Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[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.

[harini]

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.

Thanks luckystar. So that's 1 point less ... Gosh tough choice for me.

Praying for the COP to come down by a couple of points

[harini]

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.

Thanks wiimum. Hoping to have some peace for next 6 yrs, if not after 2 yrs still have to go through tests/interviews ... Well we r just 1-2 points away from the ideal COP - which is why such a heartache .

[kirakira]

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.

HI did your friend's son go in via sports or cca? does it mean that if you were offered DSA via academics and you didn't meet the COP for IB, you will have to do 'O's?

Harini.. my son 255, we are in exactly the same headache!! Cos will only make the distance to acsi if he can do IB. Otherwise, it might be wiser to go to a good 'O' school.