Choosing and Evaluating Primary Schools
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citygirl:
Great tips, citygirl! Thanks for helping out around hereOne of the best ways to determine if a school is good is to go to this site's P1 Registration School Balloting History: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-1-registration-school-balloting-history and pick out the ones that are popular. While popularity does not necessarily equate good, it is certainly an indicator.
But as others have said, what constitutes a good school differs from one to another, depending on your criteria. Distance between home and school, past students' PSLE results, single-session or not, single-gender or not, mission-aided or not, GEP, chances of enrolling in the school, excellence in certain ECAs... are just some of the many criteria that a parent uses to judge if the school is right for his/her child.
Read up as much as you can and talk to as many people as you can, and you should be able to pinpoint the one that you think is best for your child. Good luck on your journey!
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thanks
citygirl:
One of the best ways to determine if a school is good is to go to this site's P1 Registration School Balloting History: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-1-registration-school-balloting-history and pick out the ones that are popular. While popularity does not necessarily equate good, it is certainly an indicator.
But as others have said, what constitutes a good school differs from one to another, depending on your criteria. Distance between home and school, past students' PSLE results, single-session or not, single-gender or not, mission-aided or not, GEP, chances of enrolling in the school, excellence in certain ECAs... are just some of the many criteria that a parent uses to judge if the school is right for his/her child.
Read up as much as you can and talk to as many people as you can, and you should be able to pinpoint the one that you think is best for your child. Good luck on your journey! -
hi,
If u were me, which will u choose…Hong Wen Sch(SAP) or SJI Jnr? In a dilemma… -
hi,
If u were me, which will u choose…Hong Wen Sch(SAP) or SJI Jnr? In a dilemma… -
nissin:
SJI Jnr of course because of the affiliation with ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION.hi,
If u were me, which will u choose..Hong Wen Sch(SAP) or SJI Jnr? In a dilemma... -
meowy:
If I were you, I will definitely go for ACSJ which i feel is more reputable.Hi,
I hope this is the right place to post. I'm outside 2km for both schools.
SAJS - Phase 2A
ACSJ - Phase 2B
I think ACS is stronger academically and I also get the impression that the teachers may be better. But it'll be harder for my son to get in. I don't know if I'm looking at it too narrowly to be focusing mainly on academics.
My son's very playful - are the teachers patient and dedicated? How is the traffic situation like during the rush hours for both schools?
Any views and advice is appreciated! -
nissin:
SJI Jnr, as it is a feeder school to SJIhi,
If u were me, which will u choose..Hong Wen Sch(SAP) or SJI Jnr? In a dilemma... -
nissin:
Depends on what you want. HW is a SAP school, there is much emphasis on Chinese culture, chinese language. I don't think this is so in SJI Jnr. There is likely some element of catholicism - if you are a catholic, then no problem, if not then consider.hi,
If u were me, which will u choose..Hong Wen Sch(SAP) or SJI Jnr? In a dilemma...
Also for SJI Jnr recall 2007, there was a furore when 18 out of 20 (?) kids in a class failed their PSLE prelims.
But to be fair, I think each school has their own thing. Heard not so flattering things about HW -
tks for the feedback. ya, I know SJI jnr is affliated to SJI, thus the dilemma. I m staying within 2km to sji jnr and within 1km to HW. Both needs balloting though HW stands a higher chance.
Heard SJI Jnr’s not so good academically too (but gd in character building and most speaks good english?)and SJI’s school fees is quite steep as compared to other sec schs right?
Hquek, can share with me wat r the not so gd things u heard abt HW sch?
Actually SJI jnr is my 1st choice, however its safer to reg my boy in HW as chances r higher.Dun wana end up in Phase 2c supp…to other not so popular schs here. Sigh… -
tks for the feedbk. Posted on 2 threads and all voted sji jnr. headache now…
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