<![CDATA[Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools]]>A group of us P5 parents are looking for feedback on better 2nd & 3rd tier Secondary Schools.

COP in the range <241, probably 220-230, 230-240.

Would greatly appreciate any feedback you may have, whether positive or negative as it is difficult to find out the culture and general focus of the Secondary Schools.

So far we've the following from old discussions, lowest COP are based on old data so just a rough guage. Area grouping are loosely grouped, more important to us is the feedback about the actual school. THANKS in advance :

WEST
School of Science and Technology (240)
Commonwealth Secondary (236)
Swiss Cottage Secondary (234)
Clementi Town Secondary (230)

EAST
Ngee Ann Secondary (232)
Tanjong Katong Secondary (234)

CENTRAL
Maris Stella High School (232)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/22118/looking-for-better-2nd-amp-3rd-tier-secondary-schoolsRSS for NodeFri, 17 Apr 2026 21:43:12 GMTSat, 14 May 2011 01:57:59 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:34:35 GMT]]>HI Does anybody have an opinion of St Patrick’s School.

I’m shortlisting the list of east schools in the 22X region just in case my son gets T-scores around that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623865https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623865Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:34:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:59:56 GMT]]>

ScaredyMum:
phankao:



My no.3 is currently in p6. He has DSA offer to CHS, but under Chinese Orchestra. I can't comment about how CHS secondary is run though, since i don't have any boys in the secondary section (altho' 2 of our boys were/are in the primary section). Can't be too bad, that's all I can say.

Hi Phankao

So your no.3 is gg to CHS Sec next year? I rec'd an email from them to put my sons in the waiting list (tsf). Do you know what are the chances like for tsf cases (Pri section) and is it wise to tsf if my son is gg to be P5 next year? :scratchhead:

My no.3 shd be gg to CHS sec next year if all goes well with his psle results and he can make good his DSA offer.

I'm afraid I'm not sure about the chances for Transfer cases - for primary. There are not all that many available places are there? I think the number manage to get a trsf place in primary are very small. The current minimum points for the boys to get into the affiliated secondary school is 230. But I think it's going to increase from next year. How much I don't know. Something for you to consider.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623294https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623294Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:59:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:31:04 GMT]]>

phankao:


My no.3 is currently in p6. He has DSA offer to CHS, but under Chinese Orchestra. I can't comment about how CHS secondary is run though, since i don't have any boys in the secondary section (altho' 2 of our boys were/are in the primary section). Can't be too bad, that's all I can say.
Hi Phankao

So your no.3 is gg to CHS Sec next year? I rec'd an email from them to put my sons in the waiting list (tsf). Do you know what are the chances like for tsf cases (Pri section) and is it wise to tsf if my son is gg to be P5 next year? :scratchhead:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623257https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623257Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:31:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:21:09 GMT]]>Is somebody able to advise why there r only 68 expess schools in 2010 in the chart when there r clearly more express schools than that? Where do we find express banding of the schools not listed here ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621762https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621762Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:21:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:59:45 GMT]]>

Vanilla Cake:
Mamo:

Thanks, VC. Where did you fish out the info? Maybe we can fish it ourselves if it can be found on the web.


Hi Mamo,
You can get the info from MOE's website:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2011/moa-annex-f1.pdf based on 2010 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2010/moa-annex-e1.pdf based on 2009 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2009/09/moa-2009-annex-e1.pdf based on 2008 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2008/09/pr20080921-annex-e1.pdf based on 2007 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/files/pr20070928-annex-c1.pdf based on 2006 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2006/files/pr20060924-annex-d.pdf based on 2005 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pdf/pr20050920_Annexes_D1_D2.pdf based on 2004 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2004/pr20040924b.htm#AnnexA1 based on 2003 'O' level results.

Banding exercise was started in 2004 based on 2003 'O' level results. Prior to 2004, ranking of top 50 schools was used for 'O' level results from 1994 to 2002. Below is one using http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2003/pr20030925c.htm#ANNEXC3 in the year 2003

:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621760https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621760Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:00:03 GMT]]>

Pen88n:
Mamo, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun is listed as a band 3 school in the 2012 S1 posting booklet. If you have the 2011 S1 posting booklet, it is listed as band 6 in there.


