<![CDATA[Which Secondary school to choose in the East]]>We are staying at Simei/Tampines area. Which secondary school should we choose for a boy?

He is in St Hilda’s Pri and would definitely get in St Hilda’s Sec if he put it at the first choice. His results is average.
If I put:
Dunman High
Victory Sec
Angelican High
Chung cheng High
St Hilda’s Sec

Is it a good arrangement? Have to put in 6 schools but I do not know what else to put. Any suggestions?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/14793/which-secondary-school-to-choose-in-the-eastRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 02:48:33 GMTFri, 15 Oct 2010 05:07:32 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:28:48 GMT]]>Hi hi,


Would like to find out more about Temasek Secondary. If anyone has more information, appreciate your sharing.

How’s the school culture & discipline, support and teachers in general? How is the overall atmosphere like? How’s the behaviour of the students there?

Do teachers provide kids with extra consultations as in are students encouraged to seek consultations?

Are the teachers generally good at teaching the respective subjects?
How’s the o level results?
Is the school doing well in preparing the kids for O levels etc?

What about talent development programs/opportunities and/or programs aside standard curriculum in the school? Are they generally only catered for top scorers?

Since no physical open houses, also unable to pay the school a visit, how is the school compound and facilities? Are they run down etc?

Is there anything in particular to take note of for this school?

Thank you in advance!
Appreciate any kind input as I do not personally know of anybody to get any review of the school

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2038396https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2038396Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:28:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:58:25 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2006204\" time=\"1606791834\" user_id=\"97579:

ning78\" post_id=\"2006195\" time=\"1606790209\" user_id=\"59547:

Hi

Need your advice will you put Temasek JC (IP) (btw does TJC allow to drop to GCE \"O\" level if cannot cope IP) as 1st choice to try out if your score is at 246 as noted TJC last year cop is at 250? Not sure possible for TJC cop to drop below 250?

Thanks

Not possible for TJC COP to drop below 250. While you can put it as your first choice, the likelihood of getting in is very low.

There is no O Level option. Either you repeat (if school allows) or you switch to poly after year 4 (if your grades are good enough or if poly accepts you).

TJC COP was 249 twice before but unlikely to drop to 246

Temasek Junior College's IP COP

2021 -
2020 - 250 (-11)
2019 - 250 (-10)
2018 - 249 (-13)
2017 - 250 (-12)
2016 - 253 (-9)
2015 - 249 (-9)
2014 - 252 (-6)
2013 - 251 (-11)

http://wwwdontmesswith6a.blogspot.com/2011/09/p6-prelim-results-and-expected-psle.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006219https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006219Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:58:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:03:54 GMT]]>

ning78\" post_id=\"2006195\" time=\"1606790209\" user_id=\"59547:

Hi

Need your advice will you put Temasek JC (IP) (btw does TJC allow to drop to GCE \"O\" level if cannot cope IP) as 1st choice to try out if your score is at 246 as noted TJC last year cop is at 250? Not sure possible for TJC cop to drop below 250?

Thanks
Not possible for TJC COP to drop below 250. While you can put it as your first choice, the likelihood of getting in is very low.

There is no O Level option. Either you repeat (if school allows) or you switch to poly after year 4 (if your grades are good enough or if poly accepts you).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006204https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006204Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:03:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:36:49 GMT]]>Hi


Need your advice will you put Temasek JC (IP) (btw does TJC allow to drop to GCE "O" level if cannot cope IP) as 1st choice to try out if your score is at 246 as noted TJC last year cop is at 250? Not sure possible for TJC cop to drop below 250?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006195https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006195Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:36:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:07:38 GMT]]>

2eclipse\" post_id=\"2006093\" time=\"1606748816\" user_id=\"185689:

2eclipse\" post_id=\"2006092\" time=\"1606748721\" user_id=\"185689:[quote=2eclipse post_id=2006092 time=1606748721 user_id=185689][quote=floppy post_id=2006090 time=1606747510 user_id=97579]
While I understand where you are coming from, I don’t think it’s a right approach to the problem. Otherwise, by the same logic, one should pick St Andrew’s over Catholic High (OP) because one is affiliated to SAJC while the other to CJC.

I think it’s better to look at each school on its own merits. Affiliation to JC isn’t as much of a big deal as affiliation to a good secondary school.

Ultimately, which is better is highly subjective. One is a co-Ed whereas the other is a single gender. KC should have more affiliated students compared to St Hilda. IIRC KC is also a much smaller school compared to St Hilda.
Hi, I understand where you are coming from too but somewhat I feel it is same same but not quite the same.

For Catholic High students where majority of the students scored well above 250, I believe they can easily get into those top tier JCs so in a way, affiliation is not that important to them.

However, for students in the 220+ to 230+ range and planning for JC route, I think it is better to have a better affiliated JC as a backup.

