All About SAP Schools

[janet88]

Ririan:

Is it more stressful for the kids who study in SAP schools?

I can't speak for others...but I AM.
The standard in SAP schools is generally higher than others...was told that even though my son doesn't take HCL at P5, it doesn't mean normal Chinese would be easier and I agree totally.

[Ririan]

happymommy:

hi, can I check, are all SAP schools considered GOOD schools? We're thinking of Pei Chun Public School. There seems to be balloting each year. Does it mean it's a good school? Thanks.

I am not sure how MOE decides which schools get SAP school status, but l will assume all SAP schools must be at least above average?

[barney8]

Ririan:

happymommy:

hi, can I check, are all SAP schools considered GOOD schools? We're thinking of Pei Chun Public School. There seems to be balloting each year. Does it mean it's a good school? Thanks.

I am not sure how MOE decides which schools get SAP school status, but l will assume all SAP schools must be at least above average?

i read in moe website that all the sch have to be certain standard then can get the status. maybe u can find out more. so definitely better. A few mummies we compare the tests and worksheets. seems like SAP is definitely tougher not in chinese only but all subjects.

[meiah]

vampire:

Hi,


Would appreciate some advice.

Between Poi Ching that is within walking distance and RGPS. Which is the one to go for? In terms of sch awards - POi Ching pales in comparison to RGPS.
I read in this forum it is because Poi Ching is a new school but found on Sch website that it gained it's Sap status in the early 90s.

Poi Ching is not a new school. In fact it is a very old one - abt 92 years old. It used to be beside Pei Chun in Toa Payoh but there was no space to expand, it moved out about 12 years ago. The building is still in Toa Payoh but it is used for other purposes.

The CL at PCS in my time was quite high. Imagine me this type, family and relatives none speak Chinese, I also can get A for PSLE just by doing school's work. Now I'm not sure but I think PCS adopted some CL-teaching system.

If you have dd and ds, maybe PCS is more convenient. If u only have dd, it's your choice. If it were still in Toa Payoh, I would have put my kids there.

[verykiasu2010]

SAP = Special Assistance Plan


It is special assistance given to Chinese language based school

That is why other good schools like RGPS and MGS are not SAP schools

[phankao]

meiah:

vampire:

Hi,


Would appreciate some advice.

Between Poi Ching that is within walking distance and RGPS. Which is the one to go for? In terms of sch awards - POi Ching pales in comparison to RGPS.
I read in this forum it is because Poi Ching is a new school but found on Sch website that it gained it's Sap status in the early 90s.

Poi Ching is not a new school. In fact it is a very old one - abt 92 years old. It used to be beside Pei Chun in Toa Payoh but there was no space to expand, it moved out about 12 years ago. The building is still in Toa Payoh but it is used for other purposes.

The CL at PCS in my time was quite high. Imagine me this type, family and relatives none speak Chinese, I also can get A for PSLE just by doing school's work. Now I'm not sure but I think PCS adopted some CL-teaching system.

If you have dd and ds, maybe PCS is more convenient. If u only have dd, it's your choice. If it were still in Toa Payoh, I would have put my kids there.

My friend's kids were all in/from Poi Ching. She herself was from there (yeah, TP), but so coincidentally, they are living not far from new location after married. And yes, the Chinese standard is still rather high.

[jtoh]

vampire:

Hi,


Would appreciate some advice.

Between Poi Ching that is within walking distance and RGPS. Which is the one to go for? In terms of sch awards - POi Ching pales in comparison to RGPS.
I read in this forum it is because POi Ching is a new school but found on Sch website that it gained it's Sap status in the early 90s.

RGPS. The performance of their better mainstream classes is very good, which I would take to imply that the school does a good job in preparing them for PSLE.

[vampire]

Thanks.


Any idea POi Ching does as good a job as RGPS in preparing the kids for PSLE?

[junemum72]

verykiasu2010:

SAP = Special Assistance Plan


It is special assistance given to Chinese language based school

That is why other good schools like RGPS and MGS are not SAP schools

Anyone can share what is SAP about and how it helps to chinese language based school?

What it takes to become SAP?

[dorisp]

Could anyone advise if a child sits for Higher Chinese at PSLE as oppose to another child that sits for Normal Chinese at PSLE? Any point difference?


TIA!