7 New IP schools

[dunnoleh]

Pen88n:

.... and having the opportunity to enter the affiliated sec IP either via PSLE / lower sec route itself is a huge bonus - that's what I see!

yes, it certainly is. Having the opportunity to switch between IP/Express/Normal if available at more stages along the way is a huge plus in the system. Probably an administrative nightmare, but it could change a child's entire future. It also takes some anxiety out of our \"you have 1 chance\" mindset imposed on our children.

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

I'm looking at the list of 11 IP schools. Noticed that SOTA is NOT an IP school although they offer the IB programme. Anyone have any idea?

SOTA is a special school, much like School of the Sports

so that is a different category altogether

heard that some SOTA students wanted to transfer back to normal sec schools and would have to sit for entrance test, take an extra year etc

[jtoh]

verykiasu2010:

jtoh:

I'm looking at the list of 11 IP schools. Noticed that SOTA is NOT an IP school although they offer the IB programme. Anyone have any idea?

SOTA is a special school, much like School of the Sports

so that is a different category altogether

heard that some SOTA students wanted to transfer back to normal sec schools and would have to sit for entrance test, take an extra year etc

I understand that it's categorized as a Special Independent School, as are Sports School, SST and NUSH. I'm wondering why NUSH is classified as IP and yet not SOTA. I'm thinking perhaps it's not a purely academic school unlike NUSH?

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

verykiasu2010:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]I'm looking at the list of 11 IP schools. Noticed that SOTA is NOT an IP school although they offer the IB programme. Anyone have any idea?

SOTA is a special school, much like School of the Sports

so that is a different category altogether

heard that some SOTA students wanted to transfer back to normal sec schools and would have to sit for entrance test, take an extra year etc

I understand that it's categorized as a Special Independent School, as are Sports School, SST and NUSH. I'm wondering why NUSH is classified as IP and yet not SOTA. I'm thinking perhaps it's not a purely academic school unlike NUSH?[/quote]you are right. it is not an academic school. nush is.

[PowerPuff Mum]

verykiasu2010:

why the sudden opening of \"floodgate\" - 7 new IP schools overnite while some of the well known schools have been applying applying and being told the door is shut ?


why don't the MOE spell out all the requirements of an IP school and if any school think they are ready, they can apply, and subject to MOE audit, holding period to observe that the requirements are really met and operating, then approve that application for IP ? instead of a sudden floodgate ?

can't help the public's view of it being reactionary instead of a steady policy process that could be expected to function regardless of ......

I totally agree with VK2010. It seems to be a reactive move. Of cos we see value in the IP program and obviously, this will allow the best students to shine and do well. BUt even if we want to implement this, why a sudden 7 new IP schools..just seems like peace offerings to me.

The problem with the equal MT weightage was self created. I see so many bright students miss out on IP due as they are weak in MT and therefore disadvantaged by 25%. Most homes even with both Chinese parents are English speaking and have problems with MT..what more with families that are bi-racial..this is very common these days.

This new move to increase 7 new IP schools will help these students but I still feel this is an after thought. I hope they have worked out all the kinks and not create new problems as a result of this.

[verykiasu2010]

if there is any problem with the new 7 IP schools, it is still a good problem, better than no problem


as for MT weightage issue, I still maintain my stand that if you want fairness and equitability, then it has to be of equal weightage for every subject

C’mon, every student bound to have some weakness in some subject areas; and in the totality of things, equal weightage for each subject ensures a level playing field

[jtoh]

PowerPuff Mum:

verykiasu2010:

why the sudden opening of \"floodgate\" - 7 new IP schools overnite while some of the well known schools have been applying applying and being told the door is shut ?


why don't the MOE spell out all the requirements of an IP school and if any school think they are ready, they can apply, and subject to MOE audit, holding period to observe that the requirements are really met and operating, then approve that application for IP ? instead of a sudden floodgate ?

can't help the public's view of it being reactionary instead of a steady policy process that could be expected to function regardless of ......

I totally agree with VK2010. It seems to be a reactive move. Of cos we see value in the IP program and obviously, this will allow the best students to shine and do well. BUt even if we want to implement this, why a sudden 7 new IP schools..just seems like peace offerings to me.

The problem with the equal MT weightage was self created. I see so many bright students miss out on IP due as they are weak in MT and therefore disadvantaged by 25%. Most homes even with both Chinese parents are English speaking and have problems with MT..what more with families that are bi-racial..this is very common these days.

This new move to increase 7 new IP schools will help these students but I still feel this is an after thought. I hope they have worked out all the kinks and not create new problems as a result of this.

Wouldn't you still need to do reasonably well at PSLE to get into the IP schools? Why is the introduction of the 7 IP schools related to the MT issue?

[Nebbermind]

think we totally forgot how the new IP will affect the JCs. I believe that they will probably limit the no. of student in each school so that it will not impact too much on the JCs. Otherwise JCs will be 'unsubscribed' :lol:

[Nebbermind]

jtoh:

Wouldn't you still need to do reasonably well at PSLE to get into the IP schools? Why is the introduction of the 7 IP schools related to the MT issue?

believe this will depend on the competition amongst the applicants for these schools. COP is just th T-scoe of the last person who gain entry into the school, not something decided beforehand

ps. keybd having some problem!!!

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

PowerPuff Mum:

[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]why the sudden opening of \"floodgate\" - 7 new IP schools overnite while some of the well known schools have been applying applying and being told the door is shut ?


why don't the MOE spell out all the requirements of an IP school and if any school think they are ready, they can apply, and subject to MOE audit, holding period to observe that the requirements are really met and operating, then approve that application for IP ? instead of a sudden floodgate ?

can't help the public's view of it being reactionary instead of a steady policy process that could be expected to function regardless of ......

I totally agree with VK2010. It seems to be a reactive move. Of cos we see value in the IP program and obviously, this will allow the best students to shine and do well. BUt even if we want to implement this, why a sudden 7 new IP schools..just seems like peace offerings to me.

The problem with the equal MT weightage was self created. I see so many bright students miss out on IP due as they are weak in MT and therefore disadvantaged by 25%. Most homes even with both Chinese parents are English speaking and have problems with MT..what more with families that are bi-racial..this is very common these days.

This new move to increase 7 new IP schools will help these students but I still feel this is an after thought. I hope they have worked out all the kinks and not create new problems as a result of this.

Wouldn't you still need to do reasonably well at PSLE to get into the IP schools? Why is the introduction of the 7 IP schools related to the MT issue?[/quote]unspoken assumptions that some students due to weaker MT got lower t-score at PSLE but still can DSA into those new IP schools.....??? so supply side increase (more IP places) and hence lower the entry standard ??? I know some forumers herein do \"violently\" object to such linkage or suggestions...