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Official MOE dataBukit Timah · West zone

Hwa Chong Institution

Practical school information for parents, compiled from current Ministry of Education records.

  • SAP School
  • Gifted Education
  • Integrated Programme
  • MOE Programme
Level
Mixed Level (S1-JC2)
Type
Independent School
Gender mix
Co-Ed School
Session
Single Session
Planning area
Bukit Timah
School zone
West

Subjects and languages

Learning areas listed in the official MOE records.

Core learning

25 subjects
  • Additional Mathematics
  • English Language
  • English Language And Linguistics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Humanities & Social Science Research Programme (Literature)
  • Humanities (Ss, Literature In English)
  • Integrated Mathematics
  • Literature In English
  • Mathematics
  • Ntu Science Research (Physics)
  • 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-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)
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Languages

21 subjects
  • Bengali Language
  • China Studies In Chinese
  • Chinese Language
  • Chinese Language And Literature
  • Chinese Language Syllabus B
  • Conversational Malay
  • French Language
  • General Studies In Chinese
  • German Language
  • Gujarati Language
  • Higher Chinese Language
  • Hindi Language
  • Japanese Language
  • Literature In Chinese
  • Malay Language
  • Malay Language (Special Programme)
  • Punjabi Language
  • Spanish Language
  • Tamil Language
  • Translation (Chinese)
  • Urdu Language

Mother tongue offered: Chinese

Other listed learning areas

27 subjects
  • Art
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Biology
  • Bsp-Literature
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Economics
  • General Paper
  • Geography
  • Higher Art
  • Higher Music
  • History
  • Hp-Geography
  • Hp-History
  • Hp-Literature
  • Humanities (Ss, Geography)
  • Humanities (Ss, History)
  • Infocomm Studies
  • Knowledge & Inquiry
  • Music
  • Ntu Semiconductor Physics & Devices
  • NUS Geopolitics : Geographies Of War & Peace
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Project Work
  • Smtp-Geography
  • Smu Game Theory

Official records can mix examinable subjects, enrichment modules and school-specific labels. Ask the school which options apply to your child's year and pathway.

Distinctive programmes

Formal programmes that shape the school's learning experience.

MOE programme

Art Elective Programme

MOE programme

Bicultural Studies Programme

MOE programme

Language Elective Programme (Chinese)

Co-curricular activities

Clubs, sports and groups currently listed for students.

Clubs And Societies33 activities
  • Art Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Biological Science
  • Chinese Calligraphy Society
  • Chinese Chess
  • Chinese Oratorical Society
  • Chinese Weiqi
  • Cmc Council
  • Debating And Public Speaking
  • First Aid Club
  • Green Council
  • History
  • Humanities & Current Affairs Society
  • Infocomm & Robotics Society
  • Interact Club
  • International And Global Studies
  • International Chess
  • Library Club
  • Malay Language, Drama And Debating
  • Mathematics
  • Media Resource Library
  • Mediatech
  • Mind Sports Club
  • National Education Council
  • Photography Club
  • Physical Science
  • Publication Society
  • Robotics
  • Science Students' Research Club
  • Singapore Youth Flying Club
  • Social Studies
  • Students' Council
  • Values In Action Council
Others1 activity
  • Faculty Committee
Physical Sports32 activities
  • Artistic Gymnastics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Floorball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Health And Fitness
  • Ice Skating
  • Judo
  • Modular Cca (Sports)
  • Netball
  • Outdoor Education Student Club
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Tchoukball
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Track & Field Cross Country
  • Trampoline
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Water Polo & Swimming
  • Wushu
Uniformed Groups4 activities
  • National Cadet Corps (Land)
  • National Police Cadet Corps
  • Scouts
  • St John Brigade
Visual And Performing Arts17 activities
  • Chinese Dance
  • Chinese Drama
  • Chinese Orchestra
  • Choir
  • Concert Band
  • Elddfs
  • English Drama
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Harmonica Ensemble
  • Keyboard Ensemble
  • Marching Band
  • Modern Dance
  • Music And Dance
  • Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
  • Singapore National Youth Orchestra
  • String Ensemble
  • Symphonic Band

What parents should confirm before shortlisting

Official records are a useful starting point. Confirm the details that affect your child directly.

  • Admissions: current eligibility, application dates and selection requirements.
  • Programmes: whether the option applies to your child's level and intake year.
  • Daily journey: actual travel time, school-bus arrangements and dismissal schedules.
  • Fit: school culture, student support and the environment your child learns best in.

Know the neighbourhood

Explore the Area

Plan the school run, find everyday essentials and get a feel for what is close to Hwa Chong Institution.

Nearby details remain available while the map loads.

Nearby data from the sources listed below. Distances are straight-line estimates; actual walking routes may differ.

Closest connections

Getting Here

  • Nearest MRT / LRTTan Kah Kee Mrt Station 444 m away ~6 min
  • Nearest bus stopChinese High Sch 281 m away Buses 67, 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 174, 852, 961, 961M~4 min
  • Nearest carparkFr2C 1024 m away ~13 min
  • Nearest mallCoronation Shopping Plaza 797 m away ~10 min

9% estimated shelter along the sampled walk, including a bridge or underpass.

Useful stops nearby

Everyday essentials

Sorted by distance

Schools

  • National Junior College447 m ~6 min walk
  • Nanyang Girls' High School480 m ~6 min walk
  • Raffles Girls' Primary School487 m ~7 min walk

Preschools

Clinics

  • Bukit Timah Clinic671 m ~9 min walk
  • The Coronation Clinic797 m ~10 min walk
  • Advantage Medical Clinic979 m ~13 min walk

Food

  • Empress Road Blk 7 (Empress Road Market and Food Centre)1155 m ~15 min walk
  • Adam Road Food Centre1233 m ~16 min walk
  • Holland Village Market and Food Centre1940 m ~25 min walk

Library & shopping

  • Coronation Shopping Plaza797 m ~10 min walk
  • King's Arcade893 m ~12 min walk
  • Crown Centre950 m ~12 min walk

Worth knowing

Explore nearby

4 places found
  • playgroundVictoria Park515 m ~7 min walk
  • supermarketCold Storage689 m ~9 min walk
  • supermarketGerman Market Place720 m ~9 min walk
  • playgroundKing's Drive Playground864 m ~11 min walk

Sources:OneMap and LTA DataMall, Ministry of Education, Early Childhood Development Agency, OneMap, OpenStreetMap, National Library Board, Ministry of Health, National Environment Agency

Data freshness and methodology

Walking times and distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn directions.

OneMap and LTA DataMall checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority and Land Transport Authority

Ministry of Education checked 22 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Early Childhood Development Agency checked 05 Nov 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

OneMap checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Land Authority

OpenStreetMap source updated 31 Oct 2026 © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

National Library Board checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

Ministry of Health checked 19 Sep 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

National Environment Agency checked 19 Oct 2026 Singapore Open Data Licence

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