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

[SG_KP1]

Ling Jang\" post_id=\"2005760\" time=\"1606662699\" user_id=\"44574:[quote=\"Ling Jang\" post_id=2005760 time=1606662699 user_id=44574]
Need your opinion btw these two sch, ACS and SJI compared to Hwa zhong.
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All are good but quite different. HCI is SAP school and running IP/A-Level. ACS and SJI are running IP/IB or O-Level.

Don't give up on HCI if still like it the most. Put it first choice (just make sure have other choices behind it). The COPs may move up or they may not. While up may be more likely, there are a lot of other factors for any one school that will determine where the COP is.

If want another SAP school, consider Dunman High (DHS), River Valley (RVHS), or Catholic High (CHS).

Can read on IB vs. A-Level here.
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=8100

[Timmy21]

Van08\" post_id=\"2005741\" time=\"1606660795\" user_id=\"31802:

Hi, my girl's score is 239, we are looking at TKGS or PLMGS as first choice. Both COP are 237 (plmgs non affiliation). Any advice or comments about the 2 schools? Thanks!

Both are good schools. If your DD is outgoing/extroverted, should have no problem making new frens in PLMGS which usually has a majority of students coming from the affiliated pri sch.

[phtthp]

marcolisa\" post_id=\"2005733\" time=\"1606659669\" user_id=\"9017:

If I stay in Jurong, should I choose Nan Hua or CHS o level for the chance of IP in Sec 3? He is from NH PS

whether you are a Sec 2 student from Nan Hua Secondary co-ed or from any other local Secondary school in Singapore,

If you are interested in joining Sec 3 CHS ( IP ) programme,

CHS school welcome interested end-of-sec 2 students to apply.

Just fill up the Transfer Application form to join IP, look out for the test dates to take the subject entrance tests, because you are changing from a different O-level curriculum track into IP

https://catholichigh.moe.edu.sg/secondary/application-and-fees/

But if you remain inside the same curriculum track, just seeking Transfer from one O-level school to Catholic High (also O level) track, then No need to take entrance subject tests. They just look at your Sec 1 and Sec 2 Report card, will do. You can seek Transfer at either end of Sec 1 or at end of Sec 2. If vacancies arise, school will consider.

[SG_KP1]

So 2018 PSLE (2019 Year in the link), ESIS = 261 and top 10% = 252 or the same as this year. Looks like 7 COPs were actually lower than last year (261/250), 5 COPs higher, and 4 COPs the same.


http://wwwdontmesswith6a.blogspot.com/2011/09/p6-prelim-results-and-expected-psle.html

[dnagothu.012967gmail.012967com]

Hi,


With a score of 251, what would be the best option for IP? I plan to keep below preferences for my kid

Would like to know if St. Joseph’s or Temasek is better for IP?

Victoria School (252 - 275)
St. Joseph’s Institution (Secondary) (251 - 263)
Temasek Junior College (Secondary) ( 250 - 264 )

Also considering O-level for next 3 options, which one is best amongst below? Is ACS Barker preferred over St.Josephs and other schools?

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) ( 246 - 251 )
St. Joseph’s Institution (Secondary) ( 246 - 255)
St. Andrew’s Secondary School ( 247 - 249)
Anderson Secondary School (245 - 260)

[tshanmug]

Hi

My Son got 253 and Tamil HML - Merit and got eligibility letter for 3rd foreign language such as French/German etc,
My choices are as follows:
1- RI ( Very rare chance - just to try to satisfy my boy wish )
2 -NJC
3- VS
4-TJC
5-SJI-IP?
6-VS-O level - or any other IP with Tamil HML?

Above my choices are safe ? At least - Shall I get in NJC or VS-IP ? Kindly advise .

Some parents are advising me that, I should consider 1st choice is close tomy COP so, that computer directly assign. Other wise, i may miss VS-IP, Is it true? Please help me to understand.

This year COP is expected to go up? and Is there any high risk now in my above list? Or Do you have any preferred order ?.Finals question - what is recommended 3rd language ? German or French .?

Thanks a lot for all of you so far!

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tshanmug\" post_id=\"2005775\" time=\"1606668143\" user_id=\"119939:

Hi
My Son got 253 and Tamil HML - Merit and got eligibility letter for 3rd foreign language such as French/German etc,,
My choices are as follows:
1- RI ( Very rare chance - just to try to satisfy my boy wish )
2 -NJC
3- VS
4-TJC
5-SJI-IP?
6-VS-O level - or any other IP with Tamil HML?

