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HCIC Preparation Course
Competition Coaching 2025
The Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) is an annual competition that aims to generate greater interest in the field of info-communications among students in primary schools.
HCIC is also an excellent opportunity for the youth to identify and explore their programming, coding, and robotics talents and develop important skills such as computational thinking and analytical thinking.
Our 2024 Achievements:
5 Platinum Awards
3 Gold Awards
3 Silver Awards
7 Bronze Awards
Be well prepared.
With content tailored specifically to the demands of this competition, your child will train rigorously to ensure they stand a high chance of achieving a medal.
Ace the Contest.
Since 2019, our multi-award winning students have been achieving Platinum and Gold medals in the HCIC. Learn from the best to ensure your child takes no chances.
Leverage on the expertise of our expert trainers.
Our tutors have trained numerous students, including some who have been awarded the Platinum award, received only by the top 1.5% of participants!
Your One Chance. Give it the best shot!
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We’ve been training students for the HCIC since its inception. Our student was awarded the Champion in 2019, and since then, the number of students attaining top awards at this prestigious competition has grown. In 2024, five of our students won Platinum, the top award in the competition. Here is a quick look at our past numbers since 2019!
2024: 5 x Platinum
2023: 3 x Platinum
2022: 3 x Platinum
2020/2021: Did not participate due to Covid
2019: Champion
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Our years of experience has enabled us to gain insights into the different types of questions. We spare no effort in ensuring our students are well prepared for even the most challenging questions.
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There is no shortcut to success - and we know that better than anyone. That’s why we’ve developed a series of effective training methods and questions that ensure your child is efficient and effective in their learning. Experience the power of concise instruction, clear solutions and clarity of explanation that will quickly elevate your child’s understanding to the next level.
HCIC Preparation Course Structure
Our HCIC Preparation Course is part of our DSA preparation course series. Students in Primary 6 interested to DSA in coding are strongly recommended to participate in this competition.
HCIC is highly competitive. To do well, students will need to put in the hard work to learn and practice. Homework will be given and students are expected to complete the exercises regularly.
Course Fees
Standard (5 x 3hrs)
$915 ($997.35 w/GST)
Structure
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Ages 11 - 12 (Primary 6) and
Completed S112 - Python 2 with Coding Lab
If your child does not currently meet the prerequisites,, please contact us to work out an acceleration plan
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Your child just needs to show up and we will take care of everything else.
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We keep our classes small so that every student benefits from maximum personalised attention.
Mode (Options)
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Conducted on a weekly basis, once a week, on a fixed day and timing.
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Holiday camps will be conducted at Coding Lab Parkway Parade and Bukit Timah during the March School Holidays. Courses will run from Monday to Friday ,for 2 hours each day.
Locations & Schedules
Our next run of the HCIC Preparation course would be in March 2025 to May 2025.
Please reach out to learntocode@codinglab.com.sg to register your interest
Please note that your child would need to have completed S112 - Python 2 course before registering for HCIC Preparation.
Please contact us to work out an acceleration plan if needed
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9 King Albert Park (KAP Mall) #02-21, 598332
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80 Marine Parade Road #10-06, 449269
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Live Online E-Learning from the comfort of home
FAQs
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The 2025 HCIC will be held on Thursday, 22 May 2025 (afternoon)
Duration of the competition: 1 hour
Venue: The schools of the participating students.
The HCIC is only open to all Singapore schools, as well as overseas participants.
All Singapore participants must be Primary 6 students.
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HCIC only accepts registration via Singapore MOE schools.
Details will be sent by HCI to all Primary Schools by late January - early February.
The HCIC must be hosted by schools of participating students. For existing Coding Lab students, please feel free to contact us for advice on how to approach your child’s primary school for registration.
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The HCIC competition is strictly for 12 years old (Primary 6) students only.
However, please check that your child has started on their Coding Lab course roadmap so as to have sufficient time to meet the prerequisites for this HCIC preparation course.
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To derive maximum benefit from our HCIC preparation course, students would need to meet certain pre-requisites in coding experience based on our Coding Lab curriculum.
Please contact us for advice on possible avenues to accelerate your child.
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