RI or HCI
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I went through the dilemma with my boy two years ago. After some counselling by various one, my boy finally chose to go to RI.
Amony those that we had spoke to, one of them was his chinese enrichment class tutor who strong encouraged him to go HCI because my boy was strong in Chinese, she thought that HCI would be a better enviroment for him. Another person we had dicussed with was his Maths tutor who was an ex-RI teacher. Of course he asked him to opt for RI because of the RI cultur and atmosphere which he said was truly a place to groom scholar.
We had no regrets at all for making the choice. RI does offer that kind of excellence environment, be it sports or academic. The right "attitude" is just there.
Some may think that it could be very pressurzing. Well, my child is enjoying every moment of it.
The myth about RI boy only good in English but weak in Chinese is not true. The Chinese standard is actually quite high for those who opt for Higher Chinese. The boys would defintely have no problem to get A1 for ther GCE ‘O’ level exam.
So my advice is, if you boy has the "attitude" and the "ability", don’t waste it. -
Bumblebee135:
HCI stringent promotion requirement and HCL requirement to waive at yr 5 might have scare away some students ...I went through the dilemma with my boy two years ago. After some counselling by various one, my boy finally chose to go to RI.
Amony those that we had spoke to, one of them was his chinese enrichment class tutor who strong encouraged him to go HCI because my boy was strong in Chinese, she thought that HCI would be a better enviroment for him. Another person we had dicussed with was his Maths tutor who was an ex-RI teacher. Of course he asked him to opt for RI because of the RI cultur and atmosphere which he said was truly a place to groom scholar.
We had no regrets at all for making the choice. RI does offer that kind of excellence environment, be it sports or academic. The right \"attitude\" is just there.
Some may think that it could be very pressurzing. Well, my child is enjoying every moment of it.
The myth about RI boy only good in English but weak in Chinese is not true. The Chinese standard is actually quite high for those who opt for Higher Chinese. The boys would defintely have no problem to get A1 for ther GCE 'O' level exam.
So my advice is, if you boy has the \"attitude\" and the \"ability\", don't waste it. -
MdmKS:
Does that mean that RI does not have such a stringent promotion requirement at year 4?
HCI stringent promotion requirement and HCL requirement to waive at yr 5 might have scare away some students ...Bumblebee135:
I went through the dilemma with my boy two years ago. After some counselling by various one, my boy finally chose to go to RI.
Amony those that we had spoke to, one of them was his chinese enrichment class tutor who strong encouraged him to go HCI because my boy was strong in Chinese, she thought that HCI would be a better enviroment for him. Another person we had dicussed with was his Maths tutor who was an ex-RI teacher. Of course he asked him to opt for RI because of the RI cultur and atmosphere which he said was truly a place to groom scholar.
We had no regrets at all for making the choice. RI does offer that kind of excellence environment, be it sports or academic. The right \"attitude\" is just there.
Some may think that it could be very pressurzing. Well, my child is enjoying every moment of it.
The myth about RI boy only good in English but weak in Chinese is not true. The Chinese standard is actually quite high for those who opt for Higher Chinese. The boys would defintely have no problem to get A1 for ther GCE 'O' level exam.
So my advice is, if you boy has the \"attitude\" and the \"ability\", don't waste it. -
Before the IP was introduced and in those days when RJC was still in its infancy, HCJC was actually a top choice of many students from RGS and RI.
I guess the reason was its rich, unique culture that one will not find in other institutions. Beside grooming yourselves into scholars and excel in all your potential, I guess what many people want would be two of the most memorable years in their life (17-18 years old). I think this is the kind of intangible factors that need to be decided if two institutions are almost equally strong in every aspects. -
24by7mum:
Does that mean that RI does not have such a stringent promotion requirement at year 4?[/quote]the waiver at year 5 to do CL if there is a HCL pass at year 4 is an MOE policy, applies to all JCs and all IP schools, i think
HCI stringent promotion requirement and HCL requirement to waive at yr 5 might have scare away some students ...MdmKS:
[quote=\"Bumblebee135\"]I went through the dilemma with my boy two years ago. After some counselling by various one, my boy finally chose to go to RI.
