Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[clayman]

Hi Autolycus,


My son is from ACS(P) GEP and applied for DSA at ACSI.

From my understanding, only 10 COs were given out to the ACS GEP boys last year as the previous principal may have been frustrated by the low take-up rate in 2009 when most of the GEP boys were offered. With a new head at the helm, any idea if there is a change in thinking this year. Getting quite nervous already as there has not been any news at all. Last year, a letter was sent out to the GEP boys asking if they would accept a place in ACSI if offered, but so far there is no letter in sight this year.

Hopefully, you are able to provide some "comforting and wise words" for the anxious ACS GEP parents.

Thanks.

[autolycus]

Clayman: The outlook is generally positive, but there are no public details. The most recent interaction between the primary schools and secondary schools in the ACS family was on Friday 12 August.


annamylee: here are some useful links...
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=7001&snm=ANGLO-CHINESE%20SCHOOL%20%28INDEPENDENT%29
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=7032&snm=ANGLO-CHINESE%20SCHOOL%20%28BARKER%20ROAD%29

[clayman]

autolycus:

Clayman: The outlook is generally positive, but there are no public details. The most recent interaction between the primary schools and secondary schools in the ACS family was on Friday 12 August.


annamylee: here are some useful links...
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=7001&snm=ANGLO-CHINESE%20SCHOOL%20%28INDEPENDENT%29
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=7032&snm=ANGLO-CHINESE%20SCHOOL%20%28BARKER%20ROAD%29

Hi Autolycus,

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I knew about last friday's dialogue session, but was unable to make it. Richard Seow made a comment during that dialogue that GEP students do not need DSA. I was wondering what he meant by that. Does it mean that very few DSA places will be given to GEP students? That really got me on tenterhooks :nailbite: I don't know if any parents followed up on that comment.

It's going to be a lonnnnnnng week!!

[annamylee]

Thanks Autolycus. Seems that student with good results will go to a ACSI, and the remaining go to ACS(baker).

[autolycus]

Clayman: I think he meant that in general, GEP students do well enough for entry without DSA. However, those with unusual contributions in various areas will still be considered. It wasn't meant to be an anti-GEP statement!


annamylee: This is generally true because if you apply for ACS(I) as first choice and ACS(Barker) as second choice, but fail to get ACS(I), you will be treated as a first-choice applicant for ACS(Barker). However, a number of very good students pick ACS(Barker) as first choice. Note that it's called ACS(Barker) because it's located at 60 Barker Road.

[annamylee]

Thanks for the clarifications! Now I look at my post I also feel very funny! Baker and Barker… ;D

[clayman]

autolycus:

Clayman: I think he meant that in general, GEP students do well enough for entry without DSA. However, those with unusual contributions in various areas will still be considered. It wasn't meant to be an anti-GEP statement!

Thanks Autolycus for the clarification.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Nebbermind]

Besides being offered a place thru DSA CO, the student will also be confirmed in IB. If going via PSLE, there’s no guarantee of IB unless t-score relatively high.

[jtoh]

Nebbermind:

Besides being offered a place thru DSA CO, the student will also be confirmed in IB. If going via PSLE, there's no guarantee of IB unless t-score relatively high.

I think the COP for IB is 255 or around there.

Does a DSA CO definitely mean IB regardless of ability and PSLE score?

[autolycus]

Nebbermind/jtoh: there’s no confirmation of IB (International Baccalaureate) until the end of Year 4. The COP for non-affiliated entrance to ACS(I) is about 255. The DSA does not mean automatic IP (Integrated Programme), since the DSA is for talent and the IP is mainly designed as an academic programme.