National Junior College (Junior High)

[sweetpea]

Hi there!

Any parents with kids in music programme? I am a parent of a P6 student.

Would like to find out what is the standard of intake like (eg need abrsm grade x in theory, grade x in practical).
Any other info like difference between MEP syllabus vs NJC music programme (or are they the same?), lessons conducted during curriculum time? Get in through DSA or PSLE posting? Etc.

Thanks so much in advance!

[Overmars]

sweetpea:

Hi there!

Any parents with kids in music programme? I am a parent of a P6 student.

Would like to find out what is the standard of intake like (eg need abrsm grade x in theory, grade x in practical).
Any other info like difference between MEP syllabus vs NJC music programme (or are they the same?), lessons conducted during curriculum time? Get in through DSA or PSLE posting? Etc.

Thanks so much in advance!

http://www.nationaljc.moe.edu.sg/MusicDept/index.html

[Blue Pearl]

Please share if you know anything about AEP Programme offering here. How good is it and how should a child prepare for AEP Programme. Thank you.

[Shaansan]

Hello

My daughter is in P6 this year. She is applying for SOTA DSA as she is interested in visual arts. In case she does not get in SOTA I was thinking of NJC as second choice for DSA as they have AEP for visual arts here . I would like to ask the students or parents of students of NJC some more information about this program.
1>Do the students have to do other CCA as well if they have taken AEP?
2>is the DSA procedure very competitive?My daughter has got very good results for academics in p4 and p5 but has not participated in external competitions as maths olympiad etc.

[mommyNg]

Shaansan:

Hello

My daughter is in P6 this year. She is applying for SOTA DSA as she is interested in visual arts. In case she does not get in SOTA I was thinking of NJC as second choice for DSA as they have AEP for visual arts here . I would like to ask the students or parents of students of NJC some more information about this program.
1>Do the students have to do other CCA as well if they have taken AEP?
2>is the DSA procedure very competitive?My daughter has got very good results for academics in p4 and p5 but has not participated in external competitions as maths olympiad etc.

1. Yes, AEP is not a CCA. It is an academic programme (just like accelerated Math, MEP, etc.), so students taking AEP are still required to participate in at least one CCA. By the way, NJC has an awesome AEP programme.

2. DSA in NJC is very straightforward. The child must first go through the first round of selection tests, which include Math and English. If he/she is shortlisted, then he/she will be invited for a second round, which could be an interview and/or a team-based activity (it may vary from year to year). Not sure about the actual acceptance/offer rate, should be pretty competitive, maybe 10-20% success rate?

[Shaansan]

Thanks for your reply mommyng. Will it be too stressful to do both CCA as well as AEP? How should i help my daughter prepare for the DSA?

[mommyNg]

Shaansan:

Thanks for your reply mommyng. Will it be too stressful to do both CCA as well as AEP? How should i help my daughter prepare for the DSA?

Not really, especially if your dd has passion in it. Mine is enjoying herself a lot But it does take a bit of time (extra 3 hours a week), so if your dd has a lot of other commitments, then she may have to juggle a bit.

I don't think your dd really need to prepare for the DSA. Just be herself and do her best!

All the best to her!

[Steadyberry]

Would like to ask for y1, kids go through all ccas then decide which one to choose at y2? Tia.

[Jennifer]

Steadyberry:

Would like to ask for y1, kids go through all ccas then decide which one to choose at y2? Tia.

Have you registered to attend this year Open House in May?

Better go ask at the Open House.

[ntnl]

mommyNg:

Shaansan:

1. Yes, AEP is not a CCA. It is an academic programme (just like accelerated Math, MEP, etc.), so students taking AEP are still required to participate in at least one CCA. By the way, NJC has an awesome AEP programme.

2. DSA in NJC is very straightforward. The child must first go through the first round of selection tests, which include Math and English. If he/she is shortlisted, then he/she will be invited for a second round, which could be an interview and/or a team-based activity (it may vary from year to year). Not sure about the actual acceptance/offer rate, should be pretty competitive, maybe 10-20% success rate?

Hi Shaansan, mommyNg,
AEP selection had no entry requirements (this year 2016). Interested students (regardless of Art background) gathered on 05 Jan morning for a selection test.

NJC DSA (2015, for 2016 entry) was via academic only. E online form asked for minimum information. All who registered (GEP/not GEP) needed to sit for Admission Test: (1) 1h15min Reading Comprehension test (2) 1.5h Math Reasoning test, both occurring on e same day.

10% from Round 1 were invited to Phase 2 (Essay Writing & Interview), scheduled on different days. Essay writing lasted an hour, topic was along e line of a Self-Introduction. Interview was 1 candidate versus a panel of teachers (Vice-Principal/Principal, plus about 3 ex-teachers). U needed to convince e panel tt u'd accept e offer if u were given e Confirmed status (notification came via snail mail). A third from Phase 2 were given a Confirmed status. Hearsay had it tt even though NJC did not used to offer Waitlist status, it offered last year, to Dc's classmate for 1.

U only needed to furnish papers (if you bring along e original copies, NJC Admin office can stamp e photocopies for you) when you were shortlisted for Phase 2.

Parents may worry about their children not being able to catch up in e IP system. Yes, it is rigorous, a good percentage find themselves failing class tests by e end of Term 1. But not to worry, teachers r known to take personal time (recess, breaks) out to tutor them in smaller groups. From Term 2 onwards, e school arranges for Consolidation (after class remedial for those who require extra assistance) classes across e level.

Hope this helps.