PSLE 2010 Results Report Here

[jtoh]

iikengkeng:

The verdict whether the published COP is inclusive of SAP:


This is a reply I got from MOE today:

Thank you for writing to us on 29 November 2010.

We wish to inform you that the posting of pupils to secondary schools is computerised. All pupils will be ranked by merit according to their PSLE results. In general, a pupil would be considered for admission to his choice of schools before another pupil who has not performed as well in the PSLE, subject to the availability of vacancies in the school.

As such, the student with the aggregate score of 241 (239+2) would gain a higher chance in the Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school when compared to the student who has gotten 240. Please note that the bonus points for Higher Chinese Language can only be used for competition for places in SAP schools. It is only meant for posting purposes.

Should both the students apply for non SAP schools, the student with the aggregate 240 would be in an advantageous position compared to the student with 239 – without bonus points.

Please also note that the aggregate scores in the Secondary 1 booklet is inclusive of the bonus points for the SAP schools.

Cheers!

Precisely what I've been saying. But thanks for clarifying with MOE.

[corneyAmber]

iikengkeng:

The verdict whether the published COP is inclusive of SAP:


This is a reply I got from MOE today:

Thank you for writing to us on 29 November 2010.

We wish to inform you that the posting of pupils to secondary schools is computerised. All pupils will be ranked by merit according to their PSLE results. In general, a pupil would be considered for admission to his choice of schools before another pupil who has not performed as well in the PSLE, subject to the availability of vacancies in the school.

As such, the student with the aggregate score of 241 (239+2) would gain a higher chance in the Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school when compared to the student who has gotten 240. Please note that the bonus points for Higher Chinese Language can only be used for competition for places in SAP schools. It is only meant for posting purposes.

Should both the students apply for non SAP schools, the student with the aggregate 240 would be in an advantageous position compared to the student with 239 – without bonus points.

Please also note that the aggregate scores in the Secondary 1 booklet is inclusive of the bonus points for the SAP schools.

Cheers!

Thank you so much. That clears the air for a lot of people instead of being misled by some wrong info posted by some members. :celebrate:

[corneyAmber]

Victboy:

Hi All,


My DS scored 260 for his PSLE. He has selected VS as first choice. I wonder is this a wise choice. Can anyone comment? BTW, what literature book are they currently using?

With that score, I would say VS would grab for sure. No doubt about that! :celebrate:

[BryBenMum]

Just wondering how many places will RI set aside for their supplementary intake(appeal cases). And is it as long as their t-score is above their COP will be successful in the appeal? Hope someone can advise.

[et1967]

MdmKS:

et1967:

[quote=\"et1967Hi et1967,


Your son has 253, is he offered EESIS ? I thought EESIS cut off is 260 this year ?

Any one who meets the cut off of EESIS this year, but decided not to go to an independent school in Sec 1, but subsequently goes to IP school in Sec 3, will automatically be granted the ESIP, and does not need to take the test.

EESIS : for Sec 1 admission to independent schools.
ESIP : for Sec 3 admission to IP schools.

This is my understanding.

Yes, he's offered, and with 3rd language option. He scored 2 A* 2 A. Still feeling a waste if dont choose IP school. Actually was advised to put Dunman as 1st choice (think very slim), then CH as 2nd choice. Should I follow this advise?

Anyone can advise, I wonder should place SJI before CH or vice versa? Staying sengkang.[/quote]

Your son offered EESIS at 253? Is he from GEP?[/quote]
Yes, he's in GEP.

[desichan352]

I got 249 and hoping to get into cedar but what other all girls secondary school should I go to? (I’m staying in Hougang and do not wish too travel too much ^^)


P.S. My friend scored 250 and her mum called the VP of Cedar and she said that her chances of getting in are very slim…

[et1967]

lizawa:

et1967:

[quote=\"lizawa\"]
Hi et1967,

Your son has 253, is he offered EESIS ? I thought EESIS cut off is 260 this year ?

Any one who meets the cut off of EESIS this year, but decided not to go to an independent school in Sec 1, but subsequently goes to IP school in Sec 3, will automatically be granted the ESIP, and does not need to take the test.

EESIS : for Sec 1 admission to independent schools.
ESIP : for Sec 3 admission to IP schools.

This is my understanding.

Yes, he's offered, and with 3rd language option. He scored 2 A* 2 A. Still feeling a waste if dont choose IP school. Actually was advised to put Dunman as 1st choice (think very slim), then CH as 2nd choice. Should I follow this advise?

I see, so probably your son is from the GEP. Anyway, only ACS(I), HCI, RI and NUS High, are independent schools and offering IP. If you want to \"make use\" of the ESSIS, then, you can only choose from these 4 schools.

