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    DSA 2017

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Secondary Schools - Selection
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    • GanjiongspiderG Offline
      Ganjiongspider
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      Ya lo! Haha! That’s why no matter which IP schools you go — still need TUITIONSssssssss!

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      • FrancoiseF Offline
        Francoise
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        Ganjiongspider:
        Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
        Seriously?! I am still hoping no more tuition for DS. 😢

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          Rainbow sky
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          Perhaps even more. Some of the popular tuition centers specialize in RGS/RI, MGS/ACSI, SNGS/SCGS, etc etc.. All grouped tuitions. 😞 So yes, teach a bit, than outsource.

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          • Imp75I Offline
            Imp75
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            Rainbow sky:

            :moneyflies: hence tuitions!!!
            Teach little yes, tuition not necessary lah....I think these kids in IP are naturally bright so parents don't need to worry. I don't know what's there to tuition when 80% of the time, they are doing projects and assignments that may not be in syllabus....don't forget, in sec sch, it's no longer drilling or rote learning...

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              VooVoo
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              Estéema:
              ACSI offering 405 places for 2017 cohort. 48 places is 20% for Express whilst 82 places represents 50% of IP intake for next year sec 1. For S1 posting 192 places available for Express & 83 places for IP.

              Did ACSI call up anyone for interviews for IP DSA?

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                Francoise
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                VooVoo:
                Estéema:

                ACSI offering 405 places for 2017 cohort. 48 places is 20% for Express whilst 82 places represents 50% of IP intake for next year sec 1. For S1 posting 192 places available for Express & 83 places for IP.


                Did ACSI call up anyone for interviews for IP DSA?

                I think one kind parent mentioned that ACSI doesn't conduct interview. If they do, it means that they like to ascertain some facts.

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                  ntnl
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                  Imp75:
                  Teach little yes, tuition not necessary lah....I think these kids in IP are naturally bright so parents don't need to worry. I don't know what's there to tuition when 80% of the time, they are doing projects and assignments that may not be in syllabus....don't forget, in sec sch, it's no longer drilling or rote learning...

                  Agree, if you think your child needs tuition in order to cope in an IP program, perhaps IP is not suitable for your child then.

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                    Harrychew
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                    Ganjiongspider:
                    Am I right to say that ALL IP schools are the same - they don't really teach? This is why IP schools are seeking students for what they called \"Independent learner/Self-Learner/Fast-Learner\" etc..

                    Typically better students are supposed to be self-motivated and are fast learners. So they will do well under guidance rather than very intensive drilling. The idea is to develop students who can figure things out on their own and are self-disciplined, which some people believe are important ingredients for success in life.

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                      Rainbow sky:
                      ntnl:

                      [quote=\"Ganjiongspider\"] Am I right to say that ALL IP schools are the same - they don't really teach?


                      This is why IP schools are seeking students for what they called \"Independent learner/Self-Learner/Fast-Learner\" etc..

                      Spot on

                      :moneyflies: hence tuitions!!![/quote]For DSA Sportsmen, with the heavy Sports commitment per week, plus Secondary school around 8 subjects, u think they got time for IP tuition ?

                      Read the various heavy struggle, faced by so many DSA athletes in reality, from their sharing.

                      From their experience, these students said they are often very tired, after training.

                      https://www.redsports.sg/sports-direct-school-admission-dsa/


                      So think very very carefully, before accept CO : because this will be the type of struggle, your child will be facing.

                      As what above parents had already shared : IP Tr teach very little, in IP schools.

                      If you force your child to accept CO, may cause more harm to your child. The child will be burnt out, one day.

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                        Snsn
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                        phtthp:

                        For DSA Sportsmen, with the heavy Sports commitment per week, plus Secondary school around 8 subjects, u think they got time for IP tuition ?

                        Read the various heavy struggle, faced by so many DSA athletes in reality, from their sharing.

                        From their experience, these students said they are often very tired, after training.

                        https://www.redsports.sg/sports-direct-school-admission-dsa/


                        So think very very carefully, before accept CO : because this will be the type of struggle, your child will be facing.

                        As what above parents had already shared : IP Tr teach very little, in IP schools.

                        If you force your child to accept CO, may cause more harm to your child. The child will be burnt out, one day.
                        Absolutely agree with this - the child has to be able to thrive in a high stress environment, so their character and personality is a huge consideration as well.
                        If the child is way off the cut off point, then if they lag behind in their studies, it is also NOT good for their confidence and self esteem.
                        Lastly, I feel that for sports, the child MUST enjoy and want to train. We always tell them - if you find that you are dragging yourself to go for training and you really don't enjoy it anymore, then it is time to reconsider if this sport is for you. Don't get me wrong, we are not encouraging them to give up, but if it's something that they have been doing for years (DD trains 5 days a week, 3 hours each time, since P5), and they find themselves not enjoying it anymore, then it is time for THEM to consider if they want to continue.
                        IMHO.

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