Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)

[Stylomum]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1985809\" time=\"1594763830\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1985809 time=1594763830 user_id=53606]

Vtg17\" post_id=\"1985800\" time=\"1594746529\" user_id=\"186534:

Unfortunately, nope.

This year is already shaping up to be the most competitive year yet, for <1km.

Yeap, the numbers look fierce this year, starting from P2B for 0-1km, there will be a lot of disappointment.

[rencelaw]

Anyone knows how many applicants for ACSP and/or ACSJ stay within 1km for phase 2B? Thanks in advance!

[chucs75]

hi parents,

just checked the MOE website. There is only 25 vacancies for phase 2C left. Any idea why the huge fall compared to previous years that hover around 60?

[zac's mum]

chucs75\" post_id=\"1988483\" time=\"1596094674\" user_id=\"182738:

hi parents,
just checked the MOE website. There is only 25 vacancies for phase 2C left. Any idea why the huge fall compared to previous years that hover around 60?

The only possible reason would be higher take up numbers in Phases 1 and 2A this year. Maybe baby boy boom.

[Davischew]

This year those also <1km to SJIJ have to seriously consider giving up the ballot for ACSJ/ACSP <1km, and register SJIJ instead. We are looking at 2:1 for ACSJ/ACSP <1km, and the risk is too much to take. You will regret if you get ballot out and end up in a co-ed.

[F3parent]

Davischew\" post_id=\"1988487\" time=\"1596095381\" user_id=\"132882:

This year those also <1km to SJIJ have to seriously consider giving up the ballot for ACSJ/ACSP <1km, and register SJIJ instead. We are looking at 2:1 for ACSJ/ACSP <1km, and the risk is too much to take. You will regret if you get ballot out and end up in a co-ed.

i think 2:1 is very optimistic
last moment lots will come in which we won't be able to see due to 2C having the option to submit via the online form (which takes longer to vet and the admin staff will not be able to tell those who are trying to call in to find out the numbers)

[Stylomum]

i think the ratio this year for P2C is likely 3:1 for both.

[Davischew]

Tiongbahrumum\" post_id=\"1988678\" time=\"1596204795\" user_id=\"143725:

i think the ratio this year for P2C is likely 3:1 for both.

Couldn't be so high for balloting <1km. Unless >1km applied and schools don't call them to withdraw, then it will show on MOE website but truth is they don't not even have a chance to ballot.

[Blinglingzing]

This year was one of the toughest ever… odds for 2B SC<1km was 55% - 47 applicants for 26 spots.

Basically the uptake in Phase 1 and 2A were unusually high - dunno if its due to covid (people staying further away also choose to play it safe?) or simply that ACS alumni / parents were unusually reproductive in the horse year with baby boys!

Wouldn’t put it past for 2C odds to drop to 30-40%… since it looks like same number of applicants for half the number of places…

[Blinglingzing]

Hi fellow parents,

Am seeking out enrichment classes to occupy my kid for the afternoon (after school and before we come home at dinner time) … any recommendations for enrichment classes nearby pls (preferably ones that my helper can bring him to by public transport / short cab ride / walking distance)?

Alternatively, any feedback on the school based student care centre? Is it mostly playing (like a daycare)? Do they give them any enrichment help with math / English / Chinese?

Thanks!