NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[bluebellas]

totocyl:

Would like to find out if anyone staying in Bishan has confirmed taking up the CO from NUS High? My DS wanted badly to join NUS High but I am very concerned about the travelling distance and time.

We're in Punggol. Have tried dissuading DS as it's very far but he's decided...

[dagong99]

There will be a Matriculation Day (tentatively on 22 Dec based on school calendar) whereby the students will meet up with their Mentors and classmates, parents can join in too.


Most of the administrative matters such as setting up of GIRO for school fees, parents/guardians contact details, email and espace accounts for both students and parents will be made known during this time.

A stack of admin notes will be given which contains many useful information such as uniform and transport vendor, teachers and staff contacts.

You may want to purchase the uniforms separately by going to the vendor directly to avoid the crowd. As for books, NUSH does not have textbooks, except for MT which you can purchase elsewhere. Since it’s curriculum is very different from the norm, lecture notes will be used instead. The reference books are really optional since the notes are more than enough.

There will be a 3-day Orientation during the 1st week whereby the school welcomes the Y1s and Y3s.

[dagong99]

lurline:

Hi FantasyLandDreams,

They are looking for A* in psle maths and science. Not sure if the chances thou, I'm sure it will be v competitive considering the small nbr if vacancies left.

Hi dagong,
Spoken to ds2, he said he will accept the co from the other school and move on. Maybe lack of confidence.

All the best for your ds2, hope he loves the school.

[ryka]

:thankyou: dagong99 for comprehensive information

[ying2]

Thanks dagong99.


I am aware of the published fee structure, but the thing I am concerned are those that aren't.

I have a friend who is currently in JC2 in a famous Chinese school in Bukit Timah and they practically have to \"purchase\" lecture notes almost every month! Another friend's child is in another famous school in Dover had to fork out hefty amounts for CCA which is the orchestra!

So if there is anything similar to this in NUS high, I really would like to know upfront, and prep myself to take the blow.

dagong99:

The school fees for Singaporean is $300/mth, PR is $450/mth and on top of that, a $20 Supplementary fee. So net you pay $320 for Singaporean, $470 for PR.

If you have EESIS, you will pay only $300+$20-$200 = $120 net for Singaporean.

Other than that, there is no other charges except 1) fees for entry to various competitions which mostly will make use of Edusave, so you don't have to fork out any cash unless your Edusave is insufficient and/or 2) overseas trips which most are heavily subsided.

For Y5 boarding, currently it's $1,750/term before subsidy. Amount of subsidy depends on your income.

Hope this helps.

[dagong99]

ying2:

Thanks dagong99.


I am aware of the published fee structure, but the thing I am concerned are those that aren't.

I have a friend who is currently in JC2 in a famous Chinese school in Bukit Timah and they practically have to \"purchase\" lecture notes almost every month! Another friend's child is in another famous school in Dover had to fork out hefty amounts for CCA which is the orchestra!

So if there is anything similar to this in NUS high, I really would like to know upfront, and prep myself to take the blow.

dagong99:

The school fees for Singaporean is $300/mth, PR is $450/mth and on top of that, a $20 Supplementary fee. So net you pay $320 for Singaporean, $470 for PR.

If you have EESIS, you will pay only $300+$20-$200 = $120 net for Singaporean.

Other than that, there is no other charges except 1) fees for entry to various competitions which mostly will make use of Edusave, so you don't have to fork out any cash unless your Edusave is insufficient and/or 2) overseas trips which most are heavily subsided.

For Y5 boarding, currently it's $1,750/term before subsidy. Amount of subsidy depends on your income.

Hope this helps.

So far for the past 5 years, I had paid nothing \"extra\" except for the occasional competition fees (usually < $20 and it's optional for you to participate), plus boarding fees and < $100 for the sports CCA that my boys are in. The lecture notes are \"free\" (included in the school fees), you don't have to pay a single cent to get it. The same applies if you take more modules than your peers, you don't pay extra for extra modules taken.

The only thing that will probably come with a hefty sum will be overseas trips which is strictly optional and usually heavily subsided. And probably your choice if you want to buy a laptop (strictly optional). For CCAs like music-related, I think it's the cost of the instruments that is expensive.

So it's really your choice of how much you want to spend.

[macflashpay]

Anyone knows when will ASTAR Science Award (JC) money be paid to the students? Is it in a cheque? Thanks.

[dagong99]

macflashpay:

Anyone knows when will ASTAR Science Award (JC) money be paid to the students? Is it in a cheque? Thanks.

Via Giro, remember we need to fill up the bank details ? Maybe you can check your bank account as I have not updated DS bank book yet.

[thgwee]

Hi! Can anyone share the academic calendar of NUS high? Does it follow the normal secondary school calendar? Thank you.

[Nebbermind]

thgwee:

Hi! Can anyone share the academic calendar of NUS high? Does it follow the normal secondary school calendar? Thank you.

More like the pri school calendar...the term is longer than sec schools'