HCL in RGS - need to take "O" levels CL in Sec 3 ?

[godiva]

My daughter is in Sec 3 RGS taking HCL.


My son who is in HCI had to take \"O\" levels CL in sec 3 and subsequently \"O levels HCL in Sec 4.

I thought it will be same for my Sec 3 daughter in RGS.

But she said everyone said she need not.

Does anyone know? Will appreciate enlightenment.

[jtoh]

No need. Your dd need only take HCL O levels in Year 4. RI is the same as RGS.

[godiva]

so she doesn't take CL at O levels at all?


Not even in June when she is in Sec 4?

I tot those taking HCL will always take CL, just in case they don't do well for HCL.

Would it then be advisable to register as a private candidate to take CL?

I'm not really familiar with the system and would appreciate advice from those who are better apprised with the pros and cons. :?:

[jtoh]

The girls don’t take O level CL at all; just HCL O levels in Year 4. I don’t see the need to take O levels CL if you’re in IP. It’s not like you can take the grades of your O level CL into consideration in your A level certificate.

[godiva]

Unless I’m wrong, I believe you need a pass in CL at "O" levels otherwise you are required to take a Chinese holiday course when taking undergraduate course in NUS?


Of course if one passes HCL then one would have cleared that as well. But what if one does not…

[wiimum]

godiva:

Unless I'm wrong, I believe you need a pass in CL at \"O\" levels otherwise you are required to take a Chinese holiday course when taking undergraduate course in NUS?


Of course if one passes HCL then one would have cleared that as well. But what if one does not...

If don't pass HCL in IP school in Yr 4, then have to take Chinese during the Yr 5 and Yr 6 I think. So most IP students would strive to get a pass at least. I don't see how these RGS girls can't do that, at least the vast majority would be able to make it, (maybe a lot would be scoring ddistinction in Chinese)

[jtoh]

godiva:

Unless I'm wrong, I believe you need a pass in CL at \"O\" levels otherwise you are required to take a Chinese holiday course when taking undergraduate course in NUS?


Of course if one passes HCL then one would have cleared that as well. But what if one does not...

You need a pass in HCL O levels or a pass in CL A levels for admission to NUS. So passing CL at O levels isn't enough. If you don't clear HCL at O levels, you're required to take Chinese at A levels. So taking CL at O levels is unnecessary if you're taking HCL.