Hwa Chong Institution’s journey in the International Academic Competitions began in January 2026 at the Singapore Winter Bee and Bowl, where our students competed against participants from schools across the region and secured qualification for the Asian Championships. In June 2026, the team travelled to Khao Lak, Thailand, where they achieved outstanding results across the History Bee, Geography Bee and History Bowl. In the reflections that follow, team members Michael Yu, J

Written By: Wong Qian Jun, Brian (4i4, 2026) From 19 to 25 June 2026, Hwa Chong Institution had the privilege of hosting the 18th Humanities Research Symposium for Youth (HRSY) 2026. The symposium brought together 80 delegates, including participants from Diocesan Girls’ School, Hong Kong; Citipointe Christian College, Australia; Bugil Academy, South Korea; and Hwa Chong Institution. Centred on the theme “Progress and Peril”, HRSY 2026 was a meaningful week of academic exchan