2016 O levels (Kids born in 2000)

[janet88]

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

[Nebbermind]

janet88:

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

I think business courses not all that expensive

[janet88]

Nebbermind:

janet88:

[quote=\"Nebbermind\"]
If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

I think business courses not all that expensive[/quote]i am praying hard my hubby's status would improve soon.

[schweppes]

janet88:

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

There's SIM University or Unisim (i think this is govt funded but for those interested to find out more, please check with institution to confirm) and there's SIM Global Education, which is not govt funded.

There's also SIT for poly students (can get 1-2 years exemptions) and A level students

[schweppes]

janet88:

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

Apart from the \"big\" 4, NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD, can consider Unisim and SIT. The fees are lower than those charged at private institutions (SIMGE, PSB Academy, Kaplan)

In meantime, do encourage your son to work part-time during the school hols. Can earn some pocket money, learn the value of money and gain some work skills at the same time.

[schweppes]

Fees range between $24,000 to $36,000 (depending on degree prog) for 3-4 years study at UniSIM or SIT. To have an idea,


UniSIM http://uc.unisim.edu.sg/tuitionFee.html

SIT http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/sites/default/files/AY201617_Tuition_Fees.pdf

Can pay by per semester/trimester and there's study loans available

[MyPillow]

Wat is tuition fees at unisim or SIT for degree.

During my time Lab based fees n non lab tuition fees about $1000 plus different per year .

[TheAnswer]

janet88:

Nebbermind:

If cannot get into govt funded unis, can still go SIM...near near...

SIM is near near....but if not govt funded and based on hubby's financial status, can't afford.

Also need to set aside some money for your boy to have tuition. From what I observe from my students and from friend's kids, they ran into difficulties within first month of starting school. These are students who scored below 10 raw score for O levels and are hardworking and attentive in school so there needs to be a budget set aside for such expense.

Given similar circumstances, I would have chosen a poly course without second thoughts. Finish 3 year course. Work and save up to either study SIM or overseas 1 year for Bachelor degree. Not everyone chooses to continue in what they study in poly. A level subjects are no joke. Even students who do well in O levels have to work super hard.

[zbear]

janet88:

i am praying hard my hubby's status would improve soon.

Can apply for financial aid when son goes to MI?

[schweppes]

MyPillow:

Wat is tuition fees at unisim or SIT for degree.

During my time Lab based fees n non lab tuition fees about $1000 plus different per year .

I had linked it in my post above yours.