2022 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (born in 2010)

[m3i_m3i]

kssp\" post_id=\"2090087\" time=\"1669336727\" user_id=\"195753:

Hi parents, could you advise the benefit (if any) of taking higher Chinese if child goes into ACSI IB track at year 1?

If he passes HCL O level exam on year 4, he can choose other languages on year 5-6

From ACSI website:

In selecting a subject from Group 2: Language Acquisition, the student may choose:
Chinese B, English B, Malay B, Tamil B, Hindi B at Standard Level
OR
Spanish ab initio*
French ab initio*
Mandarin ab initio*
* To offer Language ab initio, students must have obtained a D7 grade or better for the GCE ‘O’ Level Higher MT exam. Otherwise they will be required to sit for the GCE ‘A’ Level H1 MT exam.

[SG_KP1]

kssp\" post_id=\"2090087\" time=\"1669336727\" user_id=\"195753:

Hi parents, could you advise the benefit (if any) of taking higher Chinese if child goes into ACSI IB track at year 1?

Here are my thoughts, others can offer differing opinions. I don't think taking HCL in IP IB confers the benefit of \"dropping HCL\" in JC like the A Level track. If you can pass the HCL O Level exam, you do not need to take Chinese in JC (IB Year 11-12), but you still need to take something from the \"Language Acquisition\" category.

So, I think if really like Chinese and want to learn as much as you can, take HCL. In IB Year 11-12 I am not 100% sure what option exist to still continue with Chinese or if the student will need to take the ab initio (beginner level) foreign language for two years.

In contrast, if not really a fan of Chinese / not best subject but eligible (i.e. could pass it but will need to put in a disproportionate amount of time), I think most will recommend just stick with normal CL in secondary school. The track in IB Year 11-12 should be SL Chinese B (\"standard level\"), and supposedly this is quite manageable for most students.

Either way, I guess just let the child decide if he has a strong feeling one way or the other.

[bbpinksg]

m3i_m3i\" post_id=\"2090090\" time=\"1669337062\" user_id=\"18745:

Actually RVHS IP last year COP was AL9(M)
But yes, it's far from Ang Mo Kio 😂

Hope the best for your DD

No unfortunately we won’t move to Jurong 🫠
She said she doesn’t care abt the school’s image,
but for me the vibes is a bit gloomy already
I don’t know it’s just when I google it, so many bad news appears :gloomy:

Thank you so much for your insight
Brb prep for SCGS open house now :boogie:

[Itsmehi]

Hi everyone. My DS got 11(M). We stay in the east and he is considering Debate CCA.

1.Anglican High School 12 P
2.Chung Cheng High School 11M
3.Temasek Secondary School 13
4.Tanjong Katong Secondary School 14
5.Geylang Methodist Secondary School 15
6.St Hilda Secondary School 15

We are aiming for Anglican as it has debate club . Do give us any feedback if needed. TIA️

[SG_KP1]

Itsmehi\" post_id=\"2090104\" time=\"1669338649\" user_id=\"200057:

Hi everyone. My DS got 11(M). We stay in the east and he is considering Debate CCA.
1.Anglican High School 12 P
2.Chung Cheng High School 11M
3.Temasek Secondary School 13
4.Tanjong Katong Secondary School 14
5.Geylang Methodist Secondary School 15
6.St Hilda Secondary School 15

We are aiming for Anglican as it has debate club . Do give us any feedback if needed. TIA️

Looks good, should have a decent chance for AHS. Good luck!

[sky minecrafter]

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2090097\" time=\"1669337699\" user_id=\"188234:

kssp\" post_id=\"2090087\" time=\"1669336727\" user_id=\"195753:[quote=kssp post_id=2090087 time=1669336727 user_id=195753]Hi parents, could you advise the benefit (if any) of taking higher Chinese if child goes into ACSI IB track at year 1?

Hello kssp, riding on SG_KP1's recommendation, you may wanna speak with the Mother Tongue department on reporting day (everyone is very helpful); explain your child's likely workload (CCAs, third language, etcetera) & they can advise you accordingly. Mother tongue periods are pulled out for all mother tongues & regardless of Higher/ Normal MT, so class allocation will Not be affected. If you drag your feet past the first week, most likely you can only switch from HMT to MT at the end of the year (if that regulation has not changed)

[bbbay]

bbpinksg\" post_id=\"2090080\" time=\"1669335557\" user_id=\"198702:

The question is how many SC students scores 4-7 and put our dream schools as their 1st choices 🫣🫣🫣

That analogy is for understanding of the selection process. Not so much pertaining to your query. 😊many parents have given feedbacks to your specific query already

[00skyblue00]

Itsmehi\" post_id=\"2090104\" time=\"1669338649\" user_id=\"200057:

Hi everyone. My DS got 11(M). We stay in the east and he is considering Debate CCA.
1.Anglican High School 12 P
2.Chung Cheng High School 11M
3.Temasek Secondary School 13
4.Tanjong Katong Secondary School 14
5.Geylang Methodist Secondary School 15
6.St Hilda Secondary School 15

We are aiming for Anglican as it has debate club . Do give us any feedback if needed. TIA️

Quite good choices.
Is a boy? How abt Maris Stella? Too far?

[Trismom]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2090069\" time=\"1669333957\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2090069 time=1669333957 user_id=58173]
Based on last year COP, balloting at AL6. You stand a better chance as you’re a Singaporean. All the best![/quote]

Hi from Where u found out need balloting? Anyone knows if cchms need balloting at AL 11 (M) @ 1st choice?

[watermum]

Anyone know if last year there was any balloting for SJI O levels at AL10? DS got AL10 and i was thinking if it was safe to put as first choice.