NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[iAsk]

True... Thanks for sharing.

matadorepy:

iAsk:

Yes heard people mentioned that before. Thanks.. But what if the kid cant cope....?[quote=\"DVL\"]Going by my DS Year 1 curriculum, it would be difficult for any tuition center to provide tuition as the syllabus for the various subjects in NUSH are quite unique. For example, NUSH kids are expected to complete sec school Elementary Maths syllabus in 2 years. For Year 1, other than Biology and MTL, my DS does not need to buy textbooks. In any case, for the 3 sciences, there is a lot of emphasis on hands on experiment (almost 50%), so I am not sure if tuition would help.

Tuition is paying $$$$ to ask tutors to teach you how to learn. The emphasis of NUSHS is independence and self-learning (they only have mentors not teachers ). The 2-rounds testings would have weed out all those that need tutors to show them the way.

If the kid can't cope (most of the time is the parent's fear rather ) then he/she must find a way out if not how can he/she be aspired to be a great scientist or researcher.[/quote]

[jj 2010]

Hi, I have been following this thread for a while and would like to add some info.


My child is in Yr3 this year and I think I now understands the school system a little better. Although it is a very academically demanding school, most children have no problem coping if they are diligent, pay attentionn in class and do their worksheets and tutorials seriously.

The weaker (not necessarily intellectual inferior, often not as diligent) students who performed below expectation during tests or quizzes will be sent for remedial lessons. Most will make it but there are one or two cases where the students transferred to other schools after two years.

Hope this helps.

[iAsk]

Thank you. It is very helpful esp to those kids who did not go in by DSA or kids who are from GEP. Thanks for sharing.

jj 2010:

Hi, I have been following this thread for a while and would like to add some info.

My child is in Yr3 this year and I think I now understands the school system a little better. Although it is a very academically demanding school, most children have no problem coping if they are diligent, pay attentionn in class and do their worksheets and tutorials seriously.

The weaker (not necessarily intellectual inferior, often not as diligent) students who performed below expectation during tests or quizzes will be sent for remedial lessons. Most will make it but there are one or two cases where the students transferred to other schools after two years.

Hope this helps.

[happymum8]

My child is in Year 5 this year.


For what I know, for those students who top in Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Maths & those who top in the level, they do not have any tuition.

These students read up alot by themselves and out perform those who only study lecture notes.

[verykiasu2010]

logically speaking, students in IP schools should be able to do self learning, especially so when they are in accelerated academic learning.


that is what they are being taught, to do their own research, etc and manage their own time between self study and CCA commitment

it will be an insult to the students and their parents if their kids need tuition when in this school because this is the school most difficult to gain entry into.

[iAsk]

Thanks everyone for taking up the time to share. It is indeed very helpful to me and my DS. Thanks.

happymum8:

My child is in Year 5 this year.

For what I know, for those students who top in Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Maths & those who top in the level, they do not have any tuition.

These students read up alot by themselves and out perform those who only study lecture notes.

[kia_rose]

The National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science is a school that offers high-speed mathematics and science curriculum. The school is 2nd specialized independent high school in Singapore that offers six-year Integrated Programming (IP).[/url]

[Nebbermind]

kia_rose:

The National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science is a school that offers high-speed mathematics and science curriculum. The school is 2nd specialized independent high school in Singapore that offers six-year Integrated Programming (IP).[/url]

er...your point? :?

[walterp]

kia_rose:

The National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science is a school that offers high-speed mathematics and science curriculum. The school is 2nd specialized independent high school in Singapore that offers six-year Integrated Programming (IP).[/url]

I believe they only use the shorten form of the name NUS High School of Maths and Science. I vividlly remember they once use the long name on the school track and field sport complex and the main entrance to school.

[matadorepy]

Any parents here can shared experience on the Japanese Language offered in NUSHS?


A major difference here is that Students have to pay $100 monthly and the Language centre is actually conducted ny NUS Langauage Dept.

Is it better than the model by MOELC (teachers , curriculum wise ) which is free

The MOELC model gear towards G.C.E ‘O’ level whereas NUSH for Japanese is JLPT

How do the students fared in this 3rd Language in NUSHS so far, drop out rate etc.

Kindly shared this within the NUSHS. Thanks.