Hi everyone, I am father of Ikhyun, student graduated in 2024. Before joining HCIS, Ikhyun has consistently sought for the school that can provide a rigorous education program and fabulous teaching faculties. Hwa Chong, as one of the best school in the world that has demonstrated exceptional IB results, drove him to attend HCIS over other candidate schools. As expected, HCIS's education was great; IB program was meticulously structured, and 24/7 fervent support from dedicated teachers for each IB subjects led Ikhyun to attain a conspicuous IB result.

Yet, the most appealing aspect of HCIS is not only its educational rigor; we also focused on its heart-warming and nurturing environment that students can thrive as a motivated individual ahead of their future even after they graduate from HCIS. HCIS has a very passionate group of university counselors and teachers who have contributed to Ikhyun's successful university application for his entire IB career. We greatly appreciate the school's caring and timeless dedication to Ikhyun's success for his career after his graduation from this school.

Last but not the least, Ikhyun has a myriad of opportunities to collaborate and work towards the common goal with an extensive range of fabulous and dedicated students from each class and project. Ikhyun has collaborated with friends from diverse cultural backgrounds to conduct projects that empower the local community in Singapore. HCIS furthermore encourages students to set common goals and support each other for various ranges of academic competitions and projects. This supportive environment and academically intrigued group of students in the classes allows us and Ikhyun to feel that HCIS, indeed, is the best choice possible for his personal enrichment.

大家好：
我是2024级毕业生王英淇的妈妈
2020年，正值新冠疫情爆发之年，英淇从政府学校转入华中国际，我们之所以选择这间学校，主要是因为这所学校多年来严谨的教学和显著的IB成绩。在近六年的初高中学习过程中，英淇从一个不太自信的孩子，慢慢蜕变成一个勇于接受挑战，勇于面对困难的男子汉。特别在IB课程的最后两年，孩子的自学能力也有了很大的提升。
除学习之外，学校还非常注重每个孩子的全面发展，每年学校组织的一些课外活动，也培养了孩子的好多兴趣爱好，同时一些户外运动也锻炼了孩子的坚毅品质。
感谢学校，感谢老师，为学生提供这么好的学习平台，让孩子在学习的路上奔跑前进。

Carol had a wonderful and enriching IB journey with HCIS. The school provided a nurturing environment to challenge students to better themselves academically, regardless of their starting point. The IB preparation was solid. Carol had many opportunities to work with schoolmates from across Asia and Southeast Asia, to explore interests, to participate in events and competitions and to embark on service learning together. The mutual learning from diverse backgrounds and cultures was invaluable. Every student has an interesting personal story of how they ended up at HCIS. Teachers are supportive of a wide range of pursuits, while also keeping students on track for the IB exams. We are grateful to the school.

我对我的孩子在学校接受的教育和机会感到非常高兴。学校敬业的教师和工作人员提供了一个支持和具有挑战性的学习环境，使我的孩子得以在学术和个人方面茁壮成长。学校致力于培养多样化和包容性的社区，使我的孩子能够与来自世界各地的学生建立牢固的关系。我为我的孩子在华中国际学校接受的全面教育感到非常感激，我知道它将成为他们未来成功的基础。谢谢华中国际学校，为我的孩子提供了人生中最好的开端。

HCIS was single-handedly the best choice we made with regards to choosing a school for Yones. Despite joining only midway through the semester, we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly she was able to adjust to the new environment. The school has tirelessly extended their full support in making Yones feel secure and at home. The teachers here are really committed, dedicated and caring. We can feel that they genuinely care and truly want the best for Yones. We are grateful for all the teachers that put in extra time and effort to help Yones throughout her IB journey.

Thank you HCIS for doing the groundwork required for Yones to flourish in future and develop into a resourceful, responsible and grateful person. They taught her skills so she would be able to independently navigate whatever challenges she may face in the ever changing world. The school has offered Yones more than we as parents ever desired for.

回顾吕正杰过去六年在华中国际学校的学习生活，孩子在各方面都取得了丰硕的成果。在学业上，学校提供了优质的师资和教育条件。优秀的老师们能科学系统地将各个学科的知识，技能与思维传授给学生，使孩子在不同阶段和方式的学习中都受益匪浅，最终在学业上取得了优异的成绩并为今后的学习奠定了坚实的基础。其次，学校十分注重孩子全方面发展。丰富的课外活动能培养孩子的兴趣爱好，多样的学生组织也为锻炼孩子们的组织领导能力提供了宝贵的机会。例如学生会每年主办的一年级新生露营不仅能帮助新同学快速融入学校，同时也锻炼了负责组织活动的学生的领导才干，一举两得。孩子们通过学校参与的各种论坛，竞赛和社区志愿服务活动等丰富了他们的成长经历，培养了他们自信自强，关爱他人的品格。此外，最难能可贵的是学生在华中国际学校多元化和国际化的师生背景下，在不同国家，文化，思维方式的交融，碰撞与互鉴中学会了相互理解，包容和换位思考并收获了真挚的同学友谊。我们非常高兴与欣慰孩子在华中国际成长为了扎根中华文化，拥抱世界格局的有志青年。作为家长，我们选择华中国际学校是非常正确的，在此也祝福学校蒸蒸日上。

Studying in HCIS was undoubtedly one of the biggest turning points in my life. The IB curriculum has, dare I say, perfectly prepared me for my undergraduate studies, not only in terms of workload but also the soft skills I gained over the course of two years. I have always thought I am a science person and that reading and writing essays are not things I would prefer to do in further education. Unexpectedly, I found myself drawn to both science and arts subjects by the end of my IB journey — subsequently leading to my choice to pursue a joint degree in English and psychology at the University of St Andrews.