I agree it is subjective but personally, if to compare these 3 mid-tier JC, I have better impression of ACJC, SAJC than CJC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006094https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006094Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:07:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:06:56 GMT]]>

2eclipse\" post_id=\"2006092\" time=\"1606748721\" user_id=\"185689:

floppy\" post_id=\"2006090\" time=\"1606747510\" user_id=\"97579:


While I understand where you are coming from, I don’t think it’s a right approach to the problem. Otherwise, by the same logic, one should pick St Andrew’s over Catholic High (OP) because one is affiliated to SAJC while the other to CJC.

I think it’s better to look at each school on its own merits. Affiliation to JC isn’t as much of a big deal as affiliation to a good secondary school.

Ultimately, which is better is highly subjective. One is a co-Ed whereas the other is a single gender. KC should have more affiliated students compared to St Hilda. IIRC KC is also a much smaller school compared to St Hilda.

Hi, I understand where you are coming from too but somewhat I feel it is same same but not quite the same.

For Catholic High students where majority of the students scored well above 250, I believe they can easily get into those top tier JCs so in a way, affiliation is not that important to them.

However, for students in the 220+ to 230+ range and planning for JC route, I think it is better to have a better affiliated JC as a backup.

I agree it is subjective but personally, if to compare these 3 mid-tier JC, I have better impression of ACJC, SAJC than CJC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006093https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006093Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:06:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:05:21 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2006090\" time=\"1606747510\" user_id=\"97579:


While I understand where you are coming from, I don’t think it’s a right approach to the problem. Otherwise, by the same logic, one should pick St Andrew’s over Catholic High (OP) because one is affiliated to SAJC while the other to CJC.

I think it’s better to look at each school on its own merits. Affiliation to JC isn’t as much of a big deal as affiliation to a good secondary school.

Ultimately, which is better is highly subjective. One is a co-Ed whereas the other is a single gender. KC should have more affiliated students compared to St Hilda. IIRC KC is also a much smaller school compared to St Hilda.
Hi, I understand where you are coming from too but somewhat I feel it is same same but not quite the same.

For Catholic High students where majority of the students scored well above 250, I believe they can easily get into those top tier JCs so in a way, affiliation is not that important to them.

However, for students in the 220+ to 230+ range and planning for JC route, I think it is better to have a better affiliated JC as a backup.

I agree it is subjective but personally, I have better impression of ACJC, SAJC than CJC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006092https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006092Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:05:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:45:10 GMT]]>

2eclipse\" post_id=\"2006068\" time=\"1606742854\" user_id=\"185689:

crystal79\" post_id=\"2006018\" time=\"1606733270\" user_id=\"109324:

Hello there,
Would like to know is CHIJ Katong Convent a good school? If compare with St Hildas, which one is better? Pls advise.

Thank you

Hi, I will choose St Hilda’s. It is affiliated to SAJC, COP 10/11. KC is affiliated to CJC, COP 13/13. SAJC is a better JC than CJC.

While I understand where you are coming from, I don’t think it’s a right approach to the problem. Otherwise, by the same logic, one should pick St Andrew’s over Catholic High (OP) because one is affiliated to SAJC while the other to CJC.

I think it’s better to look at each school on its own merits. Affiliation to JC isn’t as much of a big deal as affiliation to a good secondary school.

Ultimately, which is better is highly subjective. One is a co-Ed whereas the other is a single gender. KC should have more affiliated students compared to St Hilda. IIRC KC is also a much smaller school compared to St Hilda.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006090https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006090Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:45:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:27:34 GMT]]>

crystal79\" post_id=\"2006018\" time=\"1606733270\" user_id=\"109324:

Hello there,
Would like to know is CHIJ Katong Convent a good school? If compare with St Hildas, which one is better? Pls advise.

Thank you
Hi, I will choose St Hilda’s. It is affiliated to SAJC, COP 10/11. KC is affiliated to CJC, COP 13/13. SAJC is a better JC than CJC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006068https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006068Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:27:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:47:50 GMT]]>Hello there,

Would like to know is CHIJ Katong Convent a good school? If compare with St Hildas, which one is better? Pls advise.

Thank you

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006018https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006018Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:47:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Sun, 29 Nov 2020 04:26:50 GMT]]>Please kindly help to give review on Loyang view and Junyuan secondary school

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2005586https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2005586Sun, 29 Nov 2020 04:26:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:51:21 GMT]]>My son got a score of 212 and we are confused if we should choose Sengkang or Punggol as 1st choice, as these 2 schools has MTL. Please advise.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2005553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2005553Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:51:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:19:51 GMT]]>

msm1693\" post_id=\"2004918\" time=\"1606463480\" user_id=\"48078:

Hello there,
Which school would be a good choice for Aggregate around 230 in the Sengkang / Punggol region.
Edgefield, Bowen, Pei Hwa or Holy Innocent?
We are looking for Tamil as MT and only Bowen had MT tamil in the above.
Please suggest if we need to go with MT priority or COP priority?
Thanks in advance.
offering tamil would be good so can save on travelling time to other schools for tamil outside curriculum hours. maybe can also consider St Gabriels (225) at serangoon

