Hwa Chong High School IP: 2026 Curriculum, DSA, and Fees
Current HCI High School Integrated Programme, 2026 DSA-Sec route, transition to College, and school-fee information.
Hwa Chong Institution's six-year IP spans the High School and College sections. The High School owns the Years 1 to 4 curriculum and DSA-Sec route, while the College owns the Years 5 and 6 A-Level subject rules.
Q: What should a family check about HCI's High School IP?
A: Use the current High School academic and DSA pages for Years 1 to 4, then use the current College document for Year 5 subjects. Check fees and assistance against the 2026 financial page rather than an old prospectus.
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026. HCI's site was marked updated on 15 July 2026.
Curriculum and progression
HCI describes an Integrated Programme designed by its teachers for high-ability students, with leadership, character, academic, and creative development. The academic page also lists current programmes such as the Humanities Programme and Chinese Language Elective Programme.
The page does not substantiate a universal three-stage curriculum model, a fixed number of student-led service projects, or guaranteed research and overseas opportunities for every student. Those claims from the former guide have been removed.
In Years 5 and 6, students use the HCI College A-Level framework. The College's current page warns that proposed combinations can change and may not all run. See the HCI subject-choice guide.
2026 DSA-Sec for 2027 entry
HCI's current High School page invites Primary 6 students seeking 2027 entry. Applications were free through the MOE portal from 6 May 2026 at 11 am to 2 June 2026 at 4:30 pm.
The page lists talent areas across leadership, STEM, humanities, sports, entrepreneurship, and visual arts through the Art Elective Programme. Its current selection process is in person. Shortlisted applicants are notified from 23 to 27 July and attend the stated interview or selection tests on 1 August 2026. All applicants receive an outcome from 24 to 28 August 2026.
Meeting the criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or an offer. HCI also says applicants without prior experience may apply and may be assessed for potential.
Students admitted by DSA are expected to commit to the six-year IP and participate in the selected talent-development domain from Years 1 to 4.
2026 school fees
HCI's 2026 monthly fee table states:
| Category | Secondary 1 and 2 | Secondary 3 and 4 |
