* Nanyang JC (NYJC)
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TBH, with the notable exception of Hwa Chong, none of the JCs in Singapore can really be considered "Chinese schools". Unlike the long list of SAP (aka very "Chinese-y") Primary/Secondary schools we have here in Singapore, there are barely even 20 JCs here in Singapore and perhaps that’s the reason why no JC would try to introduce traditional Chinese culture into the school, with the purpose of keeping the school multi-ethnic and multi-cultural.
Maybe the reason why Nanyang JC is often mistaken to be a "Chinese school" would be due to it’s name. Rest assured that thr school isn’t as "Chinese" as its’ name would suggest. -
Kiasu_SG:
Good post!TBH, with the notable exception of Hwa Chong, none of the JCs in Singapore can really be considered \"Chinese schools\". Unlike the long list of SAP (aka very \"Chinese-y\") Primary/Secondary schools we have here in Singapore, there are barely even 20 JCs here in Singapore and perhaps that's the reason why no JC would try to introduce traditional Chinese culture into the school, with the purpose of keeping the school multi-ethnic and multi-cultural.
Maybe the reason why Nanyang JC is often mistaken to be a \"Chinese school\" would be due to it's name. Rest assured that thr school isn't as \"Chinese\" as its' name would suggest.
Rather Nyjc has a Culture of Care. -
http://www.nanyangjc.moe.edu.sg/prospec ... dy-with-us
Based on above link, must a student have obtained at least a pass in A-math in order to take H2 math?
I am curious to know if nyjc exercises such flexibility as most jcs allow students with good E-math pass and good overall O-level results to take H2 math and will also provide a bridging course for them.
For science stream, must a student have done 2 pure sciences and 2 math in O-level in order to qualify, as in other jcs? -
25HMOM:
Hello,http://www.nanyangjc.moe.edu.sg/prospec ... dy-with-us
Based on above link, must a student have obtained at least a pass in A-math in order to take H2 math?
I am curious to know if nyjc exercises such flexibility as most jcs allow students with good E-math pass and good overall O-level results to take H2 math and will also provide a bridging course for them.
For science stream, must a student have done 2 pure sciences and 2 math in O-level in order to qualify, as in other jcs?
I graduated just a few years back and may be able to help with your questions. From what I know and seen, one must take Add Math in order to take H2 Math (my friend tried to appeal but to no avail). No negotiations from what I know.
Being in the science stream will guarantee that you'll take H2 math (no matter which jc), so you will have to have taken 2 math during your Os.
I was a combined science student (phy/chem with no pure science at all) and thus could not take two H2 science (phy/chem/bio) subjects. I made do with my hybrid combination of two science (H2 math and chem) and two arts. Alternatively, you could choose one H2 and one H1 science subject (eg. h2 chem, h1 phy). You can still be in the science stream without any pure science background!
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Thank you for your reply, Mookata.
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Celebrating 2015 graduates on their great performance of the A level exam.
Check out NYJC Facebook for pictures on that day and students in the Honour Roll.
These graduates will be sharing their studying tips/advice on exam in the Facebook as well. -
Hello, my eldest son is currently taking his 'O' levels this year, he was asking me about which JC should he go to and was wondering how is it like in NYJC? Is there anyone that might be able to explain more information about the school? Greatly appreciated, thanks!
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momkiasu:
Hello, my eldest son is currently taking his 'O' levels this year, he was asking me about which JC should he go to and was wondering how is it like in NYJC? Is there anyone that might be able to explain more information about the school? Greatly appreciated, thanks!
Hello,
School culture is very friendly and open, not really elitist in any sense. Good mix of students from different secondary schools except for the fact that there are many Chung Cheng (both main and yishun) students since they're affiliated. Not to the point where they're everywhere though. Tutors are caring and willing to go the extra mile (I believe most JC tutors are like that), such as staying in school till night for consultations or even coming back during weekends.
Principal and school management is extremely student-centric; student and staff welfare is a high priority. Happy teachers and happy students will definitely produce good results! School is lax when it comes to uniform (4 dress down days a week) and hair (never heard of anyone being caught for that long hair, coloured hair etc, just make sure it's reasonable or dye isn't too obvious) because the school trusts the students. And also tbh, there's no real link between the results and turnout anyway.
The school does its best to provide the best studying environment possible for students. The campus is open daily till about 9pm, including Sundays and public holidays (maybe slightly earlier for those days). Loads of benches and tables around so you don't have to fight for seats in the library to study and there's wifi in the classrooms! You can print notes in the library, computer lab using your ez-link card to pay (if I'm not wrong, there's currently such a facility even in the canteen). Classrooms are all unlocked (except for level 5 aircon rooms) so you can always grab a room (or book one when night study commences) to study or discuss projects. Super conducive studying environment plus the fact that food is available nearby; there's a coffee shop a 5 mins away, and nex 10 mins away.