It can be something they are doing right that results in such a big improvement jump, or it can also be just pure lucky like spotting the right topic / questions (not trying to be skeptical but it is anyone's guess!).

Just want to highlight this fact as most parents may not have the 2011 S1 posting booklet and may not be aware of this \"big discrepancy\" - usually most school is within 1 band difference only. Thought it is something worth noting for those interested in the school.
Pen88n, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun (formerly known as Chung Cheng Branch)was moved from its old site to Yishun in the mid of 2006. during the old days of Branch, its COP was around 220+only, but in the year of its new campus relocating to Yishun, its COP was suddenly increased around 10 points! CCH Yishun has attracted many 230+ students in the north area since then. if i remember correctly, the COP of its first batch at the new campus (year 2007 batch taking PSLE in Oct 2006) was 234. it was this first batch with the higher COP acthieving a Band 3 in Olevel 2010. i believe this was one reason of its improvement jump from Band 6 to Band 3, not just by luck. you have also noticed its trend in these years. i am so clear abt its history because i was also interested in this school 4 years ago.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621724https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621724Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:59:16 GMT]]>

ScaredyMum:
Hi,

Anyone with kids in CHS? I have a question on DSA but when I read through the DSA thread, its all on the Raffles family, NYGH, HCI etc. I wanted to know more about CHS instead.

Is it very difficult to get DSA to CHS via music (not chinese orchestra) but piano or concert band? Read someone mentioned that at most they only offer 30 places via DSA and mostly for sports? If have DSA then what is the minimum score for PSLE?

I know some of these so-call 2nd & 3rd tier schools also offer DSA, so parents should not think that DSA is only for the TOP schools. If your kids can DSA into these schools, its also good.
My no.3 is currently in p6. He has DSA offer to CHS, but under Chinese Orchestra. I was the one who made that comment on DSA(mostly for sports) on the DSA thread that you asked about earlier today. With DSA, the minimum to make good DSA offer is that for Express Stream (200). Same with all other schools.

From my observation, for past 3 years, CHS has offered DSA only for Sports & Chinese Orchestra, although in the years before, they also had DSA for Modern Dance and even Band for some years, but not in the last 3 years, that's all. I'm not sure if there'd be any DSA under band for the next few years or under MEP(which is where your \"piano\" would fall under, I think). That depends on the school. The criteria may or may not change with the new IP status from 2013. Perhaps they will just have a separate IP DSA like Victoria school did this year (VS didn't have any other DSA domain other than for sports & IP). And if the domain for DSA is not put up by the school, don't think we can apply, since on the application form, there is no \"Others\" even - you just have to tick either of the domain options listed on the form (Sports or Chinese Orchestra) - for this year, lah.

This is the webpage for CHS DSA this year, if you want to refer.
http://www.catholichigh.moe.edu.sg/index.php/news-a-events/general-news/80.html

I can't comment about how CHS secondary is run though, since i don't have any boys in the secondary section (altho' 2 of our boys were/are in the primary section). Can't be too bad, that's all I can say.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621605https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621605Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:59:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:21:50 GMT]]>

Mamo:
Thanks, VC. Where did you fish out the info? Maybe we can fish it ourselves if it can be found on the web.

Hi Mamo,
You can get the info from MOE's website:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2011/moa-annex-f1.pdf based on 2010 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2010/moa-annex-e1.pdf based on 2009 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2009/09/moa-2009-annex-e1.pdf based on 2008 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2008/09/pr20080921-annex-e1.pdf based on 2007 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/files/pr20070928-annex-c1.pdf based on 2006 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2006/files/pr20060924-annex-d.pdf based on 2005 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pdf/pr20050920_Annexes_D1_D2.pdf based on 2004 'O' level results.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2004/pr20040924b.htm#AnnexA1 based on 2003 'O' level results.

Banding exercise was started in 2004 based on 2003 'O' level results. Prior to 2004, ranking of top 50 schools was used for 'O' level results from 1994 to 2002. Below is one using http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2003/pr20030925c.htm#ANNEXC3 in the year 2003

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621596https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621596Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:21:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:43:45 GMT]]>

Vanilla Cake:
ppnqq:

For those who have past years' Posting Booklet, mind sharing past year's banding for these schools please? Much appreciated.

