<![CDATA[ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS*]]>Hi, my gal's psle scored tail end of Express result. Of course, she is being posted to a least competent school. I understand that all secondary schools are teaching on the same plateform, hwr, the schl is not competent in terms of teaching materials, quality & teacher. The Chinese teacher has been away regularly on some events:( Anyway, I am very concerned. I am a working single mum that outsourced to tutors:) Now, my life is supervising her to study everynight. Besides this, I have to search materials to help her studying. Fortunately, she knows she needs to work hard. I know its our responsibility to help our children but school plays a very important part. My plan is to boost her academic performance so as to get into another school during year end. I had called a few sec schools to check about the process. Of course, it all depends on availability and entrance test. Could you share with me the interview format & test contents? Any tips would help! Very worried mum 😢 :?: :?: :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/19384/any-tips-to-transferto-another-sec-schl-sosRSS for NodeMon, 11 May 2026 08:24:34 GMTSat, 19 Feb 2011 00:12:34 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:31:43 GMT]]>Of course it looks good if she is in the top 10 or even top 3. But I am sure they are not just going to base their selection on that. It is not easy to guage a person's intelligence based on her ranking alone. She could be ranked very high because of subjects like Arts and F&N and D&T (I am not saying these are not important subjects). They would want to have a more complete picture of your daughter than just merely looking at her ranking. When is she going to take the test?

alittletasteofheaven.:
ooh i see, thanks! i shall tell her that 😄 hopefully she'll get there through good results then. thankyou so much! but must she get top 10 in her current school to qualify? or can she be all As w/o comparing?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/393819https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/393819Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:31:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:38:03 GMT]]>ooh i see, thanks! i shall tell her that 😄 hopefully she'll get there through good results then. thankyou so much! but must she get top 10 in her current school to qualify? or can she be all As w/o comparing?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/393033https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/393033Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:38:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:42:04 GMT]]>

alittletasteofheaven.:
@ bigfoot: thanks for the advice. do you know anyone that took the entrance before? did they have a hard time answering? my girl is doing fine, though not the top 3 i think. i know so far her results should be all As but I haven't heard of her A+. She's very worried that she can't get into NYGH so she puts extra stress on herself. so i guess, she must get in next year … so i hope i can help her in some ways to improve herself to get those A+ any suggestions?

I do not know of anyone but generally entrance test at the top schools are more or less the same. They would prefer to take in someone who is good academically or can contribute to the school niche areas. If there is an interview, be prepared mentally. Interview questions is best not to be too prepared or else her answer may seem like reading off a script. Not too good. JUst be herself. As for test questions, find out more from the school. If she is already doing well in a top school, then she should not worry too much la. All the best! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/392384https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/392384Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:42:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:37:29 GMT]]>@ bigfoot: thanks for the advice. do you know anyone that took the entrance before? did they have a hard time answering? my girl is doing fine, though not the top 3 i think. i know so far her results should be all As but I haven’t heard of her A+. She’s very worried that she can’t get into NYGH so she puts extra stress on herself. so i guess, she must get in next year … so i hope i can help her in some ways to improve herself to get those A+ any suggestions?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/392247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/392247Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:37:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:16:32 GMT]]>Why don't you ask the staff for more details regarding the entrance exam? If your daughter is already doing well academically, then she will have nothing to fear. You may want to consider getting NYGH Year 1 exam paper for reference. The entrance exam should not be too far off from there IMHO. Better still, get a 2009 and 2008 papers as well.

alittletasteofheaven.:
Hello guys, I have a similar case here too. My daughter doesn't like her school and wants to transfer to Nanyang Girls' High next year in year 2. She got 257+3 in her PSLE. I'd called up NYGH and they said there's currently no vacancy. The kind staff suggested that she does either well in her CCA/studies or do their entrance exams. So naturally she chose to aim for good academic results. But is there anyone who can give tips on the standard of the entrance exam and how to do well for year one? She is very competent so she's afraid that she'll not score her desired results. She doesn't want to have tuition so I was wondering if anyone has any experience. She's in a IP school so she doesn't know the notes to buy to read and do. Any recommendations? She has requested to go for NYGH open house to explore the school and keeps pestering me. So I really need help with the tips so she can stop pestering me and that she can go to her dream school as well. yknow all parents want their child to be happy and have the best. :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390568https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390568Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:16:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:39:48 GMT]]>Hello guys, I have a similar case here too. My daughter doesn't like her school and wants to transfer to Nanyang Girls' High next year in year 2. She got 257+3 in her PSLE. I'd called up NYGH and they said there's currently no vacancy. The kind staff suggested that she does either well in her CCA/studies or do their entrance exams. So naturally she chose to aim for good academic results. But is there anyone who can give tips on the standard of the entrance exam and how to do well for year one? She is very competent so she's afraid that she'll not score her desired results. She doesn't want to have tuition so I was wondering if anyone has any experience. She's in a IP school so she doesn't know the notes to buy to read and do. Any recommendations? She has requested to go for NYGH open house to explore the school and keeps pestering me. So I really need help with the tips so she can stop pestering me and that she can go to her dream school as well. yknow all parents want their child to be happy and have the best. :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390250https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390250Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:39:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:41:31 GMT]]>

