Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[coast]

iRabbit:

Cattac:

May I find out how are classes allocated for new year 1 students, among DSA and S1 admitted students? Would DSA students be grouped according to their domain and the S1 by t score? Or all via T score? Or just random allocation?

Then for the subsequent years? Based on results? Or remain same class for year 1 and 2?

Thanks

In the past, DSA students were allocated to specific DSA classes. However in recent years, the policy changed and there are no more so-called sports classes. Instead, DSA students are spread across multiple classes.

Y1 students will ‘enbloc’ to Y2. At Y3, they will be split up based on subject combi.

There is no more sports class though those who DSA in the same sports will usually be grouped together in the same class. Those who DSA using Maths will usually be allocated to one of the 3 classes (these 3 classes also have students who did not DSA using Maths).

Policy may change any year so things may be different especially when DSA quota is no longer 50% (I heard it's 35% since last year?).

[sweetbaby]

KP:

Joyymum:

I’m curious to know too regards to the class allocations

I spoke to RI admission office yesterday, all GEP students will be grouped together same class for year 1 & year 2.

Hi

How many GEP classes in RI?

[coast]

iRabbit:

Cattac:

Those who DSA via academic, science, will they have higher chance in getting the Galileo program? Likewise for math, the Euler program?


If not, then what is the purpose of taking in the students via DSA?

The Euler selection test consists of 2 rounds (written & interview) while the Galileo selection test consists of 3 rounds (written, practical, interview). All students go thru the same selection tests regardless of primary sch achievements (i.e. even if one represented S’pore before in overseas competition, still have to go thru the same selection process).

So students start with an equal footing. However like what Hquek shared, those DSA students usually outperform their peers in the selection tests due to the relative strength in their DSA subjects. However it’s not a given that DSA students will definitely be selected for these prg. Interview performance plays an impt part in the selection outcome too.

Intake is usually around 20 per subject and the std is pitched at a much higher level than RP. Students who accept the offer to join Euler or Galileo will have the option to join the merit CCA of Math or Sci club respectively.

There is a minimum requirement to apply for the Euler Programme. Students who can meet the pre-requisites would likely have had DSA using Maths. There were also DSA students who chose not to apply for Euler or Galileo.

[dunma]

coast:

There is a minimum requirement to apply for the Euler Programme. Students who can meet the pre-requisites would likely have had DSA using Maths. There were also DSA students who chose not to apply for Euler or Galileo.

True. The minimum requirement for Euler is A* in psle maths and one competition, e.g. top 5% in ripmwc round 1. The minimum requirement for Galileo is A* in psle science. Very easy right? Students who are passionate in maths or science will meet the minimum requirement, so almost everyone who registered can join the first round.

[iRabbit]

sweetbaby:

KP:

[quote=\"Joyymum\"]I’m curious to know too regards to the class allocations

I spoke to RI admission office yesterday, all GEP students will be grouped together same class for year 1 & year 2.

Hi

How many GEP classes in RI?[/quote]5 GEP and 7 non-GEP classes. By Y3, no more such distinctions and class allocation based purely on subject combi.

[iRabbit]

dunma:

iRabbit:

Students who accept the offer to join Euler or Galileo will have the option to join the merit CCA of Math or Sci club respectively.

Not any more. Euler and math club tests are separated. Galileo and science club tests are using the same paper, but one must indicate which he wants or both.

Oic. Thanks for clarifying.

[sweetbaby]

[quote]

Hi

How many GEP classes in RI?[/quote]5 GEP and 7 non-GEP classes. By Y3, no more such distinctions and class allocation based purely on subject combi.[/quote][quote][/quote] :thankyou: for clarifying

[mum24h]

Hello,


can someone please share what is the ra prog in ri? How is the selection test like? Thank you!

[Cattac]

gakusei:

Paddy Field:

Pardon my blurness, but how many CCA are the student required to take? What is e diff between core n merit? I m still blur!

Every student takes at least one CCA, his core CCA. Some people, in addition to the one core CCA, also take one or more merit CCAs. Very few people take two core CCAs, both of which are usually sports.

Core CCA is either a Sport, Performing Arts Group, Unifomed Group or the Raffles Debaters. Merit CCA is any other CCA. The only substantial difference lies in the compulsory nature of core CCA, but there are other differences not in the substance like nature of activities, level of commitment, protected training times etc.

Hi ,

Found this old old post from this forum, I am wondering if it is still applicable, with regards to CCA in RI? On top of that, there are those who DSA via sports, performing arts, does it means that those who are not up to standard are unable to join those CCA?

Thanks

[hquek]

Cattac:

gakusei:

Every student takes at least one CCA, his core CCA. Some people, in addition to the one core CCA, also take one or more merit CCAs. Very few people take two core CCAs, both of which are usually sports.

Core CCA is either a Sport, Performing Arts Group, Unifomed Group or the Raffles Debaters. Merit CCA is any other CCA. The only substantial difference lies in the compulsory nature of core CCA, but there are other differences not in the substance like nature of activities, level of commitment, protected training times etc.

Hi ,

Found this old old post from this forum, I am wondering if it is still applicable, with regards to CCA in RI? On top of that, there are those who DSA via sports, performing arts, does it means that those who are not up to standard are unable to join those CCA?

Thanks

Hi,

gakusei's posting still correct. For those who dsa, they are automatically in the cca they dsa-ed for, no auditions required. Not sure if I read wrongly, but anyone who is not up to standard wouldn't have been dsa-ed right? if you are referring to general populace, all will have a shot at what they like but ultimately the cca will only take in what they like.