2021 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2009)

[CCK2008]

Just a guide, my DD entered NYGH via last year PSLE, there is 12 classes in secondary 1. I understand from her that 4 of these classes are for GEP students with slightly smaller class size (range from 25 to 30), versus the normal 8 IP classes (about 35 or 36 students). The whole cohort is about ~380, but 100+ are GEP students through DSA. There are also many others DSA through sports etc and affiliation through NYPS, so maybe less than 200 through PSLE results. Hwa Chong (boy school) also the same. I believe it is the same as in RGS and RI. Almost all GEP students went into these 4 schools. Every GEP cohort is about 500 students. So there will be 500 less places from these 4 top schools. In NYGH, they called these classes SBGE classes.

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Almost all GEP students went into these 4 schools. Every GEP cohort is about 500 students. So there will be 500 less places from these 4 top schools.

Not almost all.

A significant number goes to NUSH. Some goes to ACSI for boys.

A number also cannot secure a DSA place as general academic ability has been removed as a DSA option. They would need to be exceptionally strong in 1 subject (typically math or science) for DSA or rely on PSLE score, that is, if they are keen on one of the four schools.

[CCK2008]

Also, with the new AL scoring system, you will not know which school holds the top PSLE student, even for last year T-score cohort. The previous year, according to the sec school selection guideline book, the top scorer is a girl in RGS, the next one is also a girl in NYGH.

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CCK2008\" post_id=\"2021617\" time=\"1619595058\" user_id=\"26004:

Just a guide, my DD entered NYGH via last year PSLE, there is 12 classes in secondary 1. I understand from her that 4 of these classes are for GEP students with slightly smaller class size (range from 25 to 30), versus the normal 8 IP classes (about 35 or 36 students). The whole cohort is about ~380, but 100+ are GEP students through DSA. There are also many others DSA through sports etc and affiliation through NYPS, so maybe less than 200 through PSLE results. Hwa Chong (boy school) also the same. I believe it is the same as in RGS and RI. Almost all GEP students went into these 4 schools. Every GEP cohort is about 500 students. So there will be 500 less places from these 4 top schools. In NYGH, they called these classes SBGE classes.

Some parents have shared that the GEP intake is about 400 in recent years (down from 500 previously).

Besides the 4 schools you mentioned, quite a lot will choose NUS High and ACSI.

Many IP schools admit 30% to 35% of IP intake via DSA (used to be 50% a few years ago). So I think the number of GEP students who enter Secondary using PSLE Score is high.

[chenlaoshi]

littleprince\" post_id=\"2021526\" time=\"1619530984\" user_id=\"19510:

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2021387\" time=\"1619450775\" user_id=\"162894:

Sharing some CL oral topics tested so far in some of this year's SA1 exam :

- 遵守规矩
- 注意卫生
- 诚实
- 环保
- 节省资源

Chenlaoshi

Will you be doing another oral workshop in Jun holidays? I have been too busy due to work to login here so I missed your Mar one. Can pm me please?

cheonginging\" post_id=\"2021548\" time=\"1619561614\" user_id=\"182742:

Chen Laoshi,
May I know more about your oral workshop?
Thank you.

Hi littleprince and cheonginging, thank you for the queries, I have pm-ed both of you.

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Changes to Secondary 1 (S1) Posting in 2021


With the new PSLE scoring system, more students will have the same PSLE score, and schools will be less differentiated based on cut-off points.

Choice order will be introduced as a tie-breaker to recognise the different considerations that families have in making school choices.

S1 Posting Tie-Breakers (in order of priority)

Citizenship (priority given to Singapore Citizens, followed by Permanent Residents and International Students)
Choice order of schools [NEW]
Computerised balloting

For more details, refer link below
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/posting-to-secondary-school/changes-to-s1-posting.html

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List of commonly asked questions and answers on the new S1 Posting system and Indicative PSLE Score Ranges

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/posting-to-secondary-school/faqs.html#s1-posting

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Find out how you can choose a school that will best suit your child’s strengths and interests

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/posting-to-secondary-school/choosing-sec-schools.html

[6thisnthat9]

Kids in P6 this year. My first PSLE children. Appreciate advice from experienced parents.


Boot Camps in June, which subject to go for? Weaker or stronger subjects?
Any good places to consider?

[6thisnthat9]

chenlaoshi\" post_id=\"2021739\" time=\"1619664041\" user_id=\"162894:

littleprince\" post_id=\"2021526\" time=\"1619530984\" user_id=\"19510:

[quote=chenlaoshi post_id=2021387 time=1619450775 user_id=162894]Sharing some CL oral topics tested so far in some of this year's SA1 exam :

- 遵守规矩
- 注意卫生
- 诚实
- 环保
- 节省资源

Chenlaoshi

Will you be doing another oral workshop in Jun holidays? I have been too busy due to work to login here so I missed your Mar one. Can pm me please?

cheonginging\" post_id=\"2021548\" time=\"1619561614\" user_id=\"182742:

Hi littleprince and cheonginging, thank you for the queries, I have pm-ed both of you.

Online or classroom? Can share w me too?