Anglo Chinese Family of Schools

[happygal78]

He’s attending baptism class now coz he was away from Singapore for past 20 years. In order to renew his church membership he was told by the church to attend baptism classes again.

[ngpetert]

happygal78:

He's attending baptism class now coz he was away from Singapore for past 20 years. In order to renew his church membership he was told by the church to attend baptism classes again.

You may wish to confirm with the schools that such church membership will meet the 2B registration requirements. Mindful however that ACSP has to ballot even for 2B, so proximity comes into play.

[galaxyraider]

ngpetert:

happygal78:

He's attending baptism class now coz he was away from Singapore for past 20 years. In order to renew his church membership he was told by the church to attend baptism classes again.

You may wish to confirm with the schools that such church membership will meet the 2B registration requirements. Mindful however that ACSP has to ballot even for 2B, so proximity comes into play.

Even for Phase 2B, the one with better odds will be ACS (Junior) if you live within 2km from the school. ACS (Primary) conducts balloting from time to time even if you live <1km from the school, so if you get balloted out, you'll have to prepare an alternative school for Phase 2C.

[hanasneb]

Hi all, newbie here!


Would appreciate your honest opinion!

#2 boys
#1st born in 2011 registering next year!

1) Hubby is an old boy from ACSJ we can register under P2A2

2) We are staying in the north and our new bto will be ready next year. There is a neighbourhood school <1km and if we register there, it will be under P2C

Question : How do we know we are still up to join the alumni to secure P2A1? What are the chances of our boy securing a place in ACSJ as we are staying so far?

TYIA! :grphug:

[AppleCrumble]

hanasneb:

Hi all, newbie here!


Would appreciate your honest opinion!

#2 boys
#1st born in 2011 registering next year!

1) Hubby is an old boy from ACSJ we can register under P2A2

2) We are staying in the north and our new bto will be ready next year. There is a neighbourhood school <1km and if we register there, it will be under P2C

Question : How do we know we are still up to join the alumni to secure P2A1? What are the chances of our boy securing a place in ACSJ as we are staying so far?

TYIA! :grphug:

Thus far, registering under Phase 2A(2) for ACS (Junior) is quite safe even if you live far away. This year is the first time that ACS (Primary) conduct balloting in Phase 2A(2) as many fathers have joined the ACS OBA and move up 1 phase for P1 Registration exercise.

Hence, it is not necessary for you to join ACS OBA if you plan to register your boy in ACS (Junior) next year. In any case, think you are too late to join to qualify for 2017 P1 Registration under Phase 2A(1). The deadline is usually by 30 Jun of the year before you register.

[galaxyraider]

hanasneb:

Hi all, newbie here!


Would appreciate your honest opinion!

#2 boys
#1st born in 2011 registering next year!

1) Hubby is an old boy from ACSJ we can register under P2A2

2) We are staying in the north and our new bto will be ready next year. There is a neighbourhood school <1km and if we register there, it will be under P2C

Question : How do we know we are still up to join the alumni to secure P2A1? What are the chances of our boy securing a place in ACSJ as we are staying so far?

TYIA! :grphug:

Your chance to secure a place in Phase 2A2 should be quite high.

I knew someone who lives in Jurong but still want to send their son to ACSJ, so if you can work out the logistics, I would say go for it. Do take account of CCA and other activities that require your son to stay back in school.

[grimm]

hanasneb:

Hi all, newbie here!


Would appreciate your honest opinion!

#2 boys
#1st born in 2011 registering next year!

1) Hubby is an old boy from ACSJ we can register under P2A2

2) We are staying in the north and our new bto will be ready next year. There is a neighbourhood school <1km and if we register there, it will be under P2C

Question : How do we know we are still up to join the alumni to secure P2A1? What are the chances of our boy securing a place in ACSJ as we are staying so far?

TYIA! :grphug:

Unfortunately it's too late for your husband too late to join the OBA but ACSJ should be quite safe at Phase 2A2 based on history.

Distance-wise, I know of someone living in Sengkang who will be sending their son to ACSP next year so you are not alone.

Just watch out if MOE decides to increase the number of seats reserved for Phase 2B and Phase 2C. Unlikely but you never know. (Case in point, it would not have gone to balloting during Phase 2A2 at ACSP this year if there weren't any reservations)

[hanasneb]

I'll need to be ever ready from now on! Glad I stumbled over this forum! :rahrah: :thankyou:

[sobaice]

Hi there! I'm currently debating (mostly with my parents--ha) about whether to take the risk of moving within 1km of ACSP. My son would be in Phase 2C so I know the chances of getting in are slim. I'm curious, for others who were--or know someone who was--in a similar situation, what happens if your child doesn't get into ACSP but is living in the viscinity? Does MOE assign you to one of the other schools with vacancies in the same district? *Will* there be vacancies in nearby schools? Where do most rejected ACSP applicants end up? Could they be sent to schools quite far away (my son is a SC)?


Thanks so much to anyone with any info you might be able to share!

ETA: If he doesn't get in and I put him on the waitlist to be transferred to ACSP, can this happen at any time (eg., mid-year, as early as P1/P2 even)? What sort of criteria does the school consider for younger transfer students, besides grades and CCAs? Does it make any difference that my brother went to ACS? Or that my daughter attends an affiliated Methodist school? Sorry for the endless questions!

[ngpetert]

Hi, you’ll probably face similar choices as we did: risk of being balloted out even within 1 km (past odds of getting in were not that bad) or consider options such as SJIJ which we eventually take for our son.


Have you considered ACSJ? Seems the odds of getting in under 2C within 1 km were better.

Should you not get into ACSP or J, there’s 2C Supp where you can apply to schools with vacancies nearby, ie you retain the ability to choose from the remaining available schools and - assuming no oversubscription- you can get your child into the school.

Exciting times, all the best!