Academic Programmes (Part 1)

Humanities Programme

The Humanities Programme in Raffles is a warm, cosy place to be in. With a small class and cohort size, chances are you’ll soon be acquainted with (almost) everybody in this lively community of people with a shared passion for the arts. Here the tutors conduct intellectually stimulating lessons, and coupled with dynamic class discussions, every day in school has proven to be immensely engaging. Being blessed with homerooms has also allowed time for lots of class bonding during free periods and after school. A highlight of this year in the programme was the humanities trip to Vietnam. An encounter with jaywalking, swarms of motorcycles, war museums, ancient ruins and pho (Vietnamese beef noodles), along with excellent company – the Vietnam humanities trip is definitely one of the best school trips around!

Raffles Asia Programme

As part of the Humanities Programme, each student participates in the Raffles Asia Programme (RAP). RAP is seminar based, featuring speakers such as Professor Tommy Koh, Professor Wang Gungwu and Mr Kishore Mahbubani, who share with us a plethora of insights into Asia's cultural, geopolitical and economic climate. The 2008 batch of students is midway through RAP, with a policy proposal due next year and a symposium to conclude it. RAP undeniably enables one to garner a broader perspective of the Asian landscape and challenges students to strive to be active stakeholders in the region.

Raffles Middle East Programme (RMEP)

Launched in 2007, the Raffles Middle East Programme (RMEP) is a collaborative effort by Raffles and a wide spectrum of external organisations such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and International Enterprises (IE) Singapore.

The Programme spans four main themes: Glimpses of the Middle East, International Relations, Opportunities & Challenges and Government Structures. Students also participate in a conversational Arabian language course.

Lessons are conducted through lectures, symposiums, seminars, dialogue sessions, local field studies, as well as an experiential learning module comprising two elective components: an overseas immersion programme and a programme to host Middle Eastern students.

Through constant interaction with knowledgeable experts in their fields, students are able to access current and in-depth information regarding the diverse and significant Middle Eastern culture, geopolitical landscape, economy, as well as its relationship and impact on the international community.

Photos from the RMEP Trip to Dubai & Bahrain

Left: Burj Dubai, the tallest man-made tower in the world
Foreground: Dubai Mall, one of the word's largest shopping malls

Desert landscape [foreground] juxtaposed with a modern city [background]

Sheikh Zayed Mosque: The 3rd largest mosque in the world that is open to non-muslims

Emirates Airlines Headquarters: Photo-taking session after a dialogue session with the Emirates staff

Foreground: Jumeirah Beach
Background: The Burj Al Arab, a 5-star deluxe hotel

Dinner with Singaporean expatriates working in the Middle East

Alfresco dining in the middle of a desert

Quick Info

Ever wanted to know what the life of a Rafflesian is like, or what academic programmes you can sign up for in Raffles? If yes, then Open House 2009 is an opportunity you wouldn't want to miss! Grab this one and only chance to take a peek into what Raffles has to offer, and have an all-rounded preview of what life in Raffles really is like.

What's On Offer:

• 4 main hubs within the school campus bringing to you the different aspects of our school. They include: "CCAs", "Students' Lives", "Internationalisation", " and "Academic Programmes"
• Warm and friendly befrienders to take you on school tours
• A special heritage showcase about the school
• CCA Fest: For those who just can't wait to try out new CCAs
  
• Grandparent's Day: Bring along your grandparents for a special programme organised just for them while you tour the school
  
• External food vendors bringing to you delicious snacks and food
  
• Speeches and non-stop CCA performances occuring both indoors and outdoors
  
• Limited goody bags

Address

Raffles Junior College
10 Bishan Street 21
Singapore 574013

Tel: (65) 6419 9888
Fax: (65) 64199898
Email:rjc@moe.edu.sg

How to get there?

By Bus:
Bus service 410 from Bishan Bus Interchange will bring you right outside RJC’s main entrance. Other services include:

88, 156 which stop outside RI
74 which stops at Marymount Road
157 which stops at Braddell Road (by RJC’s side gate)

By MRT:
Bishan MRT, followed by a 10 min walk or Bishan MRT, then take bus 410


Visitor Information

All visitors to the RJC campus are requested to report to the General Office in Block H, This is to help us ensure a safe environment that is conducive for learning for our students.

General Office Operating Hours:

• 7.00am to 6.00pm (Monday to Friday during Term Time)
• 7.30am to 6.00pm (Monday to Friday during Term Holidays)
• 7.00am to 1.00pm (Eve of Public Holidays)
• Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
  

Visitors who drive to RJC are advised to enter the College via Gate A and park their vehicles in the Visitors Car Park.

Simplified Map of RJC Campus

Key

• Blk A: Tutorial rooms, LT3
• Blk B: Tutorial rooms, LT 4, LT5
• Blk C: Lecture Theatres 1 and 2
• Blk D : Computer Laboratories
• Blk E: Science Laboratories
• Blk F: Parade Square / Canteen
• Blk G: Indoor Rifle Range / Tennis courts / Basketball courts/ Staff Carpark
• Blk H: General Office/Staff-Room/Library
• Blk J: Performing Arts Centre, LT 6
• Blk K: Indoor Sports Hall, Badminton courts
• Blk L: Multipurpose Hall [Stadium, next to Block L]