NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Nebbermind]

dagong99:

I was told w.e.f this year, those taking NUS modules have to achieve a min A- in the NUS modules (not NUSH modules) in order to be eligible to continue their NUS modules. So I believe this will be a great factor for the teachers to consider for recommendation for acceleration in future.

The school/'chers only recommend. The final decision ultimately belongs to the kid and parents...yeah, I think each module costs >$1k...and will only receive reimbursement if the kid attain certain grades.

[dagong99]

Nebbermind:

dagong99:

I was told w.e.f this year, those taking NUS modules have to achieve a min A- in the NUS modules (not NUSH modules) in order to be eligible to continue their NUS modules. So I believe this will be a great factor for the teachers to consider for recommendation for acceleration in future.

The school/'chers only recommend. The final decision ultimately belongs to the kid and parents...yeah, I think each module costs >$1k...and will only receive reimbursement if the kid attain certain grades.

Each module costs about $636, out of which $576 will be reimbursed if you obtain A- and above and you will get DSO Star Award too.

[Nebbermind]

dagong99:

Each module costs about $636, out of which $576 will be reimbursed if you obtain A- and above and you will get DSO Star Award too.

Hmmm...was signing blank cheque..LOL!!

That's for one semester or year?

[dagong99]

Nebbermind:

dagong99:

Each module costs about $636, out of which $576 will be reimbursed if you obtain A- and above and you will get DSO Star Award too.

Hmmm...was signing blank cheque..LOL!!

That's for one semester or year?

1 semester per subject, so if you are taking > 1 subject, you get to pay more :moneyflies: Anyway, it's modular system, so per module usually last for 1 semester.

[Maple leaf]

tck:

ks2010:

[quote=\"Maple leaf\"]Hi,

Just wondering if the kids who accelerated 2 or more years, how were their performance in primary school? Were they already exceptional in their primary schools years or just no problem coping (no tuition) type.Heard there are only few who accelerated per level? And they still aced for the subject after they accelerated?

Just my two cents worth :

For those eligible for acceleration, I believe that they would have performed exceptionally well in eg SPSO, NMOS, IMSO, RSO during primary school.

The subject teacher and HOD would select the rate of acceleration at the level where the student would still perform well compare to the rest. Another factor, is that the student must also be able to cope with the additional Olympiad trainings and NUS modules that he/she will naturally undertake, which might take place during the evenings and weekends.

A teacher explained that acceleration in NUSH is done with careful consideration and very few are accelerated each year. This is because the student is expected to be an A student at the accelerated level since grades are counted in the CAP. She said teachers do not make such decisions lightly and will only do so if they are sure the child will continue to be an A student after acceleration.[/quote]Hi,Tck and ks2010,

:thankyou: for the reply. Really appreciate it.

[gogoahead]

Hi Tankee & dagong99,


Thanks a lot for your reply!

[ks2010]

dagong99:

Nebbermind:

[quote=\"dagong99\"]

Each module costs about $636, out of which $576 will be reimbursed if you obtain A- and above and you will get DSO Star Award too.

Hmmm...was signing blank cheque..LOL!!

That's for one semester or year?

1 semester per subject, so if you are taking > 1 subject, you get to pay more :moneyflies: Anyway, it's modular system, so per module usually last for 1 semester.[/quote]
There is a free NUS module where the student intake is drawn from the top performers of the related National competition.

[anxietymum]

Hi,

this is my boy dream school.
however he does not have any awards from any maths competitions though he has taken part in math olympiad, RIPMWC, nmos .
He is mainstream and from a SAP School. maths and science results in the high 80s this year. last year he managed to get A* for both subjects.

Any advice what are the chances for a mainstream student without any awards successfully getting in to NUS High. am worried it might be just a waste of time applying for the DSA.

thanks

[Nebbermind]

anxietymum:

Hi,

this is my boy dream school.
however he does not have any awards from any maths competitions though he has taken part in math olympiad, RIPMWC, nmos .
He is mainstream and from a SAP School. maths and science results in the high 80s this year. last year he managed to get A* for both subjects.

Any advice what are the chances for a mainstream student without any awards successfully getting in to NUS High. am worried it might be just a waste of time applying for the DSA.

thanks

It still much depends on how he performs for the selection test and the camp.

[lurline]

Hi,


ds 2 is going for the selection test this sat. I would like to ask if the science paper questions are within P6 syllabus or science Olympiad qns r included? Asked my ds1 who took the test 2 years ago but he said he can’t remember anything.

Thanks!