Anglo Chinese Family of Schools

[goosiegoose]

Hi ACS parents who live in amk, can i check how long is the sch bus journey home to amk/yck/upper Thomson area? Thanks!

[Sarahbelle]

Hi I’m keen to explore ACS as an option for my son however the problem is he is born in the dragon year for 2019 admission. I’m also an alumni from one of the top 3 primary schools in Singapore however I’m more keen for him to attend this school as I believe it offers more options for IB education and also for their sports curriculum.


May I know how to increase my options for getting him in aside from moving near 1km from the school (if I don’t shift will I stand a chance)?

P.s. please bear with me as this is still very new for me as I was living overseas for a very long time and website information is very vague regarding the phases.

[zac's mum]

Sarahbelle:

Hi I'm keen to explore ACS as an option for my son however the problem is he is born in the dragon year for 2019 admission. I'm also an alumni from one of the top 3 primary schools in Singapore however I'm more keen for him to attend this school as I believe it offers more options for IB education and also for their sports curriculum.


May I know how to increase my options for getting him in aside from moving near 1km from the school (if I don't shift will I stand a chance)?

P.s. please bear with me as this is still very new for me as I was living overseas for a very long time and website information is very vague regarding the phases.

Hi if u are a Methodish church member, then u can apply under phase 2B. Otherwise, you will have to apply under phase 2C. There is no way to increase your chances at this late stage, aside from renting a place <1km of both ACS. The good thing for you is the rental market is very cheap for tenants right now. Just be aware of the 30-month law set by MOE and sign the necessary contract to be safe.

What u can do is to apply to your alma mater at phase 2A first, then monitor on the last day of phase 2B/2C to see the odds of getting a place in either ACS. Withdraw and switch school if got firm potential. That's the usual strategy.

[galaxyraider]

Sarahbelle:

Hi I'm keen to explore ACS as an option for my son however the problem is he is born in the dragon year for 2019 admission. I'm also an alumni from one of the top 3 primary schools in Singapore however I'm more keen for him to attend this school as I believe it offers more options for IB education and also for their sports curriculum.


May I know how to increase my options for getting him in aside from moving near 1km from the school (if I don't shift will I stand a chance)?

P.s. please bear with me as this is still very new for me as I was living overseas for a very long time and website information is very vague regarding the phases.

I believe getting a place within 1km from both schools will help but won't guarantee you a place as there might be more babies compared to other years. Based on historical data, you will have a better chance getting into ACSJ than ACSP.

[Baekenbae]

Hi,


Does anyone know what’s the balloting numbers for both ACSP and ACSJ in phase 2B this year? I’m living outside of 2km and want to know the balloting odds. Thanks!

[emoh]

Baekenbae:

Hi,


Does anyone know what’s the balloting numbers for both ACSP and ACSJ in phase 2B this year? I’m living outside of 2km and want to know the balloting odds. Thanks!

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/central/

[hojicha]

emoh:

Baekenbae:

Hi,


Does anyone know what’s the balloting numbers for both ACSP and ACSJ in phase 2B this year? I’m living outside of 2km and want to know the balloting odds. Thanks!

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/central/

You can refer ACSJ school website ... they do post their 2015-2017 P1 Reg results A very organised info sharing school.

[Baekenbae]

hojicha:

emoh:

[quote=\"Baekenbae\"]Hi,


Does anyone know what’s the balloting numbers for both ACSP and ACSJ in phase 2B this year? I’m living outside of 2km and want to know the balloting odds. Thanks!

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/novena/

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/central/

You can refer ACSJ school website ... they do post their 2015-2017 P1 Reg results A very organised info sharing school.[/quote]Thank you! This was what I was looking for, wow 30 people balloting for only 2 spots.. I don’t think my heart can take this lottery!

[zac's mum]

Baekenbae:

Thank you! This was what I was looking for, wow 30 people balloting for only 2 spots.. I don’t think my heart can take this lottery!

At phase 2B, unless u have another Methodist school closer to your home, people would just throw in their application and just pray to get picked in the ballot. Whether get or don't get picked, I think Christians can see it as a sign from God whether the school is meant for DS or not. So it ain't all that stressful

All the best to you!

[Sarahbelle]

zac's mum:

Sarahbelle:

Hi I'm keen to explore ACS as an option for my son however the problem is he is born in the dragon year for 2019 admission. I'm also an alumni from one of the top 3 primary schools in Singapore however I'm more keen for him to attend this school as I believe it offers more options for IB education and also for their sports curriculum.


May I know how to increase my options for getting him in aside from moving near 1km from the school (if I don't shift will I stand a chance)?

P.s. please bear with me as this is still very new for me as I was living overseas for a very long time and website information is very vague regarding the phases.

Hi if u are a Methodish church member, then u can apply under phase 2B. Otherwise, you will have to apply under phase 2C. There is no way to increase your chances at this late stage, aside from renting a place <1km of both ACS. The good thing for you is the rental market is very cheap for tenants right now. Just be aware of the 30-month law set by MOE and sign the necessary contract to be safe.

What u can do is to apply to your alma mater at phase 2A first, then monitor on the last day of phase 2B/2C to see the odds of getting a place in either ACS. Withdraw and switch school if got firm potential. That's the usual strategy.

Thank you very much for your helpful reply. We currently just joined another church since we got back. Is there a timeline to switch to a Methodist church to be eligible for phase 2b?

And even then, it seems there is balloting within 1km in phase 2b?