Above my choices are safe ? At least - Shall I get in NJC or VS-IP ? Kindly advise .

Some parents are advising me that, I should consider 1st choice is close tomy COP so, that computer directly assign. Other wise, i may miss VS-IP, Is it true? Please help me to understand.

This year COP is expected to go up? and Is there any high risk now in my above list? Or Do you have any preferred order ?.Finals question - what is recommended 3rd language ? German or French .?

Thanks a lot for all of you so far!

For the umpteen time, it’s not true must choose a first choice school close to your COP. Under t-score, choice order DOES NOT matter. It’s explained in the booklet FFS.

There’s nothing wrong with your list. You don’t have to change them if you are satisfied.

[tshanmug]

floppy\" post_id=\"2005777\" time=\"1606668413\" user_id=\"97579:

tshanmug\" post_id=\"2005775\" time=\"1606668143\" user_id=\"119939:

Hi
My Son got 253 and Tamil HML - Merit and got eligibility letter for 3rd foreign language such as French/German etc,,
My choices are as follows:
1- RI ( Very rare chance - just to try to satisfy my boy wish )
2 -NJC
3- VS
4-TJC
5-SJI-IP?
6-VS-O level - or any other IP with Tamil HML?

Above my choices are safe ? At least - Shall I get in NJC or VS-IP ? Kindly advise .

Some parents are advising me that, I should consider 1st choice is close tomy COP so, that computer directly assign. Other wise, i may miss VS-IP, Is it true? Please help me to understand.

This year COP is expected to go up? and Is there any high risk now in my above list? Or Do you have any preferred order ?.Finals question - what is recommended 3rd language ? German or French .?

Thanks a lot for all of you so far!

For the umpteen time, it’s not true must choose a first choice school close to your COP. Under t-score, choice order DOES NOT matter. It’s explained in the booklet FFS.

There’s nothing wrong with your list. You don’t have to change them if you are satisfied.

Thank you so much for the confirmation.
Would also possible to advise on 3rd Language and remaining options?
\" This year COP is expected to go up? and Is there any high risk now in my above list? Or Do you have any preferred order ?.Finals question - what is recommended 3rd language ? German or French .? \"

Thank you so much for valuable comments.

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tshanmug\" post_id=\"2005780\" time=\"1606668870\" user_id=\"119939:

Thank you so much for the confirmation.
Would also possible to advise on 3rd Language and remaining options?
\" This year COP is expected to go up? and Is there any high risk now in my above list? Or Do you have any preferred order ?.Finals question - what is recommended 3rd language ? German or French .? \"

Thank you so much for valuable comments.

COP is like the stock market. It goes up, and it goes down. Every expert will offer their take, but they will never put their money where their mouth is. Take everything you read with skepticism and a pinch of salt.

Also, schools’ COP don’t correlate to one another, as stocks sometimes do. When one school’s COP goes up, there’s no guarantee what the other school’s COP might look like. Notwithstanding, I’m quite certain that VS OP COP will never rise beyond 252. Therefore, you will be safe with this selection since VS OP will catch you if the schools above didn’t.

For 3rd language, my recommendation is either Chinese or Hindi :evil:

[Timmy21]

[email protected]\" post_id=\"2005774\" time=\"1606667876\" user_id=\"123543:

Hi,

With a score of 251, what would be the best option for IP? I plan to keep below preferences for my kid

Would like to know if St. Joseph’s or Temasek is better for IP?

Victoria School (252 - 275)
St. Joseph’s Institution (Secondary) (251 - 263)
Temasek Junior College (Secondary) ( 250 - 264 )

Also considering O-level for next 3 options, which one is best amongst below? Is ACS Barker preferred over St.Josephs and other schools?

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) ( 246 - 251 )
St. Joseph’s Institution (Secondary) ( 246 - 255)
St. Andrew’s Secondary School ( 247 - 249)
Anderson Secondary School (245 - 260)

251 is a IP-borderline case, u should try but be mentally prepared for the unexpected.
Temasek and Victoria are A-level based IP whereas SJI is IB-based. U should discuss with ur son about A-level versus IB because they are quite different.
For the O level track, if academics is a priority, go for SJI and Anderson.