Raffles Institution 2022 Year 1 FAQs

General 24

• How many classes are there in Year 1?
• Are GEP students kept in intact classes?
• What are school hours like?
• Is studying in RI very stressful?
• Are RI students very competitive?

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Academic Programme 14

• What are the subjects offered by RI?
• Does RI offer the O-level programme? Does RI have an O-level class?
• Do students take Higher Mother Tongue in RI?
• What is assessment like in RI?
• If I fail to meet the promotional criteria for the next level of study, will I be asked to leave the school?

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CCA 5

• How many CCAs must a student take part in?
• What is the weekly CCA commitment like?
• Which are Core CCAs and which are Merit CCAs?
• Is Singapore Youth Flying Club (SYFC) a CCA in RI?
• How are CCAs in RI allocated? Can we change CCAs?

Financial Matters 2

• What are the school fees for RI?
• Does RI have any Financial Assistance to help pay for school fees?

General 20

• Are students posted to RI automatically in the Intergrated Programme?
• When will the Year 1s apply for their CCAs?
• On Day 1 of school, do we only enter via the main gate?
• How can I find out more information on the Raffles Parents' Association (RPA)??
• Are parents allowed in school on Day 1?

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Orientation Camp 2

• Who are the Peer Support Leaders?
• Is it necessary to attend the Orientation Camp / Activities?

General 14

• How do I login to the Year 1 Registration portal?
• How do we apply for Higher Chinese for students who did not do higher MT in primary school?
• When will we know the outcome of our application to offer a 3rd Language?
• Should I take up a 3rd Language?
• Where can I find the booklist?

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