THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
This is your chance to discover your interests and pursue what you love. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new! With over 30 CCAs to choose from, you get to develop your passion and sharpen your skills in sports, the arts, or anything else. From cricket to chess, or swimming to scouting, there’s definitely a CCA for you to embark on and enjoy.
SPORTS GROUPS
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cross Country
Fencing
Floorball
Football
Hockey
Judo
Rugby
Sailing
Shooting
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Water Polo
PERFORMING ARTS
Chinese Orchestra
Military Band
String Ensemble
Raffles Players
Raffles Voices
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Chess Club
Humanities Club
Infocomm Club
Interact Club
Mathematics Club
Raffles Archives & Museum
Raffles Debaters
Raffles Photography & Art Club
Raffles Publications
Science & Astronomy Club
UNIFORMED GROUPS
01 Scouts
02 Scouts
Boys’ Brigade
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
Red Cross
STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUPS
CCA Leaders
Class Executive Committees
Peer Support Leaders
Prefectorial Board
GAP SEMESTER
Embark on a fun and exciting journey of self-discovery with the GAP Semester, where you get to find out what causes are truly meaningful and significant to you. The signature programme for our Year 4 students, GAP Semester allows you to choose from over 300 courses, with categories ranging from Singapore and International Courses to Work Attachment Programmes. What’s more, you can even initiate your own course to meet your learning objectives! Explore some of the courses below:
SINGAPORE COURSES
Be Entrepreneurial
Creative Writing
Capstone Programme
Financial Mathematics
From Farm to Table
Introduction to Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
Introduction to Forensic Science
Street Dance
TOP GEAR! The Mechanics of Remote-Controlled Racing
Up and Down: Abseiling and Climbing
Wetlands in Singapore, Inspirations from Nature
What We Eat and Drink - Food’s Relationship with Society and History
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
A Tale of Two Cities: Cultural Immersion Experience in Hanoi, Vietnam
Beyond Boundaries Programmes to Indonesia, Vietnam, and China
Bicultural Programme in Beijing
Conservation and Community Development in Terengganu
Kobe Science Research Programme
Looking Through My Eyes: Photography and Homestay in Taiwan
Tobacco-Free Generation Programme to Philippines
WORK ATTACHMENT PROGRAMMES
Accounting
Engineering
Food & Beverage
Government Ministries
Hospitals / Clinics
IT Companies
Law Firms
Logistics Management
Voluntary Welfare Organizations
Note: The CCAs and GAP Semester programmes listed are accurate at the time of print and may be subject to change. GAP Semester programmes vary each year and may not necessarily repeat.
Photos by the Raffles Photography & Art Club
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
With a wide range of programmes from the Music Elective Programme for budding musicians, to the Galileo and Euler Programmes for aspiring scientists and mathematicians, RI offers a plethora of options for you to develop your talents! Some of our talent development programmes include:
The AfterWord Programme for students keen in exploring English Literature
The Bicultural Programme for cultivating an interest in understanding China’s historical and contemporary development
The Creative Writing Programme for budding writers
The Marco Polo Programme for Humanities enthusiasts
The Raffles Academy for Year 3 and 4 students who are highly gifted in specific Humanities, Mathematics, or Science subjects
Science and Mathematical Olympiads for Year 1 to 4 students to put their knowledge to the test
Local and overseas learning journeys for place-based experiential learning beyond the classroom
Gryphon’s Edge for Year 1 and 2 students to strengthen their personal and interpersonal skills through evidence-based inventories and mindfulness training techniques
For a full list of programmes, do refer to our website!
FROM IDEAS TO SERVICE IN ACTION
Having a heart for the community is central to the Rafflesian spirit. Beyond work and play, you as a Rafflesian can steward your skills and talents through community service and helping others.
When everyday people like you join forces and work together for a common cause, positive and lasting change happens. Wait no further: join the various cause-related projects in your service groups, classes or CCAs and start making a difference today!
CREATE YOUR OWN LEARNING JOURNEY
The Raffles Programme is your roadmap to self-discovery and personal development. It encompasses five domains – Cognitive, Character & Leadership, Community & Citizenship, Arts & Aesthetics, Sports & Health – and you will have the opportunity to first develop in all areas and then create your own unique learning journey by choosing specific areas to develop in breadth and/or depth.
DISCOVER YOURSELF WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Raffles Institution, you will grow, make lifelong friends, and build your dreams. Beyond mugging for exams, Rafflesians get to pursue their interests in sports, arts, leadership, and cognitive areas. From CCAs to talent development programmes and even the GAP Semester, we offer an invaluable education experience you won’t find elsewhere. Join us at Raffles and embark on a journey of discovering yourself, developing your unique talents, and serving the community. Live your dream as a Rafflesian today!
OUR MISSION
Nurturing thinkers, leaders and pioneers of character who serve by leading and lead in serving.
OUR VISION
Auspicium Melioris Aevi (Hope of a Better Age)
OUR VALUES
FORTITUDE: We face challenges with comradeship, resilience, tenacity, and courage.
INTEGRITY: We honour our word and faithfully discharge our responsibilities.
RESPECT: We appreciate diversity among people and value the distinct contribution of each individual.
ENTERPRISE: We embark on every endeavour with foresight, daring and flexibility.
INTERESTED? GET IN TOUCH WITH US
We are always looking out for prospective students through these avenues:
Direct School Admission Exercise
Secondary One Posting
You can find more information at:
Our main school website, including information about admissions and financial assistance: www.ri.edu.sg
Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ RafflesInstitution
Our Instagram page: @raffles_institution
You can also send us your specific questions at admissions@ri.edu.sg.
We’re here to help you make it happen. And when it does, we’ll be there cheering you on!
”RI is a school where there are opportunities for all to discover themselves, develop their talents and serve the community.“
RAFFLES
The information listed in this brochure is correct at the time of print (April 2024). Please refer to www.ri.edu.sg for the most up-to-date information.
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