DSA 2017

[Ganjiongspider]

dunma:

Honeywell:

Can I just doubled confirm... dd has co for rgs and will opt out third language... Does it mean there is no actions needed to be taken before 30th Nov? Just report to RGS on 22dec right?

You still need to submit the s1 form, choosing \"I do not wish to opt for third language\". Our school teachers remind us before results.

But for DSA S1 form, it did not have the \"I do not wish to opt for third language\" leh.
Moreover few parents incl me called MOE to confirm that if the student does not wish to opt for third language, then no need to submit anything, just report to school on 22 Dec.

[Musings]

Ganjiongspider:

dunma:

[quote=\"Honeywell\"]Can I just doubled confirm... dd has co for rgs and will opt out third language... Does it mean there is no actions needed to be taken before 30th Nov? Just report to RGS on 22dec right?

You still need to submit the s1 form, choosing \"I do not wish to opt for third language\". Our school teachers remind us before results.

But for DSA S1 form, it did not have the \"I do not wish to opt for third language\" leh.
Moreover few parents incl me called MOE to confirm that if the student does not wish to opt for third language, then no need to submit anything, just report to school on 22 Dec.[/quote]
The online form has a box to click if you do not want to opt for third language. Then after submission, the verification slip just shows nil for third language options. But this may be a formality.

[mengsan]

What is the eligibility for 3rd Lang? Anyone who wanna do can opt for it mah?

[emoh]

mengsan:

What is the eligibility for 3rd Lang? Anyone who wanna do can opt for it mah?

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/language-programmes

[scotia]

mengsan:

What is the eligibility for 3rd Lang? Anyone who wanna do can opt for it mah?

For Foreign Lang- French, German, Japanese, Spanish, only the top 10% of PSLE cohort are eligible to apply.

[Ganjiongspider]

Anybody knows what is the COP this year for the Top 10% PSLE cohort that is eligible for CAT 3 Foreign Language - 253? Anyone lower than 253 but eligible as well?

[mengsan]

1. Of all the foreign lang in the world, why only offer these few, Japanese/ German/ French/ Spanish? Personal interests aside, still thinking which foreign lang has better prospects, any advice pls?

2. Feel like letting dd learn abt Malay culture as around our region many muslims, what is the difference between MSP malay special prog & RSP regional study prog? Seems like both are doing Malay as a 3rd lang and no diff

[emoh]

mengsan:

1. Of all the foreign lang in the world, why only offer these few, Japanese/ German/ French/ Spanish? Personal interests aside, still thinking which foreign lang has better prospects, any advice pls?

2. Feel like letting dd learn abt Malay culture as around our region many muslims, what is the difference between MSP malay special prog & RSP regional study prog? Seems like both are doing Malay as a 3rd lang and no diff

https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/language-programmes

RSP (can do bahasa indonesia or msp) seems more prestigious as it comes with scholarship too

[floppy]

mengsan:

1. Of all the foreign lang in the world, why only offer these few, Japanese/ German/ French/ Spanish? Personal interests aside, still thinking which foreign lang has better prospects, any advice pls?

2. Feel like letting dd learn abt Malay culture as around our region many muslims, what is the difference between MSP malay special prog & RSP regional study prog? Seems like both are doing Malay as a 3rd lang and no diff

Chances are, she already knows the two most important language of the 21st century. Hence, if better prospect is your starting point, my advice is don’t waste time, spend it on more important things elsewhere.

[CMF]

mengsan:

what is the difference between MSP malay special prog & RSP regional study prog? Seems like both are doing Malay as a 3rd lang and no diff

RSP is offered as a subject together with MSP / Bahasa Indonesian at certain schools. https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/scholarships/moe-preu/secondary