Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[kohjl]

Jennifer:

I told him we would not insist him to choose ACS(I) should he receive an offer from NUSH. It's hard for us to make this decision, but his happiness/joy at learning in a sch he desires is more impt.

You are absolutely right! This is the time when kids are becoming their own person, with their own identity and will. And in life as a parent, what more can we ask for, if our child grows up into a moral, responsible teenager who is happy with his life? If you force your will on him, he will rebel.

In Pr 6, when my son did not want to do Higher Chinese, I was very very to let him drop it; but I did because I could see that he hated it and was adamant abt dropping it. Then in Sec 1 (IP school), he matured, and decided (with some gentle persuation) to take up Higher Chinese again. He worked very hard to catch up with his peers - all with internal motivation and with no external motivation (ie scolding from parent). Looking back, I think it was the right thing to let him drop HCL and let him have a hiatus for one year. I'm glad he is back to HCL now.

[Jennifer]

kohjl:

In Pr 6, when my son did not want to do Higher Chinese, I was very very to let him drop it; but I did because I could see that he hated it and was adamant abt dropping it. Then in Sec 1 (IP school), he matured, and decided (with some gentle persuation) to take up Higher Chinese again. He worked very hard to catch up with his peers - all with internal motivation and with no external motivation (ie scolding from parent). Looking back, I think it was the right thing to let him drop HCL and let him have a hiatus for one year. I'm glad he is back to HCL now.

We have a reverse case here. I wanted him to drop HCL at P5, he insisted on doing it. Not putting in any extra efforts at all, did badly for SA1 P5, so we made him attend tuition. Luckily, the tutor was able to pull the grades up. Now he is picking up, finally passed the 70 gantry for his NC practice paper recently.

[kohjl]

Jennifer:

We have a reverse case here. I wanted him to drop HCL at P5, he insisted on doing it. Not putting in any extra efforts at all, did badly for SA1 P5, so we made him attend tuition. Luckily, the tutor was able to pull the grades up. Now he is picking up, finally passed the 70 gantry for his NC practice paper recently.

Yes, but the overall point I was making was: whether it was to drop HCL (as in my son's case) or to carry on with HCL (as in your son's case), we BOTH differed to our son's inclinations rather than FORCE our will on them! If I had insisted that my son carry on with HCL in Pr sch, and you had insisted that your son drop HCL in Pr sch, they would both be similarly upset at the autocratic and dogmatic actions of their respective parent, and may have rebelled in some way.

But now, they are both ok - my son took up HCL again, and your son pulled his grades up adequately! All's well that ends well!

[Jennifer]

kohjl:

All's well that ends well!

Agreed

[StefanLRJ]

Original Title: School Advice [HCS(International) or ACS(I)]


Hi, I'm new here but I have been reading other topics from this forum to get advice from other parents. I guess now it's my turn. My 16 year old boy is quite confused about choosing which school to do his IB. His Malaysian. *My wife is a Malaysian* His comparing between Hwa Chong International and ACS (I).

After reading several post created about comparing international school and local independent school in this forum, I got a few points noted down.

I know it's harder for foreigners to enter a local school as local school tend to take local students *which is actually very logic*.

For all I've known, ACS (I) became the top 3 IB School in the world because of the school's outstanding performance in their recent IB results. But after reading more, people tend to share that many ACS (I) students wear our easily because of teachers pushing them to do well for their IB exams.

I've searched the internet and forums about the two schools but I only can find many things about ACS (I). I know Hwa Chong International School was only founded in 2005, but is the school really quiet? I find it unfair to compare the two schools.

The only thing I've found about Hwa Chong International is that the school is affiliated with Hwa Chong Institution which is actually very prestigious is Singapore. There was also some 'unpleasant' post about this school regarding its quality. But again, I'm not sure.

So, I'm here seeking your opinion.

What do you think about ACS(I) and Hwa Chong International?

[luckystar]

Can anyone share the CCA schedule of the school, not all listed in the web.

[meekisgreat]

Hi fellow parents,


Can anyone advice that if my boy place his affiliated school (ACSI) only at 2nd choice, will they still offer him IB if he didn’t get to his 1st choice? He scored 263. Thanks.

[harini]

Hi,


Does anyone know the cut offs for IB programme for the last 2-3 yrs. Also is there any process to appeal to move to the IB pgm, if you are not offered IB and are in the O level pgm in ACS(I).

Please advice, will help me in making my choice of schools :?: ...

[luckystar]

My friend’s son is in ACSi sec 2 next year, he was dsa, psle 254 no IB for him, if I not forgot what he told me, 257 at least to get to IB.


Hope this can help.

[wiimum]

luckystar:

My friend's son is in ACSi sec 2 next year, he was dsa, psle 254 no IB for him, if I not forgot what he told me, 257 at least to get to IB.


Hope this can help.

For those who don't do pre-IB at Sec 1 , if they do well at end of sec 2 would be offered IB eventually so don't give up.