Otah:
xxjustakidxx:

[quote=\"PSLE2010\"]Big foot, You are right! I find the neighborhood teachers are very dedicated. My concerns are the peers' influence - they already started dating. They would go shopping, movie after school. Of course, I gal said 'thx! no thx!'. In return, they commented my gal's life is boring and pittiful. How would you feel if you were me?


This kind of thing is present in every school. I'm from hci and because of the future school programme my friends go on frequent lan gathering at mac.

could you elaborate more what and why they do so?[/quote]yah, I dun quite understand too, seems to me like your school gonna incorporate lan games in future programmes ? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/384033https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/384033Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:41:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:24:45 GMT]]>

xxjustakidxx:
PSLE2010:

Big foot, You are right! I find the neighborhood teachers are very dedicated. My concerns are the peers' influence - they already started dating. They would go shopping, movie after school. Of course, I gal said 'thx! no thx!'. In return, they commented my gal's life is boring and pittiful. How would you feel if you were me?


This kind of thing is present in every school. I'm from hci and because of the future school programme my friends go on frequent lan gathering at mac.

could you elaborate more what and why they do so?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381024https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381024Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:24:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:03:32 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Big foot, You are right! I find the neighborhood teachers are very dedicated. My concerns are the peers' influence - they already started dating. They would go shopping, movie after school. Of course, I gal said 'thx! no thx!'. In return, they commented my gal's life is boring and pittiful. How would you feel if you were me?

This kind of thing is present in every school. I'm from hci and because of the future school programme my friends go on frequent lan gathering at mac.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/373460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/373460Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:03:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:59:39 GMT]]>Transfer of Schools…Most schools would ask for a reason, i.e. change of address, bullying in previous school.


Schools will request for previous year’s results, teacher’s recommendation and other supporting documents. During interviews, try to get your child to be more out-spoken. Let her express her views to the interviewer. Usually they will question why she wishes to transfer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/367746https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/367746Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:59:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:44:44 GMT]]>Hi All, thank for the useful info. My gal went to MOE to request the downgrade on the PSLE result release day. Of course, it was being turned down. All in all, she was over confident and didn’t take PSLE seriously. Now, she understands the game and put her head in it. The tutors were surprised about the result and believed that she was under performed.

I have called several schools and they will open Sec 2 admission by July or later. I think this few months would give her more time to prepare. Her talent is Ballet grade 6. I will continue to call other schools. Again, really thank for your tips. They are very helpful.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/366859https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/366859Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:44:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:48:40 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Excuse me! I am looking for interview format & entrace test content about Sec2 admission. There are many factors to consider about the transfer. I am not asking whether my gal should transfer. Most importantly, it is also her wish to transfer. She even wanted to downgrade to Normal. SOS for constructive input. Very Kiasu mum

MOE will not allow her to be transferred to Normal. If your girl is really keen in changing school, I suggest you let her do most of the talking. The impact is greater if the child can convince the P/VP of her desire to do well academically. Does she has other strengths? Example, sports or performing arts. Some of the schools you mentioned have certain niche area. She can offer her talents and get immediate admission.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365572Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:48:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:11:32 GMT]]>Each school will have their selection criteria on the transfer of student… and there isn’t a fix template for the interview too.


For my son’s school, i just heard that one of his classmate has requested for transfer to another school and that boy has gone to the new school liao.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365440Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:11:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:47:28 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Excuse me! I am looking for interview format & entrace test content about Sec2 admission. There are many factors to consider about the transfer. I am not asking whether my gal should transfer. Most importantly, it is also her wish to transfer. She even wanted to downgrade to Normal. SOS for constructive input. Very Kiasu mum

Your daughter must do well in her Sec 1 before a school will want to consider her. Remember those schools you have in mind are those with high COP. Hence their expectations will be higher.

I don't think schools have the same transfer criteria. You may want to check with the schools you have in mind what is the process to transfer to the school. Why not call them and check with them? Or go to the school and talk to the Principal?

I don't think a school will allow a Express student to \"downgrade\" to Normal stream. MOE will not allow that too unless the student cannot cope with the Express curriculum. Btw, some of the schools you mentioned do not have Normal stream. You may want to check that as well.

