Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[jtoh]

Cheerfuldad:

Hi Parents,


I noticed that the number of pupils who scored 6A1 and above (based on GCE 'O' level 2010) in ACS(I) are lowered compare to SJI and VS. :? Whereas, their IB result is the best in the world. Can I conclude that ACS(I) is putting all their resources on IB than GCE 'O' level express stream? Any parent can comment on that?

If I have a child who is qualified for the above schools' COP to pursue GCE 'O' level, should I consider SJI or VS rather than ACS(I)?

Please advise. Thank you.

At ACS(I), most of the top students choose to do the IB programme rather than O levels. That's why their O level results aren't as good as their IB results. As to whether more resources are put into their IB programme, it's something I've heard also.

[bromath]

Hi,

Anybody know are there special classes like SophiaBlackmore class in ACSI? especially for IB Program.
Thanks

[Edureach]

bromath:

Hi,

Anybody know are there special classes like SophiaBlackmore class in ACSI? especially for IB Program.
Thanks

IB doesn't recognise the above programme. That's all i know.

[twilight]

ACSI has GEP for both IP and O level track.

[autolycus]

The SBC is MGS’s equivalent of the ACS(I) Integrated Programme (Years 1-4). SBC has some GEP input, and so does the ACS(I) IP. From 2013, SBC Year 1 MGS girls will be on trajectory to join ACS(I) IB Programme in Year 5.

[bromath]

Hi autolycus, so SBC student doesn't need to take O level in 2013. How about sec 3 SBC students at that time?

SMO 2011 special round result released. http://sms.math.nus.edu.sg/competitions/CompetitionHomePage.aspx#special
ACS(I) poor in Junior , but good in senior and open. Is it meaning that IB program support enrichement in math ?
Thanks

[twilight]

If you look at the names, you will notice that most of them are foreigners and many foreign scholars enter the school at sec 3 level.

[autolycus]

bromath: the IP is a general programme, but -twilight- is correct to say that many very good foreign scholars enter the school in Year 3, hence boosting performance.


I also have to correct you on the SBC. SBC girls entering at S1 in 2013 will not have to take O-levels in 2016. They will go on to enter ACS(I) Year 5 in 2017. After that, SBC S1 in Year X will all enter ACS(I) Year 5 in Year X+4 (unless they get transferred out of the SBC).

[jtoh]

Are only the SBC classes from MGS eligible for the thru train to ACSI? have they announced this?

[autolycus]

jtoh:

Are only the SBC classes from MGS eligible for the thru train to ACSI? have they announced this?

The initial MOE announcement is http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2010/09/more-pathways-secondary-schools.php, under paras. 15-16. The MGS IP track is the SBC. Yes, they announced it. Other MGS girls not in the SBC can still apply to ACS via the usual O-level scheme and by DSA.