St. Joseph's Institution

[JRLam]

SunnyFlower12:

[Hi Janet,


If he wishes to go for entrance test, I suggest he should borrow SJI notes from anyone he knows, as I understand they only accepted about 3 out of 60+ applicants in 2011.

Hi, can I know if the student is allowed to take HCL in SJI if the PSLE results is an A in normal CL and a Pass in HCL?

Thanks!

[julongmum]

ToughLfeMummy:

ToughLfeMummy:

SJI has always been my dream school for my DS due to the strong focus on character-building and training the boys to be a real gentleman who serves the society. I also saw how close the boys were during the Open Day and after talking to the teachers, I really think this is the perfect one for my DS. Unfortunately, my DS did not make it for their DSA for their IP track but we will not give up. We will wait for PSLE results and try again. The higher fees will not deter us from trying to get my DS into SJI, not even the longer distance when they temporarily move to Bishan in 2014.

Thank God that my DS can try for SJI with his PSLE result. We are so happy for him.

May i know yr DS is applying for the O lvl track or IP?

[Dnls_mum]

JRLam:

Dnls_mum:

I have already commented previously about Express and IP, so won't comment again.


Regarding Chinese background, can I assume you are non Christian/ catholic? Even if so, don't worry. The school respects freedom of religion and will not force your son to join in religious classes. These are for Catholics only. But the school does have daily prayers at assembly and masses during certain special days, so if your kid attend the school, you need to understand and be accepting of it. It is the religious background and teachings that makes the school what it is and provides the environment that you like. If you can't accept this religious focus, better send your kid to another school. iMHO.

But if by Chinese background, you mean Chinese speaking, then SJI will even be better. The kids are generally stronger in English than Chinese, so it could be good immersion for your son.

Hi. Can I know, apart from the $300+ school fees every month, the fact that SJI is an independent school which means lesser funding from govt, may I know if there are regular or frequent occasions when parents have to fork out extra $ for other activities / programs etc?

Thanks!

No, we haven't had to fork out money for extra programs. Most stuff included already except perhaps if you want to take some extra overseas test etc.

[JRLam]

Dnls_mum:

No, we haven't had to fork out money for extra programs. Most stuff included already except perhaps if you want to take some extra overseas test etc.

Thanks Dbls_mum. May I know if you have any idea if SJI follows restrictly to MOE's rule to offer HCL only to students with A* in CL or Merit in HCL?

Thanks!

[Dnls_mum]

JRLam:

Dnls_mum:

No, we haven't had to fork out money for extra programs. Most stuff included already except perhaps if you want to take some extra overseas test etc.

Thanks Dbls_mum. May I know if you have any idea if SJI follows restrictly to MOE's rule to offer HCL only to students with A* in CL or Merit in HCL?

Thanks!

Sorry, I never pay attention to this as my son is hopeless at Chinese. :rotflmao:

[GARFIELDDAD]

My kids score 241 + 2 for PSLE and Merit for Higher Chinese.

Year 2011 COP was 242 pt.
Should i put SJI as first choice for school selection
or
Need sent appeal as my kids COP is 1pt below year 2011 COP as school do not consider 2pt Merit for Higher Chinese ?

[emoh]

GARFIELDDAD:

My kids score 241 + 2 for PSLE and Merit for Higher Chinese.

Year 2011 COP was 242 pt.
Should i put SJI as first choice for school selection
or
Need sent appeal as my kids COP is 1pt below year 2011 COP as school do not consider 2pt Merit for Higher Chinese ?

Yes, think it would be good to put in the appeal first ... do consider the other choices carefully as your son may not be posted to SJI ...

[beauty queen]

can anyone pls help me how much is the cop for this year IP programme. My son got 250. Is it possible for him to enter the IP .

Thanks in advance

[GARFIELDDAD]

My son got aggregate 241 for PSLE this year, should he choose: (St Joseph Institution, Nan Chiau High School, Chung Cheng High (Main) or Tanjong Katong Secondary School) as first choice?

[emoh]

beauty queen:

can anyone pls help me how much is the cop for this year IP programme. My son got 250. Is it possible for him to enter the IP .

Thanks in advance

The cut off point is not known till Dec 19. What u can consider is put SJI IP as 1st choice and SJI O Level as 2nd choice. In the event that he is not posted to IP, you can try to appeal or after entering O level track, the boy can transfer to IP track at the end of year 2 subject to good performance.