Hwa Chong Institution 2026 Cut-Off (IP AL 4D-6M) — Review & Guide

About Hwa Chong Institution

Hwa Chong Institution is a co-ed secondary school in Singapore, in the West zone.

It is a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school, a Gifted Education Programme (GEP) centre and an Integrated Programme (IP) school.

PSLE cut-off points (lower is more competitive) — 2026: AL 4D–6M (Integrated Programme). 2025: AL 4D–6M (Integrated Programme). 2024: AL 4D–7D (Integrated Programme).

It offers 32 CCAs and 22 DSA programmes.

School overview

Hwa Chong Institution dates its roots to the Chinese High School, founded by Tan Kah Kee in 1919, and Hwa Chong Junior College, established in 1974. Their 2005 merger created the present institution: the former schools became its High School and College sections. The Chinese High became a SAP school in 1979 and independent in 1987; the college became independent in 2004. This distinction is useful when reading alumni accounts. A junior-college experience describes a later stage of the six-year pathway, rather than necessarily the daily experience of a new Secondary 1 pupil.

The September 2026 academic page organises the Integrated Programme into three stages: a general curriculum for exploring fields, deeper study in chosen areas, then consolidation towards Cambridge A Levels. Research tasks and projects can involve internal and external mentors. Sports, arts and service learning are also described as parts of the curriculum. The institution lists specialised programmes, including Art Elective, school-based gifted education and Science and Math Talent provisions. The general IP framework and a place in a particular specialist programme are separate matters; families need the entry and continuation requirements for the programme their child is considering.

Overview sources

• History
• Academic Programmes

Location and contact

• 661 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269734
• Nearest MRT: Tan Kah Kee
• Telephone: 64683955

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