Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[stressedoutmummy]

Yes, I think that was the two bus services I saw when I pass by ACSI to get a feel of the distance. Just another question, does ACSI has a higher population of really well-to-do families? I am afraid that he will feel left out. On the other hand, he has a good feeling of VS, though I am afraid that he may not be able to get in VS IP in view of his T-score.

[autolycus]

From the data I've been able to obtain, I think most of the initial IP schools have moved toward above-the-median income populations, statistically speaking. There's a direct correlation between home income and student attainment, especially in countries where the 'shadow' education systems (e.g. tuition, enrichment) are strong.


In ACS(I) this is sometimes a matter of perspective. Sure, there are a number of young people from freakishly well-off families, but there are also many normal HDB-dweller types (hey, that's the majority of our population) and foreign scholars. It's a global mix. The sons of MPs, businesspeople and professionals mix with many other kinds. It's a lot less elitist in some ways than you think.

[MandyMummy]

autolycus:

From the data I've been able to obtain, I think most of the initial IP schools have moved toward above-the-median income populations, statistically speaking. There's a direct correlation between home income and student attainment, especially in countries where the 'shadow' education systems (e.g. tuition, enrichment) are strong.

I agree. My observations also tell me so.

[stressedoutmummy]

ngbrdad:

stressedoutmummy:

Hi ngbrdad,


Yup, i m trying to look for school bus service for ACSI before I can decide. VS is still quite alright as DH can drop him off on the way to work (at the eastern side). But ACSI is way out of the way for him. However, I was told that the programmes at ACSI is good, so I do not want to rule out ACSI just because of the distance factor.

I assume you stay around Bishan/AMK since you say very near RI.
circle line from there to Buona Vista is only 20 min. Then take a bus to Dover.

We reside at Potong Pasir, with St. Andrew's Sec right in front of our doorstep. But i noted that it is a Band 7 school. My boy needs to be in an environment where he has to compete, otherwise, he will slacken.

[clayman]

Can any parents or boys tell me which is the easiest and fastest way by public transport to get to MOELC in Bishan from school?

[autolycus]

Take a bus to Buona Vista MRT (74, 196) then take the Circle Line to Bishan MRT. There's a footpath behind the MRT station/bus terminus that leads to MOELC Bishan. Or you could take a cab — those are public transport too.

[ngbrdad]

So the IB programme has produced 3 batches of graduates, about the same as NUSH.

Any figure on the numbers that make it to NUS medicine/dentistry/law ?

NUSH seems to have a bumper crop that got into NUS medicine last year.

Btw looking at the requirement on NUS medicine, seems like they require an IB diploma plus SAT too.

Any comment on this ?

[clayman]

autolycus:

Or you could take a cab — those are public transport too.

Hi autolycus,

Thanks for the tongue-in-cheek comment
Cab will cost about $15 to $16....unless there are a few other boys who are willing to taxi-pool.

[autolycus]

ngbrdad:

So the IB programme has produced 3 batches of graduates, about the same as NUSH.

Any figure on the numbers that make it to NUS medicine/dentistry/law ?

NUSH seems to have a bumper crop that got into NUS medicine last year.

Btw looking at the requirement on NUS medicine, seems like they require an IB diploma plus SAT too.

Any comment on this ?

It's possible to take an IB combination which does not allow entry to medicine/dentistry, while it's nearly impossible to take an NUSH diploma which does not — because the NUSH diploma is a science-based diploma.

As for the SAT I/II requirement for medicine/dentistry from May 2012 onwards, it is supposedly in lieu of the GP/KI requirement that must be met by A-level candidates. There is no direct equivalent in the IB Diploma.

[ngbrdad]

Btw heard that last year’s batch of IB from ACSI, 25 made it to NUS medicine.

Can anyone please confirm this ?
If it’s true looks like one doesn’t need a perfect score of 45 to qualify to NUS medicine.