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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2124614\" time=\"1702185662\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2124614 time=1702185662 user_id=53606]
Maybe get confirmation from them if it is through the school or separate service provider and if any fees involved.
No idea, i’m sure the school will help to facilitate such, especially with IBDP itself having CAS requirements.
I dont think it’s difficult to build a portfolio lah, at least not for my extroverted kid.[/quote] -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2124607\" time=\"1702181805\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2124607 time=1702181805 user_id=53606]
Just sharing what I understand, but it may not be accurate, or may be out of date. You might need to check with MOE directly to make sure.
There is some text on their website which i found very interesting. It seems to imply that Singaporean students can freely commence on IBDP studies at *any* accredited IB school they want, no need to be one of the 3 local international schools (which bear the restriction for Y1-Y4 only?) And it seems Singaporeans can even start on IGCSE at age 15 if the “non-3” international school seeks permission on your behalf:
“We welcome students from across the globe at Westbourne College, there are some key points to be aware of which are specific to the IGCSE course, designed for students typically aged 15 – 16 years
IGCSE Singaporean students: the IGCSE course is a secondary school equivalent course, our team will support you with applying to the Ministry of Education. The MOE requirement does not apply to the IB Diploma Programme, nor is it required for eligible international students.”[/quote]
- For the 3 \"local\" international schools, there is no need to obtain MOE waiver. As long as the student can get a place, he can take it up. And this applies to Sec 1 to JC years.
- For all Foreign System Schools (FSS) which do not include those 3 above, the SCHOOL has to apply to MOE for a waiver for the student to take up a place at the school. I have heard that sometimes MOE will refuse, and one of the reasons may be that the school already has too many Singaporean students. There may be other reasons to do with the individual student as well (no idea of what, but this is what I've heard). This applies for sec 1 to JC years from what I gather, i.e. would apply to IBDP, though maybe the rules have changed?
- If you want to keep options open for applying to local universities, the student much meet the MTL requirements or be exempted (see details on universities websites). -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2124603\" time=\"1702176397\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2124603 time=1702176397 user_id=53606]
Did they put student teacher ratio in figures? Sounds interesting too worth exploring..but HCIS is established for more years in SG with min 50% local students if I m correct. The yearly fee few k more ex.
Hi ladies, for discussion. This seems like a good local alternative to do IBDP. Fees are $37k per year (similar to what MKS quoted $17k per semester at HCIS?) but not full international school campus so no need CCA and whatnot. Ratio is a lot lower too, plus they have networks to help with overseas uni applications.
Welcome your opinions on this.
https://honeykidsasia.com/westbourne-college-singapore-ib/?fbclid=IwAR2cMPB_CIJPhrizt8rWd4a7hRg4UJXFIvm87vS1f_9x3tt8_OByeoGccMU_aem_AY_exhspjOtjmGTE4PL9WWQ4QmzbjkT_DuhQ5B4Mkd9pKTyR9a7s9QMLQwhk39dSw-KIE11wGZg9-zZde2rfC3ry[/quote] -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2124631\" time=\"1702216994\" user_id=\"43981:
They didnt put the ratio for IBDP, but they put for IGCSE (age 15-16):
Did they put student teacher ratio in figures? Sounds interesting too worth exploring..but HCIS is established for more years in SG with min 50% local students if I m correct. The yearly fee few k more ex.
“Our typical teacher-to-student ratio stands at 1: 6.
Our ratio will be kept below 1: 20”.
Did HCIS say what is their IBDP intake size? Is it easier to get in? Cos i think SJI intl and ACS intl all full house or very difficult to get in. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2124633\" time=\"1702217798\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2124633 time=1702217798 user_id=53606]
I just checked 1 school only. Oh no difficult to get in. Cant remember now but i think the max is 30.
They didnt put the ratio for IBDP, but they put for IGCSE (age 15-16):
“Our typical teacher-to-student ratio stands at 1: 6.
Our ratio will be kept below 1: 20”.
Did HCIS say what is their IBDP intake size? Is it easier to get in? Cos i think SJI intl and ACS intl all full house or very difficult to get in.[/quote]
Wah 1:6 is really good..but too low school can survive or not. And according from what noted on the website looks like need admission test right but according to reply just interview on spot something like that to just join the current batch. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2124634\" time=\"1702218209\" user_id=\"43981:
Well, they do not have a large physical campus to upkeep like other international schools. They just paying to rent an office space it seems.
I just checked 1 school only. Oh no difficult to get in. Cant remember now but i think the max is 30.
Wah 1:6 is really good..but too low school can survive or not. -
Read some say the kid study in Australia for degree…to estimate $100k/yr for everything. Is that avg or at high side budget? Say someone come to SG Intl school fee: $37k/yr(fee)+$36k/yr(room rental+meals+transport), no need $100k/yr… So foreigner studying in SG is cheaper right?
Am assuming Degree fee around same as Pre U .
Dunno can or not. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2124635\" time=\"1702218501\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2124635 time=1702218501 user_id=53606]
Haven't look at actual place. No uniform..but office wear..looks like office.
Well, they do not have a large physical campus to upkeep like other international schools. They just paying to rent an office space it seems.[/quote] -
If you considering an international school, personally I feel a campus will be better…at least got CCA, uniform more proper ba…provided admission is not an issue.
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lee_yl\" post_id=\"2124543\" time=\"1702041839\" user_id=\"17023:
sounds low.... but my relatives i heard ,can get into unisim , suss with poly dip. And i think maybe depends on the courses applied.
Can the receptionist disclose details like how many % of their students can make it to local Uni? 8 out of 10? 9 out of 10? If I’m not wrong, Poly is like around 3 in 10 and MI is also around 3 in 10.
Then again, I think it is perfectly fine to get a degree from a private institution as long as the degree is recognized here. A few of my cousins studied in private Uni and they are earning a respectable income. Only Civil Service is more fussy about where and how the degree is obtained, not the private sector.
Ya, I guess kids who are more sensitive may feel bad if they can’t perform well after their parents have forked out so much money to send them to Int Schools. Then again, all is not lost because it is easier to apply for an overseas Uni using IB results than local A results.
SUSS, SIT, SUTD are considered local govt uni too
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