Yishun Town, CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent, CHIJ Sec SCh (TP) and Presbyterian High.

Yishun Town Secondary School
Year 2011: Band 5 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 5 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 6 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 6 based on 2007 'O' level results

CHIJ St Joseph's Convent
Year 2011: Band 8 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 9 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 9 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 9 based on 2007 'O' level results

CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Year 2011: Band 2 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 3 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 3 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 5 based on 2007 'O' level results

Presbyterian High School
Year 2011: Band 5 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 5 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 5 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 6 based on 2007 'O' level results

Banding information
Band 1: Average L1B5 < 11;
Band 2: Average L1B5 =11;
Band 3: Average L1B5 =12;
Band 4: Average L1B5 =13;
Band 5: Average L1B5 =14;
Band 6: Average L1B5 =15;
Band 7: Average L1B5 =16;
Band 8: Average L1B5 =17;
Band 9: Average L1B5 =18.

For the Express course, the ‘O’ Level bands are based on the average L1B5 rounded down to the nearest integer.

VC's mum

Thanks, VC. Where did you fish out the info? Maybe we can fish it ourselves if it can be found on the web.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621507Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:43:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:53:09 GMT]]>A Big Thank You, Vanilla Cake for being so helpful and the willingness to spend the time to go through and post it up here. :thankyou: :grphug:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621452Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:53:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:48:29 GMT]]>

ppnqq:
For those who have past years' Posting Booklet, mind sharing past year's banding for these schools please? Much appreciated.

Yishun Town, CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent, CHIJ Sec SCh (TP) and Presbyterian High.
Yishun Town Secondary School
Year 2011: Band 5 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 5 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 6 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 6 based on 2007 'O' level results

CHIJ St Joseph's Convent
Year 2011: Band 8 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 9 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 9 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 9 based on 2007 'O' level results

CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Year 2011: Band 2 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 3 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 3 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 5 based on 2007 'O' level results

Presbyterian High School
Year 2011: Band 5 based on 2010 'O' level results
Year 2010: Band 5 based on 2009 'O' level results
Year 2009: Band 5 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 6 based on 2007 'O' level results

Banding information
Band 1: Average L1B5 < 11;
Band 2: Average L1B5 =11;
Band 3: Average L1B5 =12;
Band 4: Average L1B5 =13;
Band 5: Average L1B5 =14;
Band 6: Average L1B5 =15;
Band 7: Average L1B5 =16;
Band 8: Average L1B5 =17;
Band 9: Average L1B5 =18.

For the Express course, the ‘O’ Level bands are based on the average L1B5 rounded down to the nearest integer.

VC's mum

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621447https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621447Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:48:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:32:02 GMT]]>

Vanilla Cake:
Pen88n:

Mamo, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun is listed as a band 3 school in the 2012 S1 posting booklet. If you have the 2011 S1 posting booklet, it is listed as band 6 in there.


It can be something they are doing right that results in such a big improvement jump, or it can also be just pure lucky like spotting the right topic / questions (not trying to be skeptical but it is anyone's guess!).

Just want to highlight this fact as most parents may not have the 2011 S1 posting booklet and may not be aware of this \"big discrepancy\" - usually most school is within 1 band difference only. Thought it is something worth noting for those interested in the school.

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Year 2011: Band 3 based on 2010 'O' level results (2012 S1 posting booklet)
Year 2010: Band 6 based on 2009 'O' level results (2011 S1 posting booklet)
Year 2009: Band 7 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 9 based on 2007 'O' level results

Banding information
Band 1: Average L1B5 < 11;
Band 2: Average L1B5 =11;
Band 3: Average L1B5 =12;
Band 4: Average L1B5 =13;
Band 5: Average L1B5 =14;
Band 6: Average L1B5 =15;
Band 7: Average L1B5 =16;
Band 8: Average L1B5 =17;
Band 9: Average L1B5 =18.

For the Express course, the ‘O’ Level bands are based on the average L1B5 rounded down to the nearest integer.

VC's mum

Thanks, VC's mum. This is very informative for those interested in this school

I always say a number by itself cannot say much, but a list of related relevant numbers speaks volume. Statistics shows a trend - this school has been improving over the years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621429https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621429Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:32:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:31:54 GMT]]>For those who have past years’ Posting Booklet, mind sharing past year’s banding for these schools please? Much appreciated.