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2005147https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2005147Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:19:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:51:20 GMT]]>Hello there,

Which school would be a good choice for Aggregate around 230 in the Sengkang / Punggol region.
Edgefield, Bowen, Pei Hwa or Holy Innocent?
We are looking for Tamil as MT and only Bowen had MT tamil in the above.
Please suggest if we need to go with MT priority or COP priority?
Thanks in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004918https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004918Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:51:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:16:01 GMT]]>

reenak\" post_id=\"2004311\" time=\"1606358308\" user_id=\"189732:

hello,
need some good advice for which school to choose in sengkang hougang area--> with 171 marks..

one more doubt-- should we give priority to affiliated schools while selecting ??

thanks in advance.
Yes, you should consider giving priority to affiliated school if you meet the affiliated COP. The reason being that there is more certainty vs applying via the general t-score. Unfortunately, schools in that range, and for NA, will have both pros and cons, and the COP will fluctuate quite wildly.

Some schools you can consider:
Bowen
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian
Punggol
Ang Mo Kio
Sengkang

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004733https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004733Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:16:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:48:17 GMT]]>

lhy686\" post_id=\"2004488\" time=\"1606377918\" user_id=\"28650:

Jazzcy\" post_id=\"2004351\" time=\"1606363407\" user_id=\"53313:

Hi parents, any feebback on St Patrick's in recent years? Tks

Yah I'm keen to know on St Pat too. Heard quite bad reviews from many people but wondering how is it like in recent years.

If you are looking at St Pat’s then your T score should be in the range of 230 +-3

For everyone who cite impressions from others here in the forum, one must ask how wide is your sample and how do you qualify the underlying impression (review)

Anyway, it is a strong school for those with T scores in the range. Frankly you will be lucky to get in as even those living far from the east and those in the know will try for it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004719https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004719Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:48:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:05:18 GMT]]>

Jazzcy\" post_id=\"2004351\" time=\"1606363407\" user_id=\"53313:

Hi parents, any feebback on St Patrick's in recent years? Tks
Yah I'm keen to know on St Pat too. Heard quite bad reviews from many people but wondering how is it like in recent years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004488Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:05:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:03:27 GMT]]>Hi parents, any feebback on St Patrick’s in recent years? Tks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004351https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004351Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:03:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:12:15 GMT]]>Hi, I stay in bedok area. My son got 190 and he wants to go in express. Please help to give your review in following school

1)East spring
2) Damai
3) Loyang view
4) Springfield
Thanks in advance. Your reviews/comments about these schools discipline and academics will be really helpful.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004331https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004331Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:12:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:38:28 GMT]]>hello,

need some good advice for which school to choose in sengkang hougang area–> with 171 marks…

one more doubt-- should we give priority to affiliated schools while selecting ??

thanks in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004311https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2004311Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:38:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:46:19 GMT]]>Hi, is there a platform where we can find out the open houses of various secondary schools? Also, how does a AL or LLP being carried out in a secondary school? Does it mean that these programs (AL or LLP) are made part of their curriculum for all students or it’s optional much like CCA? Thanks for clarification.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2000298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2000298Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:46:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:45:02 GMT]]>hi, can i ask if there is any feedback on Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School? thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1995322https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1995322Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:45:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:26:29 GMT]]>I graduated from St Gabriel’s Secondary School slightly more than 10 years ago. Some teachers are great but overall, the culture and structure in St Gabriel’s Secondary School were bad then. I was like a conduit through which teachers play their games and politics. Some teachers in that school were very imposing on their students, even to the point of using subtle threats. I felt bullied by some teachers there. I was from the symphonic band CCA and still remembered ex - students returned and threw curry bombs on us. Really "no government" in that school then. If I have a son, I will not send him to St Gabriel’s. Heard that the HOD PE/CCA from then returned to become VP. Ex band teacher gone to become HOD English in another school(like seriously?). More than 10 years on, I believe that the culture and structure in St Gabriel’s have changed for the better… Hopefully.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966696https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966696Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:26:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Secondary school to choose in the East on Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:12:07 GMT]]>changkat changi sec.

ofc, the best sec sch in the east would probs be anglican high or if ur talking about tampines/pasir ris/simei area it would be ngee ann sec. tbh, i’m a student from changkat changi sec and i might sound a bit biased but personally i think that my sec sch is a good sec sch. yes it’s a neighbourhood sch, nothing special about it accept for its ALP programme (if your child is interested in aeronautical stuff)
the teachers there are very friendly and kind and also extremely open to all of us and don’t hide lots of admin stuff from us. for example, they’ll always share about their family and past experiences. as an express student there, i don’t know how most of the normal students behave but generally all the express students have quite good or acceptable behaviour.

our results aren’t the best but our sch focuses on nurturing us to become better people and have better qualities as a person rather than trying to make us study and get good results because in changkat that doesn’t matter; it’s how your character as a person is.

thanks for reading this!!!

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