* Nanyang JC (NYJC)
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Hi, I just graduated from NY so the info I can provide is quite recent (though bear in mind that it might not be 100% accurate if the school decides to change it this year)
\"Is NYJC allow students who has raw score>10 to take 4H2 sbujects?\"
As long as you bother to appeal, they will give it to you. I know a guy who gets 12 (-6 bonus) who take 4H2. But bear in mind that the school still thinks that you are not capable of 4H2, so if your end of year results are not satisfactory, you will be encouraged to drop one (but the good thing is you can choose which one to drop). If you are retained (although retain rate in NY is one of the lowest in the whole Singapore), then you have to drop (in this case you can even change your subject combination if you wish).
\" I also heard that the subject combination in NYJC is quite flexible\"
Yes. Other JC policies usually assign class beforehand, say, class S01 takes subject H2 Phy Chem Math and H1 Econs, so if you want to take that specific combination you will be in that class. NY does it another way round, you choose your own subject combination of any four subjects the school offers first, then the school will assign a class for you. The pro is you can choose virtually any combination you want (there are lots of weird combis people choose to take - but the suits them so why not). However in case you choose a unique combination chances are your class will not take the exact same subject, which means that your timetable will be a bit messy (possibly a long free period and/or a few morning lessons).
\"Can any parents or students share abt the culture n academic performance of the JC? What is the quality of the teachers n how driven are they in bonding with the students.\"
I guess the quality improves with time. If you look at the stats of COP between 2005 and 2014, you will see that NYJC is the only school that the COP goes down very quickly each year. For the past 3 years, it was 8/8, 7/8 then 7/7 for Sci/Art. Of course the academic performance is very much dependent on the students, so thats why academic performance improve every year (most recent (2014) batch did exceptionally well, with around 2/3 students getting A for maths which is conveniently the standard of top JCs). Culture I would say that it is rather warm but a bit chinese-y (I mean eventually it's nanyang). Teachers are great!!! but it varies by subject as well. NY Chemistry and Maths department teachers are very very driven and others are good as well (although honestly speaking there are exceptions - everywhere - but I think there's very few exceptions here compared to my sec sch (of course i have never been to other jcs)).
\"Can someone advise whether NYJC is good in science stream or arts stream, thanks\".
They excel in both and there's very little discrimination between the streams. Science is guaranteed by the way-above-average distinction rates and arts.. i don't really remember the rates but the fact that they offer H3 art, H3 cll and H3 econs would mean they are able to drive the students well. However, I think what is more important is whether you are good in science or atrs. There's no point going for something the school is good at but you are not good or don't like anyway.
\"Hi I hope this info is still of use to you, but I talked to the teacher at NYJC open house and he said as long as your L1 and three subjects(or four I'm not really sure) is below ten points you can take 4H2s, and the subjects must be science I think. But I'm not sure if art stream criteria will be different.\"
For science, L1B4 (B4 must contain all the sciences you intend to take at H2 level*) <=10
For arts, L1B4 (any best 4 subjects) <=10
L1 must be english (HCL cannot be used as a substitute)
* For example, if you intend to take Phy Chem Math Econs, you must use English, Chem, Phy, Math, anything OR English, Combined Sci (P/C), Math, anything, anything.
\"- any feedback about NYJC such as
:stress level?
:teachers?
:culture ?\"
Stress level - it's the \"JC\" part that makes it high and not the \"NY\" part. (in other words if you choose to come to JC don't expect anything stress-free)
other qns see above -
Quinine:
Hello,Hi, I just graduated from NY so the info I can provide is quite recent (though bear in mind that it might not be 100% accurate if the school decides to change it this year)
\"Is NYJC allow students who has raw score>10 to take 4H2 sbujects?\"
As long as you bother to appeal, they will give it to you. I know a guy who gets 12 (-6 bonus) who take 4H2. But bear in mind that the school still thinks that you are not capable of 4H2, so if your end of year results are not satisfactory, you will be encouraged to drop one (but the good thing is you can choose which one to drop). If you are retained (although retain rate in NY is one of the lowest in the whole Singapore), then you have to drop (in this case you can even change your subject combination if you wish).
\" I also heard that the subject combination in NYJC is quite flexible\"
Yes. Other JC policies usually assign class beforehand, say, class S01 takes subject H2 Phy Chem Math and H1 Econs, so if you want to take that specific combination you will be in that class. NY does it another way round, you choose your own subject combination of any four subjects the school offers first, then the school will assign a class for you. The pro is you can choose virtually any combination you want (there are lots of weird combis people choose to take - but the suits them so why not). However in case you choose a unique combination chances are your class will not take the exact same subject, which means that your timetable will be a bit messy (possibly a long free period and/or a few morning lessons).
