DSA 2012

[NY1969]

Thanks but I mean COP for IP programme. The one linked is for express stream.

[Worriedpapa]

NY1969:

Thanks but I mean COP for IP programme. The one linked is for express stream.

Some of the listed schools are all IP (eg: RGS).

[leeven]

I need to understand on the 3rd language policy


1. is it has to be decided when PSLE results are out. can we join after joining the secondary school.
2. is it a paper that students have to pass to get o-level/a-level/diploma.
3. can they just join the 3rd language just for getting to know a new language.
4. for joining European universties is it a must to know one of the european languages . what is the advantage ,

please advise.

[jtoh]

My answers in blue below:

leeven:

I need to understand on the 3rd language policy

1. is it has to be decided when PSLE results are out. can we join after joining the secondary school.

You will know which third languages you're eligible for when you receive your PSLE results. You will be required to indicate your choice during the S1 posting exercise. Results will be made known to you when you report to your secondary school in Dec. No, you cannot take up the third lang if you didn't opt for it during the S1 Central Posting Exercise.

2. is it a paper that students have to pass to get o-level/a-level/diploma.

No.

3. can they just join the 3rd language just for getting to know a new language.

Yes

4. for joining European universties is it a must to know one of the european languages . what is the advantage ,

please advise.

[jtoh]

NY1969:

Hi anyone knows what is the psle cut off point for scgs and st nicholas ip programme?

To be eligible for consideration for the IP programme at SCGS, SNGS I think you have to meet a minimum COP of 251/252? Then the actual COP is dependent on demand and number of vacancies.

[Nebbermind]

jtoh:

My answers in blue below:

leeven:

I need to understand on the 3rd language policy

1. is it has to be decided when PSLE results are out. can we join after joining the secondary school.

You will know which third languages you're eligible for when you receive your PSLE results. You will be required to indicate your choice during the S1 posting exercise. Results will be made known to you when you report to your secondary school in Dec. No, you cannot take up the third lang if you didn't opt for it during the S1 Central Posting Exercise.
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I think his/her kid going to NUSH, in which case, even if the preferred 3rd lang is not offered by MOE, the kid still have the option of doing it in NUSH provided NUSH is offering that particular lang in their inhouse foreign lang dept. But I understand that cost may be high, perhaps around $100/mth. Still, since the kids usually donch need much tuition, the saving can be used there.

[jtoh]

Nebbermind:

jtoh:

My answers in blue below:

[quote=\"leeven\"]I need to understand on the 3rd language policy

1. is it has to be decided when PSLE results are out. can we join after joining the secondary school.

You will know which third languages you're eligible for when you receive your PSLE results. You will be required to indicate your choice during the S1 posting exercise. Results will be made known to you when you report to your secondary school in Dec. No, you cannot take up the third lang if you didn't opt for it during the S1 Central Posting Exercise.
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I think his/her kid going to NUSH, in which case, even if the preferred 3rd lang is not offered by MOE, the kid still have the option of doing it in NUSH provided NUSH is offering that particular lang in their inhouse foreign lang dept. But I understand that cost may be high, perhaps around $100/mth. Still, since the kids usually donch need much tuition, the saving can be used there. [/quote]Yes, NUSH offers its own 3rd lang programme, not the MOE one. The students have to pay for their 3rd lang classes in NUSH? Didn't know that.

[yukilei]

jtoh:

My answers in blue below:

leeven:

I need to understand on the 3rd language policy

1. is it has to be decided when PSLE results are out. can we join after joining the secondary school.

You will know which third languages you're eligible for when you receive your PSLE results. You will be required to indicate your choice during the S1 posting exercise. Results will be made known to you when you report to your secondary school in Dec. No, you cannot take up the third lang if you didn't opt for it during the S1 Central Posting Exercise.
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Jtoh, how about those who select the DSAed school in Oct? Do they also indicate the 3rd language upon receiving PSLE result? But these group of students will not be involved in S1 posting exercise.

[jtoh]

yukilei:

jtoh:

My answers in blue below:

[quote=\"leeven\"]I need to understand on the 3rd language policy

1. is it has to be decided when PSLE results are out. can we join after joining the secondary school.

You will know which third languages you're eligible for when you receive your PSLE results. You will be required to indicate your choice during the S1 posting exercise. Results will be made known to you when you report to your secondary school in Dec. No, you cannot take up the third lang if you didn't opt for it during the S1 Central Posting Exercise.
.

Jtoh, how about those who select the DSAed school in Oct? Do they also indicate the 3rd language upon receiving PSLE result? But these group of students will not be involved in S1 posting exercise.[/quote]In your results slip you'll have details of which 3rd lang etc you qualified for, EESIS etc, and there'll be instructions there for you to indicate your third lang preference online.

[yukilei]

jtoh:

yukilei:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]You will know which third languages you're eligible for when you receive your PSLE results. You will be required to indicate your choice during the S1 posting exercise. Results will be made known to you when you report to your secondary school in Dec. No, you cannot take up the third lang if you didn't opt for it during the S1 Central Posting Exercise.

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Jtoh, how about those who select the DSAed school in Oct? Do they also indicate the 3rd language upon receiving PSLE result? But these group of students will not be involved in S1 posting exercise.[/quote]In your results slip you'll have details of which 3rd lang etc you qualified for, EESIS etc, and there'll be instructions there for you to indicate your third lang preference online.[/quote]

I see. Thanks for the info.