2020 PSLE Discussions and Strategies(for those born in 2008)

[kiasumommy]

CheerioMama\" post_id=\"2004707\" time=\"1606413767\" user_id=\"109742:

If we have an idea of whether T score of 260 receives ESIS, we may be able to find out if the COP for the top tier schools will remain the same, increase or decrease this year.

So far, I haven't heard of many with T score higher than 270. Anyone knows what is the highest T score for this year?

It would be good if someone could confirm if t-score 260 received the ESIS. Hopefully someone could help confirm this

[lonejean]

DD 259+2. Still undecided between St Nicks IP vs MGS IB. We recce schools distances yesterday by taking MRT/buses. St Nicks has a Mayflower MRT opening soon which makes it easier to transfer 2 mrt lines (short distance) and we are staying around vicinity of Lor Chuan/Braddell. MGS also takes 2 mrt lines to get. I am more in favour of St nicks due to closer proximity but DD seems more interested in MGS. To be honest, i think getting to MGS in BT is a hassle should I need to fetch her (car) on some days. Trying not to force a decision on DD but it seems rather logical to choose St nicks. Any thots from anyone?

[Hendon]

lonejean\" post_id=\"2004720\" time=\"1606431210\" user_id=\"15661:

DD 259+2. Still undecided between St Nicks IP vs MGS IB. We recce schools distances yesterday by taking MRT/buses. St Nicks has a Mayflower MRT opening soon which makes it easier to transfer 2 mrt lines (short distance) and we are staying around vicinity of Lor Chuan/Braddell. MGS also takes 2 mrt lines to get. I am more in favour of St nicks due to closer proximity but DD seems more interested in MGS. To be honest, i think getting to MGS in BT is a hassle should I need to fetch her (car) on some days. Trying not to force a decision on DD but it seems rather logical to choose St nicks. Any thots from anyone?

you should be considering the differences between IB and A levels plus the differences in how your DD learns and how IB and A are taught. Location shouldn’t matter if it were me. Plus she wants MGS, it will be more about convincing her beyond just convenience, having her want something is a added plus that shouldn’t be removed so lightly in my view

[lonejean]

Hendon\" post_id=\"2004725\" time=\"1606431822\" user_id=\"142376:

lonejean\" post_id=\"2004720\" time=\"1606431210\" user_id=\"15661:

DD 259+2. Still undecided between St Nicks IP vs MGS IB. We recce schools distances yesterday by taking MRT/buses. St Nicks has a Mayflower MRT opening soon which makes it easier to transfer 2 mrt lines (short distance) and we are staying around vicinity of Lor Chuan/Braddell. MGS also takes 2 mrt lines to get. I am more in favour of St nicks due to closer proximity but DD seems more interested in MGS. To be honest, i think getting to MGS in BT is a hassle should I need to fetch her (car) on some days. Trying not to force a decision on DD but it seems rather logical to choose St nicks. Any thots from anyone?

you should be considering the differences between IB and A levels plus the differences in how your DD learns and how IB and A are taught. Location shouldn’t matter if it were me. Plus she wants MGS, it will be more about convincing her beyond just convenience, having her want something is a added plus that shouldn’t be removed so lightly in my view

We have been researching quite a bit, and I also found this article provided very good info. However, IB vs A styles is still rather challenging to pinpoint for a 12yo.

https://singaporelearner.com/2014/01/15/which-one-to-choose-the-ib-or-the-a-levels/

[greatmummy]

My daughter scored 235. We are staying at AMK area. Any schools to recommend? Thanks in advance.

[sky minecrafter]

lonejean\" post_id=\"2004729\" time=\"1606434578\" user_id=\"15661:

...We have been researching quite a bit, and I also found this article provided very good info. However, IB vs A styles is still rather challenging to pinpoint for a 12yo...

Hi, how about beginning with the end in mind? Would she enjoy completing Creativity Activity Service, Theory of Knowledge paper, in the Years5-6? How about third language? (It cannot replace any subjects under the IB system, unlike the ALevels.) Then there are the Maths & Science groupings, which are compulsory. Plus, a subject from the Individual & Societies grouping (which under the ALevels you could avoid)... If, she has absolutely no particular preference, would you rather she keep her options open? Develop a particular skill? ...

[emoh]

newkiasumum\" post_id=\"2004677\" time=\"1606404095\" user_id=\"115294:

Hi, with 230 which are the 6 best choices schools? m staying Jurong.
Appreciate your advices.

can consider

Kranji 234
Bukit Batok 229
Jurong 228
Gan Eng Seng 227
Hua Yi 227
West Spring 225

[emoh]

greatmummy\" post_id=\"2004736\" time=\"1606437194\" user_id=\"12293:

My daughter scored 235. We are staying at AMK area. Any schools to recommend? Thanks in advance.

can consider

Presbyterian High 236
Ang Mo Kio 229
Mayflower 224
Deyi 222

[pengpeng]

xiaomingiconic\" post_id=\"2004711\" time=\"1606415266\" user_id=\"188698:

CheerioMama\" post_id=\"2004707\" time=\"1606413767\" user_id=\"109742:

If we have an idea of whether T score of 260 receives ESIS, we may be able to find out if the COP for the top tier schools will remain the same, increase or decrease this year.

So far, I haven't heard of many with T score higher than 270. Anyone knows what is the highest T score for this year?

i am not sure but i saw someone ask another person if the pupil who got 261 received esis and the response was yes. (i think.) but 261 is like one point away from 260, so maybe a pupil with 260 also got esis. hope this helped a little bit...

2 girls in my school got 270+ and i also remember someone here saying that there was a girl in the son's school who got 282 but i haven't heard of anyone getting higher than 282 hmmm

I saw some one asked others if they got ESIS for their score of 260 and there is no response, for 261 the response is yes so it shall be confirmed that this year ESIS COP is 261, same as last year, unless some one raise hand for getting ESIS for score 260.

[Zengahoe]

Hi, with 238 which are the 6 best choices schools? m staying Bukit Panjang .

Appreciate your advices.

My first draft is
1) Swiss cottage 242
2) Fuhua 236
3) Kranji 234
4) Clementi Town 235?
6) west spring 225

Commonwealth 239 - difficult to travel
Chung Cheng Yishun - 241 not sure should try?
Not sure should go for fuhua or Kranji
TIA