Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[coast]

jedamum\" post_id=\"1941985\" time=\"1571388424\" user_id=\"159:

Thanks so much coast.

Lastly, would like to ask if you think a regular student can cope with
- in Yr 2. 3rd Lang + CEP
- in Yr 3. 3rd Lang + CEP + 1RA
Cca 3x a week.

Thanks again.

Hi jedamum,

During my DS time (he is Y3 this year), they had to withdraw 3rd Lang (or any other electives) to take up CEP in Y2. I know of boys who got 4.0 for 3rd Lang who withdrew 3rd Lang to take up CEP. However, please check with Teacher in-charge as policy may change and exceptions sometimes granted.

There will be a RA briefing and a Year 3 subject combination subject briefing for Y2 parents.
The CCA workload is a given (demanding) for most RI students.
The academic workload will depend on the number of subjects (8 or 9 or 10) and the subjects a student chooses.
If he qualifies for the RA and is offered by the school after clearing the selection test/ interview, then it is safe to say that he has a high aptitude for the offered subject(s). If he also has a strong passion for the RA subject(s), he should be ready. As for elective, they would have taken it since Y1 (or Y2 for CEP) so they should know whether or not to continue with it for Y3.

[coast]

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[jedamum]

Thanks again, coast, for the information.

[sweetbaby]

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sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1941911\" time=\"1571371291\" user_id=\"16633:

Can anyone share more about the Euler or Galileo programme? DS very curious about these. All we know that they are Y1 and Y2 programmes.

How many students are selected each year?
If not selected in Y1, possible to reapply in Y2?
When does it start and frequency?
Is it more like a class or CCA?

Thank you.

The school will give out more information including course details and application datelines during beginning of the year.

From what I know, this year Sec 1s has 20>number<25 Euler boys and similar for galileo. I don't think there is a fixed number though I read that previous years had smaller Euler intake.

Euler is a pullout prog meaning the boys go to a separate classroom during math lessons according to time table.

Galileo is an after school programme on Thursday. Thursday has other electives, enrichment (aep, mep, msp, rsp, Lit enrichment) and selected ccas so when you receive the full information, you can decide.

:thankyou:

He is just so excited.

[sweetbaby]

coast\" post_id=\"1941972\" time=\"1571385435\" user_id=\"38933:

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1941911\" time=\"1571371291\" user_id=\"16633:

Can anyone share more about the Euler or Galileo programme? DS very curious about these. All we know that they are Y1 and Y2 programmes.

How many students are selected each year?

One Class (usually between 20 to 25)

If not selected in Y1, possible to reapply in Y2?

No. However, if the boy did exceptionally well in certain competition during Y1 (e.g., SJPO, SJChO, ...), can always check with teacher-in-charge to see if he can join in Y2. Note that for Y3 and Y4, there is RA (subject-specific talent development) for Y2 boys who did very well in subjects like Science, Maths, Eng Lit, Geo, Hist

When does it start and frequency?
Selection test and interview during Term 1.
For Euler, it is a pull-out class (i.e., Euler boys will go to another classroom during their Maths lessons). Frequency same as RP Maths for all RI students (a few lessons per week).

For Galileo, it is held in the afternoon (only certain weeks of a semester, not weekly). The schedule of the lessons and other details will be given to students at the beginning of Term 1 (prior to selection tests).

Is it more like a class or CCA?

Class but :-
Euler boys are also in Maths Club (merit CCA every Fri afternoon).
Galileo boys are also in Science Club (merit CCA every Fri afternoon).
- Note that there are exceptions (e.g., Euler boy not in Maths Club)


Thank you.

:thankyou: very informative.

[littleprince]

Steadyberry\" post_id=\"1942000\" time=\"1571393256\" user_id=\"38412:

littleprince\" post_id=\"1941996\" time=\"1571392017\" user_id=\"19510:

[quote=Steadyberry post_id=1941916 time=1571371990 user_id=38412]

Subject prerequisites
Bio/chem/phy/math min gp 2.0

Academic criteria
4H2 y4 results gpa 3.2 or more

Based on what was shared beginning of this year.

What is \"Academic criteria\" for?
May I confirm that for :4H2 y4 results gpa 3.2 or more\", the student needs to be getting on average B3 for his subjects ?

yes, ave 3.2 gpa is B+ 65-69
if your y4 gpa is below 3.2, you take 10 units (ie. 3H2 + 1H1)
If 3.2 or more, you can take 11 units (ie. 4H2)
I assume that you want your son to take 4H2 pcme or bcme, then you need ave 3.2 or more.
Ave gpa computation is based on core 5 subjects + 1/6.[/quote]It is very clear, thank you so much!

[sweetbaby]

Is it a norm to take 3rd language?

[dunma]

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1941911\" time=\"1571371291\" user_id=\"16633:

When does it start and frequency?
Is it more like a class or CCA?

Thank you.

[SolitudeJS]

For the Grade Point Average (GPA) in Year 1, will they roll over to Year 2 , 3 & 4 ? Or will each Year’s result stand on its own , so each year GPA only the results for that year ?

[dunma]

SolitudeJS\" post_id=\"1942129\" time=\"1571468381\" user_id=\"181794:

For the Grade Point Average (GPA) in Year 1, will they roll over to Year 2 , 3 & 4 ? Or will each Year’s result stand on its own , so each year GPA only the results for that year ?

Only that year