Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
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Does anyone know if HCI is strict about its promotion criteria of MSG less than 4 for sec 3 students? That is, any exceptions to promote to Sec 4 if slightly exceed MSG 4?
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@godiva
From what I last heard, I believe it is compulsory for HCI boys in the IP to take Chinese at Sec 3. In fact I was just on this topic with my boy yesterday. The school (believe NYGS too) will want the boys in the IP program to clear Chinese by Sec 3 and unless they scored badly/not good enough, they will not be required to take in Sec 4. -
ksasalways:
Yes, I thought so too. I have been trying to get him to do some revision. But my boy told me yesterday it was optional :spank:@godiva
From what I last heard, I believe it is compulsory for HCI boys in the IP to take Chinese at Sec 3. In fact I was just on this topic with my boy yesterday. The school (believe NYGS too) will want the boys in the IP program to clear Chinese by Sec 3 and unless they scored badly/not good enough, they will not be required to take in Sec 4.
Which I was sceptical about.
Actually I remember a comment by the school authorities that HCI boys have to get A2 for O level chinese at least and they will be exempted from taking it in Sec4 or JC level?? -
Remember the sch told us that it is compulsory to take O level Chinese in Sec 3 so that by Sec 4 they can take and clear their higher Chinese . Then by JC they will have one less subject to worry and will more time to focus on other subjects.
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mum42:
Remember the sch told us that it is compulsory to take O level Chinese in Sec 3 so that by Sec 4 they can take and clear their higher Chinese . Then by JC they will have one less subject to worry and will more time to focus on other subjects.
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ksasalways:
No, it is not compulsory to take CL 'O' level at sec 3. I heard only selected pupils are recommended to take at sec 3. All HCL pupils are required to take HCL 'O' level at sec 4 and this is practiced across the board in all sec school in Singapore including IP schools. To gain exempted from Chinese at JC years, pupils who take HCL are required just to past it at 'O' level which they take in sec 4 (not sec 3), but individual IP schools may tighten this criteria. Have not heard if HCI allows students to use CL 'O' level to gain exemption for Chinese in yr 5 and 6.@godiva
From what I last heard, I believe it is compulsory for HCI boys in the IP to take Chinese at Sec 3. In fact I was just on this topic with my boy yesterday. The school (believe NYGS too) will want the boys in the IP program to clear Chinese by Sec 3 and unless they scored badly/not good enough, they will not be required to take in Sec 4. -
godiva:
Hi Godiva, are you referring to academic MSG and Scholistic MSG ? In any case, may be can appeal?Does anyone know if HCI is strict about its promotion criteria of MSG less than 4 for sec 3 students? That is, any exceptions to promote to Sec 4 if slightly exceed MSG 4?
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ApronMama:
I believe that by 'selected pupils\" , reference is made to those who are weaker in Chinese?
No, it is not compulsory to take CL 'O' level at sec 3. I heard only selected pupils are recommended to take at sec 3. All HCL pupils are required to take HCL 'O' level at sec 4 and this is practiced across the board in all sec school in Singapore including IP schools. To gain exempted from Chinese at JC years, pupils who take HCL are required just to past it at 'O' level which they take in sec 4 (not sec 3), but individual IP schools may tighten this criteria. Have not heard if HCI allows students to use CL 'O' level to gain exemption for Chinese in yr 5 and 6.ksasalways:
@godiva
From what I last heard, I believe it is compulsory for HCI boys in the IP to take Chinese at Sec 3. In fact I was just on this topic with my boy yesterday. The school (believe NYGS too) will want the boys in the IP program to clear Chinese by Sec 3 and unless they scored badly/not good enough, they will not be required to take in Sec 4. -
ApronMama:
Yes, I think he is ok for scholastic msg as he has chalked up sufficient ace points and oral participation.
Hi Godiva, are you referring to academic MSG and Scholistic MSG ? In any case, may be can appeal?godiva:
Does anyone know if HCI is strict about its promotion criteria of MSG less than 4 for sec 3 students? That is, any exceptions to promote to Sec 4 if slightly exceed MSG 4?
Am waiting with bated breath for exam results to be released...
It is Academic MSG that is his archilles heel. I think it is about 4.2 or so.
Have you heard of students who appeal? Or will they be sent to Q class and go on \"O\"level track??
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godiva:
I believe that by 'selected pupils\" , reference is made to those who are weaker in Chinese?[/quote]I can confirm it is not compulsory for HCI students to take CL O Level at end of Sec 3. My ds1 is in Sec 3 this year, some of his friends are taking CL O Level but he is not taking, many are not taking. Everyone needs to take HCL O Level in Sec 4, regardless how well or badly they do for CL O Level in Sec 3. Although MOE only requires a pass of HCL in O Level to be exempted from CL in Year 5, HCI sets higher standard. I don't remember exactly what is the required grade (could be minimum B3 or A2). I believe no one is allowed to use CL O Level to gain exemption from CL in Year 5, not just for HCI.
No, it is not compulsory to take CL 'O' level at sec 3. I heard only selected pupils are recommended to take at sec 3. All HCL pupils are required to take HCL 'O' level at sec 4 and this is practiced across the board in all sec school in Singapore including IP schools. To gain exempted from Chinese at JC years, pupils who take HCL are required just to past it at 'O' level which they take in sec 4 (not sec 3), but individual IP schools may tighten this criteria. Have not heard if HCI allows students to use CL 'O' level to gain exemption for Chinese in yr 5 and 6.ApronMama:
[quote=\"ksasalways\"]@godiva
From what I last heard, I believe it is compulsory for HCI boys in the IP to take Chinese at Sec 3. In fact I was just on this topic with my boy yesterday. The school (believe NYGS too) will want the boys in the IP program to clear Chinese by Sec 3 and unless they scored badly/not good enough, they will not be required to take in Sec 4.
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