IP, IB vs A Levels
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Considering that most of the students are under the MOE independent school scholarship, that would lessen the cost by half. The school fees at other independent JC like RI is not cheap either. But it’s justified because A levels cannot be left to international schools?
The school may set the target because they believe that is what the students are capable of achieving. The boys all come in with PSLE score of 255+, and the O level students come in with an average of L1R5 3, which shows that they have the aptitude to perform that well. The school is only setting the target as a goal for the students to work towards, and give them a push in the right direction. It’s also what’s best for the students. With such a competitive admission requirement to universities now, I don’t think any student vying for top universities would be contended with just 38 points anyway.
Besides, which top schools in Singapore are not setting targets for the students? Primary schools set PSLE targets, express track secondary schools set O level targets, and JCs set A level targets for students. So it is not the inherent flaw of the IB program as this is ubiquitous in the whole island. -
radiantmum:
PM's son switched to A level at RJCinsider:
In my opinion, IB is more valuable than A levels. I prefer their subjects more than those offered in the A levels in a sense coz more 'well rounded' (A levels still very academic based which to me is more towards 读死书、死读书、读书死).
& I am one of those churned \"products\"
At least can laugh at myself, not so bad lah.
My preference is IB too for DS ... then again - it'll be ages down the road.
PM's son was from IB, that says something as well isn't it?
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Li Hongyi (born 1 May 1987) is the second eldest son of Lee Hsien Loong, the current Prime Minister of Singapore, from his second marriage with Ho Ching.
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harini:
Is it true that RI may be offering IB soon ?
Highly unlikely. From what I've heard, they would like different independent schools to offer different programs so it's likely that RI and HCI will continue with the A Levels in the foreseeable future. -
There is less emphasis on Chinese Language in IB.
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PSLE 2012:
I think RI wanted to since its well known but guess approval by MOE not granted.harini:
Is it true that RI may be offering IB soon ?
Highly unlikely. From what I've heard, they would like different independent schools to offer different programs so it's likely that RI and HCI will continue with the A Levels in the foreseeable future.
http://rafflespa-pri-message.blogspot.sg/2010/06/ask-mrs-lim-may-2010.html -
I have gone through the IB programme. The way ACS (Indep) runs the IB programme is very pressuring towards students, seems to be run very much like ‘A’ levels. Class tests, exams, graded coursework, think of topics for graded coursework, focus camp, etc. I think the thinking of topics for graded coursework is the headache part. I don’t think a preuniversity course is worth the headaches of thinking of your own topics for graded coursework, and not only that, the topics must be relevant and allow one to fulfil the marking criteria. Singapore ‘A’ levels underwent a revamp a couple of years ago which shows changes can be made to the Singapore ‘A’ levels. As the ‘A’ levels is widely recognised locally and overseas, the ‘A’ levels is a fully viable option. Therefore, I would recommend the ‘A’ levels as I feel that the IB experience is not better. More expensive, and not better, so why waste money??
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What are IB-options for students unable to get in good JC because L1R5 highly driven by score in Maths & Science subjets.
Have listed some… add new one offering
ACS-I
SJI
All international schools
Global indian school -
though this is an old post, but it makes me understand where does psle stress come from
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Serafiel:
Anyone knows what CLEP stands for? Thkslol, I got 7A1s and 3A2s and just managed to squeeze in HC lor.
It's really very hard to get in here.
She should have just taken CLEP.
Because 3pters are a lot... -
appreciate detailed analysis & info provided
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