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About 6% of DSA students come from lower-income families; MOE to review scheme: Chan Chun Sing
About 6 per cent of students admitted to secondary schools by direct school admission (DSA) in the last five years received financial assistance, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, adding that the ministry is reviewing the scheme.
These students are recipients of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) financial assistance scheme or the independent school bursary, said Mr Chan in Parliament on Oct 15. They have a monthly gross household income of $3,000 or less, or monthly per capita income of $750 or less.
In addition, some DSA students receive school-based financial support, he said.
Mr Chan said that MOE will also be reviewing the DSA scheme with three aspects in mind: ensuring that schools focus on students’ development, the selection process remains objective and transparent, and the scheme continues to be accessible.
He was responding to questions by Mr Sharael Taha (Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC) about the number of lower-income pupils who have secured places in secondary schools via DSA, and whether the scheme has shifted from its intent of identifying students with talents to those who can afford enrichment and preparatory programmes.
Introduced in 2004, DSA provides a pathway for Primary 6 pupils to gain early admission into the secondary school of their choice using non-academic talents such as those in sports and the arts.
Over the years, the scheme has drawn criticism that it advantages wealthier families who can afford private coaching and preparatory classes. The MOE has made several refinements to DSA, such as removing application fees and expanding the intake of students.
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Hi, can i ask if any of the kid here received CO for Presbyterian High School under Leadership?
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@ceeelle have you gotten any information? i am also looking for it.
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@silenthill
you mean school bus? I messaged this person -
Lee Kok Cheong Sch Bus Nush
+65 9060 7250
Got the contact from a current NUSH parent.Where do you live?
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@silenthill
He said that for my area, “This year timing around 640am. Next year can’t confirm yet” -
@silenthill
you mean school bus? I messaged this person -
Lee Kok Cheong Sch Bus Nush
+65 9060 7250
Got the contact from a current NUSH parent.This is the school bus that ferries the kids from NUSH, SST and Nan Hua High School. Alternative contact number is 8128 8432.
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@ceeelle
Thank you so much for sharing!
I stay near Boon Keng mrt . -
@revils_ling Thank you for the infromation!
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@silenthill u’re welcome. More info below in case u haven’t seen it yet.
Booklist for Year 1:
https://www.ibprofessional.com.sg/school-booklists/nus-high-school/nus-year-1The same version of Wonder is actually ~50% cheaper if u’re a member of Kinokuniya. https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9780552565974
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