Hi


I was wondering whether anyone knows about the interview process for ACS International in their Year 1 (after PSLE). What sort of questions do they ask and is it very onerous?

Thanks!

hi, my son is sitting for the admission exams and interview to SJI International for entry into Year 7. Has anyone any experience to share on this, and how to prepare for it? Thanks!

UncleLim:

Can anyone list the \"killer\" CCAs (in terms of time consumed) ?

Hi Uncle Lim
From what I see, once you're in a school team, the training is pretty intense for the sport CCAs. Rugby (once season starts), canoeing, shooting. Generally the non killer CCAs are the ones the school does not really excel in, and therefore less pressure.

Publica:

Mindboggled:

He's on the O level track so far, but hoping to switch to IB. He isn't taking a third language. I think it really boils down to the CCAs. For example, if you are doing shooting or canoeing, and are training for medal etc.. then you could be doing CCA training five times a week!

As for kids in IB program, I don't think they have a significantly higher workload but that could also depend on the individual.
Also ACSI is an IB school, so if you intend to send your DS there, then you join the IB programme.

Hi Mindboggled,
May I know what is the criteria to switch from the O level track to the IB programme?

Hi Publica
Currently, there are a few criteria - HAST test (if PSLE score was below 250, unless your average after Year 1 is 80% or above, not necessary), personal statement (different questions which you can choose from), CCA and academic performance. As a rule of thumb, if your average is 70% or more, you should be able to get in. However, the HAST test, if your DS has to sit for it, is a must to clear.

He’s on the O level track so far, but hoping to switch to IB. He isn’t taking a third language. I think it really boils down to the CCAs. For example, if you are doing shooting or canoeing, and are training for medal etc… then you could be doing CCA training five times a week!

As for kids in IB program, I don’t think they have a significantly higher workload but that could also depend on the individual.
Also ACSI is an IB school, so if you intend to send your DS there, then you join the IB programme.

Hi

My son takes school bus from east. Pick up around 615 am but he isnone ofnthe later ones. There is no transport back so you have to make your own arrangements.
As for typical school hours depends on your CCA. Comes back late after 6 pm twice a week but he does not have a heavy CCA schedule. ACSI requires you to take 2 CCA. He is ok with homework load.
Hope this helps.

Thanks. Yes, it makes sense to stick on if committed to IB but just taking a step back to rethink. my concern is really the o level performance of the school. I guess it is not surprising given the split between IB and O levels so that their better students are in IB.

Thanks for the hellos! I have 3 kids but still feel like a novice…anyway, hope that I can share insights as well.

Hi I’m new to this forum. My son is in year 2 at acs independent but didn’t get into ib because of hast test. His grade avg is high. Thinking of transferring to a better o level school. Any advice? Not sure whether to stick on and try in year 4.

Hi, I'm a newbie here! Have browsed kiasuparents from time to time and decided to participate. have 3 kids one in psle this year, another in sec 2 and one in primary 2.