Local Vs International School

[ycpang]

patpattan:

Last year, two of their IB graduates (with average PSLE scores) were awarded PSC scholarships.

The two IB graduates awarded PSC Scholarships were from mainstream schools (SJI and CHIJ St Theresa's Convent) from sec 1 to 4, before they joined SJI (International) in year 5 and 6.

[patpattan]

ycpang:

patpattan:

Last year, two of their IB graduates (with average PSLE scores) were awarded PSC scholarships.

The two IB graduates awarded PSC Scholarships were from mainstream schools (SJI and CHIJ St Theresa's Convent) from sec 1 to 4, before they joined SJI (International) in year 5 and 6.

Yes, but neither of them have outstanding PSLE and O level scores. They did very well for their IB diploma at SJI International. PSC was apparently impressed by their self-confidence, communication skills and breadth of knowledge.

[INNOVATE]

A fair number of ordinary students came in as PSC Scholars in addition to these two at the expense of candiates from top schools. Many top candiates were eliminated in the final interviews.


Last year, the chairman of PSC had issued an open letter why many top candiates were not chosen.

[david1947]

patpattan:

[quote=\"david1947]Actually I have a fair idea of the differences between the two systems and the relative merits and demerits. Certainly the local system produces word class students - but these generally come from the elite schools though there are isolated exceptions. But then the elite schools only take in the best and the brightest from the PSLE crop. Excellence in, excellence out - not too difficult an equation. Which leaves the 2nd and 3rd liner schools which I believe enjoy less assistance in every way - whether it be finance, facilities or teaching staff. And with a larger cohort, the teacher/student ratio does not permit individual attention...nor does the system allow late bloomers. However, this is not to say that the latter band of schools cannot produce brilliance - they do ...I'm just talking about the \"norm\".


I think MOE is aware of the relative merits of the international schooling system and I understand that the designated \"future\" schools are adopting many of the teaching methods practised. under the international system. I think recognition of the merits may have influenced the MOE to accord licenses for commencement of the \"Local\" inernational schools only to 3 of leading insitutions in Singapore - HCI, ACS and SJI

My original question was to ask if anyone had any personal knowledge of these three \"local\" international schools in terms of the quality of overall quality of education provided in each ( and also in terms of discipline)

I know SJI Intl well. Its founding principal was Andrew Bennett, who was head of UWC (SEA) and was instrumental in making UWC (SEA) one of the best IB centres in the world. Andrew Bennett is now semi-retired but continues with SJI Intl as advisor. He had put in place a good team of teachers, mainly expatriates. The students in SJI Intl High School come from two main groups - expat students from SJI Intl elementary school and local students who joined the school after PSLE. The school adopts an active learning approach where class participation is a key aspect of learning. They grow to be very strong communicators, and very confident.
Last year, two of their IB graduates (with average PSLE scores) were awarded PSC scholarships.

The school places lots of emphasis on students doing things themselves, especially through outside classroom activities.

There is a long waiting list for admission and all places for 2011 have been taken up.[/quote][/quote]

Thanks Pat. Your inputs are much appreciated.

[kia_rose]

When you try to compare an international school to a local school in the country, the former is definitely different to the latter. The former offers international education system and they promote international curriculum that is recognized in international level. Meanwhile, the latter are usually using curriculums recognized in the country.



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