Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

[breezy]

Both My sons are in ACSI, yr 1 & yr 4.


Never once did I hear them complain about the school ground being run down.

Boys being boys... I guess they are not really particular.

One thing I know for sure, this is the place they learn, have fun, bond and grow... a place they stay over for several nights a year during camps... a place they are totally comfortable in ---- their 2nd home.

My elder son was leading visitors for school tours last Saturday and a parent asked him if non-Christians will feel out of place in the school.

His answer : I am also a non-Christian and I find that the values taught in school can be applied across all individuals, not limited to Christianity. For the record, teachers do not preach. However, you may occasionally find some well-meaning friends trying to convert you.

I am heartened to see my boys comfortably settled and proud to be a part of ACSI.

[autolycus]

breezy: very glad to hear that; it's exactly what ACS is all about, whether at Dover Road or at any other location — and if an ACS school is not like that, then we should be concerned.

[wiimum]

breezy:

However, you may occasionally find some well-meaning friends trying to convert you.

This happens in every other school as well.

[zeemimi]

Thanks autolycus for the info. For a 20 year old building, this is some what to be expected.

I hope others do not misunderstand. In no way did i equate the school’s spirit nor the academic standards to the state of its physical structures.

[Nebbermind]

How many O level and IB classes by Yr4?

What is the class size for both?

[breezy]

zeemimi:

Thanks autolycus for the info. For a 20 year old building, this is some what to be expected.

I hope others do not misunderstand. In no way did i equate the school's spirit nor the academic standards to the state of its physical structures.

Not all all, zeemimi, I just wanted to share that the boys are not too bothered by it.

[breezy]

Nebbermind:

How many O level and IB classes by Yr4?

What is the class size for both?

Hi nebbermind,

This yr, 4.01 to 4.08 are express classes and
4.09 to 4.18 , IP classes.

My son's IP class has 29 students. Not too sure about express classes though.

Cheers.

[autolycus]

breezy:

Nebbermind:

How many O level and IB classes by Yr4?

What is the class size for both?

Hi nebbermind,

This yr, 4.01 to 4.08 are express classes and
4.09 to 4.18 , IP classes.

My son's IP class has 29 students. Not too sure about express classes though.

Cheers.

Express classes go up to 36, but there are sometimes temporary 'extras'.

[GoodDad]

My DS is in year 2 IP class. May I know is there any "Talks" about year 3 subjects combination? E.g. what subjects combination are available? what is the selection criteria?


Understand some others IP schools already had theirs.

Thank you

[breezy]

GoodDad:

My DS is in year 2 IP class. May I know is there any \"Talks\" about year 3 subjects combination? E.g. what subjects combination are available? what is the selection criteria?


Understand some others IP schools already had theirs.

Thank you

Hi GOodDAd,

For my son's batch, Briefing for parents on 3rd yr subject combinations was held in the 3rd term if my memory didn't fail me. The standard combinations available would be listed. The students are to make their choices for the combinations after final exams. Any application for n extra subject (eg. Computer science) above the normal combination will be subjected to approval.

Besides a new compulsory subject \"introduction to human societies\", there are triple science, 1 humanity and 2 sciences etc.

Not too certain about selection criteria besides those chosen to go for the accelerated class for sciences (ACS class), where the basic criteria for IP students is scoring a 7 for both sciences and math, and at least a 5 for language arts.

Hope this helps.