General

Does my son have to stay in Boarding?
All Year 3 students take part in a 7-week residential Raffles Boarding Programme to develop lifelong skills such as self-management and relationship managem...
Fri, 3 May, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Are there private bus arrangements?
RI does not have any associations with private bus services.  However, RI is conveniently located within walking distance of Marymount MRT Station (Circ...
Fri, 24 Nov, 2023 at 3:38 PM
What is assessment like in RI?
In RI, assessment is an important aspect of teaching and learning through which we gather information on each student's progress and achievement.  To ba...
Wed, 12 May, 2021 at 2:55 PM
Is Raffles Institution a co-ed school?
Raffles Institution is a boy's school from Years 1 to 4.  We do have a sister school, Raffles Girls' School which is a school for girls from Year 1 ...
Mon, 24 May, 2021 at 3:34 PM
If I fail to meet the promotional criteria for the next level of study, will I be asked to leave the school?
Students are closely monitored within each level of study. This allows us to identify students who may require greater support and assistance along the way....
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Does the canteen have vegetarian food?
RI has two canteens, on in the Y14 campus and another in the Y56 campus.  Students are able to purchase food from either canteen. There is a Chinese veg...
Tue, 30 Aug, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Which is better - the A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate?
Each system has its own strength and offers different learning paths for different students. There are many resources online and we encourage parents to rev...
Sat, 22 May, 2021 at 9:08 AM
What are the enrichment / talent development opportunities available to students? How are they selected?
RI offers a wide range of enrichment and talent development opportunities at different levels. These opportunities are open to all students. Students w...
Mon, 24 May, 2021 at 4:12 PM
Is there a House system in RI?
Yes.  In fact it is quite likely that we are the first school in Singapore to start the House system. The five houses are: Bayley, Buckley, Hullett, Moor,...
Fri, 4 Nov, 2022 at 1:32 PM
Are students in RI expected to be more independent in learning the curriculum because students are typically of higher ability and there could be less formal teaching?
We do expect our students to be independent in learning, not because there is less formal teaching, but rather, it is a trait that we want our students to h...
Mon, 24 May, 2021 at 3:22 PM