Hwa Chong Info-communications Challenge

HCIC 2026 Preparation Course

Get your child ready for the Hwa Chong Info-communications Challenge

What is the HCIC?

The Hwa Chong Info-communications Challenge (HCIC) is a prestigious coding competition organised by Hwa Chong Institution (HCI), one of Singapore's top schools. It is designed to test and develop computational thinking and programming skills among primary school students. The competition challenges students to solve problems using logic, algorithms, and coding — skills that are increasingly essential in today's digital world.

Who can participate?

  • Open to all Primary 6 students in Singapore MOE schools
  • Students will register through their MOE schools

Competition Format

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Digital format testing computational thinking and coding concepts
  • Held at the participating students' own schools
  • Competition date for 2026: 21 May 2026 (afternoon)
HCIC Competition
Age Requirement
Primary 6 in year 2026
Preparation Course Location
Tampines (Opp Tampines Hub)
Class Size
1:6 Teacher-Student ratio
Course Overview
  • 4 × 1.5h in-person coaching sessions
  • 1 × 1.5h bonus refresher session
  • 8 practice papers with model answers (online via Roboto Learning Platform)
  • Competition Certificate from Hwa Chong (Organizer)
  • Listed in Roboto Transcript
Dates & Times
Registration Deadline: 12 Mar 2026

Training Session 1: 28 Mar 2026 (Sat), 9:00am – 10:30am
Training Session 2: 11 Apr 2026 (Sat), 9:00am – 10:30am
Training Session 3: 25 Apr 2026 (Sat), 9:00am – 10:30am
Training Session 4: 2 May 2026 (Sat), 9:00am – 10:30am
Bonus Refresher: 16 May 2026 (Sat), 9:00am – 10:30am

Competition Date: 21 May 2026 (Thu), Afternoon (1 hour)
Fees
Public Price: $488
GCP Student Price: $388
excludes $20 registration fee by HCIC

Why Participate?

Exposure to competitive informatics at a national level

Develops computational thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills

Great portfolio builder for DSA (Direct School Admission) to top secondary schools

Recognition through certificates and awards from Hwa Chong Institution

A stepping stone towards other informatics competitions in secondary school

Why Prepare With Us?

Gives your child the best chance to perform well. Our structured preparation programme lets your child walk in confident and ready on competition day, through expert coaching, targeted practice, and familiarity with the competition format.

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions about the HCIC preparation course

Only Primary 6 students from MOE Primary schools are eligible. The child's Primary school must be participating for HCIC as well.

The 2026 HCIC will be held on 21 May 2026 (afternoon). Duration: 1 hour. Venue: The schools of the participating students. All Singapore participants must be Primary 6 students.

HCIC only accepts registration via Singapore MOE schools. Details will be sent by HCI to all Primary Schools by Jan 2026. For existing Roboto students, please contact the Parent Support Hotline for further details.

Roboto Coding Academy – Tampines Learning Centre
856E Tampines St 82, Singapore 525856

It will be done through our Roboto Learning Portal.

Ready for Competition?

Start your journey now. Only available to current and ex Genius Coder Programme students.

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