PCF/PAP Kindergartens

[lyra]

Hi! I am looking at enrolling my son to K1 in either PCF Punggol West Blk 303A or PCF Punggol North Blk 174D. They have registration in April but is it still possible to get a K1 vacancy in these schools? Because their Nursery children will graduate to Kindergarten classes, so I'm not sure how good are my chances in getting a vacancy.


Also, how do I check whether these are \"premium\" or \"normal\" PCF? I didn't know there's premium PCF until I read this forum.

[sembgal]

lyra:

Hi! I am looking at enrolling my son to K1 in either PCF Punggol West Blk 303A or PCF Punggol North Blk 174D. They have registration in April but is it still possible to get a K1 vacancy in these schools? Because their Nursery children will graduate to Kindergarten classes, so I'm not sure how good are my chances in getting a vacancy.


Also, how do I check whether these are \"premium\" or \"normal\" PCF? I didn't know there's premium PCF until I read this forum.

I think the premium centres will be those that have achieved Commendation for Spark-certification. Just call the school to check for vacancy. Never call during lunch hour.

50 preschools have attained SPARK Certification (Commendation). SPARK Certification (Commendation) recognises centres with strong teaching and learning practices which include a well-designed and integrated curriculum, and strong pedagogies to support children's holistic development in an environment conducive for learning.

If your child is studying in one of the 50 preschools, I think that is a premier preschool.

Source: http://www.ecda.gov.sg/sparkinfo/Pages/ ... yYear.aspx

[kopicat]

Enrollment question, must enrol kid in Jan or can enrol later half of the year in July?

[speechie33]

Hi there,

Does anyone know much about Pcf Arts Circle at Sengkang blk 231/232?

Thanks!

[sushiking]

I have been reading all the posts in this threat but can’t find any review on PCF of Bishan blk 197 Kindergarten. I’m sincerely and really grateful if any parents can provide your feedback/reviews of the school. As I saw a mummy posted on serangoon pcf, the standard seems good therefore I would like to get a feel of how is the Bishan PCF doing. Thanks in advanced!!! Appreciate!!

[map1423]

Hi am interested to know about blk 197 as well. Can anyone share their experience?

[pinkyoshi]

Me too. Would like to know about PCF in Bishan. Please help to share some reviews.

[Kiaseemum]

Hi,anyone have any reviews on pcf blk 303A punggol?

[Kiaseemum]

I checked out a few of the PCF schools in my area and noticed that their curriculum( pasted on the notice board) differs from each other.

For example one of the centres has ‘math’ and ‘gymnastics’ and ’ readingbee’ and another doesn’t.
The fees also differ in range,isn’t PCF standard across singapore?
Has anyone got any feedback on PCF?
Would our child need to attend supplementary classes for reading / phonics? Pls help

[esimly3506]

Hi,

I understood from the PCF principal that the enrollment for N1 are for children born from Y2013 Jan-Jun (those meet the 30months age). I asked the principal again so how about those who are born in Y2013 Jul-Dec, will there be a 2nd intake of N1, but to my disappointment that her reply was subject to vacancies available in June next year. My child is born in December 2013. I called up another PCF centre and they said the same thing.

I wondered how unfair for those who are born the later part of the year. They will only be accepted based on VACANCY of the centre, instead of providing a 2nd intake somewhere in December this year. And I asked them why, they told me it is regulated by ECDA and they just merely following it.

My concern is if there is no vacancy in the PCF centre located just right below my block, I will have to source for another centre further away from my house. Worse is I have to put my child in the nearby childcare and pay a higher cost.

Does anyone encounter the same issue as me? Is this process of enrollment justified? Appreciate anyone can shed some light. Thanks.