DSA 2023

[anxious789]

Received MGS too but SEC (Olevel). The other 2 DSA schools offering IP. Which one to choose?


Wondering if SEC is easier then next time if get good results for SEC can go back to IB ACSI or even if results not good then can go to international schools for IB?

Or should not take the risk and just accept school with IP seeing that preparing for PSLE is also very tiring. But then again prefer to take IB than A levels in the future cuz don’t want to put all stakes into 1 A level exam but the thought of preparing for SEC in another 4 years also tiring. Sigh

[Littlerabbit3]

Hi, anyone receive any DSA updates from SCGS?

[pslephobia]

From what I understand, students doing the O level programme in schools which offer the IP or IB have the chance to switch to the IP/IB path if they do well enough in the Sec 2 exams. Might be something you want to find out more about before making your decision! It's a tough choice, but congrats to your DD for getting 3 COs!

anxious789\" post_id=\"2117663\" time=\"1693284185\" user_id=\"202673:

Received MGS too but SEC (Olevel). The other 2 DSA schools offering IP. Which one to choose?

Wondering if SEC is easier then next time if get good results for SEC can go back to IB ACSI or even if results not good then can go to international schools for IB?

Or should not take the risk and just accept school with IP seeing that preparing for PSLE is also very tiring. But then again prefer to take IB than A levels in the future cuz don't want to put all stakes into 1 A level exam but the thought of preparing for SEC in another 4 years also tiring. Sigh

[SG_KP1]

anxious789\" post_id=\"2117663\" time=\"1693284185\" user_id=\"202673:

Received MGS too but SEC (Olevel). The other 2 DSA schools offering IP. Which one to choose?

Wondering if SEC is easier then next time if get good results for SEC can go back to IB ACSI or even if results not good then can go to international schools for IB?

Or should not take the risk and just accept school with IP seeing that preparing for PSLE is also very tiring. But then again prefer to take IB than A levels in the future cuz don't want to put all stakes into 1 A level exam but the thought of preparing for SEC in another 4 years also tiring. Sigh

Tough call but not a bad spot to be in (congrats :rahrah: ). There's a lot of considerations; here are some initial thoughts.

#1. IP (A) or SEC (O) to JAE: we can't know for sure because kids change / develop on their own and it's still a one-time test in S4. But we may have some idea on how likely it is we can get IB via the SEC (O) track? There is also SJI or the local int'l schools to try in Year 11-12 as well. I think there are a few transfers in S3 to IP (IB), but the last I saw the number is not large (maybe other current parents can confirm).

#2. If there is a strong preference for one of the schools and/or the domain within the school, I will probably go there, irrespective of the track. Not sure what domain you are dealing with, but I think for any specific domain sometimes there is a strong preference for a particular school.

Ultimately, whatever decision the child wants / is on board with is the best choice. Best of luck and regards.

[anxious789]

Thanks! It’s prob very hard to switch from SEC (O level) to IB. Again have to go through similar to DSA by end Sec 2 where results has to be good and participate in a lot of competitions/extra-curriculars to submit your portfolio to school at the end of Sec 2. DSA is luck as well I feel, cuz some competitions u will win, but some you will not. If u r lucky, you win a few competitions to land you a chance for DSA. On top of juggling the competitions, consistently also have to try hard to maintain academic results.

[anxious789]

Thanks! It’s prob very hard to switch from SEC (O level) to IB. Again have to go through similar to DSA by end Sec 2 where results has to be good and participate in a lot of competitions/extra-curriculars to submit your portfolio to school at the end of Sec 2. DSA is luck as well I feel, cuz some competitions u will win, but some you will not. If u r lucky, you win a few competitions to land you a chance for DSA. On top of juggling the competitions, consistently also have to try hard to maintain academic results.

[Paneermomo]

I suppose primary school will eventually know.. but for my DC's school, not at this point of time. Just last week, one of the staff went around and asked if any of the children have received any selection outcomes. By Sept 11th, all will be out in the open. I mean they should have a record of successful CO/WLs by then, no?

prizkar\" post_id=\"2117647\" time=\"1693276050\" user_id=\"61229:

Just curious, will the primary school know the student's DSA results? If yes, will they know earlier than the parents?

[anxious789]

Thanks! It’s prob very hard to switch from SEC (O level) to IB. Again have to go through similar to DSA by end Sec 2 where results has to be good and participate in a lot of competitions/extra-curriculars to submit your portfolio to school at the end of Sec 2. DSA is luck as well I feel, cuz some competitions u will win, but some you will not. If u r lucky, you win a few competitions to land you a chance for DSA. On top of juggling the competitions, consistently also have to try hard to maintain academic results.

[anxious789]

Just wondering, if we were to write to MGS, will they reveal how many students they accept transfer for SEC to IB in Sec 2?

[SG_KP1]

anxious789\" post_id=\"2117671\" time=\"1693285383\" user_id=\"202673:

Just wondering, if we were to write to MGS, will they reveal how many students they accept transfer for SEC to IB in Sec 2?

The number I've seen before is 10 students, but please double-check with the school or see if anyone else can confirm (things also change year-to-year) if it matters to you.

Anyone please feel free to correct if the above is not accurate.