NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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My class has 20 boys and 3 girls…
and the class next to mine has more girls than boys. -
Artume:
Hmm.. So big different ... I am not sure how NUS High arrange the classes .... Did you get in via Phase I DSA or Phase II PSLE result ?My class has 20 boys and 3 girls...
and the class next to mine has more girls than boys. -
matadorepy:
Think read somewhere that eventually piggy's DS did get an offer but rejected it as there is maybe some preference towards \"traditional elite program\" in ACSI. Nonetheless, I cannot comprehend why the need for her to make such uncalled for remarks. My DD2 rejected a couple of COs and eventually chose a popular girls' school (which is above ACSI's level in terms COP), but I think it is basic respect not to 'put down' any school especially not when I have no experience there. So, wondering is there any motive here? :?piggybank:
Jtalk seems to know the system well
your DS did'nt make it to NUSH with a 254 ...
Anyway, whether good or bad experience sharing, most importantly, there should be value add and not baseless affirmation. -
LoveIsEverything:
Ah, sorry. I should qualify by saying that I'm in Year 5. I suppose it is more or less random for the first two years. Classes for Y3 Y4 will be go by humanities and chance, whereas classes for Y5 Y6 will go by subject combination.
Hmm.. So big different ... I am not sure how NUS High arrange the classes .... Did you get in via Phase I DSA or Phase II PSLE result ?Artume:
My class has 20 boys and 3 girls...
and the class next to mine has more girls than boys. -
Artume:
Ah, sorry. I should qualify by saying that I'm in Year 5. I suppose it is more or less random for the first two years. Classes for Y3 Y4 will be go by humanities and chance, whereas classes for Y5 Y6 will go by subject combination.[/quote]oh ok
Hmm.. So big different ... I am not sure how NUS High arrange the classes .... Did you get in via Phase I DSA or Phase II PSLE result ?LoveIsEverything:
[quote=\"Artume\"]My class has 20 boys and 3 girls...
and the class next to mine has more girls than boys.
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I must really thank the parents who answered my queries promptly, in this forum and helped me to choose the school. Especially 24xiaoparents, mjl, anxiousmom123, Artume took time to PM me. Nobody tried to insist that this is the best school but they helped me to identify the school suitable for my daughter. Thanks to all.
(My daughter’s class has 25 students. I think there are 6 girls.) -
Indeed, anxious mum, there is no perfect school. Just which is more suitable to oneself, elite or not, branded or not. Psle is really just the first step. 前面的路还很长。Wish all our dc grow up to be of good character and happy!
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Sorry, it's wonder mom.
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I have 2 kids from NUSH, one has recently graduated this year and the other going Y3 next year. Like any other school, NUSH has its merits and shortcomings. With greater emphasis on math and science, some other things may inevitably have to take a back seat. We just have to manage our expectations correctly. For instance, I would not expect the standard/curriculum of languages and humanities subjects to be as rigorous as some other top schools e.g. RI. That is fine with me. I would say, the teaching standard of non-Math&Science subjects in NUSH is generally comparable with most mainstream schools, and for Math&Science subjects, exceeds even the top schools.
What I like most about the NUSH system is, there is no national exams like ‘O’/‘A’ levels (other than mother tongue) and IB, and yet the NUSH diploma is recognized by local unis and many reputable overseas unis. A lot of time is saved not having to mug (i.e. do plenty of past years practice papers) for such national exams. Those with kids who have just gone thru PSLE would appreciate how much time was "wasted" in drilling for a national exam. My elder daughter had spent most part of her JC2 preparing for ‘A’ levels. Instead, all 6 years in NUSH are spent doing fruitful and exciting stuff. Also, from what I observe, most kids in NUSH are happy (well, my kids are, definitely), as they are learning mostly what they have passion for. So, for students who have true passion for math and science, I think this school would suit them well. -
24xiaoparents:
Think read somewhere that eventually piggy's DS did get an offer but rejected it as there is maybe some preference towards \"traditional elite program\" in ACSI. Nonetheless, I cannot comprehend why the need for her to make such uncalled for remarks. My DD2 rejected a couple of COs and eventually chose a popular girls' school (which is above ACSI's level in terms COP), but I think it is basic respect not to 'put down' any school especially not when I have no experience there. So, wondering is there any motive here? :?matadorepy:
[quote=\"piggybank\"]Jtalk seems to know the system well
your DS did'nt make it to NUSH with a 254 ...
Anyway, whether good or bad experience sharing, most importantly, there should be value add and not baseless affirmation.[/quote]If you read her posts, she is absolutely keen for her DS to be posted to NUSH. But I think piggy could be pulling a \"fast one\" by saying that her DS with 254 actually got in ... and then suddenly declared she has change her mind totally about the NUSH system.
Immediately after her post someone shared that the COP for NUSH this year is 256. Hence her DS with 254 didn't make it to NUSH after all.
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