NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[walterp]

My DD graduated in the last year 2016 batch.


Since then NUSH has a new lady principal, a revamped 100% intake (170) by DSA and there is also significant curriculum change in the curriculum including compulsory Computing studies for year 1 students. Computing Science has also added as the 4th Science Honours major apart from the Triple science. NUSH is the only JC where top category of student can take up to 3 Science Honours and Math Honours (the toughest in terms of modular credits at Year 6). Astro-physics is also being introduced to the curriculum. On top of that NUSH advocate students to do maths and science research from early years (Y3 onwards). In the past NUSH about 60% of graduates go into science and 40% in other areas. My gut feel is that future batch graduands, as much as 80% is expected to be pursuing science and computing. It would be more science "biased" than before. Hence the DSA is to filter out the science "potential" from the non-science students.

The DSA "competition" to enter NUSH is definitely tougher, the expectation is higher and the bar is raised much higher than any time say 2 years back.

Just take a look at the performance 2017 cohort in International Maths and Science Olympiads to know the standing of the school.

IMO 2017 ( 6 reps - 3 from NUSH (1G, 1S (almost G) , 1B) 3 from RI (1 G, 1B, 1HM)
ICHO 2017 ( 4 reps - 2 from NUSH (2 G), 1 form RI (S), 1 from HCI (S)
IPHO 2017 ( 5 rep - 2 from NUSH (2 G), 3 from RI (3 G)
IBO 2017 in progress (4 reps - 2 girls from NUSH, 2 boy from RI

At the SSEF 2017, NUSH has won 7 gold, 7 silver, 8 bronze, 7 merit and 5 special awards.

At the A*STAR Talent search competition, NUSH is the overall top school with 2nd and 3rd individual prize winners.

So parents who wish their DC to join NUSH need to know what their children expectation and what they are in for the next 6 years of their academic development.

[mumjc2000]

My DS is in yr 1. Comparing with my other kids who are in IP track, this one definitely has a better time. Work load is really manageable, CCA not competitive and really enjoys his CCA, still have frisbee time after school with seniors and most important, DS loves what he is learning & enjoys his classes alot. He found his passion n granted an opportunity to pursue his interest in NUSH. So, he is one of the many happy kids in NUSH.

[kohbee2.06303gmail.06303com]

DS is in Year 1 and he is happy there. He finds lesson insteresting as he likes Science and Math. He says that the stress level is normal. He has time at home to do his own interests and finish his homework. He doesn’t think that it is ‘pressure cooker’ environment. As long as the student likes Science and Math very much, it would be fine.

[ks2010]

walterp:

My DD graduated in the last year 2016 batch.


IMO 2017 ( 6 reps - 3 from NUSH (1G, 1S (almost G) , 1B) 3 from RI (1 G, 1B, 1HM)
ICHO 2017 ( 4 reps - 2 from NUSH (2 G), 1 form RI (S), 1 from HCI (S)
IPHO 2017 ( 5 rep - 2 from NUSH (2 G), 3 from RI (3 G)
IBO 2017 in progress (4 reps - 2 girls from NUSH, 2 boy from RI

So parents who wish their DC to join NUSH need to know what their children expectation and what they are in for the next 6 years of their academic development.

Singapore team taking part in IOI 2017 in Tehran this week :
2 from NUSH, 2 from RI

DC usually goes to bed around 10.30pm for first few years, don't seem to bring back much homework :?

But students will be warned for late submissions and parents called to attend PTM if the children are falling behind in their subjects.

[ks2010]

BonaFides:

I heard the expectation is very high and majority of the students achieve 100/100 in tests and exams. Some says it's a pressure cooker. I'd like to hear comments from parents whose kids are currently studying here.

DC top his cohort in one of the Science subject for the previous SA but his overall marks are only 90% plus. Was also a subject winner but never achieved 100% before.

[BonaFides]

The answers are very encouraging. Thanks so much!!!

Have any idea what kind of questions are asked during interview?

[BonaFides]

I also would like to know if current students need to have tuitions. Because I heard secondary students need to stay in their schools for long hours and may not have much time for tuitions like they were in primary school.

[kohbee2.06303gmail.06303com]

DS does not have tuition. Normally those who are not doing as well are to approach the teachers for help.

For him, he need to stay back for CCA till 6pm on Monday. Tues lesson is up to 1.30pm, Wednesday will be up to 5pm. Thurs up to 2pm. Friday up to 4pm.
Tuesday afternoon is reserved for 3rd language outside and Thurs afternoon is for optional enrichment lesson. Since DS does not take the 3rd language and enrichment lessons, he can come home earlier.
Those taking higher MT will be busier.

[FantasyLandDreams]

Hi,

I would like to find out:
1. If a student don’t take HCL, he will have a Chinese as a subject throughout the 6 years?
2. There would be triple science subjects throughout the 6 years? Are triple science subjects taught on a rotational basis by semester, e.g term 1 is biology, term 2 chemistry, term 3 chemistry? Or they are taught on a module basis whereby you will always have triple science subjects in your timetable?

Thanks.

[kohbee2.06303gmail.06303com]

For those taking normal CL, it would up to Year 5 normally.

Triple Science is compulsory for first 3 years. Lesson for each Science subject is 2hours per week.