HCIC 2026 Competition Preparation Course

Hwa Chong Info-communications Challenge

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 - Hwa Chong Info-communications Challenge
Age Requirement Primary 6 in year 2026
Preparation Course Location Tampines (Opp Tampines Hub)
Class Size 1:6 Teacher-Student ratio
Course Overview / What's Included 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)
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Training Session 2
  • 11-Apr-2026 (Sat)
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Training Session 3
  • 25-Apr-2026 (Sat)
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Training Session 4
  • 02-May-2026 (Sat)
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Bonus Refresher (Optional)
  • 16-May-2026 (Sat)
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Competition Date
  • 21-May-2026(Sat)
  • Afternoon (1 hour)
Fees Public Price: $488
GCP Student Price: $388
excludes $20 regisration 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 let your child walk in confident and ready on competition day, through expert coaching, targeted practice, and familiarity with the competition format

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* Only available current and ex Genius Coder Programme students

F.A.Q

See Frequently Asked Questions about competition preparation courses.
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 of the competition: 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.
The HCIC must be hosted by schools of participating students. For existing Roboto students, please feel free to 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