School Of The Arts, Singapore

[Sun_2010]

ImMeeMee:

Hi there, I am following this thread but cannot understand certain terminology. Care to enlighten?


CO?
IB?

Thanks in advance.

Hi ImMeeMee

CO= Confirmed offer.
The students apply for DSA( Direct School admission) in their P6 mid year. If they are accepted by the school , then they are given a CO. Sometimes they could be given a WL (Waiting List).

IB = International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
I think SOTA has this instead of A levels.

[ImMeeMee]

Sun_2010:

Hi ImMeeMee


CO= Confirmed offer.
The students apply for DSA( Direct School admission) in their P6 mid year. If they are accepted by the school , then they are given a CO. Sometimes they could be given a WL (Waiting List).

IB = International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
I think SOTA has this instead of A levels.

thanks for information, sun. I suagu ... :oops:

btw, are all admissions into SOTA through DSA or are there opportunities to apply after PSLE results are out? Sorry if I am asking silly questions or if the questions have been addressed at this forum. Too many pages and havent gone through all yet.

[Ragamuffin shinobi]

ImMeeMee:

Sun_2010:

Hi ImMeeMee


CO= Confirmed offer.
The students apply for DSA( Direct School admission) in their P6 mid year. If they are accepted by the school , then they are given a CO. Sometimes they could be given a WL (Waiting List).

IB = International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
I think SOTA has this instead of A levels.

thanks for information, sun. I suagu ... :oops:

btw, are all admissions into SOTA through DSA or are there opportunities to apply after PSLE results are out? Sorry if I am asking silly questions or if the questions have been addressed at this forum. Too many pages and havent gone through all yet.

100% thru DSA.
You still can join after PSLE results but guess you will have to attend next round of Talent Academy in March or June for following year intake.

[Carpe diem]

Are kids grouped according to PSLE score in sec 1?


Are classrooms airconditioned?

[Pixie28]

Carpe diem


Not sure abt yr first qn but I think yr 5 & 6 students get air conditioned classrooms.

I need advice regarding tuition. I’m hoping my dd will be able to obtain a psle score that is enough to get her into sota. In the meantime, I need to decide whether to enrol her for English and Math tuition. Is tuition in English/Math necessary or rather would the syllabus taught in tuition centres be suitable for sota students?

[dasalo]

Pixie28:

Carpe diem


Not sure abt yr first qn but I think yr 5 & 6 students get air conditioned classrooms.

I need advice regarding tuition. I'm hoping my dd will be able to obtain a psle score that is enough to get her into sota. In the meantime, I need to decide whether to enrol her for English and Math tuition. Is tuition in English/Math necessary or rather would the syllabus taught in tuition centres be suitable for sota students?

Currently Y1,2 and 3 not airconditioned.

As long as you are in the express stream, you will be in. I would not advise tuition at this stage. It may not be necessary.

[Pixie28]

Thanks dasalo.


My girl’s academic results haven’t been good. I guess I’ll put off the tuition and wish for the best.

[CuriousFrog]

Hi,


I’m currently a Secondary 2 student and I’m considering transferring into SOTA next year.

I am keen on playing the cello but I’ve only been taking formal lessons for a few months, and I haven’t taken any exams yet although I will be taking the Grade 2 ABRSM practical exam next March.

When they say they are looking for ‘talented students’ does it mean that the student’s technical skills need to be quite good? I really enjoy playing the cello and am willing to work hard to improve, but I want to know if SOTA will accept students even without ‘talent’ but are willing to work hard and have passion. In terms of skills, I’m definitely not a prodigy and such, and I’m not the easiest to teach (I forget frequently and have to be reminded a lot because of my ‘thick head’ haha) but I definitely at least try.

I was in my primary school’s Chinese Orchestra for around 4 years, majority of which I was playing cello but got transferred to Double Bass for the last 1.5 years in CO. My CCA is a Uniformed Group though, and I was only recently able to start playing cello again.

If need be, I can put in as much effort as needed to get up to par with the other students. but still… just wondering if my lack of skills would be accepted if I passed the Talent Academy or if it would put me at a disadvantage.

Thanks for taking the time to read and answer my questions. I wanted to audition when I was P6, but lack of confidence landed me in my current Secondary School. Actually I still don’t think I have the skills haha!

[Carpe diem]

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[dasalo]

CuriousFrog:

Hi,


I'm currently a Secondary 2 student and I'm considering transferring into SOTA next year.

I am keen on playing the cello but I've only been taking formal lessons for a few months, and I haven't taken any exams yet although I will be taking the Grade 2 ABRSM practical exam next March.

When they say they are looking for 'talented students' does it mean that the student's technical skills need to be quite good? I really enjoy playing the cello and am willing to work hard to improve, but I want to know if SOTA will accept students even without 'talent' but are willing to work hard and have passion. In terms of skills, I'm definitely not a prodigy and such, and I'm not the easiest to teach (I forget frequently and have to be reminded a lot because of my 'thick head' haha) but I definitely at least try.

I was in my primary school's Chinese Orchestra for around 4 years, majority of which I was playing cello but got transferred to Double Bass for the last 1.5 years in CO. My CCA is a Uniformed Group though, and I was only recently able to start playing cello again.

If need be, I can put in as much effort as needed to get up to par with the other students. but still... just wondering if my lack of skills would be accepted if I passed the Talent Academy or if it would put me at a disadvantage.

Thanks for taking the time to read and answer my questions. I wanted to audition when I was P6, but lack of confidence landed me in my current Secondary School. Actually I still don't think I have the skills haha!

Hi Curious frog,

I don't think anyone parents here can answer your question directly. Perhaps you should go to SOTA, student affairs and express your concerns on admission.

Btw, I did not know Cello is also an instrument used in Chinese Orchestra. :oops: