Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1999661\" time=\"1603255467\" user_id=\"2964:
Has the syllabus changed then? Cos I remember my friends telling me how they enjoyed memorizing all the Thai kings’ long names as well as Indonesian history such as Confrontasi etc. for their O levels.
O level history has ww1 and cold war. Is this world history?[/quote]zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999652\" time=\"1603250600\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999652 time=1603250600 user_id=53606]Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999670\" time=\"1603258561\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999670 time=1603258561 user_id=53606]
Has the syllabus changed then? Cos I remember my friends telling me how they enjoyed memorizing all the Thai kings’ long names as well as Indonesian history such as Confrontasi etc. for their O levels.[/quote]I dont know if it has changed. But yeah I can imagine how hard it would be to learn to spell long Thai names, my Thai friend always joked that by the time he finished writing his name on every page of the exam paper, it was pens down. So he gave his son a short name.MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1999661\" time=\"1603255467\" user_id=\"2964:
O level history has ww1 and cold war. Is this world history?[/quote][quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999652 time=1603250600 user_id=53606]Most parents are familiar with O level History and Geography, which are mostly ASEAN history and generic Geography that’s applicable in Singapore climate.
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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1999674\" time=\"1603259508\" user_id=\"2964:
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1999670\" time=\"1603258561\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1999670 time=1603258561 user_id=53606]
I dont know if it has changed. But yeah I can imagine how hard it would be to learn to spell long Thai names, my Thai friend always joked that by the time he finished writing his name on every page of the exam paper, it was pens down. So he gave his son a short name.The syllabus has changed a lot. For the new O level syllabus Pure History, they study World Wars and one SE Asian (choose between Vietnam or Indonesia). -
Hello, in the IP track, is History content similar to the "core" or "elective" History in Express?
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anyone got any experience on interview of transfer exam? what are the questions which may be asked ? my son joined the transfer exam for admission to S2. the interview is on 11 Nov
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Hello all,
My son is considering admission to ACSI express program. He was interested in ACSI IB but might be missing COP by 1 point. I am hoping he can transfer to IP in Sec 2 if he gets admitted to express program.
I know this question had been asked on this forum in other years but just want to lay my hands on the latest data.
For those who recently transferred their children from express to IP program, could you please enlighten me on the following.
1. On an average how many places are available for transfer? How many are shortlisted for consideration and how many finally selected?
2. What are the min scores needed in Sec1 and Sec2 to be eligible for transfer?
3. In your experience, can interviews make or break the decision? I saw some messages where the student cannot get the transfer despite high scores.
4. If at all my son couldn’t make it for transfer and has to apply for ACSI IB post O levels, will he have any advantage over non ACSI applicants?
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If a ACSI IP child takes HMT from year 1 to 4, does he take O levels CL exam at end of Year 3 and then O levels HMT at Year 4?
If so, can he stop taking CL at Year 5 and 6?
If so, is there a minimum grade that he must get at O levels? -
Disclaimer: I’m not a parent of a child in this situation. However, I did design the first draft of the ACS(I) IP, as well as write the recommendation paper for introducing the IB Diploma Programme to ACS(I).
For horizons1:
1. Internal transfers to the IP are limited by the total allowed in Y5. This means the maximum number is roughly 20; places are reserved for the O-level intake and transfers from MGS IP. The shortlist length depends on how many apply for transfer. There are not many candidates annually.
2. Typically, scores are in the 80+ range. A good overall performance across different kinds of subjects, and a demonstrated capacity to manage time well are also notable advantages.
3. As someone who has designed and executed such interviews, it’s rare that the interview ‘makes’ the decision, since all the interviewees are very close to, or exceed, the requirements. However, it’s possible for an interview to break the decision, because the interviewee may demonstrate some ‘veto quality’ in a negative way.
4. There is no procedural advantage. ACS(I) O-level candidates do not get an affiliation bonus for ACS(I) IB, as far as entry is concerned—these candidates are treated like O-level applicants from any other school. There may be hidden advantages in the sense that appeals may find more support from certain areas.
For manorway:
1. Yes, they will take the MT exam at end of Y3 and the HMT exam in Y4.
2. The IB Diploma requires that students do a second language. However, if the MT requirement has been met by passing HMT in Y4, then the student is free to choose any other language for that slot; such a language can be taken at entry level (they call it ‘ab initio’, meaning ‘from the beginning’).
3. Yes, the MT requirement is a pass in HMT in order to drop MT in Y5 and Y6. But remember, IB students must still do a second language. I had students doing French, German and Spanish. Some schools offer Bahasa Indonesia and so on. This expands the student’s effective range and suitability for future career options. -
Hi, my child is eligible to for HMT and foreign language and he is keen to do both. We want to try for ACSI lP with 1 pt away from COP. Wish to find out if it will be too hard to cope esp when the school requires 2 CCA in Yr1-4?
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