Raffles Institution
Overall Rating
- About Raffles InstitutionSecondary SchoolCo-Ed SchoolIndependent SchoolSingle SessionGifted Education Programme (GEP)Integrated Programme (IP)
- Mother TonguesChineseMalayTamil
Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Rankings
Based on MOE award records up to 2019, the last year published.PSLE Entry Requirements
Achievement Level (AL) score, 2025 PSLE cohort
A lower AL total is a better result. The cut-off is the weakest score admitted.
| Posting Group | AL Range | Cut-Off | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posting Group 3 | 4 - 6 | 6 | Open, Integrated Programme |
T-score aggregate, 2020 PSLE cohort
Historical. MOE scored the PSLE by T-score aggregate until 2020 and replaced it with Achievement Levels from 2021; the two cannot be compared.
| Intake | Cut-Off Point |
|---|---|
| Open | 259 |
Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Talent Areas
| Name | Nature | Integrated Programme | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Language and Humanities |
| Malay Language (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Language and Humanities |
| Leadership and Character (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Leadership and Uniformed Groups |
| Chinese Orchestra (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Choir (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Concert Band (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Music (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Performing Arts |
| String Ensemble (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Performing Arts |
| Mathematics (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Science (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Badminton (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Basketball (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Cricket (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Cross Country (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Hockey (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Rugby (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Sailing (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Shooting (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Softball (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Swimming (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Table Tennis (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Tennis (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Track and Field (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Water Polo (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Sports and Games |
| Visual Arts (Boys) - IP | Boys | Yes | Visual Arts, Design and Media |
- School VisionTo be the 'Hope of a Better Age', as encapsulated in the school's Latin motto, Auspicium Melioris Aevi.
- School MissionNurturing Thinkers, Leaders and Pioneers of character who serve by leading and lead in serving.
- School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos
Founded in 1823, Raffles Institution (RI) provides its students with an all-round education through its integrated six-year Raffles Programme, which leads to the GCE A-Level certification for boys aged 13 to 18 and girls aged 17 to 18. Modelled on exemplary gifted education principles and practices for high-ability learners, the programme lays a solid foundation for critical thinking, innovation and character development. The Cognitive development domain of the programme is based on the GCE A-Level subject specialisations with extended enrichment modules. Through a wide spectrum of programmes, students are nurtured in this and four other domains of life: Character and Leadership; Community and Citizenship; Sports and Health, and Arts and Aesthetics. RI's special focus is on Character and Leadership development, particularly in giving back to the community. The Raffles Programme develops students into thinkers, leaders and pioneers, who understand that the basis of leadership is service, and actively seek to serve others. Students will come to a greater awareness of their talents and gifts, and learn where and how to put these talents to their best use.
- Distinctive Programmes
Character & Leadership Education Programme, Elective Programme in Malay Language for Secondary Schools (EMAS), Regional Studies Programme (RSP), Raffles Academy (for students with exceptional aptitude in specific subjects), GAP Semester (a self-directed curriculum where students receive structured mentoring and gain knowledge of both local issues and global solutions), Raffles Boarding Programme, Raffles Science Institute (e.g. in-house research electives, external research attachments), E W Barker Institute of Sports (Sports Science Programme), The Gryphon's Edge (personal and inter-personal skills programme), The Gryphon's Purpose (purpose development programmme), and the RI Lecture Series (annual lecture by a minister on national policy issues).