As said, principal is extremely student-centric. Mr Kwek is very experienced and knows how to communicate well with students. He always has the students of NYJC on his mind. Really funny and passionate man, probably the best principal I've ever known! He will personally counsel and talk to students who have difficulties, whether at home or in their studies. He even pushed a cart of apples around school to give out to students during the pre As/prelims/promos night study sessions! If that's not caring for your students I don't know what is. And me devoting a paragraph to him says a lot too
Subject combinations are flexible. You can literally take almost any combination as there are no fixed choices to choose from. Of course if you choose a really unique combination, your timetable will be uniquely odd as well, sometimes having a three hours break before a lesson slot from 5-6.30pm. But if you choose a standard combi (say PCME), you'll have a normal timetable as many other JCs should have. That being said, our timetables alternate (Week A and Week B). Not sure why, maybe just to break the monotony of a repeated week.
Lessons mostly start at 8.30am or 9am (for days without flag raising). There are occasional 7.30am lessons (maybe 2 to 4 in the two weeks cycle depending on your timetable). This means more time to sleep, less squeeze with other students on public transport and just a better start to your day in general. From what I observe, I don't think our lessons end later than other JCs? Also, NYJC is only a 3-5 minutes walk away from Lorong Chuan MRT and a 7-10 minutes walk from Nex. Many buses serve the school as well.
CCAs are largely student-run with teacher ICs there being to facilitate admin matters with the school. The student population is largely supportive of the different CCAs (turning up for matches, concerts etc) and you could even create your own CCA or SIG (student interest group) if you can get a sufficient number of people.
Academics-wise, NYJC has been getting better through the years. The school has very strong Math and Science departments, not too sure about the Arts since I was from the Science stream (hybrid combi though). We also have the Chinese Language Elective Programme (many chinese subjects) and Art Elective Programme (H2/3 Art!) for those interested. That being said, there have been concerns about NYJC being a 'Chinese' school. Having CLEP in the school doesn't imply that, really! Admittedly, most of our students are Chinese for some reason, but the school culture isn't any more 'Chinese' than any other JCs. There will be your fair share of Chinese-leaning speakers and English-leaning speakers, just like any other JC.
Having said all that, I would really recommend NYJC (as with many other alumni and students who always do so and promote the school year after year) to your son!
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mookata:
momkiasu:
Hello, my eldest son is currently taking his 'O' levels this year, he was asking me about which JC should he go to and was wondering how is it like in NYJC? Is there anyone that might be able to explain more information about the school? Greatly appreciated, thanks!
Hello,
School culture is very friendly and open, not really elitist in any sense. Good mix of students from different secondary schools except for the fact that there are many Chung Cheng (both main and yishun) students since they're affiliated. Not to the point where they're everywhere though. Tutors are caring and willing to go the extra mile (I believe most JC tutors are like that), such as staying in school till night for consultations or even coming back during weekends.
I have interest in nyjc for ds2 too. Just a few questions here.
In the past, nyjc pupils cannot afford to be elitist since its cop were 7 -8 range. How about the current pupils please as its cop has dropped to 6 or maybe lower in future?
Principal and school management is extremely student-centric; student and staff welfare is a high priority. Happy teachers and happy students will definitely produce good results! School is lax when it comes to uniform (4 dress down days a week) and hair (never heard of anyone being caught for that long hair, coloured hair etc, just make sure it's reasonable or dye isn't too obvious) because the school trusts the students. And also tbh, there's no real link between the results and turnout anyway.
I do not like the idea of allowing boys in uniform to keep hair beyond the acceptable length. Coloured hair is worse as it will fade and become obvious over time. Maintaining coloured hair is both costly in time and expenses. I am also worried that it will become a trend that most are compelled to conform, which is the case for polys.
The school does its best to provide the best studying environment possible for students. The campus is open daily till about 9pm, including Sundays and public holidays (maybe slightly earlier for those days). Loads of benches and tables around so you don't have to fight for seats in the library to study and there's wifi in the classrooms! You can print notes in the library, computer lab using your ez-link card to pay (if I'm not wrong, there's currently such a facility even in the canteen). Classrooms are all unlocked (except for level 5 aircon rooms) so you can always grab a room (or book one when night study commences) to study or discuss projects. Super conducive studying environment plus the fact that food is available nearby; there's a coffee shop a 5 mins away, and nex 10 mins away.
This is the current practice of many jcs. It's good that nyjc is in line with it.
