Raffles Institution Year 1 FAQs

Yes, Year 1s may apply to stay in the boarding school.  However, applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to see if boarding is the best solut...

There are many opportunities to take up leadership positions in RI.  For example, there is the class executive committee, the peer support leaders, the CCA ...

Yes, provided he obtains a Higher Mother Tongue O-Level score of D7 or better.  This is the minimum requirement for admission to a local university.

RI has adopted the use of the iPad as the personal learning device for all students. At this time, you do not need to purchase your own iPad.  We will b...

We have made arrangements such that Hindi lessons will be held in school during curriculum hours.

Yes, all our classrooms are air-conditioned.  Everyday, we have set aside time when the air-conditioners are not activated so as to allow natural ventilatio...

RI students will attend their 3rd Language lessons on Tuesdays at MOELC in Bishan.

Bishan MRT is slightly closer to the Year 14 Campus.  However, Marymount MRT provides a sheltered walkway all the way from the MRT to the school compound.

No.  Unlike primary schools, if you take up Higher Mother Tongue, you will not do additional Mother Tongue lessons.

Yes.  Each student will be allocated a personal locker.  They will have to purchase their own locks.  Instructions will be given directly to the students wh...