(Information last updated on 15 Aug 2025)
Criteria
► For male Singaporean, Singapore PR, and International students who are currently pursuing Secondary 2 of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level, studying in local mainstream secondary schools, with outstanding talent in academic studies, sports, music, or art.
► Students who were admitted into their current Secondary School via the DSA-Sec or are in a 6-year Integrated Programme (IP) will NOT be considered.
► If you are applying for admission into Year 3 in RI, you must have any or all the following:
1. Excellent PSLE and academic results in Secondary 1 and Secondary 2
2. Outstanding achievements in academic and co-curricular activities.
► Shortlisted students will be required to sit for an admissions examination.
• The admissions examination comprises 3 academic placement tests: English, Mathematics and Science.
• Selected students may be further shortlisted for an interview.
Application Schedule and Process
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Application Period
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18 Aug 2025, 9.00am – 25 Aug 2025, 12.00 pm
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Announcement of Shortlisted Applicants for Academic Placement Tests
(All applicants, including unsuccessful ones, will be notified)
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By 08 Sep 2025, 6.00pm
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Academic Placement Tests
(for shortlisted applicants)
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12 & 15 Sep 2025
(3 in-person tests at Raffles Institution)
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Interview
(for shortlisted applicants)
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Late Oct 2025 – Early Nov 2025
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Announcement of Final Application Outcome
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07 – 10 Nov 2025
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Submission of Application
Applicants must complete and submit the online application form from 18 August 2025 to 25 August 2025. Please note that the form is only accessible during the application period indicated above.
Format and Syllabus of Academic Placement Test
Please click on the link to read the full information, RI Year 3 Placement Test Format and Syllabus for AY2026