DSA 2017

[sweetpappi]

Ms Tay MY:

sweetpappi:

Thank you phttp and Esteema. My daughter wants to go JC after her O levels then the 2 points bonus will be a big advantage. But I am confused because TKGS got MEP programme that's my only concern.

Hi Sweetpappi,

Since your preference seems to be the WL for TKGS, though you do have the SMSS CO in hand, then just put TKGS in first choice and SMSS in 2nd. That way, you won't have to fear losing your CO just in case TKGS WL does not convert. So our DD may not see each other in school after all

Personally, I think the O-Levels should not be a big problem. The MEP however, is not a program found in many schools. So if MEP is a key consideration, then it seems like TKGS would be the school you should not eliminate.

Thanks Ms Tay for ur opinion. I feel the same as u. I will let my daughter choose the school.

[Charcheah]

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,

Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

[emoh]

Charcheah:

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,

Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

You can have a look at the other thread that discuss IP vs IB

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=8100

[emoh]

sweetpappi:

I need comparison between TKGS and St. Margarets because my DD has been offered WL in TKGS and CO in SMSS. I want to put WL as my first choice. But I am not sure it's a good decision or not.

Both are good autonomous schools, St Margarets would take in affiliation till 200 so there would be a wider spread of T-score compared to TKGS who has no affiliation. TKGS is undergoing PRIME for at least another year, so Sec 1 may still be at the holding site.

[sweetpappi]

emoh:

sweetpappi:

I need comparison between TKGS and St. Margarets because my DD has been offered WL in TKGS and CO in SMSS. I want to put WL as my first choice. But I am not sure it's a good decision or not.

Both are good autonomous schools, St Margarets would take in affiliation till 200 so there would be a wider spread of T-score compared to TKGS who has no affiliation. TKGS is undergoing PRIME for at least another year, so Sec 1 may still be at the holding site.

Thanks for the opinion.

[TWU]

Charcheah:

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,

Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

Hi Charcheah,

You may need to take other factors into consideration too eg Catholic High School strong focuses on bilingualism, special programs of both schools, how both schools nurture their students through their special programs, CCAs offered by both schools, home-school distance, strength and weakness of your child.

Do discuss all these aspects with your child before making decision.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/secondary/files/secondary-school-education-booklet.pdf

https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/secondary-one-posting-exercise/considerations

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_xC0SDKPxSqQmpYd2hrNlpaczA/view

http://www.sji.edu.sg/qql/slot/u560/Programmes/SJI%20Sec%20Sch%20Brochure%282016%29.pdf

http://www.sji.edu.sg/programmes/academic-programmes/sji-ib-diploma-programme

[Charcheah]

emoh:

Charcheah:

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,

Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

You can have a look at the other thread that discuss IP vs IB

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=8100

TWU:

Charcheah:

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,
Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

Hi Charcheah,

You may need to take other factors into consideration too eg Catholic High School strong focuses on bilingualism, special programs of both schools, how both schools nurture their students through their special programs, CCAs offered by both schools, home-school distance, strength and weakness of your child.

Do discuss all these aspects with your child before making decision.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/secondary/files/secondary-school-education-booklet.pdf

https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/secondary-one-posting-exercise/considerations

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_xC0SDKPxSqQmpYd2hrNlpaczA/view

http://www.sji.edu.sg/qql/slot/u560/Programmes/SJI%20Sec%20Sch%20Brochure%282016%29.pdf

http://www.sji.edu.sg/programmes/academic-programmes/sji-ib-diploma-programme

Thank you for the links . Greatly appreciated!

[Charcheah]

emoh:

Charcheah:

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,

Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

You can have a look at the other thread that discuss IP vs IB

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=8100

Thank you for the links . Greatly appreciated!

[phtthp]

pmacpmac:

Buddhist:

Assuming one has CO from both HCI and RI, which would


For P6s, it is natural that many parents focus on comparing the Y1-Y4 programs. I feel it is equally important to look at Year 5-6 program leading up to the A level exams. For IP students who are not taking O levels, the A levels (or IB) results will be be used for university admission. Heard from an insider source that in terms of A level results, HCI is distant second behind RI (in past years).

A level results is of course only one aspect, but it reflects the strength of the Y5-6 program & quality of teaching.
The schools released press releases on their A level results on their websites so that is another point for research.

Here is 2016 A level results from school website

RI had better top student but overall A level seems not much difference.

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how about VJC?

was VJC a \"distant third\" in past years' A Level performance, to HCI ?

[phtthp]

Charcheah:

Hi, I would like to seek opinion on IP vs IB,

Gotten both CO fm SJI and CHS, thinking what advice should I give my DS on these 2 different programs, many thanks in advance .

Perhaps, do some background homework inquiry into EOY (End-of-year) Sec 2 & Sec 4 Promotion criteria, find out the diffference between (SJI IB and Catholic High IP), ask your son which school environment or promotion criteria he is more comfortable with attaining, since he is the one going to study, for the next 6 years ahead ?

CHS (IP SAP) study Higher Chinese.

Currently in his primary school, is he taking Higher Chinese at P6 ?