 delegates from all over Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region and was a big success. As the theme, "Managing Global Problems through Regional Unity" indicates, the highlight of the convention includes delegates roleplaying as global leaders to solve problems and concerns currently present in the world.

SMOPS stands for Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools. This competition has over ten years of history. It is an annual event organised by the Aphelion Consortium of the high school section. This event draws a total number of 2000-3000 participants every year. The top scorers for SMOPS will then be invited to the Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools, where competitors from different countries gather to compete.

Currently, the institution is building a new administration block, a new Science and Technology Research Centre and a Student Activities and Leadership Training (SALT) Centre. The SALT centre will be ready by 2006 to house a moot parliament (mock up of the actual parliament to facilitate student debates and oral articulation), and the various CCA activities and Uniformed Groups (UG). Also, the new Science and Technology Research Centre will house new research facilities and specialist laboratories that include among others, a virtual reality cove (a theatre that facilitates the learning and teaching of virtual reality-related technology), and laboratories for chemical processing, fibre optics and biotechnology (with microbiological rooms). It will also house media art and 3-D animation studios, and an Art Elective centre that focuses on media art, digital videography, animation, digital audio, and traditional arts disciplines such as sculpture and drawing.

The Students' Council has a centralised administration and is split into 2 sections, the College council and the High School council.

The President of the 32nd Students' Council, also the President of the College Council, normally occupied by a Year 5 or 6 student, is Mr Tan Jierong. The vice-president is Miss Stephanie Ko Qianwen.

The President of the High School Council is currently Jack Huang Liang Yen, while the Deputy President is Master Gregory Leong Ji Mun.

Hwa Chong Institution has a very active Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) programme, with a wide variety of sports, uniformed groups, musical groups, clubs and societies to cater to students' interests.

Amongst its achievements, the school is famed for its dominance in the Singapore National Inter-school Track And Field Championships (it has lost less than 10 times within its 85 year history), and it is also credited with many first-time achievements, such as the formation of the Integrated Programme (see above). It has also one of the largest Student Councils amongst secondary schools in Singapore, with about 180 councillors belonging to its Students' Council.

Hwa Chong's shooter, Ong Jun Hong, also won a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men Event in the 2004 SEA Games.

This is a list of the various CCAs in Hwa Chong Institution:

• Track and Field
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Canoeing
• Badminton
• Gymnastics
• Judo
• Tennis
• Air Rifle
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Water Polo
• Volleyball
• Wushu

• Ventures and Rovers Scouts (College Section)
• Ventures and Scouts (High School Section)
• National Cadet Corps (NCC)
• National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
• St John Ambulance Brigade

• Chinese Orchestra
• School Band
• String Orchestra
• Vocal Ensemble
• English Drama
• Chinese Drama Club
• Chinese Dance
• Guitar Club

• Art Club
• Chinese Chess
• Chinese Calligraphy
• English Debating Society
• Electronics Communications and Computer Club (EC³)
• International Chess Club
• Library Club
• Mathematics Quiz Training (Now considered as a CCA only)
• Media Tech Club
• Weiqi Society
• Science Quiz Training
• Students' Council

• Youth Flying Club
• Robotics Club

The Principal (College Section) and CEO is Mr Ang Wee Hiong, while the Principal (High School Section) and Deputy CEO is Mr Hon Chiew Weng.

Hwa Chong Institution is also affiliated with Hwa Chong International. The Principal of Hwa Chong International is Mr. Chung Wen Chee.

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