JC cut-off points & subject requirements (Hwa Chong Institution)

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This entry applies to Secondary 4 Joint Admissions Entry (JAE) students from MOE-registered schools. It outlines the academic requirements for students aiming to enter Hwa Chong Institution (HCI).

General admissions

Hwa Chong Institution L1R5 (2020)

The following table shows the net aggregate GCE O-level cut-off points of students admitted in AY2019. This should be used as a reference for the cut-off points for AY2020.

Arts Stream Science Stream
Course Code 24A 24S
L1R5 Cut-off Points 6 5

Academic Units

HCI requires students to fulfil at least 10 Academic Units.

Subject Level
H1 H2 H3
Academic Units 1 2 1
No. of compulsory subjects 3 (General Paper, Project Work & Mother Tongue) 3 (min.) -

Students who scored a minimum D7 grade for Higher Mother Tongue will be automatically accredited 1 Academic Unit for Mother Tongue without having to take the subject. Students may also take H2 KI in replacement of GP.

Case Study 1

The Academic Unit make-up of a 4 H2 subject combination student in HCI.

H2 Biology H2 Chemistry H2 Econs H2 Maths H1 GP H1 PW H1 MT Total
Academic Units 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 11 Academic Units

Case Study 2

The Academic Unit make-up of a 3 H2, 1 H1 subject combination student in HCI.

H2 History H2 Econs H2 Chinese Language & Literature H1 Maths H1 GP H1 PW H1 MT Total
Academic Units 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 10 Academic Units

Subject requirements

H1 Subjects

The table shows the minimum grade needed to qualify for certain H1 subjects.

French, German or Japanese Art General Studies in Chinese
O level Grade Pass B3 B3
Subject French, German or Japanese English Language Higher Chinese

H2 Humanities Subjects

The table shows the minimum grade needed to qualify for each H2 humanities subject.

Economics Geography History China Studies (Chinese)
O level Grade B4 B3
Subject English Language Higher Chinese

H2 Science Subjects

The table shows the minimum grade needed to qualify for each H2 science subject.

Biology Physics Chemistry Maths Computing
O level Grade Pass B3 B3 B3 B3 B3
Subject Biology Chemistry Physics Chemistry E Maths

A Maths

E Maths

A Maths

Additional Requirement Must be offered with H2 Chemistry Must be offered with H2 Maths - Must be offered with H2 Maths

H2 Languages

HCI offers the following languages under the Language Elective Programme (LEP). The table shows the minimum grade needed to qualify for each language elective.

French, German, Japanese, Spanish English Language & Linguistics Literature in English Chinese Language & Literature (CLEP) Translation (Chinese)
O Level Grade Pass A2 B4 B3 or B4 B3 B3 A2
Subject French, German, Japanese, Spanish English Language English Language Higher Chinese Chinese Literature Higher Chinese English Language
Special cases - - - Students who scored a B4 in Higher Chinese will be considered if they scored a B3 in Chinese Literature -

H2 KI, Art, Translation (Chinese) and Further Mathematics

Students are required to sit for a placement test and/or audition if they are interested to take on the following subjects.

  • Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)
  • Art. HCI offers the Art elective programme (AEP) for students interested in a rigorous art programme at the pre-university level.
  • Translation (Chinese)
  • Further Mathematics

These subjects require the following minimum grades.

KI Art (AEP) Further Maths
O level Grade A2 Good grade + coursework A1
Subject English Language Art E Maths

A Maths

Additional Requirement < 7 points (L1R5) Art portfolio Pass selection test

H3 Subjects

For students interested in taking H3 level subjects, they must have already taken the respective H2 level subjects to be considered. Students are allowed to take a maximum of two H3 level subjects.

Special programmes & scholarships

The following programmes and scholarships are offered to Singaporean Citizens admitted into HCI. Students have to meet the following prerequisites to qualify.

Humanities Scholarship & Programme (HSP) Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP) Art Elective Programme (AEP)
O level Grade A2 B3 A2 A1 A2
Subject English Language Higher Chinese Chinese Language Art Higher Art
Additional Requirement Good CCA record Pass selection test
Good conduct record Pass portfolio interview

Humanities Scholarship & Programme (HSP)

HCI offers the HSP to students who have a deep interest in studying humanities at the pre-university level. Students must study the following upon successful application.

  • H2 Literature in English

The HSP is also offered at Anglo-Chinese JC, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Eunoia JC, Raffles Institution, National JC, Temasek JC, Victoria JC.

Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP)

HCI offers the BSP to students who have a deep interest in contemporary Chinese society, biculturalism and China’s relations to the West. Students must study and complete the following upon successful application.

  • H2 China Studies
  • 4 hours curriculum per week
  • Immersion programme to China (3 weeks - 1 month) during the holiday period

The BSP is also offered at Dunman High School, Eunoia JC, and River Valley High School.

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