\"Can any parents or students share abt the culture n academic performance of the JC? What is the quality of the teachers n how driven are they in bonding with the students.\"
I guess the quality improves with time. If you look at the stats of COP between 2005 and 2014, you will see that NYJC is the only school that the COP goes down very quickly each year. For the past 3 years, it was 8/8, 7/8 then 7/7 for Sci/Art. Of course the academic performance is very much dependent on the students, so thats why academic performance improve every year (most recent (2014) batch did exceptionally well, with around 2/3 students getting A for maths which is conveniently the standard of top JCs). Culture I would say that it is rather warm but a bit chinese-y (I mean eventually it's nanyang). Teachers are great!!! but it varies by subject as well. NY Chemistry and Maths department teachers are very very driven and others are good as well (although honestly speaking there are exceptions - everywhere - but I think there's very few exceptions here compared to my sec sch (of course i have never been to other jcs)).
\"Can someone advise whether NYJC is good in science stream or arts stream, thanks\".
They excel in both and there's very little discrimination between the streams. Science is guaranteed by the way-above-average distinction rates and arts.. i don't really remember the rates but the fact that they offer H3 art, H3 cll and H3 econs would mean they are able to drive the students well. However, I think what is more important is whether you are good in science or atrs. There's no point going for something the school is good at but you are not good or don't like anyway.
\"Hi I hope this info is still of use to you, but I talked to the teacher at NYJC open house and he said as long as your L1 and three subjects(or four I'm not really sure) is below ten points you can take 4H2s, and the subjects must be science I think. But I'm not sure if art stream criteria will be different.\"
For science, L1B4 (B4 must contain all the sciences you intend to take at H2 level*) <=10
For arts, L1B4 (any best 4 subjects) <=10
L1 must be english (HCL cannot be used as a substitute)
* For example, if you intend to take Phy Chem Math Econs, you must use English, Chem, Phy, Math, anything OR English, Combined Sci (P/C), Math, anything, anything.
\"- any feedback about NYJC such as
:stress level?
:teachers?
:culture ?\"
Stress level - it's the \"JC\" part that makes it high and not the \"NY\" part. (in other words if you choose to come to JC don't expect anything stress-free)
other qns see above
Thank you very much for sharing about NYJC.
I did ask around recently about NYJC and received good feedback about this college- teachers being caring, hardworking and go all the way to teach.
Hi, Quinine:
I hv PM You... -
Quinine:
My dd is taking her O level exams this year and she is interested to know more about NYJC.
\"Can any parents or students share abt the culture n academic performance of the JC? What is the quality of the teachers n how driven are they in bonding with the students.\"
I guess the quality improves with time. If you look at the stats of COP between 2005 and 2014, you will see that NYJC is the only school that the COP goes down very quickly each year. For the past 3 years, it was 8/8, 7/8 then 7/7 for Sci/Art. Of course the academic performance is very much dependent on the students, so thats why academic performance improve every year (most recent (2014) batch did exceptionally well, with around 2/3 students getting A for maths which is conveniently the standard of top JCs). Culture I would say that it is rather warm but a bit chinese-y (I mean eventually it's nanyang). Teachers are great!!! but it varies by subject as well. NY Chemistry and Maths department teachers are very very driven and others are good as well (although honestly speaking there are exceptions - everywhere - but I think there's very few exceptions here compared to my sec sch (of course i have never been to other jcs)).
(1)Can you please give me more details about the culture of NYJC? Please elaborate the part on chinese-y. It will be a big NO-NO for dd if it is too chinese.
(2) Please advise if you have taken up any private tuition(s) over the 2 years or the teachers' lectures and tutorials are adequate to prepare you well for your A level's?
(3) Which is the most common contrasting subject for science stream?
(4) Is H2 maths a compulsory subject for science stream?
(5) Are there more science, arts or hybrid classes in the current JC2?
(6) Do you know if there is any retainee in JC1 last year? And how many?
(7) What is the percentage of pupils who are qualified for the four government universities?
(8) When you first enrolled into this jc, did the principal reiterated that nyjc was ranked no. 1 among all the jcs for the value-added award?
Thank you. -
ParkYuni:
Please read my answers in brackets above.
