Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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autolycus:
Hi, KF!
ACS(I) does not follow the IB MYP. It uses its own specially modified curriculum, the ACS(I) IP Y1-Y4 curriculum.
In this curriculum, the key differences with most schools (although I should add that quite a number of schools have now begun to adopt some of these practices) are:
1. Separation of lower sec science into life sciences and physical sciences (first implemented 2001, Y1/Y2).
2. A course called 'Philosophy of the Disciplines' which is intended to build some foundations for the IB Theory of Knowledge course (first implemented at Y3 2003, now Y1-Y4).
3. A module called CASL (Creativity, Action, Service, Leadership) which is intended to build foundations for the IB CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) requirement. (Y3-Y4)
4. Various adaptations from the GEP and other education systems, in terms of pedagogy and practice. (Y1-Y4)
5. A subject called IHS (Introduction to Human Societies), originally designed to be a 'gateway' module preparing all students to do any humanities subject, but aimed mainly at the IB Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) subjects. (Y3-Y4)
6. Combining language and literature skills into a set of modules (equivalent to one or two subjects depending on your perspective) called Language Arts. (Y1-Y4)
7. Project work and other skills modules. (Y1-Y4)
I think that's about it. Or at least, that's all I can remember.
Hi autolycus,
Thank you so much for such a detailed reply. Perhaps, even an official spokesperson of ACS(I) could not have replied with such clarity. You have proved to be 'the ever-reliable source' on ACS(I) and IB course. Honestly, I have learnt more about ACS(I) from this thread than from the school's own website. Thank you.
Based on the above, I feel ACS(I) is indeed using the Years-1 to 4 reasonably well in preparing the students for the Year-5 & 6 of IB. I think students studying from Year-1 at ACS(I) are likely to have a definite advantage when compared to those who join in year-5, due to courses like - IHS, CASL and 'Philosophy of the Disciplines'.
Thanks & Regards. -
jtoh:
DadOfGirl:
ACS(I) is Boy's school at SEC1 ... Correct me if i am wrong... I know they give admission to Girls at IB - Year 5... Do they also give admission to Girls at Year 3?
No they don't. Girls only join ACSI at Year 5.
Thank you proving clarity... My DD showing all signs at Sec1-end to be IB material.. Great english/ lierature scores & member of leadership groups already
Looks like for ACS(I) , must take Open Test Conducted by them ... right? This was how it was two years ago....Or have they Joined 'Joint Admission Exercise' which is based on 'O' level course ? -
ACS(I) is part of the post O-level Joint Admissions Exercise.
Currently, I think you need to have a score of 6 points and below. That was the case for entry to Year 5 in 2010, nominally.
However, under present circumstances, the score needed might actually be higher, say 7? Hard to judge the market in the wake of recent events. -
autolycus
For those with good cca record and a credit in 0-level HMT, the raw score can go up to 8, a safe entry,ie 8-4. -
INNOVATE:
Ah yes, I should clarify that I was mentioning the score after bonus points. Raw score cannot be less than 6, so if someone says '6 and below', that is definitely including bonus points. The existing t-score range is 2-6 on paper, but I expect it to go to an effective 2-7 at least, if not 2-8.autolycus
For those with good cca record and a credit in 0-level HMT, the raw score can go up to 8, a safe entry,ie 8-4. -
autolycus:
Thank you both Autolycus & Innovate.. Raw score of 8 is quite moderate for ACS(I) kind of school. Only question now is , if Girls can adjust to all boys school at Year 5. My take is it would be 20 % girls & 80 % boys in year 5 at ACS(I)....
Ah yes, I should clarify that I was mentioning the score after bonus points. Raw score cannot be less than 6, so if someone says '6 and below', that is definitely including bonus points. The existing t-score range is 2-6 on paper, but I expect it to go to an effective 2-7 at least, if not 2-8.INNOVATE:
autolycus
For those with good cca record and a credit in 0-level HMT, the raw score can go up to 8, a safe entry,ie 8-4. -
DadOfGirl:
Only question now is , if Girls can adjust to all boys school at Year 5. My take is it would be 20 % girls & 80 % boys in year 5 at ACS(I)....
The original ratio was something like that when ACS was coed in Pre-U1 and Pre-U2 up to 1976. That's where my parents met.
Many decades later, the girls are still as good at studying as ever; it's the boys who have to adapt to the girls, mostly. In general, we (people doing research) found that the boys became more gentlemanly (perhaps it's the competition?) and the ladies tended to be mutually supportive to each other, which helped a lot.
In every batch, of course, there are perhaps a small handful of young ladies who don't adapt so well. But that's even more true of schools with larger cohorts, I think. -
autolycus:
Interesting!. Our neighbour's daughter studied IB for y5/6 at ACS(I)......Done very welll & now taking year off to work before going to UNI.. She too found BF in classmate there & it seems going strong for couple of years alreadyDadOfGirl:
Only question now is , if Girls can adjust to all boys school at Year 5. My take is it would be 20 % girls & 80 % boys in year 5 at ACS(I)....
The original ratio was something like that when ACS was coed in Pre-U1 and Pre-U2 up to 1976. That's where my parents met.
Many decades later, the girls are still as good at studying as ever; it's the boys who have to adapt to the girls, mostly. In general, we (people doing research) found that the boys became more gentlemanly (perhaps it's the competition?) and the ladies tended to be mutually supportive to each other, which helped a lot.
In every batch, of course, there are perhaps a small handful of young ladies who don't adapt so well. But that's even more true of schools with larger cohorts, I think.
Looks like place is blessed to find a match! -
DadofGirl,
If you're on Facebook, check out the group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4608124091 and you will know what the ratio was for the first batch of the IB programme (2006-2007). Look at the display picture.
Yes, you're right about the 'gap year' phenomenon. A lot of the IB graduands take one year off to experience other things. Some did one year at NUS or SMU before going overseas to continue their undergraduate education. I think we have many interesting and talented young people coming out of that school. -
autolycus:
Picture says it all 5:1... It is better to look for JC where ratio is more even... All JC has affliation , so it is hard on secondary school without affliation. Now i unerstand why some students trasnfer to JC based on Sec 2 result! Must as well do that!DadofGirl,
If you're on Facebook, check out the group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4608124091 and you will know what the ratio was for the first batch of the IB programme (2006-2007). Look at the display picture.
Yes, you're right about the 'gap year' phenomenon. A lot of the IB graduands take one year off to experience other things. Some did one year at NUS or SMU before going overseas to continue their undergraduate education. I think we have many interesting and talented young people coming out of that school.
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