National Junior College (Junior High)

[Gerard Way]

hi there, i am a graduating p6 student and i have sent in my S1 options with njc as my first choice after much consideration. the truth is that i had not considered njc prior to receiving my PSLE results since i did not expect to get such a high score i can proudly say that i topped my cohort for this year's psle with a score of 267 now, you may be wondering why i did not consider independent/sap schools. the fact is that i am a non-singaporean and non-pr and the fees that independent schools are asking for are a little bit too much on my parent's pockets. and, i do not take a mother tongue, so i cannot enter a sap school as well.


i've been reading up on njc a lot lately and by the help of several seniors who graduated marymount convent (my school) to enter into njc, i was confident about making my decision. i trust that i have made the right decision, although i'm still quite nervous that i would not get admitted :scratchhead:

i was just wondering how the boarding programme would turn out and if there are any financial assistance schemes for foreigners since the fees for boarding can reach up to $2000 for non-singaporeans! this is a concern because, although my family is very \"rich\" in terms of how closely-knit we are money is definitely something different to talk about. :moneyflies:

apologies if this post was too long-winded. i'm just excited! :xedfingers:

[Jennifer]

Gerard Way:

hi there, i am a graduating p6 student and i have sent in my S1 options with njc as my first choice after much consideration. the truth is that i had not considered njc prior to receiving my PSLE results since i did not expect to get such a high score i can proudly say that i topped my cohort for this year's psle with a score of 267 now, you may be wondering why i did not consider independent/sap schools. the fact is that i am a non-singaporean and non-pr and the fees that independent schools are asking for are a little bit too much on my parent's pockets. and, i do not take a mother tongue, so i cannot enter a sap school as well.


i've been reading up on njc a lot lately and by the help of several seniors who graduated marymount convent (my school) to enter into njc, i was confident about making my decision. i trust that i have made the right decision, although i'm still quite nervous that i would not get admitted :scratchhead:

i was just wondering how the boarding programme would turn out and if there are any financial assistance schemes for foreigners since the fees for boarding can reach up to $2000 for non-singaporeans! this is a concern because, although my family is very \"rich\" in terms of how closely-knit we are money is definitely something different to talk about. :moneyflies:

apologies if this post was too long-winded. i'm just excited! :xedfingers:

:congrats:

There is a financial assistance scheme, but I do not know whether it is applicable to non-Singaporeans.

You can email or call up the school to make enquiries.

The email address can be found on the school website.

http://www.nationaljc.moe.edu.sg/Page.aspx?id=61

[Jennifer]

http://www.nationaljc.moe.edu.sg/News.aspx


Appeal procedures can be found on the above link.

Do remember to print out a copy of the online application before your close the browser.

All the best.

[Jovialcho]

Only a handful in DS class went for tuition. In fact the principal discouraged tuition for the students n the mentors or teachers are there to guide n help.

[Jovialcho]

Hi Gerald,


Congrats to your good result. Welcome to njc as believe your score virtually can enter.
DS chose njc over r n h family even though he qualify as he felt peer pressure n very competitive over these two top schools. In njc, he has some chance for some programs like accelerated maths which he top maths in his class. He also can continue jap third language as still can manage. Most important he likes the boarding program n mixed gender environment.

Sorry for boarding financial assistance , I have no idea for non Singaporeans

[lesleymaween.09410yahoo.09410com.09410sg]

Thank you for all your feedback.

May I ask if there are many students who drop HMT in year 2 &3?

[Jennifer]

gg:

Thank you for all your feedback.

May I ask if there are many students who drop HMT in year 2 &3?

Heard from my ah boy that about 20+ JH2 students were offered to do MT at JH3. Out of these students, we do not know how many will be doing MT next year, how many opt to continue with HMT next year.

[lesleymaween.09410yahoo.09410com.09410sg]

Do you mean only 20 out of a cohort of about 200 were chosen only? In that case perhaps it’s better not to opt for hmt at the start? Thanks for yr advice

[JJ1111]

Jennifer:

gg:

Thank you for all your feedback.

May I ask if there are many students who drop HMT in year 2 &3?

Heard from my ah boy that about 20+ JH2 students were offered to do MT at JH3. Out of these students, we do not know how many will be doing MT next year, how many opt to continue with HMT next year.

From my girl. She said that as long as the student score C+ & above can take HMT. If C, can opt HMT or MT. D & below can only take MT.

[Jennifer]

gg:

Do you mean only 20 out of a cohort of about 200 were chosen only? In that case perhaps it's better not to opt for hmt at the start? Thanks for yr advice

I do not have the exact number how many students were given the option letter and were asked to attend the meeting with the HOD.

I also do not know the exact cohort number of each year.

I cant advise whether to opt in or out at the start as it all depends on the child and how much the child wants to do a \"good job\" at tackling HMT or MT.

I do not even know what exactly is the difference in the difficulty level of HMT vs MT.

Hence I am unable to give any advice to you.