All About International Schools

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1989971\" time=\"1596802451\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1989971 time=1596802451 user_id=53606]
For reference:

Private schools need MOE permission to admit S'porean children https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/private-schools-need-moe-permission-to-admit-sporean-children?xtor=CS3-18&utm_source=STiPhone&utm_medium=share&utm_term=2020-08-07%2020%3A08%3A36[/quote]

Let me guess. My child is not successful at the n ballot won’t make the cut for MOE?

[zac's mum]

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1989971\" time=\"1596802451\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1989971 time=1596802451 user_id=53606]For reference:

Private schools need MOE permission to admit S'porean children https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/private-schools-need-moe-permission-to-admit-sporean-children?xtor=CS3-18&utm_source=STiPhone&utm_medium=share&utm_term=2020-08-07%2020%3A08%3A36

Let me guess. My child is not successful at the n ballot won’t make the cut for MOE?[/quote]

The Compulsory Education Act (which applies to P1-P6 children) is cited in the article. So it’s not like preschools where if u have cash to burn u can pick an international preschool due to preference.

At least give the local mainstream curriculum a try first. If child really not suited to that rigid type of learning, then explore avenues to exit.

Believe me, the thought did cross my mind not only once.

Lower primary school life has since then evolved to be less exam-focused. A 2CS school could be the gentler environment that your child would thrive in, who knows?

[frugaldad]

Hello all, my child (SC , 6 yo) has severe seafood allergies which results in anaphylaxis. We are hoping that he can attend an international school because of that. What are the chances of Moe allowing him an exemption based on medical needs?

[zac's mum]

frugaldad\" post_id=\"2021202\" time=\"1619227151\" user_id=\"163169:

Hello all, my child (SC , 6 yo) has severe seafood allergies which results in anaphylaxis. We are hoping that he can attend an international school because of that. What are the chances of Moe allowing him an exemption based on medical needs?

My personal opinion: no chance.

None of the food in primary school is compulsory. U can opt to prepare the food at home & the child can bring that food to school.

U should also teach your child not to accept any food offered to him. And equip him with the Epi-pen in his pocket for emergencies.

I know plenty of primary school kids with (milder) food allergies, and also G6PD deficiency (sensitive to certain types of food). They have been educated by their parents to be aware of their own medical needs & they cope fine. Dunno about how schools would handle anaphylactic incidents though.

[sharonkhoo]

frugaldad\" post_id=\"2021202\" time=\"1619227151\" user_id=\"163169:

Hello all, my child (SC , 6 yo) has severe seafood allergies which results in anaphylaxis. We are hoping that he can attend an international school because of that. What are the chances of Moe allowing him an exemption based on medical needs?

Can you justify that an international school is better equipped to handle such an emergency than a local school? If not, I doubt this will be considered a sufficient reason. You could find out what provision schools have to deal with such cases as I'm sure your son won't be the first. Perhaps some teachers can be trained to administer the Epi-pen and spares can be kept in the school office or even classroom? And he can bring food from home or learn what food he can eat in the canteen.

[F3parent]

if you do the IB exam in an international school, vs. a local school like ACSI/SJI, will nus consider them equivalently (for a Singaporean citizen) for admission?

[doodbug]

Hi!


Yes, I believe local universities will consider the IB in the same way, regardless which school you attended.

As for the A Levels, there may be some differences if you took it from a different A Level Exam Board, for example, Edexcel etc.

Citizenship matters - there are different requirements for SCs/PRs vs International Students.

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frugaldad\" post_id=\"2021202\" time=\"1619227151\" user_id=\"163169:

Hello all, my child (SC , 6 yo) has severe seafood allergies which results in anaphylaxis. We are hoping that he can attend an international school because of that. What are the chances of Moe allowing him an exemption based on medical needs?

Nice try.

[Zeal mummy]

frugaldad\" post_id=\"2021202\" time=\"1619227151\" user_id=\"163169:

Hello all, my child (SC , 6 yo) has severe seafood allergies which results in anaphylaxis. We are hoping that he can attend an international school because of that. What are the chances of Moe allowing him an exemption based on medical needs?

Will you have a private chef/personalised meals prepared at the international school for him? Will there be special arrangements made at the international school? Are you and your family members too busy at work, traveling, to make food for him to bring to school? Are you banned from hiring a helper? Does your son have any other conditions? Does he have citizenship in another country such that he will leave shortly after.. such that it’s better for him?

You might have a better chance if the international sch can do things for you that our local school cannot.

[F3parent]

doodbug\" post_id=\"2021353\" time=\"1619422443\" user_id=\"13281:

Hi!

Yes, I believe local universities will consider the IB in the same way, regardless which school you attended.

As for the A Levels, there may be some differences if you took it from a different A Level Exam Board, for example, Edexcel etc.

Citizenship matters - there are different requirements for SCs/PRs vs International Students.

hmm govt should put more restrictions on those taking IB from international institutions or from overseas, because it's very easy to pay and go into IB, but getting through the normal channels via local schools here is extremely tough.

the same way the govt considers the SG Cambridge A Level (tougher) vs the International Cambridge A Level(easier)