Integrated Programme (IP)
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mrswongtuition:
So, am I correct to say that the first batch of students doing a 6 year IP program in Singapore have not yet sit for their A Level exams ?
They started taking in students who were in S3 for their first batch if I recalled correctly. Which means they took the 'through-train' program but did not start from S1.VitoRelax:
Thanks traineeks,
If the IP started in 2004, how can they receive their A level results in 2008 ?
They are referring to 4 year IP program ?
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The first batch of IP was S3 2004, graduated from JC2/IB/Y6 end-2007.
Subsequently, S1 IP was introduced in 2005, along with DSA. (See, for example, http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2004/pr20041122c.htm.)
This means that the first batch of 6-year IP students will sit for their A-levels 2010, as you have guessed. -
autolycus:
Errr.... file not found leh ...
Subsequently, S1 IP was introduced in 2005, along with DSA. (See, for example, http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2004/pr20041122c.htm.)
[quote]This means that the first batch of 6-year IP students will sit for their A-levels 2010, as you have guessed.[/quote]This first batch of 6 yr IP, in 2009, they were in Year5. At that time:
a) they start Year 5 later waiting for their counterparts from O Levels joining them OR
b) they start first, then those coming from O Levels gotta catch up OR
c) both sets of students are taught differently ?
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autolycus:
Just to share, I think the first batch of IP students have already done their A levels in 2009.The first batch of IP was S3 2004, graduated from JC2/IB/Y6 end-2007.
Subsequently, S1 IP was introduced in 2005, along with DSA. (See, for example, http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2004/pr20041122c.htm.)
This means that the first batch of 6-year IP students will sit for their A-levels 2010, as you have guessed.
I have a cousin who was born in 1991. He went on to RI after PSLE and I remember him being the first in my extended family to go the IP route, so based on that, he finished his A levels last year, now waiting for his A level results, so I think the 2009 A levels were the first batch of FULL IP from Sec 1.
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/ipProg.asp -
xxjustakidxx:
[/quote]I have friends that got into I spark that are not in GEP and has aggregate as low as only 262+3.
In HCI, the SBGE program is hosted and housed under the iSpark consortium. ISpark is only open to GEP students and a few top APMOPS platinum from mainsteam.traineeks:
[quote=\"xxjustakidxx\"]Not true, like for HCI, the SBGE is not only meant for GEP pupils, if pupils achieve a average score of 1.5, they can qualify for it. Furthermore, DHS' scores are higher, much higher.
And the raffles academy too.
The selection are all done at the end of sec 2.
Here is a link on SGBE from HCI website:
http://www.hwachong.edu.sg/ContentPage.asp?TID=55
Here is a link on iSpark:
http://www.hci.sg/ispark/2009/
I think what you are refering to is CSE (Centre of Scholastic Excellence). CSE is focused on a particular academic area and application is open to all students in upper secondary with the acceptable scores. SBGE on the other hand also touches on non academic areas like leadership.
CSE may overlap with SBGE but it is not SBGE by itself.
Here is a link on CSE in HCI:
http://cse.hci.edu.sg/
They are not some winners too.[/quote
Yes, they are some high score, above 270 that are not in I-sparks too -
25hourmaid:
But I cannot find in this link that actually says when the first 6 yr IP program was started leh ?[
Just to share, I think the first batch of IP students have already done their A levels in 2009.
I have a cousin who was born in 1991. He went on to RI after PSLE and I remember him being the first in my extended family to go the IP route, so based on that, he finished his A levels last year, now waiting for his A level results, so I think the 2009 A levels were the first batch of FULL IP from Sec 1.
http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/ipProg.asp -
VitoRelax:
Isn't this line what you are looking for?
But I cannot find in this link that actually says when the first 6 yr IP program was started leh ?
The IP will be offered at the following schools/JCs from 2004 leading to their respective pre-university qualifications. -
Cut and paste from MOE website :
EDUN N25-02-004
06102
30 Dec 2002
MOE Approves the Introduction of Integrated Programmes in Four Schools
1 RAdm (NS) Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Education, announced at the fifth Principals' Appointment Ceremony on 30 Dec 2002 that the Ministry of Education has approved the introduction of the Integrated Programme in four schools, viz. the Raffles and Hwa Chong families of schools, National Junior College and Anglo-Chinese School (Independent).
2 The introduction of Integrated Programmes will increase diversity and add choice to Singapore's education system. The Integrated Programme, which allows secondary students to proceed to Junior College without taking the 'O' levels, caters to those who can benefit from a less structured Upper Secondary / Junior College programme. The hallmark of the Integrated Programmes should be innovation and the provision of a holistic education.