As said, principal is extremely student-centric. Mr Kwek is very experienced and knows how to communicate well with students. He always has the students of NYJC on his mind. Really funny and passionate man, probably the best principal I've ever known! He will personally counsel and talk to students who have difficulties, whether at home or in their studies. He even pushed a cart of apples around school to give out to students during the pre As/prelims/promos night study sessions! If that's not caring for your students I don't know what is. And me devoting a paragraph to him says a lot too
Agree that many jc principals do not mingle among their pupils except with his student leaders for feedback. I tend to think that a principal is obliged to give in to pupils' demands or suggestions for a more relaxed environment if he mingles with his pupils too often and NYJC is an example.
Subject combinations are flexible. You can literally take almost any combination as there are no fixed choices to choose from. Of course if you choose a really unique combination, your timetable will be uniquely odd as well, sometimes having a three hours break before a lesson slot from 5-6.30pm. But if you choose a standard combi (say PCME), you'll have a normal timetable as many other JCs should have. That being said, our timetables alternate (Week A and Week B). Not sure why, maybe just to break the monotony of a repeated week.
This the current practice of many jcs now. In the past, subject combinations are rigid for many other jcs.
Lessons mostly start at 8.30am or 9am (for days without flag raising). There are occasional 7.30am lessons (maybe 2 to 4 in the two weeks cycle depending on your timetable). This means more time to sleep, less squeeze with other students on public transport and just a better start to your day in general. From what I observe, I don't think our lessons end later than other JCs? Also, NYJC is only a 3-5 minutes walk away from Lorong Chuan MRT and a 7-10 minutes walk from Nex. Many buses serve the school as well.
This is a concern. Starting lessons late should logically have lessons ending late too. Will the pupils miss out some lessons as compared to other jcs?
Starting lesson late may also mean squeezing public transport with the working class.
CCAs are largely student-run with teacher ICs there being to facilitate admin matters with the school. The student population is largely supportive of the different CCAs (turning up for matches, concerts etc) and you could even create your own CCA or SIG (student interest group) if you can get a sufficient number of people.
This is the current practice of most jcs too, except for cca that involved competitions for the jc.
Academics-wise, NYJC has been getting better through the years. The school has very strong Math and Science departments, not too sure about the Arts since I was from the Science stream (hybrid combi though). We also have the Chinese Language Elective Programme (many chinese subjects) and Art Elective Programme (H2/3 Art!) for those interested. That being said, there have been concerns about NYJC being a 'Chinese' school. Having CLEP in the school doesn't imply that, really! Admittedly, most of our students are Chinese for some reason, but the school culture isn't any more 'Chinese' than any other JCs. There will be your fair share of Chinese-leaning speakers and English-leaning speakers, just like any other JC.
Agree that NJYC is getting better through the years but sadly not due mainly to value-addedness as proven by the recent A level results but due to the improvement in its COP and hence the quality of its pupils. My ds likes CL so any environment is not an issue.
Having said all that, I would really recommend NYJC (as with many other alumni and students who always do so and promote the school year after year) to your son!
Thank you for sharing. It is still an attractive option for ds2 due to its convenient location. It will be even more attractive for ds2 who likes lots of freedom as an older teenager. However, as a conservative parent who is experiencing gradual loss of control over his rebellious teenaged kids now even though they are in schools with stringent school rules, I still have many reserves about a school/jc that has a relatively lax culture. -
KTKS:
I totally agree with your views above. I am a practical person and results is my major concern. I too have difficulties dealing with my teenaged dds and wish their schools will do more to discipline them on my behalf. :frustrated: DD1 is already asking to highlight her hair like her k-drama idol after her O level exam this year :slapshead: and I told her all JCs do not allow that.
I do not like the idea of allowing boys in uniform to keep hair beyond the acceptable length. Coloured hair is worse as it will fade and become obvious over time. Maintaining coloured hair is both costly in time and expenses. I am also worried that it will become a trend that most are compelled to conform, which is the case for polys.
Agree that many jc principals do not mingle among their pupils except with his student leaders for feedback. I tend to think that a principal is obliged to give in to pupils' demands or suggestions for a more relaxed environment if he mingles with his pupils too often and NYJC is an example.
Agree that NJYC is getting better through the years but sadly not due mainly to value-addedness as proven by the recent A level results but due to the improvement in its COP and hence the quality of its pupils.
Thank you for sharing. It is still an attractive option for ds2 due to its convenient location. It will be even more attractive for ds2 who likes lots of freedom as an older teenager. However, as a conservative parent who is experiencing gradual loss of control over his rebellious teenaged kids now even though they are in schools with stringent school rules, I still have many reserves about a school/jc that has a relatively lax culture.
I shan't let her read these forums.
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