| Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School | |
| Established: | 2002 |
| Address: | 673 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269735 |
| Website: | www.hcibs.edu.sg/ |
Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School (HCIBS) is a boarding school located in Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore. The boarding school is part of the Hwa Chong family of schools, including Hwa Chong Institution and Hwa Chong International School.[1]
The boarding school began its operations in 2002, and was officially opened in 2003 by then-Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. There are also local boarders, who are mainly students from Hwa Chong Institution.
Each 18-24 boarders will be assigned with a cluster mentor, who provides a link between boarding school and parents and who is concerned with all aspects of his/her education, personal development and welfare.
Designed by architect Kenzo Tange, the complex consists of seven 6-storey blocks (Hall A - Hall G) providing accommodation for up to 1,000 boarders or guests. Halls A, B and C each has five residential levels (six for Hall E, F and G), in which each level is separated into left and right clusters, while Halls E, F and G each has six residential levels. Halls E, F, and G are also connected with walkways. Each cluster is supervised by a cluster mentor, who act as guardians to the students living there.
Besides scholars, all secondary 3 and 4 students of Hwa Chong Institution (High School) are given an opportunity to board in the boarding school for one term (at a time). Students may choose to continue boarding after their term has ended. As of 2014, it has been increased to 2 terms.
The Boarders' Council is a student committee elected by the boarding school population. It acts as a bridge between boarders and the boarding school staff. The Boarders' Council is also responsible for the organization and planning of major events such as Investiture Dinner, National Day Celebrations, Year-End Dinner, Orientation and Chinese New Year. The first Boarders' Council was formed in 2001.