Prior to studying at HCIS, international-mindedness has always been an abstract concept for me. As an international student, I was elated that HCIS provided boarding facilities, where I met peers from various nationalities, and some of my most memorable moments were formed during these interactions. If I had to choose one of my favourite parts of HCIS and the IB, it would definitely be CAS. Apart from merely fulfilling the requirement, I found myself volunteering for causes I care about: environmentalism, helping the disabled and elderly, as well as cancer research. CAS has pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me to ‘just go for it’. So now here I am, virtually involved in several co-curricular activities at my university despite not being physically situated there.

I felt a sense of closure and relief at having completed the IB when my examinations were over and I received my grades. However, everything that happened in HCIS — the giggles, the whimpers, the challenges, the epiphany — have accompanied me till now and become an asset, or rather a highlight reel which I can always look back upon.

Hi, I am Xiaolong and I graduated from HCIS in 2019. I’m now studying Mathematics at Cambridge University.

The IB is certainly a fantastic course. Looking back, university-level study is very different from that in high school, and you will soon realize that what you know only constitutes a tiny portion of what you need to know. Therefore, I believe the most important thing to learn in high school is not any specific knowledge but the ability to learn and think critically, and this is exactly what I learned from doing the IB. Any course in IB is not isolated —a particular theorem in Physics may be a perfect real-life situation for the Theory of Knowledge course, and an Economics article may be a good reference to be included in the Extended Essay. This close association of different disciplines is certainly challenging, but also equally rewarding.

HCIS also organises meaningful co-curricular activities, ranging from sports to debating. No matter what hobbies you have, you can always find something interesting to do. For me, participating in CCAs gave me the space to take a break from a long week of study and to socialise with my friends.

One of the most memorable events for me at HCIS was the Business Bazaar, a unique event that takes place once every two years. Students from different levels come together and set up small booths selling a variety of items, ranging from fresh food to tarot fortune-telling. It is certainly one of the many great experiences I had at the school.

I am Chen Feifan, from the class of 2019 at HCIS. Currently, I am studying Economics in University College London (UCL). In my first year of undergraduate study, I joined the UCL Investment Society, participated in the Finance Conference as a delegate, successfully applied for and joined the Discovery EY programme, and accomplished the First Year Challenge, Venture Capital Externship and Investment Banking Virtual Internship.

Firstly, the IB course prepared me in the academic writing of essays, assignments and coursework. I am now able to write using analytical and critical perspectives, lay out empirical evidence in a readable way and structure articles for my target audience. Secondly, the tight schedule of the IB course taught me time management and multi-tasking skills. I also learnt how to cope with pressure and challenges. Thirdly, it provided me with opportunities of collaboration with others and this enhanced my teamwork skills.

The HCIS CCA programme gave me an opportunity to be one of the organisers of HCIS Gives Back. During this event, we invited more than 80 elderly from the local community to join our National Day celebration with our schoolmates. This developed my organisational, collaborative and planning skills, and boosted my CV. What is more, the wonderful CAS trip organised by HCIS broadened my horizon: I visited schools in rural areas, interacted with the local children and contributed by helping the local community to build fences. For CAS, I also participated in academic competitions, volunteering activities, and joined the Student Council. All of these taught me how to achieve a balance between study and meaningful co-curricular activities.

The Teachers’ Day celebration is one of the major events organised by the Student Council. I was in the special projects committee and hence was involved in event planning, stage design, decorations and rehearsals. I still remember the days when I worked with my committee members until late in the evening to ensure that the school’s Indoor Sports Hall and Multi-Purpose Hall décor were put up. After the successful event, members of the council took photographs to commemorate the occasion. I really felt a sense of achievement and the synergy achieved through our teamwork.

In HCIS, I forged meaningful friendships and had supportive teachers. The IB Diploma programme was challenging. However, it has prepared me well for my university studies. The writing skills that I gained from completing my IB coursework, such as formulating coherent arguments and including accurate citations for research, have been beneficial for my studies in university.

In the final year of IB, not only were we faced with many coursework deadlines and the pressure of the IB examinations, we also had to kick-start our university applications. We were given briefings, including crucial information needed to complete the applications and enhance our chances of success. Throughout this process, my academic counsellors clarified the doubts I had and guided me closely.

(Gabrielle is currently pursuing his studies in London School of Economics.)