2021 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2009)

[AHsDad]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2047189\" time=\"1637474071\" user_id=\"17023:

Swc\" post_id=\"2047172\" time=\"1637469200\" user_id=\"178585:

I remember when I attended RGS DSA briefing a few years back, the statistic given was less than 30 has exited RGS since the introduction of IP program in RGS. Not 20+ per year definitely.

Regarding IP dropout rate, ST reported that roughly around 6% of 4000 IP students exit the program midway through. That’s about 240 per year.

If RGS has only fewer than 30 IP dropouts in history since the introduction of IP, ohh…. then it’s a pretty amazing achievement

I think maybe swc is saying 30 dropped out of RGS instead of exited RGS IP? I recall reading an article years ago about DSA IP students having to take o levels, probably due to poor results and then didn’t perform well in the Os.

But for these 6% dropout, assuming before Sec 4, surely they will receive some tutoring on the o levels syllabus right? Actually how different exactly is O levels and IP syllabus?

[manorway]

CCK2008\" post_id=\"2046979\" time=\"1637308934\" user_id=\"26004:

Same for RGS, RJC is partner JC for RGS, for those RGS who eventually do o level, they have no affiliation to any JC. However, understand that for both NYGH and RGS, no who did o level are very few, 20+ odd for each cohort each year.

Sorry now I am confused. Is there still a RJC? Don't RGS girls go to RI for Year 5 and 6?

[678Yess]

manorway\" post_id=\"2047427\" time=\"1637611968\" user_id=\"9303:

CCK2008\" post_id=\"2046979\" time=\"1637308934\" user_id=\"26004:

Same for RGS, RJC is partner JC for RGS, for those RGS who eventually do o level, they have no affiliation to any JC. However, understand that for both NYGH and RGS, no who did o level are very few, 20+ odd for each cohort each year.

Sorry now I am confused. Is there still a RJC? Don't RGS girls go to RI for Year 5 and 6?

Yes, all Rgs girl go to RI in year 5 and 6 …

[phtthp]

Today, it is called RI, not RJC anymore.

[san20sg]

What I heard from my friends seem to be they will usually retain the student for another year if they cannot be promoted. Asking them to leave the school tbh would be quite rare. I know they used to have an olevel class but am not sure if they still provide it nowadays.

[lee_yl]

AHsDad\" post_id=\"2047411\" time=\"1637594420\" user_id=\"172457:

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2047189\" time=\"1637474071\" user_id=\"17023:

[quote=Swc post_id=2047172 time=1637469200 user_id=178585]
I remember when I attended RGS DSA briefing a few years back, the statistic given was less than 30 has exited RGS since the introduction of IP program in RGS. Not 20+ per year definitely.

Regarding IP dropout rate, ST reported that roughly around 6% of 4000 IP students exit the program midway through. That’s about 240 per year.

If RGS has only fewer than 30 IP dropouts in history since the introduction of IP, ohh…. then it’s a pretty amazing achievement

I think maybe swc is saying 30 dropped out of RGS instead of exited RGS IP? I recall reading an article years ago about DSA IP students having to take o levels, probably due to poor results and then didn’t perform well in the Os.

But for these 6% dropout, assuming before Sec 4, surely they will receive some tutoring on the o levels syllabus right? Actually how different exactly is O levels and IP syllabus?[/quote]What is the difference between dropping out of RGS and exiting RGS IP program?

If 30 dropped out RGS then how many RGS girls exited IP?

Let’s say a sec 2 student couldn’t cope with IP and decided to go aboard to further studies, this is classified as exiting the IP program?

[chenlaoshi]

[quote]What can students look forward to in the next phase of their education journey? How can they choose schools that are right for them? Hear from students and parents in this video that provides an overview of the different kinds of schools and the experiences in store.[/quote]
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[MerlionInGermany]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2047464\" time=\"1637641683\" user_id=\"17023:

Let’s say a sec 2 student couldn’t cope with IP and decided to go aboard to further studies, this is classified as exiting the IP program?

To me, I would classify this as “exiting the program”.
But I think, to the school, this would not be classified as exiting the program. Because if they are counting these, how can there be fewer than 30 since 2006? I think they are only counting those that have been made to leave. And this would be a small number.

And quoting the number for those made to leave, is also not wrong from an open house / publicity point of view, because the school cant control those who leave on their own (struggling or not). Clearly the school thinks they are allowed to stay (same year or promote) but they chose to leave.

[SJV2608]

Hi all bringing back the questions that i have posted earlier in this thread with regards to placement of school choices but it didnt seems very applicable at that point in time. In lieu of the result release tomorrow its now the time to seek your opinions . Based on prelim results of AL 13 and we are staying at Hougang area. Heres the few schools that we are looking at with PLMGS ranked the desired school .


PLMGS COP ( 8 -11 )
CHIJ SJC COP ( 9 - 13 )
Presbyterian COP ( 8 -13 )
Holy Innocents COP( 10-15 )

Q1) Should the PSLE results remains at AL13 should we even try to put a placing for PLMGS since the COP is 11 ?

Q2) Assuming that we go ahead and place PLMGS as 1st choice in the hope that this year COP is higher its still a risk to take and so 2nd school choice becomes crucial , in my case i should perharps put Holy Innocents as 2nd choice in order to at least secure a sure place at Holy with COP at 15 ?

Q3) Have heard not so good feedback from friends on CHIJ SJC , have discussed with my child but she doesnt seems affected by the negative comments .

We have watched the open house for the school above .

Hoping to score some pointers or gain more insight and sharings from the experienced parents here .

Thank you so much .

[Zeal mummy]

manorway\" post_id=\"2047427\" time=\"1637611968\" user_id=\"9303:

CCK2008\" post_id=\"2046979\" time=\"1637308934\" user_id=\"26004:

Same for RGS, RJC is partner JC for RGS, for those RGS who eventually do o level, they have no affiliation to any JC. However, understand that for both NYGH and RGS, no who did o level are very few, 20+ odd for each cohort each year.

Sorry now I am confused. Is there still a RJC? Don't RGS girls go to RI for Year 5 and 6?

It’s time we move on as this post by CCK2008 is full of errors. This post is somewhat confusing everyone, because of his other child that goes to NYGH. What he wrote was for NYGH. RGS girls goes to RI and there is NO O-levels in RGS.