Yishun Town, CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent, CHIJ Sec SCh (TP) and Presbyterian High.

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621428https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621428Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:31:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:31:25 GMT]]>

Vanilla Cake:
Pen88n:

Mamo, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun is listed as a band 3 school in the 2012 S1 posting booklet. If you have the 2011 S1 posting booklet, it is listed as band 6 in there.


It can be something they are doing right that results in such a big improvement jump, or it can also be just pure lucky like spotting the right topic / questions (not trying to be skeptical but it is anyone's guess!).

Just want to highlight this fact as most parents may not have the 2011 S1 posting booklet and may not be aware of this \"big discrepancy\" - usually most school is within 1 band difference only. Thought it is something worth noting for those interested in the school.

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Year 2011: Band 3 based on 2010 'O' level results (2012 S1 posting booklet)
Year 2010: Band 6 based on 2009 'O' level results (2011 S1 posting booklet)
Year 2009: Band 7 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 9 based on 2007 'O' level results

Banding information
Band 1: Average L1B5 < 11;
Band 2: Average L1B5 =11;
Band 3: Average L1B5 =12;
Band 4: Average L1B5 =13;
Band 5: Average L1B5 =14;
Band 6: Average L1B5 =15;
Band 7: Average L1B5 =16;
Band 8: Average L1B5 =17;
Band 9: Average L1B5 =18.

For the Express course, the ‘O’ Level bands are based on the average L1B5 rounded down to the nearest integer.

VC's mum


Thank you VC's mum for sharing.

Seems like only Chung Cheng High Main and Chung Cheng Yishun are affiliated to Nanyang JC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621427https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621427Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:31:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:24:39 GMT]]>

Pen88n:
Mamo, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun is listed as a band 3 school in the 2012 S1 posting booklet. If you have the 2011 S1 posting booklet, it is listed as band 6 in there.


It can be something they are doing right that results in such a big improvement jump, or it can also be just pure lucky like spotting the right topic / questions (not trying to be skeptical but it is anyone's guess!).

Just want to highlight this fact as most parents may not have the 2011 S1 posting booklet and may not be aware of this \"big discrepancy\" - usually most school is within 1 band difference only. Thought it is something worth noting for those interested in the school.
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Year 2011: Band 3 based on 2010 'O' level results (2012 S1 posting booklet)
Year 2010: Band 6 based on 2009 'O' level results (2011 S1 posting booklet)
Year 2009: Band 7 based on 2008 'O' level results
Year 2008: Band 9 based on 2007 'O' level results

Banding information
Band 1: Average L1B5 < 11;
Band 2: Average L1B5 =11;
Band 3: Average L1B5 =12;
Band 4: Average L1B5 =13;
Band 5: Average L1B5 =14;
Band 6: Average L1B5 =15;
Band 7: Average L1B5 =16;
Band 8: Average L1B5 =17;
Band 9: Average L1B5 =18.

For the Express course, the ‘O’ Level bands are based on the average L1B5 rounded down to the nearest integer.

VC's mum

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621416https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621416Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:24:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:23:47 GMT]]>

Pen88n:
Mamo:

Though Chung Cheng Yishun COP is lower than YTSS, it is band 3 whereas YTSS is band 5. Both are in the range of 230 to 240. In this instance, as some parents have suggested in the earlier and other threads, we should choose the sch with a better band grade.




Mamo, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun is listed as a band 3 school in the 2012 S1 posting booklet. If you have the 2011 S1 posting booklet, it is listed as band 6 in there.

It can be something they are doing right that results in such a big improvement jump, or it can also be just pure lucky like spotting the right topic / questions (not trying to be skeptical but it is anyone's guess!).

Just want to highlight this fact as most parents may not have the 2011 S1 posting booklet and may not be aware of this \"big discrepancy\" - usually most school is within 1 band difference only. Thought it is something worth noting for those interested in the school.


Thanks for your info. Didn't know abt it. However, I don't think that they high jump from Band 6 to 3 is due to luck cos that's as good as striking toto.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621415https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621415Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:23:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:15:34 GMT]]>Am I right that Secondary school - whether band 1,2,3... - this information can only be found in S1 posting booklet ?


