Academics
HCIS offers a six-year programme, Secondary 1 to Pre-U 2 (Grade 7 to Grade 12), finishing with the International Baccalaureate (IB). The school switched to the IB Diploma programme in 2009. Previously, it offered a six-year course for International 'A Level' in a wide range of subjects.
The final batch of 'A Level' students graduated in 2010 along with the first batch of graduating IB students.
In the latest IB results in February 2011, HCIS achieved a pass rate of 100%, making it one of the top IB performers worldwide.
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“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)
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