Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[anxiousmom123]

Breezy have Pm ed you!

[autolycus]

anxiousmom123:

May I know the difference between ACS Barker Express track and ACS(I) Express Track?

There is one very important difference: the ACS Barker Express course is designed to provide a well-rounded education targeted at not only your son's development but success in the O-levels. Value-added is high; the statistical distribution of candidates entering the Barker population is such that only about half should make it to JC. However, more than 80% do, every year (I think it's higher than that but I haven't checked the official statistics).

The ACS(I) Express track was re-engineered to meet the need to allow cross-posting between IP and non-IP classes. This means that especially in Year 1 and 2, there is a lot of 'spare' material or material taught in an unusual sequence. It is certainly more challenging, but if your son is aiming to do the O-levels, it isn't particularly a huge bonus.

Transferring to ACJC after finishing either express course is the same: 2 bonus points for affiliation. Transferring to ACS(I) IB is also the same, you'll probably need 6 points (raw score) for O-levels, or a sterling DSA-friendly CV; there is no bonus.

[Nebbermind]

And not forgetting about $300/mth...

[autolycus]

Nebbermind:

And not forgetting about $300/mth...

Or the $80 photocopying fee (I mean, at $0.02 per page, that's 4000 pages a year).

[anxiousmom123]

autolycus:

anxiousmom123:

May I know the difference between ACS Barker Express track and ACS(I) Express Track?

There is one very important difference: the ACS Barker Express course is designed to provide a well-rounded education targeted at not only your son's development but success in the O-levels. Value-added is high; the statistical distribution of candidates entering the Barker population is such that only about half should make it to JC. However, more than 80% do, every year (I think it's higher than that but I haven't checked the official statistics).

The ACS(I) Express track was re-engineered to meet the need to allow cross-posting between IP and non-IP classes. This means that especially in Year 1 and 2, there is a lot of 'spare' material or material taught in an unusual sequence. It is certainly more challenging, but if your son is aiming to do the O-levels, it isn't particularly a huge bonus.

Transferring to ACJC after finishing either express course is the same: 2 bonus points for affiliation. Transferring to ACS(I) IB is also the same, you'll probably need 6 points (raw score) for O-levels, or a sterling DSA-friendly CV; there is no bonus.

Thanks a lot for the clear explanation. My DS scored 250 so was unable to decide between ACS(I) \"O levels\" and SJI IB.

[anxiousmom123]

Nebbermind:

And not forgetting about $300/mth...

Thanks Nebbermind. I too checked about the fees.

[maameemoomoo]

Hello parents,


Any new parents with ds going to sec 1 - O' level next year? Am looking for support group.

Btw, may I know what time does the school start and end?

Thank you!

[spicyblackpepper]

Welcome Moo, be assembled at 7.25 am in the mornings except alternate week Wednesday at 9 am, normal afternoons end 2.40 pm except Friday CCA day.

[DailyHope]

maameemoomoo, my son will be going acsi next yr, hope to link up with you:)

[maameemoomoo]

Thanks spicy black pepper. Needed to arrange my schedule next year already.


Daily hope, yes.. Let's! :rahrah: