Compare RGS vs NYGH
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karecity:
Good sharing of yr thots. My DD is joining Raffles family.Hello, I'm an ex-RGS and ex-RJ student, currently studying Medicine in Singapore.
My sister was from NYGH and I have friends in both schools so perhaps I can share my perspective on this.
Regarding the 'higher COP scores' for NYGH, please note that it is not true since NYGH includes HMT scores. Considering that most people either get 2 or 3 points for HMT, this means that the COP for RG was still higher until last year.
Being in the Raffles system naturally makes me more aware of its pros and cons so I may be a bit biased here.
From what I recall of my RG days, there were constant examinations. But if you put in consistent effort, they were not that difficult to get an average to good score in. Also the 'sisterly culture' is very strong, so notes sharing is also a thing. There was a lot of emphasis placed on alternative assessment methods, meaning things like Alternative Assessments or Performance Tasks, essentially graded mini projects. This is a very good way of training students to research online to produce a product (either a physical item or presentation or report etc). They can be overwhelming at times (there was one point in Sec 3 i had 7 of them going on at once, on top of normal pen and paper exams) which will be very stressful, but are ultimately one of the best learning tools and very useful in the future for stuff like PW.
The IP programme is also very different from OLevel syllabus (this applies to both schools & other IP schools), which is good and bad. It gives a headstart for the A Level syllabus, so it is much easier transitioning into JC. However, for certain standardised tests like BMAT required for entry into Medicine at LKC and certain UK universities, which require OLevel knowledge, we certainly lose out.
About the stereotypical personalities of a RG/NYGH girl, it's mostly true for the majority but definitely very dependent on individual personalities. RG has sooo many class presentations though, which definitely helps train you in public speaking and to be more confident. I also think we have more school pride haha.
More importantly (imo), choosing a secondary school like RG and NYGH is akin to choosing your JC. Only a handful (about 3?) per batch from RG do not go to RJ. (They either choose HCI for the Humanities Programme or ACSI.) This means that most RG girls go to RJ, which is quite important as RJ is still the JC that sends the most students to MedLaw and the top overseas universities. I think it's pretty easy for most of us to get into top UK universities since we have the grades they look for. It's also easier to qualify for a H3 (which may be helpful for uni apps) compared to HC.
According to my HC friends, HC is very supportive of the student if they are talented. Meaning that if you're good in something, they'll really give you lots of opportunities to develop that area. (whereas in RG/RJ, you need to grab that chance yourself) They also generally have a friendlier culture and most students seem to be less arrogant. And their Mandarin is also definitely way better.
My personal opinion will be that choosing RG to get into RJ is a more logical, practical choice to get into your desired Uni course. And isn't that the end goal of all this? -
VALyap:
Dreamgear:
[quote=\"matrix0405\"]A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
How did u arrive at this conclusion?
err.... I believe many will beg to defer with late marriage.. stereotyping....????[/quote]To those I know of RGS frens, they are happily married w kids. -
I attended NYGH open house this year. During the principal’s talk, in Q&A session, a parent stood up and self-introduced as an old RGS girl. She asked Mdm Heng, the principal, to comment on the difference of the two schools. Mdm Heng set her view in mainly 3 points:
1.The secondary school period is the most crucial time for a person to master a second language. If a person misses this period, and only starts to learn the second language in later phase of her life, she may have to put in double effort and expect less result. For Nanyang, it incorporates the learning of the Chinese Language and culture into not only school’s curriculum, but also students’ daily activities. Regardless of a student’s ability with Chinese language at the entry point, as long as the student is willing to learn, Nanyang promises and guarantees that, by the end of the 4 years, she will have good command of the language.
2. Nanyang believes that, at secondary school level, the students are still not very mature. Therefore, Nanyang insists on teachers’ guidance, supervision and support.
3.Nanyang emphasizes that a student is a member of a community. The achievement of a student is a result of not just her own hard work, but also the result of her parents, teachers, coaches and others who contribute to her success.
Personally, I feel that Nanyang girls are refined and graceful. RGS girls are natural and outspoken.
Thank you for sharing. My DD is joining NYGH next year and we are really proud of that. She is non-Chinese but no less confident in a Chinese environment. End of the day, it boils down to where you feel more comfortable. -
VALyap:
Dreamgear:
[quote=\"matrix0405\"]A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
How did u arrive at this conclusion?
err.... I believe many will beg to defer with late marriage.. stereotyping....????[/quote]
heehee, i just attended the wedding of a newly minted lawyer from RGS, which means she is only in her mid-20s. -
strictly looking at curriculum, i’ll go for RGS.
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justMommy:
strictly looking at curriculum, i'll go for RGS.
me too. I am all for less hand-holding and more self-directed learning. as long as a decent grade in mother tongue is achieved, there isn't a need to spend so much time n energy on it as there are so many other fascinating subjects to explore. -
VALyap:
Dreamgear:
[quote=\"matrix0405\"]A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
How did u arrive at this conclusion?
err.... I believe many will beg to defer with late marriage.. stereotyping....????[/quote]I think Matrix0405 was trying to say some and not ALL RGS girls lah.
My husband being an RI alumni himself, said RI's 1st choice not RGS girls but NYGH usually have bfs in HC. Among his RI friends, mostly din marry RGS girls.
Maybe it's the school culture that NYGH girls more traditional due to the Chinese culture and RGS girls are more westernize+ambitious?
Having said that, sometimes he do wonder if his dds can join the Raffles Family :rahrah: -
Well, the words such as \" a good number\" were used! what do you think when RG girls read it! :rahrah:
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matrix0405:
A good number of former RGS girls are not married or late (>30) marriage. NYG don seem to have this fate.
\"this fate\"?
nonsense la...many (better looking ones) married in their 20s to scholars who had bonds (i.e. got job security liao), to docs (housemen who envisage they won't hv much time to pak tok), to high achievers who were posted overseas (so must quickly ROM). Some teachers married young too, cos got job security upon graduation liao.
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