I've checked MOE school info system, no information of bands.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621406https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621406Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:15:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:05:04 GMT]]>

Mamo:
Though Chung Cheng Yishun COP is lower than YTSS, it is band 3 whereas YTSS is band 5. Both are in the range of 230 to 240. In this instance, as some parents have suggested in the earlier and other threads, we should choose the sch with a better band grade.



Mamo, fyi, Chung Cheng Yishun is listed as a band 3 school in the 2012 S1 posting booklet. If you have the 2011 S1 posting booklet, it is listed as band 6 in there.

It can be something they are doing right that results in such a big improvement jump, or it can also be just pure lucky like spotting the right topic / questions (not trying to be skeptical but it is anyone's guess!).

Just want to highlight this fact as most parents may not have the 2011 S1 posting booklet and may not be aware of this \"big discrepancy\" - usually most school is within 1 band difference only. Thought it is something worth noting for those interested in the school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621393https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621393Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:05:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:56:37 GMT]]>

ScaredyMum:
Hi,


Anyone with kids in CHS? I have a question on DSA but when I read through the DSA thread, its all on the Raffles family, NYGH, HCI etc. I wanted to know more about CHS instead.

Is it very difficult to get DSA to CHS via music (not chinese orchestra) but piano or concert band? Read someone mentioned that at most they only offer 30 places via DSA and mostly for sports? If have DSA then what is the minimum score for PSLE?

I know some of these so-call 2nd & 3rd tier schools also offer DSA, so parents should not think that DSA is only for the TOP schools. If your kids can DSA into these schools, its also good.
Currently, CHS is under the normal sec sch and can only accept up to 10% by DSA. In addition, they have affiliation that they need to cater for. Come next year, CHS is offering IP and their IP arm may be a different acceptance criteria. Wait to be seen.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621388https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621388Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:56:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:49:34 GMT]]>Hi,


Anyone with kids in CHS? I have a question on DSA but when I read through the DSA thread, its all on the Raffles family, NYGH, HCI etc. I wanted to know more about CHS instead.

Is it very difficult to get DSA to CHS via music (not chinese orchestra) but piano or concert band? Read someone mentioned that at most they only offer 30 places via DSA and mostly for sports? If have DSA then what is the minimum score for PSLE?

I know some of these so-call 2nd & 3rd tier schools also offer DSA, so parents should not think that DSA is only for the TOP schools. If your kids can DSA into these schools, its also good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621377https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621377Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:49:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:15:11 GMT]]>Son is currently studying in ACS primary and he’s just an average student. Because of the strong sense of loyalty, students have been encouraged to choose back ACS Barker or ACS Independent. After reading all the discussions and the statistics (band 8), not very willing to put son in ACS Barker.


Would anyone who has sons studying in ACS Barker share their experience or comments on the school.

Thank you very much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620405https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/620405Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:15:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:15:55 GMT]]>Though Chung Cheng Yishun COP is lower than YTSS, it is band 3 whereas YTSS is band 5. Both are in the range of 230 to 240. In this instance, as some parents have suggested in the earlier and other threads, we should choose the sch with a better band grade.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/618848https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/618848Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Looking for better 2nd &amp; 3rd tier Secondary Schools on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:54:06 GMT]]>

phankao:
Edureach:

phankao


Xinmin, yes but not Yishun Town which is probably tier 3 at best.

What do you classify as 2nd Tier & 3rd Tier then?

eg.
2nd Tier: 230-250
3rd Tier: 200-229 ???

If that's the case, then both Xinmin (around 235-240 COP for last few years) and Yishun Town (around 233-238 COP for last few years) should be around there, difference by a few marks only. I think most would look at location if they are considering schools around those scores.

and then if looking at location of Yishun, probably Chung Cheng would have a greater draw with it's COP averaging around 230-231 bc there's affiliation to Nanyang JC as well?

Chung Cheng's COP is lower than YTSS.

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Edureach:
phankao


Xinmin, yes but not Yishun Town which is probably tier 3 at best.
But I thought YTSS's COP was 235 and it's an Autonomous school? Also understood the culture, teachers and curriculum very good. May be you have mistaken Yishun Sec for Yishun Town.

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