7 New IP schools

[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...

[jtoh]

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 i jus th T-scoe of the last person who gain etr to the schol, not something decided beforehand

That's a given, but how is introducing 7 new schools related to the MT issue?

[verykiasu2010]

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:

top tier JC are already part of the IP system .....HCI/NYGH/HCJC and RI/RGS/RJC.

While VJC, TJC, NJC, DHS, RV are already IP on their own.....and once the new IP schools got their year 5 & 6 partners confirmed or announced tomorrow ...... the left behind JCs will have a hard time attracting top students there

[WeiHan]

Is quite amazing that the attitude can change so drastically overnight. Just not long ago, they were vetting with utmost strict standard in order to grant IP to even just one more school. But now, they easily grant 7 more in one day.

[jtoh]

WeiHan:

Is quite amazing that the attitude can change so drastically overnight. Just not long ago, they were vetting with utmost strict standard in order to grant IP to even just one more school. But now, they easily grant 7 more in one day.

It's not a sudden decision. The schools were in deep discussions with MOE for a long time. They already had wind of their impending IP status last year. It's just that MOE is announcing them all at the same time.

[verykiasu2010]

WeiHan:

Is quite amazing that the attitude can change so drastically overnight. Just not long ago, they were vetting with utmost strict standard in order to grant IP to even just one more school. But now, they easily grant 7 more in one day.

your observation is not alone

anyway, if they are successfully implemented, it a good thing overall for the educational landscape of the country

Perhaps, per chance, PM Lee is telling those who clamour for the MT weightage reduction group of countrymen that it is not all hope lost. Now I give you 7 more IP schools......make sure you do well in sec 1 & 2 and cross over to the IP track ...... (just my imagination, lol)

[WeiHan]

jtoh:

WeiHan:

Is quite amazing that the attitude can change so drastically overnight. Just not long ago, they were vetting with utmost strict standard in order to grant IP to even just one more school. But now, they easily grant 7 more in one day.

It's not a sudden decision. The schools were in deep discussions with MOE for a long time. They already had wind of their impending IP status last year. It's just that MOE is announcing them all at the same time.

Well...I understand that these schools are already in deep discussion with MOE...it can't just happen suddenly...but even a few years back...they announce one school at a time....well...but maybe this observation is of trivial consequence.

[WeiHan]

Is the IP system really that novel?


In the older days before the JC system was introduced, didn’t all these high schools have a pre u section? and they don’t take "O" level? But go straight to "A" level or whatever they call it.