HWA CHONG

I N S T I T U T I O N

HWA CHONG DIPLOMA

For students information

Scope
Rationale Approach Assessment component Grading criteria Advisory Board Recognition of Diploma
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Rationale
Adopt a 2 year certification that accurately reflects students academic learning and scholastic achievements Complement A-Level certificate Long term aim is for our students to distinguish themselves in leading universities with the 3 Hwa Chong Diploma.

Approach
Diploma with Distinction was issued in 2008 and Diploma with Merit in 2009. From 2010 onwards, 3 types of Diploma will be issued 1.Diploma with Distinction 2.Diploma with Merit 3.Diploma
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Approach
Diploma is awarded based on JC2 Prelim results (academic achievement) and fulfil one of 2 pre-requisites (a) Scholastic Achievements OR (b) Leadership & Services
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Assessment component Prelim results

Pass grades (scores) awarded for each H2 subject range from E (10 points) to A(20 points) H1 subjects are counted as half of H2 in terms of points computation. H3 subjects are not counted. University Admission Point - best 3 H2 and 1 H1 content subjects are counted including GP and PW.
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Assessment component Prelim results

Example perfect score for all subjects GP A (10 points); PW A (10 points); 3 H2 A (3x20=60 points); 1 H1 A (10 points) Total 90 points
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Assessment component Prelim results

Grading system is criterion-based (i.e. awards are determined by performance against set standards)

Assessment component Scholastic Achievement

Contribution to Country. Represented the country in prestigious academic contests at the international level; OR Contribution to School. Represented school and won medals (top 4 positions) in academic related competition OR Other scholastic pursuits. Completion of H3 module or H3 Research 9 Publishing papers in journals

Assessment component Leadership & Service

Contribution to Country. Represented the country in competitions at the international level OR Contribution to Community. Leadership Position in Ex-Co Organising Committee (main office bearers) of a major project (at least 50 hours of preparation/service)

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Assessment component Leadership & Service

OR Contribution to School. Hold leadership position, e.g. Student Council, CCA Leader (Exco member), Faculty Com etc Represent school in national sports & performing arts competition and obtain at least Bronze or better
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General Guidelines for Activity

General descriptors to consider:
Prestige and credibility of the organisers. Rigour of engagement i.e. more than 50 hours of participation and preparation required. Well publicized through formal channels e.g. organization website, educational institutions etc. Substantial participation by other schools/ countries. Nature and attractiveness of awards and prizes
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Assessment component

Summary Assessment component

Academic Achievements
(Advanced-Level JC2 Prelim results criterion based)

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Scholastic Achievements (e.g. Science research OR projects, Math Olympiad, H3); Leadership & Service Significant Contribution to Country, Community, or School
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Diploma
Academic Achievement 61.25 UAP < 71.25 with a pass in GP and content subjects. Scholastic Achievement Leadership & Service

Fulfil one of 2 pre-requisites Excellent Conduct Grade

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Diploma with Merit

Academic Achievement 71.25 UAP < 80 with a pass in GP and content subjects. Scholastic Achievement Leadership & Service

Fulfil one of 2 pre-requisites Excellent Conduct Grade

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Diploma with Distinction

Academic Achievement UAP 80 with a pass in GP and content subjects. Scholastic Achievement Leadership & Service

Fulfil one of 2 pre-requisites Excellent Conduct Grade

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Advisory Panel
Advisory Board is formed by professional expertise, educationalists, university professors chaired by Prof K K Phua, Director of Institute of Advanced Studies, NTU. The Board oversees the selection and awarding students for Diploma as well as to uphold the standards & quality in assessment.
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Recognition of Hwa Chong Diploma

We have reached out to 19 universities (both local and overseas) as well as scholarship boards (e.g. PSC, DSO/DSTA, MFA, A*STAR EDB).

Recognition of Hwa Chong Diploma

SMU School of information systems NTU Peking, Tsinghua, Shanghai Fudan

Direct admission Scholars programme Offers 9 scholarships

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Recognition of Hwa Chong Diploma

Imperial College, London London School of Economics Kings College London University College London New York University Brown University Chicago University Columbia University Duke University Harvard University Wellesley College Yale University Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Welcome the diploma concept to distinguish the allrounded students for admission.

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Thank you.

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