Secondary School Selection 2012
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LOLMum:
Not true. I have a lot of classmates depending on themselves for their grades. Other than maybe Chinese usually most of them don't have any tuition.But I read somewhere recently, an ip student (I think) said in order to get to maintain good grades, ip students must turn to tutors.
Any1 came across this ?
I agree that there's no time for tuition anyway :sad: The fact that i'm still online at this hour kind of proves it. (i'm trying to watch this video for class)
But i also have to say not all sec sch teachers teach. At least mine don't. They teach, but briefly, so it's up to you to find out the really in-depth things, make your own notes, find last year's papers...etc. But they will be willing to answer your questions(if you find your own qns in the first place!)and open up consultations too:) However, this depends on the school.
In a way that's better than being spoon-fed every answer, i think. Gives you more space to explore and find out about things yourself, instead of providing everything all the time
Sec sch is very different from primary school. -
LOLMum:
Is it? I came across someone who said that even though IP at independent schools costs more, he saved on not having to send kid for tuition coz they donch follow the standard syllabus, and also there are many long days so not much time can be set aside for tuition.But I read somewhere recently, an ip student (I think) said in order to get to maintain good grades, ip students must turn to tutors.
Any1 came across this ?
Judging from how difficult is it to get into some of these schools, think most of them can cope, unless too playful or not paying attention in class. -
A friend has 2 sons in SJI independent. She told me she doesn’t have to pay anymore tuition fees…amount she pays for a year for one kid is equivalent to tuition fee. Life is more relaxed. School starts at 810am and ends like 3.
A neighbour’s son who is in HCI independent sec 1 is also very relaxed according to grandmother…$20K a year.
I don’t have this amt of money. My son will take the O level route. -
janet_lee88:
U meant International, right?
A neighbour's son who is in HCI independent sec 1 is also very relaxed according to grandmother...$20K a year.
I don't have this amt of money. My son will take the O level route. -
Nebbermind:
Yes, international. :oops:
U meant International, right?janet_lee88:
A neighbour's son who is in HCI independent sec 1 is also very relaxed according to grandmother...$20K a year.
I don't have this amt of money. My son will take the O level route. -
Found the letter.
Letter in st forum published on apr 17 2012
Implications of IP Students Tuition ‘crutch’
I WAS always under the impression that private or extra tuition is for those who do badly or fail at school, to help them pass their examinations.
Now, the trend is to have tuition to continue to achieve excellent results. Former Integrated Programme (IP) student Rachel Eng (‘Nothing wrong with IP students having private tuition’; last Saturday) claims that tuition is prevalent among IP students because it is far harder to achieve exceptional grades in the programme. Such over-reliance on tuition is a cause for concern and suggests a shortfall in the education system.
If Miss Eng is right, it shows that the best students cannot solve problems independently and need to be hand-held by tutors to help them maintain their A grades.
Are such students truly A-quality brains?
Courses get harder as one progresses to university. Will such IP students continue to have tuition to help them achieve exceptional grades?
Will they still need hand-holding when they start work?
Dr Goh Phuay Yee
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Nothing wrong With ip students Having private tuition
published in st in apr 14 2012
MADAM Phyllis Cheong’s contention (‘The problem with IP’; Wednesday) that private tuition casts doubt on the independent learning ability of Integrated Programme (IP) students is not valid.
Whether an IP student resorts to private tuition or not is inconsequential to the programme’s effectiveness. And Madam Cheong’s suggestion of a survey to determine the number of IP students who have private tuition would not help.
Tuition is a mainstay of the education system here; a resource the Singaporean psyche deems necessary to continue obtaining good grades.
Tuition is prevalent among IP students because it is far harder to achieve exceptional grades in the programme.
When being interviewed for the IP, grades are not the only factor; so tuition does not come into play. The Primary School Leaving Examination may not be a complete measure of a student’s eligibility for the IP, but it is when judged together with his performance during the interview.
IP students are well-rounded, as they have more time to pursue their interests. They are encouraged to learn independently, the consequence of which is that they are far more self-determining and self-confident than those who stay on the O-level track.
The programme considers every student equally, and those who are eligible will certainly obtain a place, regardless of family background, low-income or otherwise.
It is a life-changing experience that exposes one to many new discoveries and makes one a better person. It was the best four years of my life.
Rachel Eng -
janet_lee88:
You can consider Catholic High, Dunman High, NJC, Bukit Panjang Govt High, River Valley High & Victoria School. These schools offer IP route & they are non independent schools. I also don't have so much money.A friend has 2 sons in SJI independent. She told me she doesn't have to pay anymore tuition fees...amount she pays for a year for one kid is equivalent to tuition fee. Life is more relaxed. School starts at 810am and ends like 3.
A neighbour's son who is in HCI independent sec 1 is also very relaxed according to grandmother...$20K a year.
I don't have this amt of money. My son will take the O level route. -
mummy so kiasu:
Bukit panj govt high have ip.?
You can consider Catholic High, Dunman High, NJC, Bukit Panjang Govt High, River Valley High & Victoria School. These schools offer IP route & they are non independent schools. I also don't have so much money.janet_lee88:
A friend has 2 sons in SJI independent. She told me she doesn't have to pay anymore tuition fees...amount she pays for a year for one kid is equivalent to tuition fee. Life is more relaxed. School starts at 810am and ends like 3.
A neighbour's son who is in HCI independent sec 1 is also very relaxed according to grandmother...$20K a year.
I don't have this amt of money. My son will take the O level route. -
But I don’t want IP. I prefer O level.
My son is no independent learner. Take PSLE, followed by O levels. -
janet_lee88:
Donch restrict yourself. Some kids perform better in a no textbk or modular system.But I don't want IP. I prefer O level.
My son is no independent learner. Take PSLE, followed by O levels.
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