NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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Atan:
Between the choice of NUSH and HCL, I would recommend a simple decision be made based upon percentage of the likely kind of career your DD/DS is likely to pursue in the future:It is the DSA preference school selection phase and we are still undecided between NUSH or HCI :scratchhead: as DS likes both schools.
Understand that the assessment mode of NUSH is via CA and end of semester examinations. For the exams, is it on a modular basis, ie once a module is cleared, it is not retested?
The Principal emphasized that NUSH kids have more opportunities for external exposures (oversea seminars, programs etc) and competitions. Would appreciate kind comments by current students and parents on this. Is it true that there is ample opp for all students vs other school of bigger cohort?
Thanks very much in advance!!
70% (Science and advanced research, engineering, computing, maths, medical etc), 30% (lawyers, economist, administration, finance n business etc) - choose NUSH. if it is the reverse percentage - then HCI or any other IP school would make a better choice.
NUSH is a specialized maths n Science school with no 'A' level constraint.
Just by comparing the past Olympiad performance in all science, maths, computing, and opportunities for SSEF, ISEF etc, only RI is comparable. In short, NUSH offers a better nurturing environment than HCI if your DD/DS is in the 70%. -
Atan:
A typical week will be 2 days (CCA days) till 6 pm and the rest between 3 pm to 5 pm if you opt for all electives & enrichments (I think max is 2 as your time table will be very full) for Year 1 & 2. And if you take MO, half of Saturday will be \"burned\" too.We feel that one unique feature of NUSH curriculum is the avail of elective and enrichment modules.
Pls adv if it's a norm for students to take up these extra modules if eligible and if the electives are considered for credits towards the diploma.
Based on the info on subjects each year, the workload seems to be pretty heavy, esp from Y3. Pls adv what is normal school life like for NUSH students since there does not seem to be a lot f emphasis on CCA. What about leadership and other holistic / fun activities avail at the school. The info on the sch website is rather limited so it will be great to hear from current student/parents.
Thanks again !!!
Starting from this year in Year 3, DS1 stays back till 6 pm almost every day. So best is you find time between breaks to catch up with your homewrok so that by the time you reach home, you can have your rest. But of course if you do not opt for any electives or enrichments, you are \"free\" after 1 pm except for CCA days
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:thankyou: Artume, matadorepy and dagong99 for your kind sharing.
My DS doesn't know what kind of career he wants to pursue yet :scratchhead:, unlike some kids who already have some kind of direction.
It is a hard choice and we have been considering since receiving CO and attended the impressive preview at NUSH. On the other hand, HCI has been his dream school (being fm a SAP sch) before NUSH came into the picture. Its like ι±ΌδΈηζ,ζ°ζ¬’δΈζ§η±, cant have both. -
Atan:
I guess the choice is more difficult if the child is an all rounder who is good in both math & sciences, and languages.:thankyou: Artume, matadorepy and dagong99 for your kind sharing.
My DS doesn't know what kind of career he wants to pursue yet :scratchhead:, unlike some kids who already have some kind of direction.
It is a hard choice and we have been considering since receiving CO and attended the impressive preview at NUSH. On the other hand, HCI has been his dream school (being fm a SAP sch) before NUSH came into the picture. Its like ι±ΌδΈηζ,ζ°ζ¬’δΈζ§η±, cant have both. -
Atan:
Let your son decide. If he can't decide, toss a coin in the air, heads for NUSH, tails for HCI, and while the coin is still in the air, he will hope the coin lands on a particular side, that's the school he really wants:thankyou: Artume, matadorepy and dagong99 for your kind sharing.
My DS doesn't know what kind of career he wants to pursue yet :scratchhead:, unlike some kids who already have some kind of direction.
It is a hard choice and we have been considering since receiving CO and attended the impressive preview at NUSH. On the other hand, HCI has been his dream school (being fm a SAP sch) before NUSH came into the picture. Its like ι±ΌδΈηζ,ζ°ζ¬’δΈζ§η±, cant have both.
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[quote=\"tck Let your son decide. If he can't decide, toss a coin in the air, heads for NUSH, tails for HCI, and while the coin is still in the air, he will hope the coin lands on a particular side, that's the school he really wants :D[/quote]
Haha, we have thought about tossing the coin too .
Your son's choice is NUSH? -
Atan:
[quote=\"tck Let your son decide. If he can't decide, toss a coin in the air, heads for NUSH, tails for HCI, and while the coin is still in the air, he will hope the coin lands on a particular side, that's the school he really wants
Haha, we have thought about tossing the coin too .
Your son's choice is NUSH?[/quote]
Two COs, NUSH and RI. Yes, choice is NUSH
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tck:
Two COs, NUSH and RI. Yes, choice is NUSH :D[/quote]Atan:
[quote=\"tck Let your son decide. If he can't decide, toss a coin in the air, heads for NUSH, tails for HCI, and while the coin is still in the air, he will hope the coin lands on a particular side, that's the school he really wants
Haha, we have thought about tossing the coin too .
Your son's choice is NUSH?
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dyh:
Two COs, NUSH and RI. Yes, choice is NUSH :D[/quote] :welcome:[/quote]tck:
[quote=\"Atan\"][quote=\"tck Let your son decide. If he can't decide, toss a coin in the air, heads for NUSH, tails for HCI, and while the coin is still in the air, he will hope the coin lands on a particular side, that's the school he really wants
Haha, we have thought about tossing the coin too .
Your son's choice is NUSH?
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Atan:
As a parent (IMHO and without prejudice ), I think you are in a position to influence (unless you are not sure yourself) that choice based on what you think the child potential lies, the opportunity ahead for him/her.:thankyou: Artume, matadorepy and dagong99 for your kind sharing.
My DS doesn't know what kind of career he wants to pursue yet :scratchhead:, unlike some kids who already have some kind of direction.
It is a hard choice and we have been considering since receiving CO and attended the impressive preview at NUSH. On the other hand, HCI has been his dream school (being fm a SAP sch) before NUSH came into the picture. Its like ι±ΌδΈηζ,ζ°ζ¬’δΈζ§η±, cant have both.
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