General Information   The boarding programme provides some unique features where boys will have to stay in, resident teachers, acting as Boarding Masters/Mistresses, will take over the role of parents. Living needs, such as meals and laundry, are well provided for. Security, safety and welfare of the boys will be assured. In short, we strive to create a home away from home for our boarders, a home where they are part of a larger Rafflesian community. The essence of boarding life does not lie in the quality of living conditions, although this cannot be disregarded. The real essence lies in the extent of care and concern extended, the companionship enjoyed, the close rapport with resident teachers and the strengthening of a young boy's character.   Over at RIB, your son learns independence, forges bonds with fellow boarders and comes out more confident to take on the challenges of an ever-increasing globalised world.
Other Information   Physical Arrangements   The Raffles Institution Boarding School is conveniently located within 5 minutes walking distance of the Bishan New Town neighbourhood, Bishan Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station and Junction 8, an upmarket shopping mall. Click here for the school map and bus service information.   The boarding complex consists of 5 blocks which can accommodate 90 boarders each. All rooms have ensuite toilets and each boarder has a personal desk, bed and wardrobe. Additional facilities within each block include an air-conditioned study/computer room, telephones with IDD facility and a common games room with a television and mini entertainment system. The entire Boarding School is enabled with a wireless internet access network.   Boarders will also have access to the Hullett Memorial Library on weekday evening study prep sessions.   Recreational Facilities   All boarders, with the permission of the boarding staff, may make use of the recreational facilities within the school. These include an Olympic sized swimming pool and learners' pool, a gymnasium with a rock-climbing wall, and tennis, basketball, squash and badminton courts.   Meals   Meals included are breakfast and dinner on weekdays and all three meals on weekends and public holidays. Our Dining Hall kitchen has been certified halal by MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura). A pantry on each floor caters to those requiring any refreshments in between meals. Supper is also provided in the evenings.   Laundry   Laundry facilities are also provided, in the form of washing machines, drying machines as well as a drying yard and irons. Moreover, professional laundry services are also provided. There are 3 collections each week, and items are returned by the next collection day. This helps to ensure that items such as school uniforms are well-pressed. At the same time, since each boarder will need to clean more than that amount, he will still have to learn to take care of at least part of his laundry needs.   Boarding Fees   The Boarding fees for one academic year is S$10, 000. (This does not include the holiday fees). For the school holidays, the fees are S$250 per week. Registration fee is $30.   Eligibility   If your son is between the ages of 13 and 18 years, he is eligible to apply for admission to the RI Boarding School. Selection is normally preceded by an interview of both the parents and the applicant. The Senior Boarding Master of the RI Boarding School reserves the right to accept or reject the applicant without having to provide a reason for doing so.   Enquiries   For application forms to be sent to you or if you would like to make any enquiries regarding the RI Boarding School, please call Tel: 63549221 or fax us at Fax: 63531150.   Our Address is: Raffles Institution Boarding School 1 Raffles Institution Lane Singapore 575954 Republic of Singapore