Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
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autolycus .....curious whether u are current student ? ex-student? ex-alumni ? Parent of ACSI boy? Teacher or staff in the sch ? Really curious but really grateful for your selfless and almost instantenous sharing....if not convenient to say it here, PM me.....cos potentially and fingers crossed, my boy is gonna be ACSian very soon, cheers
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SBC dad: let's just say that I'm heavily invested in that school, and am somewhat a specialist in that field.
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Called the school last Friday to check if there will be any briefing by the Principal on registration day. Was told no briefing. Just turn up to register and collect a registration pack containing GIRO forms, the Yr 1 orientation schedule, buy books etc.
The school over at Bishan takes the trouble to communicate with the parents, but I get the feeling they don’t do it over here. As it is, half of the ACSP GEP class has decided to continue their secondary education "somewhere else". There was no effort whatsoever to encourage our own ACS boys to remain. So sad. -
They don’t set up sessions for interested parents n potential students to answer questions as well. Only staff at admin office answer questions as the questions come. Also have same feeling that they are not doing lot more to attract students. Why is this so?
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clayman, Mum1113: I think the school's policy is to conduct briefings starting in the first week of school onwards. Trust me, there are up to six briefings a year, and I can tell you personally that you don't want to attend them all. As for not making attempts to attract students, sadly that is the impression I get too — the school is already oversubscribed as it is, and I think they aren't willing to use resources to advertise as much as they used to before the IP/IBDP became popular.
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autolycus:
As for not making attempts to attract students, sadly that is the impression I get too — the school is already oversubscribed as it is, and I think they aren't willing to use resources to advertise as much as they used to before the IP/IBDP became popular.
They may be oversubscribed, but they don't seem to be attracting the top students. As it stands, the top 5 PSLE students in ACPS are not coming over. And if the chatter in KSP is anything to go by, ACSI is hardly at the top of anyone's list. -
clayman: Generally (not necessarily only for ACSI), if a school has to rely on ‘attracting the top students’, then clearly the school is depending on good students –> good results.
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autolycus:
clayman: Generally (not necessarily only for ACSI), if a school has to rely on 'attracting the top students', then clearly the school is depending on good students --> good results.
That's true. Was just getting a bit emo seeing my DS's friends moving to \"whiter\" pastures.
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Does ACSI have a school bus service ?
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I'm quite sure they have a school bus service; not so sure how to make arrangements, but that's what the school office is supposed to help you with...
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