All the best.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365413https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365413Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:47:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:10:49 GMT]]>Excuse me! I am looking for interview format & entrace test content about Sec2 admission. There are many factors to consider about the transfer. I am not asking whether my gal should transfer. Most importantly, it is also her wish to transfer. She even wanted to downgrade to Normal. SOS for constructive input. Very Kiasu mum

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365280https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365280Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:10:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:05:14 GMT]]>yeah nothing wrong with dating. it’s very rampant in my school too. just as long as you do not go overboard.


it’s quite pointless to transfer school just because of peer influence… since they are everywhere. maybe you should let your child learn how to cope with these.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365156https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/365156Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:05:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:00:48 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Big foot, You are right! I find the neighborhood teachers are very dedicated. My concerns are the peers' influence - they already started dating. They would go shopping, movie after school. Of course, I gal said 'thx! no thx!'. In return, they commented my gal's life is boring and pittiful. How would you feel if you were me?

that is good opportunity as a teaching point - don't be pressured by peer pressure, why conform ? be yourself and do what is right for her age : study hard and be happy

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364706https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364706Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:00:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:57:40 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Big foot, You are right! I find the neighborhood teachers are very dedicated. My concerns are the peers' influence - they already started dating. They would go shopping, movie after school. Of course, I gal said 'thx! no thx!'. In return, they commented my gal's life is boring and pittiful. How would you feel if you were me?

Dating in secondary schools? No big deal.
It is very common nowadays.

It happened everywhere, even in elite schools.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364654https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364654Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:57:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:36:53 GMT]]>Big foot, You are right! I find the neighborhood teachers are very dedicated. My concerns are the peers’ influence - they already started dating. They would go shopping, movie after school. Of course, I gal said ‘thx! no thx!’. In return, they commented my gal’s life is boring and pittiful. How would you feel if you were me?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364558https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364558Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:36:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:31:48 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Great! I didn't know I can check the exam topics.

I live at North but I have lubong so transport isn't an issue. I am looking at Xin Ming, Anderson, St Nic, Angelican (affi to St Andrew), TKGS...etc. Any suggestions? TQ!TQ!
As mentioned by others, these are good schools. Call them directly to find out how they consider the transfer cases. For example, which month are they conducting the entrance test, etc...

I believe there are many other good schools in the north. Actually all teachers are trained in NIE. Doesn't mean neighbourhood schools have lousy teachers. I'm a teacher myself. I usually find neighourhood school teachers more committed. A bad experience with one or two teachers in the school does not mean that all the teachers are like that. If your daughter is coping well in her current school, you may want to consider letting her continue. A change in environment may not necessary be better. In fact, I think it is easier for motivated ordinary student to excel in a neighourhood school where they will get more attention from her teachers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364448https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364448Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:31:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:24:31 GMT]]>mummyjoyce, my job requires me to s/by 24/7, so I have a regular taxi especially in early mornings like 430am. The taxi driver is like our uncle already.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364428https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364428Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:24:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:20:47 GMT]]>koguma, Yes, you have the point. I have this in my mind. That’s why I have told her to aim at top3 in the class. She is already in the best class.

I will monitor her progress. Meanwhile, I am making plans to research the level of schools based on her mid-year actual performance. If she isn’t performing well, then there is pointless to transfer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364416https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364416Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:20:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:01:13 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Great! I didn't know I can check the exam topics.

I live at North but I have lubong so transport isn't an issue. I am looking at Xin Ming, Anderson, St Nic, Angelican (affi to St Andrew), TKGS...etc. Any suggestions? TQ!TQ!
Just my thought.

You mentioned that your gal's psle is at the scored tail end of Express result, but the schools you are targeting are good schools with very high COP and some at in the East!

I am wondering whether you will be stressing your gal? Although you have lubong with transport, you should not forget that sec school students always need to stay back in school till late evening.

Imagine your gal waking up early in the morning, spend almost whole day in school, reach home about 7pm, bath and dinner and by the time she can starts doing her homework, it will be almost 9pm-10pm.

Is it really worth it ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364365https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364365Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:01:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ANY TIPS TO TRANSFERTO ANOTHER SEC SCHL*SOS* on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:14:25 GMT]]>

PSLE2010:
Great! I didn't know I can check the exam topics.

I live at North but I have lubong so transport isn't an issue. I am looking at Xin Ming, Anderson, St Nic, Angelican (affi to St Andrew), TKGS...etc. Any suggestions? TQ!TQ!
Hihihi; what transport lubong you have ?? I am looking high and low for transport from Pasir Panjang Rd to Cresent every morning. can you help me?
🙏

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