NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[sleepy]

Puzz...zzle:

it just an enrichment !? In that case I think to manage well in English and Chinese is good enough , right?

My 2 cents hor. I think 3rd lang is optional. If given the choice to choose, can try try la. Skali got talent. If never tried won't know.
Anyway, I asked my dd to drop 3rd lang after 1 semester. Obviously no talent

[Puzz.06109.06109.06109zzle]

Was told Nush only conduct French and Japanese? if taking German got to attend in Bishan MOE center ?

[dagong99]

Puzz...zzle:

Thanks dagong99, so it just an enrichment !? In that case I think to manage well in English and Chinese is good enough , right?

No, 3rd Lang is not an Enrichment or Elective module in NUSH.

By Enrichment/Elective, I meant \"extra\" modules beside the core modules that one has to take in NUSH.

All these Enrichment/Elective modules are optional but most students will take at least 1 or 2 per semester, on top of their core modules.

NUSH works a bit different from other schools, it is based on modular system, just like NUS.

Hope this clarifies.

[Sun_2010]

Puzz...zzle:

Was told Nush only conduct French and Japanese? if taking German got to attend in Bishan MOE center ?

The 3rd language option given by MOE is optional, free and conducted at MOELC centres. NUSH and MOELC will adjust timetables so that there is no clash . However the child has to travel to MOELC twice a week.

NUSH offers 3rd language as an elective to all of its students. There is an additional fee of $100 pm. The advantage is no time and effort wasted for travelling and if the child does well it will be included in the result(if not it will not be, so no loss).

As dagong has shared most leave 3rd language after an year or two. But a few do stick on all four years - say about 20+ It is really a matter of interest.

Learning a new language is not just a subject to take but it is about widening perspectives. It may also come in useful in overseas Uni or at work. If you child is interested , he can try the MOELC one first - since it is free and Year1 Sem1 being honeymoon period, they have time . If he likes it then later years he can continue there or take up the school offered 3rd language.

German is the corporate language so some prefer it others like French. if the child is into Manga and stuff then Jap is an attraction. More kids taking Jap stick on and really enjoy the journey. NUSH also has Jap students exchange programme and the interactions help keep the love of language.

[dagong99]

Sun_2010:

Puzz...zzle:

Was told Nush only conduct French and Japanese? if taking German got to attend in Bishan MOE center ?

The 3rd language option given by MOE is optional, free and conducted at MOELC centres. NUSH and MOELC will adjust timetables so that there is no clash . However the child has to travel to MOELC twice a week.

NUSH offers 3rd language as an elective to all of its students. There is an additional fee of $100 pm. The advantage is no time and effort wasted for travelling and if the child does well it will be included in the result(if not it will not be, so no loss).

As dagong has shared most leave 3rd language after an year or two. But a few do stick on all four years - say about 20+ It is really a matter of interest.

Learning a new language is not just a subject to take but it is about widening perspectives. It may also come in useful in overseas Uni or at work. If you child is interested , he can try the MOELC one first - since it is free and Year1 Sem1 being honeymoon period, they have time . If he likes it then later years he can continue there or take up the school offered 3rd language.

German is the corporate language so some prefer it others like French. if the child is into Manga and stuff then Jap is an attraction. More kids taking Jap stick on and really enjoy the journey. NUSH also has Jap students exchange programme and the interactions help keep the love of language.

:imsorry:

Didn't know 3rd lang is considered as an Elective in NUSH, I always tot it's like MT under MOE.

Thanks Sun_2010 for pointing out.

[57dolphin]

For all students joining NUSH next year, you will get a new option.

NUSH will be starting a new "Galileo " programme next year.
It about aerospace, students will have to do 3 NUSH modules and will be involved in building nano satellite.

Dr Hung announced it in this year convocation.

[dagong99]

57dolphin:

For all students joining NUSH next year, you will get a new option.

NUSH will be starting a new \"Galileo \" programme next year.
It about aerospace, students will have to do 3 NUSH modules and will be involved in building nano satellite.

Dr Hung announced it in this year convocation.

Do you mean Majors or Honours ? Or just Electives or Enrichments ? Thanks.

[dagong99]

dagong99:

57dolphin:

For all students joining NUSH next year, you will get a new option.

NUSH will be starting a new \"Galileo \" programme next year.
It about aerospace, students will have to do 3 NUSH modules and will be involved in building nano satellite.

Dr Hung announced it in this year convocation.

Do you mean Majors or Honours ? Or just Electives or Enrichments ? Thanks.

May I know how many Olympiads can one take now ? It seems that NUSH is starting their Olympiad modules for Physics & Biology earlier than previous years ... From what I know, PO is usually in Year 3, BO in Year 4. Has this changed ? :scratchhead:

[57dolphin]

Dagong,

Sorry my typing error.
Students in the Galileo programme have to take 3 NUS modules in 2 years.

[dagong99]

57dolphin:

Dagong,

Sorry my typing error.
Students in the Galileo programme have to take 3 NUS modules in 2 years.

Oh, I see, thanks ! May I know if this Galileo programme is only for new students ?

For NUS module, each module last for 1 semester or 2 ? How about existing students who are already taking NUS modules ? I tot the max they can take at a time is 2 NUS modules ? Thanks !