3 In assessing the merits of the proposals submitted by these schools, the Ministry considered favourably features of the Integrated Programme that will allow the schools to continue reflecting the key strengths of Singapore's education system and that go beyond preparing their students to meet the requirements for the 'A' level examination and graduation from JC. In particular, the schools must provide students with a broad-based education that develops their capacities for creative and critical thinking and optimises the use of the students' time to provide them with opportunities to develop their leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
4 The Integrated Programme schools can set their own criteria for admission of students as long as the criteria are merit-based and transparent. The implementation of Integrated Programmes should not reduce access to our top institutions for deserving students. There will continue to be opportunities for students, including those from non-affiliated schools, to join these Integrated Programme schools at the different entry points.
5 The Integrated Programme schools are expected to start enrolling students for Integrated Programmes from 2004.
Background
6 The Integrated Programme is one of the key recommendations of the Junior College/Upper Secondary Education Review Committee. The Committee has assessed that students who are clearly university-bound may not need to take the 'O' levels. They can better spend the last four years of their upper secondary / junior college education, from Secondary 3 to JC 2, engaging in broader learning experiences. Therefore, the Committee has recommended that some schools which are ready should offer an Integrated Programme that provides a seamless upper secondary and JC education where secondary students can proceed to JC without the need to take the 'O' level examinations. -
25hourmaid:
Apek lau liao, so eyes a bit blur-blur liao lah
Isn't this line what you are looking for?VitoRelax:
But I cannot find in this link that actually says when the first 6 yr IP program was started leh ?
The IP will be offered at the following schools/JCs from 2004 leading to their respective pre-university qualifications.
Thanks for pointing out ... -
No problem, maid understands that Apek is Apek, just found another similar article :
SPEECH BY RADM TEO CHEE HEAN, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND SECOND MINISTER FOR DEFENCE AT THE APPOINTMENT CEREMONY FOR PRINCIPALS ON MONDAY, 30 DEC 2002 AT 3PM, ISLAND BALLROOM, SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
Distinguished guests, principals, ladies and gentlemen,
INTRODUCTION
1. I am delighted to join you this afternoon at the 5th Appointment Ceremony for Principals. My warmest congratulations to the 61 principals who are appointed today. For the newly appointed principals, this occasion marks a new milestone in your career as educators, as we formally entrust you with the stewardship of a school. For the incumbent principals, this ceremony is just as significant. It is a re-affirmation of our confidence and trust in your ability to lead a school, and a reminder of the responsibilities of your mandate. Whether you are an experienced or a newly appointed principal, you have every reason to be proud of your appointment, for all of you have gone through a rigorous selection process and proven your mettle in many ways.
GREATER DIVERSITY AND CHOICE
2. In a few days' time, the new school year will begin. The children who enter Primary 1 will remain in our education system for at least the next 10 to 12 years. What world will these children be facing when they leave their secondary and post-secondary institutes? If we go back in time and look at the world 12 years ago - when the Soviet Union existed and the World Wide Web did not - we will realise how much the world can change when one cohort of students passes through our hands.
3. How should we prepare our pupils for life and work in this complex and rapidly changing environment? We know that we will not be able to prepare pupils for specific jobs, for we can no longer predict with confidence what jobs will be there in the future. We also know that if we focus only on a narrow domain of pupils' development, we will limit their chances of success in capitalising on the opportunities available. In a future driven by innovation and characterised by continuous change, there is no single formula for preparing our young for success. The best preparation we can give our children is to provide them with a balanced and well-rounded education, one that offers adequate diversity and choice to cater to their different interests and talents, and that will equip them with essential skills and sound values.
Integrated Programmes
4. This is the philosophy that has guided the JC and Upper Secondary Education Review Committee. The decision to broaden the curriculum will provide all JC students with a more balanced and well-rounded education. The introduction of Integrated Programmes adds diversity and choice to our system. Students can opt for schools that offer an Integrated Programme, or for schools that offer a more structured programme, depending on whether they can benefit from a less structured Upper Secondary / JC programme or are likely to do better in a programme that is more structured.
5. The Raffles and Hwa Chong families of schools, NJC and ACS(I) have submitted proposals to offer Integrated Programmes. MOE has studied their proposals and I am pleased to announce that the Ministry has approved the introduction of Integrated Programmes in these schools. To ensure that the Integrated Programmes retain the key strengths of our education system and maximise the opportunities offered by an integrated upper secondary and JC education, Integrated Programmes are required to meet certain guidelines.
6. First, the schools must leverage on the programme to provide students with a broad-based education that develops their capacities for creative and critical thinking, and hones their skills in teamwork and communication. The hallmark of the Integrated Programmes should be innovation and a holistic education. Schools that offer Integrated Programmes must therefore use the time that is freed up to provide students with an educational experience that goes beyond preparing their students to meet the requirements for the 'A' level examination and graduation from JC.
7. In addition, the implementation of Integrated Programmes should not reduce access to our top institutions for deserving students. There will continue to be opportunities for students including those from non-affiliated schools to join these Integrated Programme schools at the different entry points. Schools that offer Integrated Programmes can set their own criteria for admission of students as long as the criteria are merit-based and transparent.
8. MOE will work with the schools on the implementation issues. We expect these schools to start enrolling students for Integrated Programmes from 2004.
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