My dd is taking her O level exams this year and she is interested to know more about NYJC.Quinine:
\"Can any parents or students share abt the culture n academic performance of the JC? What is the quality of the teachers n how driven are they in bonding with the students.\"
I guess the quality improves with time. If you look at the stats of COP between 2005 and 2014, you will see that NYJC is the only school that the COP goes down very quickly each year. For the past 3 years, it was 8/8, 7/8 then 7/7 for Sci/Art. Of course the academic performance is very much dependent on the students, so thats why academic performance improve every year (most recent (2014) batch did exceptionally well, with around 2/3 students getting A for maths which is conveniently the standard of top JCs). Culture I would say that it is rather warm but a bit chinese-y (I mean eventually it's nanyang). Teachers are great!!! but it varies by subject as well. NY Chemistry and Maths department teachers are very very driven and others are good as well (although honestly speaking there are exceptions - everywhere - but I think there's very few exceptions here compared to my sec sch (of course i have never been to other jcs)).
(1)Can you please give me more details about the culture of NYJC? Please elaborate the part on chinese-y. It will be a big NO-NO for dd if it is too chinese. (From what I can see, its not Chinese. Culture wise is warm and nurturing. Visit the JC especially to have a feel if it)
(2) Please advise if you have taken up any private tuition(s) over the 2 years or the teachers' lectures and tutorials are adequate to prepare you well for your A level's? ( Don't know yet)
(3) Which is the most common contrasting subject for science stream? ( Econs/Maths)
(4) Is H2 maths a compulsory subject for science stream? ( No, don't think so )
(5) Are there more science, arts or hybrid classes in the current JC2? ( Science )
(6) Do you know if there is any retainee in JC1 last year? And how many? ( From what I know, small numbers only as the JC believes in helping those weaker ones whenever it can. The P told us 'if we can see 1 finger in the pond, we will hold onto it and pull you out'.)
(7) What is the percentage of pupils who are qualified for the four government universities? ( over 90 %)
(8) When you first enrolled into this jc, did the principal reiterated that nyjc was ranked no. 1 among all the jcs for the value-added award?
Thank you. -
Chip n Dale:
Please read my answers in brackets above.[/quote]Thanks for your response, Chip n Dale!
My dd is taking her O level exams this year and she is interested to know more about NYJC.ParkYuni:
[quote=\"Quinine\"]
\"Can any parents or students share abt the culture n academic performance of the JC? What is the quality of the teachers n how driven are they in bonding with the students.\"
I guess the quality improves with time. If you look at the stats of COP between 2005 and 2014, you will see that NYJC is the only school that the COP goes down very quickly each year. For the past 3 years, it was 8/8, 7/8 then 7/7 for Sci/Art. Of course the academic performance is very much dependent on the students, so thats why academic performance improve every year (most recent (2014) batch did exceptionally well, with around 2/3 students getting A for maths which is conveniently the standard of top JCs). Culture I would say that it is rather warm but a bit chinese-y (I mean eventually it's nanyang). Teachers are great!!! but it varies by subject as well. NY Chemistry and Maths department teachers are very very driven and others are good as well (although honestly speaking there are exceptions - everywhere - but I think there's very few exceptions here compared to my sec sch (of course i have never been to other jcs)).
(1)Can you please give me more details about the culture of NYJC? Please elaborate the part on chinese-y. It will be a big NO-NO for dd if it is too chinese. (From what I can see, its not Chinese. Culture wise is warm and nurturing. Visit the JC especially to have a feel if it)
(2) Please advise if you have taken up any private tuition(s) over the 2 years or the teachers' lectures and tutorials are adequate to prepare you well for your A level's? ( Don't know yet)
(3) Which is the most common contrasting subject for science stream? ( Econs/Maths)
(4) Is H2 maths a compulsory subject for science stream? ( No, don't think so )
(5) Are there more science, arts or hybrid classes in the current JC2? ( Science )
(6) Do you know if there is any retainee in JC1 last year? And how many? ( From what I know, small numbers only as the JC believes in helping those weaker ones whenever it can. The P told us 'if we can see 1 finger in the pond, we will hold onto it and pull you out'.)
(7) What is the percentage of pupils who are qualified for the four government universities? ( over 90 %)
(8) When you first enrolled into this jc, did the principal reiterated that nyjc was ranked no. 1 among all the jcs for the value-added award?
Thank you.
May I know which level your DC is in this year?
Good feedback from you.
Regarding pt (6), is the latest retention rate 1%, 5% or 10%?
For pt (7), the P didn't manage to hold 10 fingers in the pond out of every 100...
With regards to Quinine's comment that cop of njc goes down very quickly each year, may I ask what is nyjc parents and pupils' opinion of the discussion in this link, particularly about the credibility of the value-added award which the P claimed that nyjc is ranked no. 1 among all the JCs when the top-tier jcs (including tjc and acjc) did not seem to be participating in it. I am somewhat disturbed by it.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... &start=190
TIA. -
ParkYuni:
[/quote]Thanks for your response, Chip n Dale!
