Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[twilight]

Tentacles:

Thanks Twilight! I remember in another post, you mentioned that due to timetabling conflicts, it is not possible to embark on two ab initio languages. is it then possible for a student to take a language B (Chinese B) along with an ab initio language?

No, because both of those are in group 2. It will still have the timetabling issue.

[Koh-i-Noor]

twilight:

Tentacles:

Thanks Twilight! I remember in another post, you mentioned that due to timetabling conflicts, it is not possible to embark on two ab initio languages. is it then possible for a student to take a language B (Chinese B) along with an ab initio language?

No, because both of those are in group 2. It will still have the timetabling issue.

Hi, Twilight and Tentacles.

Pardon me of my ignorance.

What is Chinese B? It's confusing as Chinese is being categorized into HCL, CL and Chinese B.

HCL and CL are the 2nd Language?
And, Chinese B would be? It's an additional subject? Or is it a compulsory subject?
Under what circumstances does a pupil take up Chinese B?
For pupils that do HCL or CL, do they have to do Chinese B?

Would really appreciate parents of ACSI's sharing, TIA.

[twilight]

Sorry that group 2 Chinese B is referring to the IB Chinese B, applicable to year 5 only.


The year 1-4 CL B is the MOE O level one. HCL is the hardest, followed by CL, then CL B.

[Ruggermugger]

breezy:

Ruggermugger:

Hi Uncles & Aunties (hope you don't mind :nailbite: you see, my mum doesn't like to be called 'Aunty'),


I'm a P6 student going to study in ACSI next year. I've opted to study Malay as a third language. I heard about the Regional Studies Programme. I have also read about it on the website. Can you tell me how are students selected for this programme? Is it very competitive to get in? What qualities are they looking for in the student :?

:thankyou:

Oops, way past my bedtime! :siam:

Hi ruggermugger,

there should be a briefing on RSP in the first week of school for the parents on course details and minimum PSLE aggregate score requirement. Students who are keen to take up RSP will need to fill an application form and do a short writeup on why you like to be in this programme. In my son's yr, an interview follows. Up to 25 boys will be chosen for this programme.

Gd luck!

Thanx!

[Dreamgear]

South African:

T101:

[quote=\"South African\"]Hi parents, my DS is going into Yr 2 next year and trying for the IP. Need some parental advice.


(1) Sec 1 & Sec 2 results - what kind of sec 1 results (my son did a 68% in yr 1 - but got A1/A2 for Maths, Physics, Geo & English) and sec 2 result are they looking at? Also at sec 2, is it just CA1 & CA2?
(2) HAST test - How bad can this get? And if my DS has never failed in any subjects, got strong A1 in Maths?
(3) CCA & Leadership - He's into competitive sports (trained 5 times a wk) and no particular leadership roles? How much does CCA play in selection criteria?
(4) Teacher's recommendations? Which teacher plays a bigger part? Form teacher?
(5) Interviews - What kind of Qs and what do they look out for?

Pardon for the long q, but I know I can always count on the close ACS community for help. Thank you.

Hi, son is in Express but will in IP year 3 next year. These are our experience:

1. Generally, do need consistent good results in year 1 and year 2 (up to mid year). My son managed to obtain more than 80% for year 1 and year 2. His friends that got into IP also did well in their studies, between 70% to 80%.

2. Unable to provide info on HAST test as son not required to take test, results >80%.

3. Important to do well in the Interview. Understand from son that it is not difficult, just show confident when answering. As for the interview questions, the boys do share the questions after the interviews. Ask your son to engage his friends.

4. Son totally involved in his competitive CCA and did not have other activities. Understand that some of his friends were selected simply based on their CCA involvement.

5. Teachers' recommendations are taken into consideration. Son had a couple of wonderful subject teachers who know him well. Important for your son to engage his teachers.

Hi T101,

Thank you for sharing your experience. My DS will have to do his best and show improvements and enthusiasm in Yr 2. Am sure at P2, the standard will go up as most kids who are motivated (or parents) would put in their best.[/quote]How many places will be allocated to the year 2 express for entry into ib year 3 each year? Is the year 1 and 2 syllabus similar for express and ib? Wil the express boy be able to cope upon entry into ib year 3?

[Oodles Mummy]

Hi Parents of ACS(I) students,


My son is going to Sec 1 next year. I got the info from the orientation pack that there will be 15 Sec 1 classes altogether (1.1 to 1.15). I have a couple of questions concerning class allocation:

1. Is it true that the Express classes are relatively larger (30 over students) while the IP classes only have 25-26 students?

2. How are the students allocated to their Sec 1 classes - by PSLE T-score?

TIA!

[BeContented]

Sorry to ask this so late.

Is HCL being taught in school itself ie. within ACSI compound or have to go external MOELC like other 3rd languages?

Thanks.

[Koh-i-Noor]

twilight:

Sorry that group 2 Chinese B is referring to the IB Chinese B, applicable to year 5 only.


The year 1-4 CL B is the MOE O level one. HCL is the hardest, followed by CL, then CL B.

Hey, Twilight... many thanks. Now, I know...

[breezy]

BeContented:

Sorry to ask this so late.

Is HCL being taught in school itself ie. within ACSI compound or have to go external MOELC like other 3rd languages?

Thanks.

No worries, it's taught in house.

[chimera]

For CCA Rugby, can Year 1 student with glasses enrol?