Singapore Chinese Girls School (Secondary)

[MerlionInGermany]

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I don't have the exact entry criteria to BSP, but the bar is not high. There are B-grade HCL kids in BSP (not sure about C graders as my DD did not apply). Participation in the program is by application - there are no stated criteria (though I would imagine if you are failing, you won't get admitted lol). There is no 'shortlist' to apply, so to say.

So it is by application. And if I get a C, but I am very interested, even though people may think I am crazy, there is nothing to stop me from filling up the application form. But whether I get it or not, is not clear because we dont know if anyone with a C applied and got in. So until we know for sure that every application guarantees acceptance, we cannot really say it is interest driven. At most it is interest first, then selection.

I don't think every application to BSP guarantees acceptance at SCGS (I may be wrong), but by and large most who apply will get to do it as the criteria is not high.[/quote]As long as there is a possibility that one may not get it, there is a selection. Just that maybe the criterion here is low. But yes I agree with you that while there is nothing to stop me from applying, if I get a C or D it is unlikely that I will apply. You’ll more likely find me looking for the application form to drop HCL than the form to join BSP.

[doodbug]

In a similar way, some people will continue with 3rd language even if they are getting Cs…they just want to hang on to a 9th subject and give themselves flexibility to drop the subject later on.

[phtthp]

SCGS allow only HCL students to apply for BSP ?


How about O-level Standard CL bu-hua students who are keen, can they apply for BSP too, if they scored B3 & above in bu-hua ? And if they are offered BSP, then they must cross over to IP ?

[doodbug]

very sorry this one i am not sure cos my DD is in IP and took HCL so i didnt really pay attention to the options for O lvl or bu hua girls.


For IP girls, at end Sec 2 they choose their sciences, humanities, optional additional subjects, and one of four academies ( i think project work largely done with academies…so were some overseas trips pre covid) of which my DD picked liberal arts academy.

[phtthp]

so far, roughly per batch, how many Year 3 SCGS students are doing China studies ?


got more than 40, out of 4 IP classes ?

[doodbug]

Hi phtthp,


I just browsed the SCGS website which says that the BSP is offered to IP students.

I am not sure how large the class size is for BSP. I only know that my DD’s Sec 1/2 and current Sec 3 class, comprises 30 girls.

I don’t think BSP is a heavily subscribed option at SCGS - it certainly is interesting, but there are also other interesting pursuits like Art, Music, 3rd Language, or some will opt for Triple Science.

[MerlionInGermany]

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In my DS' school, you generally cannot take BSP with Triple Science.

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I don't think BSP is a heavily subscribed option at SCGS - it certainly is interesting, but there are also other interesting pursuits like Art, Music, 3rd Language, or some will opt for Triple Science.

For comparison with St Nicholas IP (since they go to EJC together with SC), among the usual combinations, one can take
- triple Science, 3rd language, MEP, BSP.

No conflict and no need special approval, it is one of the offered subject combinations.
You dont need to give up anything, except your time.

[MerlionInGermany]

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so far, roughly per batch, how many Year 3 SCGS students are doing China studies ?

got more than 40, out of 4 IP classes ?

Nobody is doing China Studies in Sec 3.

[lee_yl]

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To be honest, SCGS is very kind in that even special programmes such as BSP, is primarily interest driven. You don't have to do well in HCL to qualify to participate in the programme.

When you say BSP is primarily interest driven, does that mean participation in the program is by application? So if I get 55% in HCL but I am very interested, I apply and I get it? Since it is interest driven.

Or is it by selection? Where students are first offered the program and they choose whether or not to participate in it based on their interest?

Yes, I think BSP in SCGS is primarily interest driven. Those who are keen can just apply. SCGS is kind in a way, will try to accommodate most students’ choices. My DD1’s HCL wasn’t good, she scored B4 in sec 2. She applied for BSP and the school accommodated her. Somehow DD1 enjoyed BSP very much even though her Chinese is not strong.

My DD1’s English is one of her better subjects maybe due to the English speaking environment, Chinese is one of her weaker subject unfortunately, so I am grateful she get to try out BSP and loving it! Not many applied for BSP as ultimately, SCGS is not a SAP sch.

[SG_KP1]

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Yes, I think BSP in SCGS is primarily interest driven. Those who are keen can just apply. SCGS is kind in a way, will try to accommodate most students’ choices. My DD1’s HCL wasn’t good, she scored B4 in sec 2. She applied for BSP and the school accommodated her. Somehow DD1 enjoyed BSP very much even though her Chinese is not strong.

My DD1’s English is one of her better subjects maybe due to the English speaking environment, Chinese is one of her weaker subject unfortunately, so I am grateful she get to try out BSP and loving it! Not many applied for BSP as ultimately, SCGS is not a SAP sch.

Is the BSP class taught entirely in Chinese or mainly Chinese with some English? How often is HCL, 3x per week? I sense it is not easy to maintain the Chinese in secondary school if not using daily, and so many other obligations to spend time on.