Please read my answers in brackets above.Chip n Dale:
[quote=\"ParkYuni\"][quote=\"
My dd is taking her O level exams this year and she is interested to know more about NYJC.
(1)Can you please give me more details about the culture of NYJC? Please elaborate the part on chinese-y. It will be a big NO-NO for dd if it is too chinese. (From what I can see, its not Chinese. Culture wise is warm and nurturing. Visit the JC especially to have a feel if it)
(2) Please advise if you have taken up any private tuition(s) over the 2 years or the teachers' lectures and tutorials are adequate to prepare you well for your A level's? ( Don't know yet)
(3) Which is the most common contrasting subject for science stream? ( Econs/Maths)
(4) Is H2 maths a compulsory subject for science stream? ( No, don't think so )
(5) Are there more science, arts or hybrid classes in the current JC2? ( Science )
(6) Do you know if there is any retainee in JC1 last year? And how many? ( From what I know, small numbers only as the JC believes in helping those weaker ones whenever it can. The P told us 'if we can see 1 finger in the pond, we will hold onto it and pull you out'.)
(7) What is the percentage of pupils who are qualified for the four government universities? ( over 90 %)
(8) When you first enrolled into this jc, did the principal reiterated that nyjc was ranked no. 1 among all the jcs for the value-added award?
Thank you.
May I know which level your DC is in this year?
Good feedback from you.
Regarding pt (6), is the latest retention rate 1%, 5% or 10%?
For pt (7), the P didn't manage to hold 10 fingers in the pond out of every 100...
With regards to Quinine's comment that cop of njc goes down very quickly each year, may I ask what is nyjc parents and pupils' opinion of the discussion in this link, particularly about the credibility of the value-added award which the P claimed that nyjc is ranked no. 1 among all the JCs when the top-tier jcs (including tjc and acjc) did not seem to be participating in it. I am somewhat disturbed by it.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... &start=190
Hi,
I do not know the % of retention rate, sorry. From what I know, its a 2 figures num... not many.
Regard the quote ' fingers', means the college will help all students even those weakest ones ( where 1 can see only 1 finger while almost whole body parts submerge in water) and save them all.
As for the value added award, all jcs like TJC, ACJC are involved.
Don't worry about comments u read elsewhere...people can say what they want.
NYJC monitors the academic progress of its students very closely. -
Chip n Dale:
Thank you for your assurance. You seem to know much about NYJC. I was of the opinion that your DC has graduated from NYJC or is in JC2 this year until I saw your recent queries about this JC.
Hi,
I do not know the % of retention rate, sorry. From what I know, its a 2 figures num... not many.
Regard the quote ' fingers', means the college will help all students even those weakest ones ( where 1 can see only 1 finger while almost whole body parts submerge in water) and save them all.
As for the value added award, all jcs like TJC, ACJC are involved.
Don't worry about comments u read elsewhere...people can say what they want.
NYJC monitors the academic progress of its students very closely.
I guess your DC is a newbie too.
Sorry, I need more feedback from experienced pupils and parents regarding the chinese-y culture please.
Did the P mention that all the JCs are involved? Frankly I am skeptical about this issue. As it is, the chart from 2008 saw that all top-tier JCs were gone for good. Something must have taken place which this NYJC P didn't reveal. I hope someone can give an explanation because this value-added award is NYJC's selling point.
P/S: Chip n Dale, when you quote someone's post, please retain the last 'quote' sign that appears after her message so that her message won't appear as if it is written by you.
If you need to quote 2 posts, retain both quotes that appear after each message and so on.
If you want to remove one of the quotes, you must remove from the entire quote-name-quote that encloses the message.
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In addition to my last post, I am not so concerned about the value-added award but more on the the integrity of the leader, hence I need to clarify further.
Value-added may be important but as it is, there will be pupils who are retained and failed to get a place in local uni each year in nyjc as well as other jcs. It’s the pupils who need to work hard to attain good results for themselves.
Morever, an improvement in cop of a jc only means the quality of the intake has improved but not necessarily means that the jc’s teaching methods have improved. -
ParkYuni:
Sorry about deleting your posts.In addition to my last post, I am not so concerned about the value-added award but more on the the integrity of the leader, hence I need to clarify further.
Value-added may be important but as it is, there will be pupils who are retained and failed to get a place in local uni each year in nyjc as well as other jcs. It's the pupils who need to work hard to attain good results for themselves.
NYJC is not 'Chinese'. Visit the college if you are free.
I feel the P didn't do anything wrong. No other JCs names was mentioned or shown. Only NYJC name.
P talked about this issue as parents requested prior to the Talk for some info about it. -
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