Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[yukilei]

ProteX:

iSpark actually does not have too much of a difference from the other 3 consortia. Tests might be slightly harder and expectations are higher. In fact, GEP tests are harder than the Sec 1 tests in iSpark. Still, at the end of the day, what is learnt is the same.


If your DS who was not from GEP is joining iSpark, there is no need to worry. Many of non-GEPers coming into iSpark still perform well, especially in the Lower Secondary level.

One thing to take note of (across all 4 consortia) will be the rise in the standard of the English curriculum. There is more need for in-depth thinking and understanding unlike the \"lifting\" comprehension back in primary schools.


Registration Day will be quick. Register> Purchase (Uniform, Books)> (Listen to AEP talk)> Leave.

If you are fast or have already bought your school supplies, you should be able to leave by 9.

Thks ProteX for the info. What do u mean by GEP test harder than sec 1 test? Do u mean iSparks student has to take GEP test, while other sec 1 students dun hv to?

I've bought the uniform, looks like we can go off earlier tmr.

[YumYum]

yukilei:

ProteX:

iSpark actually does not have too much of a difference from the other 3 consortia. Tests might be slightly harder and expectations are higher. In fact, GEP tests are harder than the Sec 1 tests in iSpark. Still, at the end of the day, what is learnt is the same.


If your DS who was not from GEP is joining iSpark, there is no need to worry. Many of non-GEPers coming into iSpark still perform well, especially in the Lower Secondary level.

One thing to take note of (across all 4 consortia) will be the rise in the standard of the English curriculum. There is more need for in-depth thinking and understanding unlike the \"lifting\" comprehension back in primary schools.


Registration Day will be quick. Register> Purchase (Uniform, Books)> (Listen to AEP talk)> Leave.

If you are fast or have already bought your school supplies, you should be able to leave by 9.

Thks ProteX for the info. What do u mean by GEP test harder than sec 1 test? Do u mean iSparks student has to take GEP test, while other sec 1 students dun hv to?

I've bought the uniform, looks like we can go off earlier tmr.

Hi ProteX,

Thank you for the information.

[ProteX]

yukilei:

ProteX:

iSpark actually does not have too much of a difference from the other 3 consortia. Tests might be slightly harder and expectations are higher. In fact, GEP tests are harder than the Sec 1 tests in iSpark. Still, at the end of the day, what is learnt is the same.


If your DS who was not from GEP is joining iSpark, there is no need to worry. Many of non-GEPers coming into iSpark still perform well, especially in the Lower Secondary level.

One thing to take note of (across all 4 consortia) will be the rise in the standard of the English curriculum. There is more need for in-depth thinking and understanding unlike the \"lifting\" comprehension back in primary schools.


Registration Day will be quick. Register> Purchase (Uniform, Books)> (Listen to AEP talk)> Leave.

If you are fast or have already bought your school supplies, you should be able to leave by 9.

Thks ProteX for the info. What do u mean by GEP test harder than sec 1 test? Do u mean iSparks student has to take GEP test, while other sec 1 students dun hv to?

I've bought the uniform, looks like we can go off earlier tmr.

Tests vary by classes and consortia. Normally, tests in iSpark classes are slightly harder but only slightly (i.e. not to the difference between GE tests back in primary schools and PSLE).

[3satay]

I am concerned as how best to prepare my ds who will be in Sec 2 for streaming. Is it goin to be tough to getting into a pure science class as isparks get to learn 40% more?

[ProteX]

3satay:

I am concerned as how best to prepare my ds who will be in Sec 2 for streaming. Is it goin to be tough to getting into a pure science class as isparks get to learn 40% more?

All classes do pure sciences in Sec 3, if I'm not wrong.

What iSpark learn is not really 40% deeper. As long as your DS has a deep interest in Science and reads up more, he will not lose out.

[Otah]

3satay:

I am concerned as how best to prepare my ds who will be in Sec 2 for streaming. Is it goin to be tough to getting into a pure science class as isparks get to learn 40% more?

We need to let go and have them be fully responsible for their study. School teachers are doing a good job. The boys are engaged directly and a lot of things we don't even know the details so how to get involved.
There is no drastic streaming at end of sec 2 per se as the main subjects like Maths, Physic and Chem are all compulsory till sec 4. Only that sec 3 may opt for special subject (like the RA subject in RI) and take up biology as additional which requires students to have the passion for the subject and have good overall sec 2 results.

[3satay]

Thank you so much for your replies. It is really a load off my mind.

[peach68]

Hi, Does Hwa Chong have higher music class as Nanyang Girls? or they are able to join he Nanyang girls’ higher music class?

[zheliel]

They will join the Nanyang girls' Music Elective Programme (MEP). If I'm not wrong, Hwa Chong is accepting DSA-Music students for the first time this year because of their strong String Orchestra :hugs:

[peach68]

zheliel:

They will join the Nanyang girls' Music Elective Programme (MEP). If I'm not wrong, Hwa Chong is accepting DSA-Music students for the first time this year because of their strong String Orchestra :hugs:

Thanks for the reply. Yes, my son was accepted to Hwa Chong through DSA-Music this year.