All about Transferring to Other Primary Schools

[janet88]

I am considering transferring my son to another school with affiliated sec…to reduce my stress and anxiety level, and not having to compete with other Dragon year boys for a place. After reading some posts here, I’m rather worried if I should do that…to start all over again in a new environment is rather painful.

[sleepy]

janet_lee88:

I am considering transferring my son to another school with affiliated sec...to reduce my stress and anxiety level, and not having to compete with other Dragon year boys for a place. After reading some posts here, I'm rather worried if I should do that...to start all over again in a new environment is rather painful.

He will be P5 next year? Generally kind of 'late' to transfer at P5 because most would transfer latest by P4. I noticed there are a few who transferred at P5 in my dd's school though. Do-able if you can find a school and your ds is agreeable

[happymom_aa]

hi mommies,


received the std letter of saying will inform when there’s vacancy …

can still call the school to check on the waiting list???
need to assess what is the chances else how to know whether to buy books, uniforms, … …

if apply for 2011 transfer, when will the school inform us?
anyone got experience???
can share?

thanks in advance …

[verykiasu2010]

happymom_aa:

hi mommies,


received the std letter of saying will inform when there's vacancy ...

can still call the school to check on the waiting list???
need to assess what is the chances else how to know whether to buy books, uniforms, ... ...

if apply for 2011 transfer, when will the school inform us?
anyone got experience???
can share?

thanks in advance ...

keep on calling, short of being a pest, at least they know you are serious and not just try luck

the school can admit the transfer any time there is a vacancy

[happymom_aa]

verykiasu2010:

keep on calling, short of being a pest, at least they know you are serious and not just try luck


the school can admit the transfer any time there is a vacancy

thanks ... will start being a pest fm tomorrow :lol:

[verykiasu2010]

happymom_aa:

verykiasu2010:

keep on calling, short of being a pest, at least they know you are serious and not just try luck


the school can admit the transfer any time there is a vacancy

thanks ... will start being a pest fm tomorrow :lol:

errrrr......there is a shade of difference between a pest and being persistent....just short of being a pest, hor

[peterch]

Hi,


I just received an information sheet on Student Transfer Exercise for Primary School. They called it STEPS.

In short, those who want to apply for school transfer due to change of address would have to apply through existing school or MOE website, http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/steps

The process would be between 19 Nov to 17 Dec 2010. If anyone would like to be excluded from these, it should be done outside of this period of time.

But this is for those who relocate their home.

[janet88]

sleepy:

janet_lee88:

I am considering transferring my son to another school with affiliated sec...to reduce my stress and anxiety level, and not having to compete with other Dragon year boys for a place. After reading some posts here, I'm rather worried if I should do that...to start all over again in a new environment is rather painful.

He will be P5 next year? Generally kind of 'late' to transfer at P5 because most would transfer latest by P4. I noticed there are a few who transferred at P5 in my dd's school though. Do-able if you can find a school and your ds is agreeable

I tried this year when son is in P4, but chances are slim. Will try again next year.

[janet88]

Just wondering, what are the chances of transferring my son to these schools:


1) ACS Junior
2) ACS Primary
3) St Andrew’s Junior
4) St Joseph Junior

[peterch]

janet_lee88:

Just wondering, what are the chances of transferring my son to these schools:


1) ACS Junior
2) ACS Primary
3) St Andrew's Junior
4) St Joseph Junior

Could try to put under waiting list, just try for it