ESSIS aside, Dunman and NJC should have higher COP than RVH, looking at past year's COP. If your son prefers IP, you can also consider RVH as 2nd choice , then Catholic high as 3rd choice.

One more thing to note, most of the foreign languages will be held at either Bishan or Ghim Moh. If your son intends to do foreign language, CH will be very close to the Bishan MOELC. I know DH has school bus to ferry the students to the MOELC. Not sure about RV, you have to find out.[/quote]Thanks for info..got it. Dunman High also has IP.

[et1967]

weekeelong:

MdmKS:

[quote=\"et1967\"][quote=\"et1967Hi et1967,


Your son has 253, is he offered EESIS ? I thought EESIS cut off is 260 this year ?

Any one who meets the cut off of EESIS this year, but decided not to go to an independent school in Sec 1, but subsequently goes to IP school in Sec 3, will automatically be granted the ESIP, and does not need to take the test.

EESIS : for Sec 1 admission to independent schools.
ESIP : for Sec 3 admission to IP schools.

This is my understanding.

Yes, he's offered, and with 3rd language option. He scored 2 A* 2 A. Still feeling a waste if dont choose IP school. Actually was advised to put Dunman as 1st choice (think very slim), then CH as 2nd choice. Should I follow this advise?

Anyone can advise, I wonder should place SJI before CH or vice versa? Staying sengkang.[/quote]Your son offered EESIS at 253? Is he from GEP?[/quote]

it does not make sense to put SJI before CH.

SJI COP for past 2 year was abt 242. CH COP was 248. As posting is done by merit, your choice of CH under SJI is \"wasted\".[/quote]

Thanks..u justified my initial thought.

[pris-tan]

koguma:

pris-tan:

My daughter got 244, and we are staying at choa chu kang, just 5mins walk to Bukit Panjang High School. We got headache about choosing Nan Hua or BPHS as our 1st choice.


Anybody good advice pls.....

My personal opinion. Both schools are good. But some points for you to consider.

1) Nan Hua is a SAP school. I believe all students must do Higher Chinese as I noticed that in their 2011 Sec 1 booklist, there is no textbooks for Chinese as 2nd Lang. Is your daughter strong in Chinese? If no, then it will be a challenge for her. You may want to call the school and ask whether there is Chinese as 2nd Lang for those who cannot cope with Chinese.

2) Being a SAP school, I don't think there are students from other races, unless these students take Higher Chinese. Do you want your child to mix with Chinese race students only or you prefer a school which she can interact with other races?

3) Nan Hua do not have NA or NT students but BPHS has. Some parents prefer not to have NA or NT students in the school (which i don't understand why). So you may want to consider this point too.

4) Another factor you should consider is what subjects the school offer to its Sec 3 students. Most schools will encourage students to do A Maths or Pure Science(s). However not all students are good in maths or science. Some students may prefer other subjects like Literature, Geography, Arts, Design and Technology, etc.

According to the website of both schools, I noticed that in Nan Hua, it is compulsory to do A Maths and at least 2 Pure Sciences. Hence, what will happen if a student fail his Maths/ Sciences in Sec 2? Does the student still need to do A Maths or Pure Sciences in Sec 3? Won't it be a nightmare to the students? I understand that in another school, students who fail Maths in Sec 2 still takes A Maths in Sec 3. However if they fail their A Maths in Sec 3, they will be asked to drop. I think this is ridiculous as the student has wasted one year studying something they don't like.

On the other hand, BPHS is more flexible as it offers combined Science to the weaker students. Also A Maths is not compulsory.

Hope the info helps you.

Thank you..It helps
My daughter really hope to get in to MGS, which COP is 250 or 251. She ask me whether can appeal using her music(taking exam for keyboard pratical G4 exam, and G5 theory next year , and now taking up piano G1)
She won 2nd prize on the music school competition.

[emoh]

et1967:

weekeelong:

[quote=\"MdmKS\"]
Yes, he's offered, and with 3rd language option. He scored 2 A* 2 A. Still feeling a waste if dont choose IP school. Actually was advised to put Dunman as 1st choice (think very slim), then CH as 2nd choice. Should I follow this advise?

Anyone can advise, I wonder should place SJI before CH or vice versa? Staying sengkang.

Your son offered EESIS at 253? Is he from GEP?[/quote]it does not make sense to put SJI before CH.

SJI COP for past 2 year was abt 242. CH COP was 248. As posting is done by merit, your choice of CH under SJI is \"wasted\".[/quote]

Thanks..u justified my initial thought.[/quote]

with 253 u may still want to utilise the EESIS and put SJI first, SJI does offer some form of GEP for those who do not make it to the first batch of IP schs and this is recognised by MOE as well ...