NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[berrymom]

Yes, yes going ! we registered, picked test centre, paid for DSA, all done last night, super KS

[iRabbit]

berrymom:

Yes, yes going ! we registered, picked test centre, paid for DSA, all done last night, super KS

All the best to ur boy, berrymom. I think the sch and ur boy are a v good match.

Btw why did u have to pay for DSA? I understand that fees are waived for EC members. There should be some emails from the talent devt dept to ur boy's email account.

[berrymom]

Thanks iRabbit ! I thot EC members only get a refund of DSA application fee (if selected for Phase 2), so maybe still must pay first ?? Plus my DS might flunk the sci test, so nothing is ever 100%, crossing my fingers. I will ask again during the Open House, looking forward to talk to more students/teachers too :boogie:

[iRabbit]

berrymom:

Thanks iRabbit ! I thot EC members only get a refund of DSA application fee (if selected for Phase 2), so maybe still must pay first ?? Plus my DS might flunk the sci test, so nothing is ever 100%, crossing my fingers. I will ask again during the Open House, looking forward to talk to more students/teachers too :boogie:

Now that u mention this, I think u are rite. I got mix up somewhere. Yah, the Sci tests during the camp were killers according to my boy. He looked stunned when I fetch him after the camp last yr.

Think must read widely, and higher level stuff to stand a better chance.

[thinkie.036920lee]

UncleLim:

phtthp:

still confused over NUSH and SST ... SST part not very clear.


- seems like NUSH leads to NUS eventually (more theoretical based, more research oriented),

- whereas SST (more practical based, more hands on oriented) leads to polytechnic first, then to NTU eventually.

wonder if half way through got students:-

- transfer out of NUSH go into SST, and
- vice versa, transfer out of SST go to NUSH.

after all, both also focus on Maths and Science. It's just different approach in learning.

Hi phtthp, let me put it this way. Forget about the diploma etc. I understand that you are wondering where the difference in the 2 schools lie since they are sort of focused on more technical subjects. The truth is they are worlds apart, at least in goals and direction.

NUSH wants to groom the very best of maths and science students to emerge as leaders in their scientific fields. That may be through research, academia, engineering innovations etc. The school is modeled after the Bronx School of Science in New York which produced numerous Nobel laureates.

SST, on the other hand, seeks to teach \"applied technology\". Your child may end up with or without a degree. But his training will gear him towards using technological skills and tools to solve problems. So despite studying maths and science, he or she is not likely to become a mathematician or a nuclear scientist or a cancer researcher. However, the SST grounding will be perfect for application engineers and a host of other jobs that requires systematic thinking and logic.

I frankly think transfers either way between NUSH and SST are rare.

Hi all. It has been a few years since SST and NUSH has been established. So I hope to weigh in on this issue which was discussed aeons ago and provide a more holistic perspective.

I do know parents who have sent their children to NUSH, while my own child is in SST. I will try to make this comparison as constructive as possible.

There are 2 key main differences being the qualifications and curriculum. I must emphasize SST and NUSH are 2 very good schools who have niches in different areas

SST is very much applied and interdisciplinary based while NUSH, as mentioned, is still very academic based. Both require strong foundations in the Sciences and both schools cater to different learning styles.

So it is important to consider what kind of your learning style is most suitable for your child. This was the consideration I had when deciding with my child to which school he should apply to.

With regards to qualifications part, NUSH offers a diploma while SST offers O level.

There was some discussion on which path SST Students will take after SST.
The answer is that the paths taken are very very diverse. Some go onto Poly to study various subjects such as Engineering, Film and Biotechnology (they offer Applied Subjects at SST which are taught by Ngee Ann), others go to JC in both arts and sciences stream and they head over to uni. My opinion is that the SST curriculum allows students to be more flexible in a certain sense to decide which educational pathway.

On the other end, the NUSH diploma has its own merits as well ( as discussed), the diploma is well grounded in the academia side of the sciences and of course, NUSH Diploma holders also head over to uni.Nothing much to elaborate here because it's a pretty straightforward route to uni for those with NUSH Diploma

Both schools have strong credentials and track records. They are also well supported, NUSH obviously by NUS while SST is supported by Ngee Ann Poly, NTU and lately SUTD.

So ultimately, it is up to your child's learning style. Both schools have their perks and they have their differences, so ultimately it's up to the child to decide which school's curriculum really appeals to them. I hope this has been helpful and constructive for all those parents who are in still deciding on the \"NUSH vs SST\" debate.

Noting that this is a NUSH thread, do head over to the SST thread if you want to know more about SST and I will be happy to take questions too

[tankee]

how did you find the open house?


did you manage to find out all you wanted to know?

[Sun_2010]

tankee:

how did you find the open house?


did you manage to find out all you wanted to know?

Heard the no of people who visited is nearly double the number of last year. Either the new principal is doing better marketing or the likely changes in DSA is fanning the kiasuness in people or both...

[berrymom]

I really enjoyed talking to the senior students like year 3 onwards & teachers, they really shared a lot of info/ personal experience whether at the subjects / CCA booths. Even the year 1 students tried their best to answer my questions.

but missed the school tour and the talk this year...just way too crowded. We even pick up a lost little boy (i think his other brother was lost eariler).... and 'coaxed' him to the general office. It was that packed with pple... :shock:

[kako27]

HI, My son wants apply DSA to NUSH. Please advise everybody how to upload P4-P6 result?

All exam paper? or cover of exam paper? or report Book?

[kohbee2.06303gmail.06303com]

kako27:

HI, My son wants apply DSA to NUSH. Please advise everybody how to upload P4-P6 result?

All exam paper? or cover of exam paper? or report Book?

Hi kako27,
Just scan the report book result slips and upload it.