Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[verykiasu2010]

wormy:

not aware of this till i see yr post, vk2010.


never felt pressurized to donate. in any case, the email was addressed to RPA members, if parents r not happy, can always unsubscribe, right? RPA was never pushy about such things. Btw, I m not on RPA committee. RPA's effort not appreciated and kena bombarded...sigh...

Agreed 吃力不讨好

[vlim]

Just now I was browsing the RI website and came to read about RI diploma. May I know what is it about? :roll:

[verykiasu2010]

vlim:

Just now I was browsing the RI website and came to read about RI diploma. May I know what is it about? :roll:

the top x% of the graduates are awarded the Raffles Diploma, based on his school result and other overall factors, just like the HCI Diploma and NUSH Diploma

[vlim]

verykiasu2010:

vlim:

Just now I was browsing the RI website and came to read about RI diploma. May I know what is it about? :roll:

the top x% of the graduates are awarded the Raffles Diploma, based on his school result and other overall factors, just like the HCI Diploma and NUSH Diploma

Oh ... So no need tests or interviews specially for it right?

[francbat]

No. The raffles diploma is more sophisticated than just top x%. there are 5 domains and must satisfy some min requirement in each of the 5 domains to have the basic diploma. Then merit and distinction I think requires merit or distinction in the specific domain.


http://www.ri.edu.sg/files/Year_5_2011_Level_Briefing_Raffles_Diploma_26_Feb.pdf

[vlim]

francbat:

No. The raffles diploma is more sophisticated than just top x%. there are 5 domains and must satisfy some min requirement in each of the 5 domains to have the basic diploma. Then merit and distinction I think requires merit or distinction in the specific domain.


http://www.ri.edu.sg/files/Year_5_2011_Level_Briefing_Raffles_Diploma_26_Feb.pdf

Thanks francbat . .. But still :scratchhead: ... Anyway is ok

[angell]

vlim:

francbat:

No. The raffles diploma is more sophisticated than just top x%. there are 5 domains and must satisfy some min requirement in each of the 5 domains to have the basic diploma. Then merit and distinction I think requires merit or distinction in the specific domain.


http://www.ri.edu.sg/files/Year_5_2011_Level_Briefing_Raffles_Diploma_26_Feb.pdf

Thanks francbat . .. But still :scratchhead: ... Anyway is ok

You're not the only one :scratchhead:, I've read the booklet explaining everything about it but still :scratchhead: . My dd said she's clear about it, so okay, I don't have to worry. I think ultimately it's still the A levels results that are most important, the diploma is like a bonus?

[vlim]

angell:

You're not the only one :scratchhead:, I've read the booklet explaining everything about it but still :scratchhead: . My dd said she's clear about it, so okay, I don't have to worry. I think ultimately it's still the A levels results that are most important, the diploma is like a bonus?

..yah, I think u are right.. A bonus and a honor to have it I suppose

[MandyMummy]

angell:

vlim:

[quote=\"francbat\"]No. The raffles diploma is more sophisticated than just top x%. there are 5 domains and must satisfy some min requirement in each of the 5 domains to have the basic diploma. Then merit and distinction I think requires merit or distinction in the specific domain.


http://www.ri.edu.sg/files/Year_5_2011_Level_Briefing_Raffles_Diploma_26_Feb.pdf

Thanks francbat . .. But still :scratchhead: ... Anyway is ok

You're not the only one :scratchhead:, I've read the booklet explaining everything about it but still :scratchhead: . My dd said she's clear about it, so okay, I don't have to worry. I think ultimately it's still the A levels results that are most important, the diploma is like a bonus?[/quote]I think you will need the Raffles Diploma if your child intends to apply to UK/US universities before the 'A' levels results are out. The Raffles Diploma serves to differentiate the students and to capture their abilities, contributions and achievements in the five domains not reflected in the normal 'A' level certificate and testimonial.

[vlim]

Hi mandymummy,

So tt is to day without raffles diploma, the students can only apply to UK/us Universities after they get their A level results?