DSA 2017

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NYGH also has not release result yet.

[emoh]

Shurin:

Notabene:

For what its worth, I think it's important that you research the differences btw IB and A levels BEFORE accepting DSA. Personally, one major advantage is the fact that majority of the marks at the end of IB is through constant submissions and continual assessment and NOT through one pressurised exam like A levels. I think its only 30-40% of the final mark that is reliant on the final set of exams. Overseas universities much prefer IB students over A levels due to their university like training and independent thinking, and in fact, universities in the US and UK accept IB students even before the IB results are released based on their Pre IB results. In Australia, IB students receive converted ATAR marks that are much higher their equivalent HSC peers. Such is the quality, strength and reliability of the rigorous IB training. It is the more expensive system to implement in secondary schools due to the breadth of subjects offered (and depth), hence not majority of schools can afford to switch to the IB system, and it's also the reason why MOE mandates that any school that offers IB must therefore vet students academically. It is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous. Just my two cents worth

Can share which educational articles stated it is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous than A level? Asking because my kid is interested between IB and A level. Thanks

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/why-schools-love-the-international-baccalaureate-1784352.html

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emoh:

Shurin:

Can share which educational articles stated it is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous than A level? Asking because my kid is interested between IB and A level. Thanks

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/why-schools-love-the-international-baccalaureate-1784352.html

I think both also not easy. Based on what i read https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/3t4yeg/a_levels_through_jc_or_ib/IB needs stamina, A levels no piece of cake. At the end of the day, parents and kids need to work out which style is more suited for them.

this seems helpful too for parents agonizing http://www.epigami.sg/blog/gce-a-level-vs-ib-diploma-program-part-decisive-factors/

[Notabene]

:thankyou:

emoh:

Shurin:

[quote=\"Notabene\"]For what its worth, I think it's important that you research the differences btw IB and A levels BEFORE accepting DSA. Personally, one major advantage is the fact that majority of the marks at the end of IB is through constant submissions and continual assessment and NOT through one pressurised exam like A levels. I think its only 30-40% of the final mark that is reliant on the final set of exams. Overseas universities much prefer IB students over A levels due to their university like training and independent thinking, and in fact, universities in the US and UK accept IB students even before the IB results are released based on their Pre IB results. In Australia, IB students receive converted ATAR marks that are much higher their equivalent HSC peers. Such is the quality, strength and reliability of the rigorous IB training. It is the more expensive system to implement in secondary schools due to the breadth of subjects offered (and depth), hence not majority of schools can afford to switch to the IB system, and it's also the reason why MOE mandates that any school that offers IB must therefore vet students academically. It is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous. Just my two cents worth

Can share which educational articles stated it is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous than A level? Asking because my kid is interested between IB and A level. Thanks

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/why-schools-love-the-international-baccalaureate-1784352.html[/quote]Great article. Also bear in mind that particularly for SOTA, you need to be truly passionate about the art form you have chosen. You are literally married to this art form. So if you don't enjoy practising or performing, or only like performing but don't like theory (for example), then that's when student may be shocked and disillusioned with the culture. Was not what they expected or were prepared for. In some cases, may even end up losing their passion for their chosen art form or choose to leave SOTA so they can pursue it in lesser intensity.

I think it's fair to say that the Music student in particular (not incl Vocal or Creative track) and Dance students have less drop out rate cos they started the \"discipline\" aspect at earlier ages than say Drama or Visual Arts so they are used to managing time and practise. More mentally prepared for it. But it's def something that needs to be taken into account. It's not just a choice between IB or A level when it comes to SOTA in particular.

[hojicha]

chemistry:

MGS SCGS are two tat i know of that is the end of the mth. I am waiting for MGS myself

Rgs has also not announced the results.[/quote]

I heard SCGS send reject letters ... someone got by post. Fyi.[/quote]

Do u know when did the 'someone' receive the rejection letter from SCGS?[/quote]

Yesterday

[Notabene]

:thankyou:

emoh:

Shurin:

[quote=\"Notabene\"]For what its worth, I think it's important that you research the differences btw IB and A levels BEFORE accepting DSA. Personally, one major advantage is the fact that majority of the marks at the end of IB is through constant submissions and continual assessment and NOT through one pressurised exam like A levels. I think its only 30-40% of the final mark that is reliant on the final set of exams. Overseas universities much prefer IB students over A levels due to their university like training and independent thinking, and in fact, universities in the US and UK accept IB students even before the IB results are released based on their Pre IB results. In Australia, IB students receive converted ATAR marks that are much higher their equivalent HSC peers. Such is the quality, strength and reliability of the rigorous IB training. It is the more expensive system to implement in secondary schools due to the breadth of subjects offered (and depth), hence not majority of schools can afford to switch to the IB system, and it's also the reason why MOE mandates that any school that offers IB must therefore vet students academically. It is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous. Just my two cents worth

Can share which educational articles stated it is accepted world wide that IB is far more academically rigorous than A level? Asking because my kid is interested between IB and A level. Thanks

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/why-schools-love-the-international-baccalaureate-1784352.html[/quote]Great article. Also bear in mind that particularly for SOTA, the child needs to be truly passionate about the art form you have chosen and not just choose SOTA for IB. You will literally be married to this art form for 6 years. So if they don't enjoy practising or performing, or only like performing but don't like theory (for example), then that's when student may be shocked and disillusioned with the culture. It may not have been what they expected or were prepared for. In some cases, they may even end up losing their passion for their chosen art form or choose to leave SOTA so they can either drop it or pursue it in lesser intensity.

I think it's fair to say that the Music student in particular (not incl Vocal or Creative track) and Dance students have less drop out rate cos they started the \"discipline\" aspect at earlier ages than say Drama or Visual Arts so they are used to managing time and practise. More mentally prepared for it. But it's def something that needs to be taken into account. It's not just a choice between IB or A level when it comes to SOTA in particular.

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hojicha:

chemistry:

MGS SCGS are two tat i know of that is the end of the mth. I am waiting for MGS myself

Rgs has also not announced the results.

I heard SCGS send reject letters ... someone got by post. Fyi.[/quote]

Do u know when did the 'someone' receive the rejection letter from SCGS?[/quote]

Yesterday[/quote]


Hojicha, thank you for sharing the info.

[Francoise]

Thank you parents for the info on IB vs A levels. They are very useful!

[chemistry]

For parent waiting for SCGS IP, i called up the school n was advised that they will only mail out letters to inform. As of now, they have not mailed out yet. They have different poc for O level n IP. Not sure for O level, have they mailed out already or not.

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chemistry:

For parent waiting for SCGS IP, i called up the school n was advised that they will only mail out letters to inform. As of now, they have not mailed out yet. They have different poc for O level n IP. Not sure for O level, have they mailed out already or not.

Chemistry thanks for sharing!
Btw what's \"poc\"?