Amony those that we had spoke to, one of them was his chinese enrichment class tutor who strong encouraged him to go HCI because my boy was strong in Chinese, she thought that HCI would be a better enviroment for him. Another person we had dicussed with was his Maths tutor who was an ex-RI teacher. Of course he asked him to opt for RI because of the RI cultur and atmosphere which he said was truly a place to groom scholar.
We had no regrets at all for making the choice. RI does offer that kind of excellence environment, be it sports or academic. The right \"attitude\" is just there.
Some may think that it could be very pressurzing. Well, my child is enjoying every moment of it.
The myth about RI boy only good in English but weak in Chinese is not true. The Chinese standard is actually quite high for those who opt for Higher Chinese. The boys would defintely have no problem to get A1 for ther GCE 'O' level exam.
So my advice is, if you boy has the \"attitude\" and the \"ability\", don't waste it.
somebody can confirm this ? -
verykiasu2010:
the waiver at year 5 to do CL if there is a HCL pass at year 4 is an MOE policy, applies to all JCs and all IP schools, i think
Does that mean that RI does not have such a stringent promotion requirement at year 4?24by7mum:
[quote=\"MdmKS\"]
HCI stringent promotion requirement and HCL requirement to waive at yr 5 might have scare away some students ...
somebody can confirm this ?[/quote]You are right, MOE requirement is just a HCL pass at year 4. But HCI's own requirement for exemption in Year 5 is at least a B4 for HCL taken in year 4. I don't know if RI follows the minimum requirement of MOE or has its own more stringent requirement. -
24by7mum:
Does that mean that RI does not have such a stringent promotion requirement at year 4?[/quote]
HCI stringent promotion requirement and HCL requirement to waive at yr 5 might have scare away some students ...MdmKS:
[quote=\"Bumblebee135\"]I went through the dilemma with my boy two years ago. After some counselling by various one, my boy finally chose to go to RI.
Amony those that we had spoke to, one of them was his chinese enrichment class tutor who strong encouraged him to go HCI because my boy was strong in Chinese, she thought that HCI would be a better enviroment for him. Another person we had dicussed with was his Maths tutor who was an ex-RI teacher. Of course he asked him to opt for RI because of the RI cultur and atmosphere which he said was truly a place to groom scholar.
We had no regrets at all for making the choice. RI does offer that kind of excellence environment, be it sports or academic. The right \"attitude\" is just there.
Some may think that it could be very pressurzing. Well, my child is enjoying every moment of it.
The myth about RI boy only good in English but weak in Chinese is not true. The Chinese standard is actually quite high for those who opt for Higher Chinese. The boys would defintely have no problem to get A1 for ther GCE 'O' level exam.
So my advice is, if you boy has the \"attitude\" and the \"ability\", don't waste it.
The principal of RI said all RGS girls and RI boys will be guranteed a place in Year 5. -
wonderm:
You are right, MOE requirement is just a HCL pass at year 4. But HCI's own requirement for exemption in Year 5 is at least a B4 for HCL taken in year 4. I don't know if RI follows the minimum requirement of MOE or has its own more stringent requirement.[/quote]I'd just spoken to a friend whose DD is in NYGS, she said they will need at least an A2 otherwise they will need to do the AO syllabus in year 5.
the waiver at year 5 to do CL if there is a HCL pass at year 4 is an MOE policy, applies to all JCs and all IP schools, i thinkverykiasu2010:
[quote=\"24by7mum\"]
Does that mean that RI does not have such a stringent promotion requirement at year 4?
somebody can confirm this ? -
Bumblebee135:
I'd just spoken to a friend whose DD is in NYGS, she said they will need at least an A2 otherwise they will need to do the AO syllabus in year 5.[/quote]This is strange, NYGH has no year 5. The NYGH girls will be joining HCI in year 5, it is unlikely they impose different requirements for NYGH girls.
You are right, MOE requirement is just a HCL pass at year 4. But HCI's own requirement for exemption in Year 5 is at least a B4 for HCL taken in year 4. I don't know if RI follows the minimum requirement of MOE or has its own more stringent requirement.wonderm:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
the waiver at year 5 to do CL if there is a HCL pass at year 4 is an MOE policy, applies to all JCs and all IP schools, i think
somebody can confirm this ? -
wonderm:
Their year 5 is HCI year 5
This is strange, NYGH has no year 5. The NYGH girls will be joining HCI in year 5, it is unlikely they impose different requirements for NYGH girls.
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