Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[iFirefly]

5 compulsory subjects - English, HMT/MT, Math 1, Math 2, Social Studies.


GPA 3.6 & above - Can take 5 additional subjects (Total 10 subjects).

GPA 3.2 & above - Can take 4 additional subjects (Total 9 subjects).

Below GPA 3.2 - Can only take 3 additional subjects (Total 8 subjects).

Subject combination must include at least 1 Humanity (History, Geography, Literature), and only 1 Elective (MEP, AEP, CEP, 3rd Lang). Elective is only applicable to the 9th or 10th subject.

[flower]

Thank you, naggo -nitemare and firefly.

To offer 3rd Lang in year 3, besides the GPA of at least 3.2, is there any other entry criteria like need to have A or A+ grade for Year 2 3rd Lang subject ?

[eSquirrel88]

Anyone has any idea how many classes do they cater for each combination?

[iFirefly]

flower:

Thank you, naggo -nitemare and firefly.

To offer 3rd Lang in year 3, besides the GPA of at least 3.2, is there any other entry criteria like need to have A or A+ grade for Year 2 3rd Lang subject ?

Which year is your DS in ? Thot subject combination submission deadline is over ?

3rd Lang is graded like all other subjects (GPA 4.0, 3.6, 3.2...). Don't think there is any minimum criteria for 3rd Lang in Year-3. However, if the child has not been doing well in 3rd Lang, it is advisable to drop it in Year-3, as it may add to the heavy workload expected in Year-3..

Just my opinion..

[flower]

My son is in year 1. He wishes to better understand the criteria for his preferred subject combination and work hard for it next year.

[kiasu mother 2]

RI parents and students

If anyone who is willing to sell the following books please pm me

Year 3 textbook for RP & RA

1) College Physics. (Pearson) for RA student
2) A-Level Extreme Drill Questions/Answers for H1.H2 (cosmic services)
3) Advanced Chemistry 2nd Ed. (OUP) for RA student
4) Essential Biology with Physiology 4th ed (pearson)

[iFirefly]

flower:

My son is in year 1. He wishes to better understand the criteria for his preferred subject combination and work hard for it next year.

Your DS is so sensible..

Remind him to relax & enjoy the holidays too.. Year-2 will be busier & more hectic..

[naggo-nitemare]

flower:

My son is in year 1. He wishes to better understand the criteria for his preferred subject combination and work hard for it next year.

there will be talks on subject combi, RA offerings and criteria for pupils and parents early next year.

basically, if your son is aiming for any RA, the first semester's performance is most crucial.

whether he is aiming for 10 or 9 subjects, the overall GPA is crucial. So work on the weak subjects tt are compulsory for GPA calculations. Consistency is key.

all the best and happy hols!

[snowlotus]

naggo-nitemare:

snowlotus:

[quote=\"naggo-nitemare\"]From what i gather from my DS' n his classmates' experiences, not getting 1st choice is almost unheard of. The school does try its best to meet all choice requests.

btw, in case not able to get the 1st choice, can still 'apeal' or not?

I think there's a std procedure for appeals which should be on the stamford portal.[/quote]hi naggo-nitemare, thank you for response

[iFirefly]

Year-2 boys will be informed of their subject combinations on-line via GoTo (Stamford too?) tomorrow.. Good Luck to all !!