Distinctive Programmes
- Elective Programme in Malay Language for Secondary School (Emas)
- Language Elective Programme (English)
- Language Elective Programme (Malay)
- Music Elective Programme
- Regional Studies Programme
Subjects Offered
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
Clubs and Societies
Academic Programmes
Alchemy Club
Astronomy Club
Audio Visual Aid
Bridge Club
Chess Club
Club Automatica
Community Advocates
Computer Science Society
Entrepreneurs' Network
Film Society
Gavel Club
History & Strategic Affairs Society
Home Economics
Humanities Club
Infocomm Club
Interact Club
Malay Language, Drama and Debating
Mathematics Club
Photographic Society
Photography & Art Club
Raffles Archives & Museum
Raffles Debaters
Raffles Debates
Raffles Economics & Current Affairs Society
Raffles One Earth
Raffles Press
Raffles Publications
Raffles Runway
Raffles Society of Biological Science
Red Cross Youth Chapter
Science & Astronomy Club
Singapore Youth Flying Club
Visual Art Club
Writers' Guild
Others
Student Leadership (Council)
Student Leadership (House)
Physical Sports
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Canoeing
Cricket
Cross Country
Diving
Dragon Boating
Fencing
Floorball
Football
Frisbee
Golf
Gymnastics
Gymnastics
Hockey
Inter-House
Judo
Netball
Outdoor Adventure & Activities Club
Rugby
Sailing
Shooting
Softball
Sports Recreation Club
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Track and Field
Trampoline
Volleyball
Water Polo
Uniformed Groups
Boys' Brigade
Girl Guides
Girls' Brigade
National Cadet Corps (Land)
National Cadet Corps (Sea)
National Police Cadet Corps
Red Cross Youth
Scouts
St John Brigade
Visual and Performing Arts
Chamber Ensemble
Chinese Literary Drama Cultural Society
Chinese Orchestra
Guitar Ensemble
Indian Cultural Society
Malay Cultural Society
Military Band
Piano Ensemble
Raffles Chorale
Raffles Jazz
Raffles Modern Dance
Raffles Players
Raffles Rock
Raffles Street Dance
Raffles Symphonic Band
Raffles Voices
Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
Singapore National Youth Orchestra
String Ensemble
Achievements and Awards
2019: Ensemble - Strings — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Ensemble - Guitar — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Drama - English (2nd Entry) — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Chinese Orchestra-Full Orchestra — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Art - Category A — Recognition(Sm) (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2019: Scout (Unit 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Ncc (Land Boys) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2019: Waterpolo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Waterpolo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Track & Field — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Track & Field — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Squash — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Squash — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Softball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Softball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Sailing (Optimist) — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Sailing (Byte) — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Sailing (Byte) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Sailing — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Rugby — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Rugby — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Judo — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Judo — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Hockey — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Hockey — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Golf — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Fencing — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Fencing — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Cross Country — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Cricket — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Cricket — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2019: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Ensemble - Strings — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Ensemble - Guitar — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Drama - Multi-Lingual — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Art - Category A — Recognition(Sm) (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2018: Scout (Unit 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Red Cross — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Ncc (Land Boys) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2018: Waterpolo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Waterpolo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Track & Field — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Track & Field — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Squash — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Squash — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Softball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Softball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Sailing (Optimist) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Sailing (Byte) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Sailing — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Rugby — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Judo — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Judo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Hockey — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Hockey — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Floorball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Fencing — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Fencing — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Cross Country — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Cross Country — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Cricket — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Cricket — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2018: Badminton — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Ensemble - Strings — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Ensemble - Guitar — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Drama - Multi-Lingual — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Drama - English — Accomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Choir — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Art - Category A — Recognition(Sm) (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2017: Scout (Unit 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Npcc (Land) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Ncc (Land Boys) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2017: Waterpolo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Waterpolo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Track & Field — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Track & Field — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Squash — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Squash — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Softball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Softball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Sailing (Optimist) — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Sailing (Byte) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Sailing — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Rugby — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Rugby — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Judo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Judo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Hockey — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Hockey — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Golf — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Floorball — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Fencing — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Fencing — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Cross Country — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Cross Country — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Cricket — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Cricket — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2017: Badminton — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Ensemble - Strings — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Ensemble - Guitar — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Art - Category A — Recognition(Sm) (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2016: Scout (Unit 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Npcc (Land) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Ncc (Land Boys) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2016: Waterpolo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Waterpolo — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Track & Field — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Track & Field — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Tennis — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Swimming — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Squash — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Squash — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Softball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Softball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Sailing (Optimist) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Sailing (Byte) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Sailing — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Rugby — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Rugby — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Judo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Hockey — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Hockey — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Golf — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Golf — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Fencing — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Fencing — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Cross Country — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Cricket — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Cricket — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2016: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Ensemble - Strings — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Ensemble - Guitar — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Band - Concert — Distinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Art - Category B — Recognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)
2015: Scout (Unit 2) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Scout (Unit 1) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Red Cross — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Npcc (Land) — Silver (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Ncc (Land Boys) — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Boys' Brigade — Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)
2015: Waterpolo — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Waterpolo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Track & Field — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Track & Field — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Tennis — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Table Tennis — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Swimming — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Swimming — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Squash — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Squash — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Softball — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Softball — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Shooting (Air Rifle) — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Shooting (Air Pistol) — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Sailing — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Sailing — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Rugby — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Judo — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Judo — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Hockey — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Hockey — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Golf — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Golf — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Fencing — 3rd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Fencing — 4th (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Cross Country — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Cricket — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Cricket — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Basketball — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 2nd (Sports & Games Competition)
2015: Badminton — 1st (Sports & Games Competition)
Specialised Facilities and Resources
- Barrier-free accessibility