School Of The Arts, Singapore

[tlim21]

It should a session to help those with more than one CO and cannot yet decide for the School Preference Indication exercise come 21 Oct.

[RAZ123]

I’m currently in Sec 1 right now. I have some queries to ask.

1.Is there a high chance of being able to transfer through vocals??
2.Will transfer students be abel to catch up with the syllabus?
3. I’m currently in Express. Will my studies(in 2013) affect the rate of me being able to enter SOTA?
4. R there many transfer students?

[cupofgrapejuice]

Hi 155dorcas!

1. Being in SOTA, I can safely say that the rough estimate is about...230-240?

2. Well, I think that those kind of scores are average over here but the standards might differ so it's hard to say. You don't need to pass Chinese in the usual years but when it comes to IB...yes you must pass Chinese. (Note that every year you MUST pass ARC, Visual Arts and two other subjects)

3. Yes, there will be! Albeit rather few opportunities I suppose. The only opportunity that I know as of late is the IA (Integrated Arts) Programme which allows for students to try out each art form each semester till Year 2.

4. Ooh! Impressive artworks! Really good potential you have there! However, I suggest trying out more realistic art. SOTA appreciates more realism and less cartoon-like art. Although, they will let you branch out more in the later years so don't worry. In the basic years, your grades will rely heavily on how well developed your realism is. But overall, really nice skills you've got!

P.S- Despite the long hours in SOTA, the experience is really rewarding. For around 8 hours a week, you'll be surrounded by fellow students who adore art, a really helpful and skilful teacher and opportunities to showcase your talents in usually voluntary art competitions, school gallery showcases AND...Yay, masterclasses!

If you're really passionate about your art, if you're really diligent, if you're really talented, your PSLE score won't really matter much.

[jetsetter]

balletmum:

Ragamuffin shinobi:

Just noticed that SOTA now has Junior Studios for all art forms. This appears to replace the previous Junior Academies. Anyone signing their kids for it?

My DD went for the Junior Academy in March 2013. If it is similar to JA, then definitely worth signing up your child for it if he or she is keen to audition for SOTA next year. It gives the child first hand experience in SOTA and there is certificate at the end of the course.

balletmum

How much did u pay for the junior academy. Cheaper than JA?

[balletmum]

jetsetter:

balletmum:

[quote=\"Ragamuffin shinobi\"]Just noticed that SOTA now has Junior Studios for all art forms. This appears to replace the previous Junior Academies. Anyone signing their kids for it?

My DD went for the Junior Academy in March 2013. If it is similar to JA, then definitely worth signing up your child for it if he or she is keen to audition for SOTA next year. It gives the child first hand experience in SOTA and there is certificate at the end of the course.

balletmum

How much did u pay for the junior academy. Cheaper than JA?[/quote]It was free in March this year.

[limws1]

Hi balletmum,


How do you sign up your child for Junior Studios at SOTA? Is there a age or dance grade requirement?

[balletmum]

limws1:

Hi balletmum,


How do you sign up your child for Junior Studios at SOTA? Is there a age or dance grade requirement?

You sign up at SOTA website. Age is for P5 (11 years old) and P 6 (12 years).
More info can be found at their website.

[Alicorn]

OMG! 251! Confirmed! SOTA, here I come for 2014! So excited! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

[chibimaruko]

My DS is going to SOTA next year. He is qualified to learn third language in MOELC. I heard the school time is very long in SOTA. Is it available to go to MOELC once a week? Any SOTA parents got child goes to MOELC? Can you share your experience? Thanks.

[Sreene Devan]

Alicorn:

OMG! 251! Confirmed! SOTA, here I come for 2014! So excited! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

Congrats!