All About A Levels

[jtoh]

Good to get the info from the horse’s mouth, and make an informed choice during JC selection. Update us when you get a reply, starlight?

[starlight1968sg]

jtoh:

Good to get the info from the horse's mouth, and make an informed choice during JC selection. Update us when you get a reply, starlight?

Hi jtoh,
Personally I dont know if the requirement of contrasting subject is good or bad.
There was no such requirement during my time (ok, donkey years ago)
Of course studying more subjects to enhance knowledge is good but now we are talking about taking A level exam which means the selection of subjects is likely to affect the further route to U.
Thanks.

[sharonkhoo]

starlight1968sg:

jtoh:

Oh is it? Could it be the school's directive rather than the MOE's directive then?

This is what I am trying to find out too.
Anyway, I have sent an email to the relevant authorities for further clarifications.
I just want to hear from parents here with such experience.
Thanks, jtoh.

MOE's website gives examples of possible combinations, and some of them have H1 contrasting subjects.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/e ... b_comb.htm

[starlight1968sg]

slmkhoo:

MOE's website gives examples of possible combinations, and some of them have H1 contrasting subjects.


http://www.moe.gov.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/e ... b_comb.htm

Thanks for sharing, slmkhoo.
I am hoping to find one (parent with kid) who takes 3 Science subjects and a 3rd lang as a contrasting subject at A level.

[jtoh]

starlight1968sg:

I am hoping to find one (parent with kid) who takes 3 Science subjects and a 3rd lang as a contrasting subject at A level.

3rd lang can only be taken at H2 level apparently.

[starlight1968sg]

jtoh:

starlight1968sg:

I am hoping to find one (parent with kid) who takes 3 Science subjects and a 3rd lang as a contrasting subject at A level.

3rd lang can only be taken at H2 level apparently.

It seems so.
A contrasting subject can be taken at H1 level.
But using 3rd lang as a contrasting subject seems a different story.

[jtoh]

starlight, why not let your child try 4H2s, including third lang? Although I think 3rd lang at A levels is tough.

[starlight1968sg]

jtoh:

starlight, why not let your child try 4H2s, including third lang? Although I think 3rd lang at A levels is tough.

dd is in year 3 now.
She is taking triple Sc, Geo and French.
At year 5, she will have to drop a Sc. I do hope she can continue with her French as a contrasting subject preferably at H2 level. If she can't cope, she may have to take it at H1 level. If French can't be considered as a contrasting subject, then she has to consider Geo or take up Economics.

[micko07]

starlight1968sg:

jtoh:

[quote=\"starlight1968sg\"]
I am hoping to find one (parent with kid) who takes 3 Science subjects and a 3rd lang as a contrasting subject at A level.

3rd lang can only be taken at H2 level apparently.

It seems so.
A contrasting subject can be taken at H1 level.
But using 3rd lang as a contrasting subject seems a different story.[/quote]The impression I get is that H1 Third Languages can't be used as a contrasting subject:
http://www.njc.edu.sg/education_subject.htm
http://www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/general-admission.html
http://www.hci.edu.sg/uploadfile/colleg ... 8Aug13.pdf

Although it's definitely better to hear it from the horse's mouth.

[starlight1968sg]

Dear Ms X,

Thank you for your email to MOE and for sharing your views on the third language programme.
Please be assured that H2 French as a third language can be considered a contrasting subject for Science students. However, please note that your daughter must meet the school’s internal criteria on the number of subjects allowed and the types of subject combinations. She must also be accepted into the H2 French programme at MOELC Bishan.
We hope this clarifies the matter

The above is extracted from an email I received from Curriculum Planning and Development Division of MOE.