PSLE Discussions and Strategies

[sunnys]

I’d also suggest reviewing a broader range of activities with free public data/info already available in places like https://schooladvisorsg.com/

[thebottomsupblog]

At our recent KiasuParents Huddle webinar (on Results Day), there were some really good tips from our panellists, not just on choosing schools, but also keeping our own emotions in check:

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/psle-2025-questions-from-sg-parents-on-results-day

In my case (about 2 years ago), we gave up affiliation and took our chances on a neighbourhood sec school, because we had such a good experience at the open house.

We only had the energy to visit three schools after the PSLE results — Christ Church (Anglican school), Deyi (known for badminton), and Whitley (convenient for those in the Bishan area). I have to say that all the students we encountered were helpful and welcoming.

Another tip: if you live along TEL, that opens up quite a few convenient options — Thomson to Woodlands is about a 15-20min ride.

[chick81]

Yes visit open houses, get a feel of the vibes from each school. Interact with the students and teachers, have a look at what curriculum they have to offer.

[HNS2015]

@chick81 yes, agree absolutely. Which are the schools open house do you have in mind to visit with your child, if you don’t mind sharing here 🤭

[chick81]

@HNS2015 I had a very good impression of Maris Stella when I brought my son there for DSA trial. The boys were very welcoming and friendly. Very good vibes. Presbyterian High as well. The teachers looked very cheerful and energetic.

[HNS2015]

@chick81 said in 2025 PSLE Discussions and Strategies:

@HNS2015 I had a very good impression of Maris Stella when I brought my son there for DSA trial. The boys were very welcoming and friendly. Very good vibes. Presbyterian High as well. The teachers looked very cheerful and energetic.

Yes, Maris Stella is a good school!
My girls will be in P5 next year, and their school’s affiliated with Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Sec. Since there’s already affiliation, does it make sense to look at schools with higher COPs than Kuo Chuan?

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[chick81]

@HNS2015 Why not if your girls’ results allows, there’s always other choices. Like single gender schools. Also good to start early since this period are the open houses, no harm to visit and feel the vibes on the school’s environment. Especially you are intending to visit > 5 schools, all open houses happen in the morning, max i suppose per half morning visit 3 sec schools. I brought my daughter to Anderson, Presbyterian High and Kuo Chuan in the same morning via public transport. So tiring!

[HNS2015]

@chick81

[HNS2015]

@chick81 said in 2025 PSLE Discussions and Strategies:

@HNS2015 Why not if your girls’ results allows, there’s always other choices. Like single gender schools. Also good to start early since this period are the open houses, no harm to visit and feel the vibes on the school’s environment. Especially you are intending to visit > 5 schools, all open houses happen in the morning, max i suppose per half morning visit 3 sec schools. I brought my daughter to Anderson, Presbyterian High and Kuo Chuan in the same morning via public transport. So tiring!

Yes most of the open houses fall on the same date. We went to one in May and couldn’t make it for the second one that was on the day. To visit 3 school in one morning is certainly tiring .