The Raffles Academy
The Raffles Academy (RA) is RGS' talent
development component for specialised areas
of learning in the Arts, Humanities,
Mathematics, Science and Languages. The
Academy provides a unique environment, in
both the physical and intellectual terms,
for scholarly pursuits at the highest
possible level in each of these disciplines.
The RA seeks to cater to students with
special gifts, talents and passions with the
aim to nurture their pioneering spirit,
innovative disposition and to develop their
distinct ability. Students chosen for the
Academy will be pulled out from their
regular classes for up to a maximum of two
subject areas for Y3 and Y4. They will
attend Academy classes where, under the
guidance of RA teachers, they are given the
opportunity to accelerate and advance their
learning.
Special
programmes under the Academy include:
- Advanced and enriched modules
enabling students to pursue their areas
of passion at a higher level of rigour
and depth, and to cultivate other areas
of interest.
- Internship/Mentorship with academics
from tertiary institutions and leading
practioners from industries.
- Overseas attachment and
collaboration opportunities, as well as
participation in international platforms
and forums.
To qualify for the Raffles Academy,
students must obtain a strong overall Grade
Point Average as well as an outstanding
Grade Point for subject they wish to enter
the Academy for. They must also have
demonstrated a consistently high level of
intellectual curiosity and commitment to
learning in the discipline, when compared to
their peers.
