Flabber\" post_id=\"2123752\" time=\"1701056616\" user_id=\"203404:

Hi hi both
Thanks for sharing more in-depth on the key factors for not including scgs O level.

Yup read about the $300+ school fees, somewhere in previous posts. Indeed it is an additional outlay if all other conditions remaining the same.

A dual track school allows crossover from O level to IP @ end of year 2 albeit via limited vacancies. Thereby allowing another way to achieve your intent of point 1 (IP + strings + mep).

@avenue3, all the best to you!

Flabber\" post_id=\"2123743\" time=\"1701050088\" user_id=\"203404:

Hi Avenue3,
May I ask why you didn't list SCGS O as an option? What are the considerations behind the exclusion?

Flabber\" post_id=\"2123743\" time=\"1701050088\" user_id=\"203404:

Hi Avenue3,
May I ask why you didn't list SCGS O as an option? What are the considerations behind the exclusion?

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2123558\" time=\"1700900089\" user_id=\"45412:

Our latest choices became

1. SCGS IP
2. MGS O
3. Crescent O

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2123230\" time=\"1700712356\" user_id=\"45412:

My DD got AL8, so our top 2 choices are:

SCGS - IP (for Performing Arts)
Crescent (for MEP+ Performing Arts)

Want to use the first choice on balloting for IP. If not, most likely will get Crescent.

Fingers crossed until posting results are out.

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2121602\" time=\"1698379153\" user_id=\"143605:

Both are great schools and were in our choices too, two years ago. Is your DD in p6 this year and waiting for PSLE results?

Some facts and figures to consider but mostly I feel, parents have some idea already and these numbers will not make much difference to the girls, maybe only to some parents.
Both are non sap schools hence more diversity.
Class size of 40 vs 30-32
Not that this should change the quality of education but from 2024, one will turn FSBB with mixed classes by subject and by form classes, the other will stay in same form class.
Is your girl taking HMT? Mine do, so affliation bonus points doesn't matter much to us. also affliation points only help if the child's score is within the COP, so one with score range of ard 15 will not benefit as acjc cop is 8 and 9.

For us, one is much nearer than the other and my girl is the independent type and is now commuting on public transport on her own. Do recce the travelling including the walk from school bus stop to gate of school and return trip too and you will know the difference. So glad that we did, she is now totally on her own and we are assured too. Distance matter most to us, so this pretty much sealed the deal being the nearest girls' school from our place.

Not advisable to choose one based on the next point though, but do note that for those in MEP at independent schools, a yearly of $2400 will be awarded. But it's a 4year prog, so the child's interest and commitment should come first over fees since most parents pay more than this amt for tuition anyway. There are plenty of assistance for those who need too.

Do check the subjects they offer in upp sec, I know some govt schools offer POA. DnT, FnS but this IS school doesn’t. but it has computing.
My girl is doing well in her school but cant really say that she would not if she was to choose the other. So far I do like how the school is run so even if she scores better than 8, we are likely to choose her affiliated jc if she wants the same too.

My girl is in performance arts CCA and she has piano in grade 8 but many girls have at least one instrument too, so music lessons are quite fun. Unfortunately she didn’t take up MEP so I cant share much on it. Do PM me if you wish to find out more.

manorway\" post_id=\"2121542\" time=\"1698247563\" user_id=\"9303:

My 2 cents. Not worth paying the extra fees for MGSS unless kid is going to IP or if there is some special CCA in MGSS that your kid likes. Even if you are keen for kid to try MGS IP in Year 3, you can also apply for transfer with Yr 2 results.

If you prefer ACJC a lot, then another way to look at the extra fees is pay that 15k instead of paying for tuition to get 2 points less for L1R5. But going to MGSS does not guarantee kid will not need tuition. Or just save the 15k and use it for tuition anyway to score 2 points less.

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2121538\" time=\"1698244718\" user_id=\"45412:

Thank you.

We shortlisted these two because of CCA offerings and option to apply for MEP.

Not particular about religion or influence of religion. It can only be positive moral education and values they talk.

Have to think whether Networking and Lateral upgrade to IB (tough competition and less probability) are worth the $. I think my girl will enjoy IB style, more projects, kind of education...from the little knowledge I have. But I read that the difference between A level and IB is reducing.

skii\" post_id=\"2121554\" time=\"1698293479\" user_id=\"82603:

I know the above is a 2011 post.

but using today's context, it can be classified as \"Fake news\" right?
everything sounded so wrong.

Selfan4ever♥23\" post_id=\"634108\" time=\"1321178837\" user_id=\"50056:

My teacher has said that if you want to try for Methodist Girls and you aren't from the affliated primary school, it is better you do not try it. She even gave me an example.
Example:
A girl named Mary is a methodist,not from methodist Girls Primary and scores 256 in her PSLE. Another girl named Alyssa not a methodist, not from MGS(primary) scores 259. Both girls put MGS as their first choice. Mary will make it into MGS and there is only 10% chance for Alyssa to get in even though her score is higher than Mary's. She said that the school will put the methodists in before others.

She also told me that even though the COP is 254, you should get at least 259 if you want to get through.

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2121524\" time=\"1698236274\" user_id=\"45412:

Hi,

This thread has been silent.

Would like to know what the opinion is in 2023. O-level comparison for non-affiliated student.

Is it worth paying more fees to MGSS for the 2 points for JC entry? For the four years it will be a difference of 15k or more.

Appreciate any comments.

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2121537\" time=\"1698244122\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2121537 time=1698244122 user_id=53606]
Fairfield? Relatively near to Crescent…

I guess u want all-girls comparisons. Probably the intangible factors (religion? Networking? Chance for lateral upgrade?) unless u prefer better O level results (Crescent, I believe, can achieve this due to tougher internal papers).[/quote]

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2121534\" time=\"1698243511\" user_id=\"45412:

Yes. That is the question. The other schools are too far.

phtthp\" post_id=\"2121533\" time=\"1698242584\" user_id=\"35251:

1)
If your daughter want to go IB right after her PSLE, then go MGS (IB).

2)
But,
if your daughter want to do O level, then

no need to specifically go to MGS. Choose any value-added Secondary school like (Crescent Girls, Cedar Girls, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls), Chung Cheng High, Anglican High, St Nick, etc. will do

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2121528\" time=\"1698238130\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2121528 time=1698238130 user_id=53606]
Do note that the 2 bonus points for affiliation are to ACJC only (not any other JC).

For a neighborhood school price (<$15 per month) & same 2 affiliation points to ACJC, PLMGSS and GMSS offer the same thing.

So the qn is, does MGS o level track offer something extra that is worth paying for?[/quote]

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2121524\" time=\"1698236274\" user_id=\"45412:

Hi,

This thread has been silent.

Would like to know what the opinion is in 2023. O-level comparison for non-affiliated student.

Is it worth paying more fees to MGSS for the 2 points for JC entry? For the four years it will be a difference of 15k or more.

Appreciate any comments.

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2121524\" time=\"1698236274\" user_id=\"45412:

Hi,

This thread has been silent.

Would like to know what the opinion is in 2023. O-level comparison for non-affiliated student.

Is it worth paying more fees to MGSS for the 2 points for JC entry? For the four years it will be a difference of 15k or more.

Appreciate any comments.