<![CDATA[RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls]]>Dear all,

I am a girl having PSLE this yr, seeking for your opinions about these schs: RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls. I am fretting about which sch to apply for DSA. So, parents, please give your feedbacks and/or recommend which sch should I go!
Regards, Dione

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/31193/rvhs-vs-scgs-vs-cedar-girlsRSS for NodeTue, 28 Apr 2026 03:06:25 GMTMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:08:11 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Tue, 13 Jan 2015 04:54:54 GMT]]>As a school with a relatively new and small JC section, RV has proven its cailber to produce academic olympiad gold and silver medalists - an area which is mostly monopolized by established top JCs.


http://www.chemistry.nus.edu.sg/_file/events/26th%20SChO%202014%20results.pdf

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1448971https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1448971Tue, 13 Jan 2015 04:54:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Sat, 10 Jan 2015 14:53:14 GMT]]>

phtthp:
Between Victoria JC and Dunman High, which will you choose ?

Dunman High

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447384https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447384Sat, 10 Jan 2015 14:53:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:40:18 GMT]]>Between Victoria JC and Dunman High, which will you choose ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447104Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:40:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Sat, 10 Jan 2015 04:51:52 GMT]]>

ryanryan:


You can look at this:

http://singaporelearner.com/2014/01/10/ ... us-points/

S/No Junior College Arts Science/IB
1 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3
2 Raffles Institution 3 3
3 National JC 5 5
4 Victoria JC 6 5
5 Anglo-Chinese Schoo(Independent) - 5
6 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 6
7 Temasek JC 7 7
The list above is based on O Level COP at Joint Admission Exercise (JAE), not based on A Level results. Dunman High and River Valley High do not participate in JAE (I wish they are allowed to), that is reason they are not in the list. Based on A Level results, DHS shall be ranked 5th or 6th as mentioned in Zbear's post.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447083Sat, 10 Jan 2015 04:51:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:16:20 GMT]]>tks for the information

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1445717https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1445717Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:16:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:39:18 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
zbear:

[quote=\"5secsofgraceh\"]Personally, I will choose Cedar (my opinion is biased as I am from Cedar) Not only does Cedar have a very good IP programme straight to VJC, but the environment is very big and conducive for learning. Also, Cedar is more inclined to sports, so there is a weekly jogging period which boosts class spirit and morale by a lot (I'm in track and field so I enjoy running)!



I am not from Cedar, neither is my dd. But I think Cedar is a good choice compared to the other 2 becos of the IP linkage to VJC (which is currently the 3rd top JC).

On top of that, Cedar's O level cohort did very well in 2013, so I believe the school is on the rite academic path.

I thought SCGS will be linked to the new JC? :scratchhead:[/quote]
Yup. New JC information:

The new JC is going to be designed by CLP Architects - the same architect that designed SMU and Gardens by the Bay. Apparently , it would have escalators and a glass 'enclosure\" at the top of the building that will give a panaromic view of Bishan Park. The design of the campus blends into the park.

Also the JC will be offering all 3 prestigious program
-Music Elective Programme ( currently offered in ACJC,DHS,RI,TJC)
- Humanities Scholarship Prog ( currently in ACJC,HCI,NJC,RI,VJC,TJC)
-Bicultural Studies Prog ( currently offered in DHS, HCI, RVHS)

Seemed like MOE have already have very high expectations of the JC.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404704https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404704Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:39:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Fri, 09 May 2014 01:55:50 GMT]]>[quote]
http://singaporelearner.com/2014/01/10/ ... us-points/

S/No Junior College Arts Science/IB
1 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3
2 Raffles Institution 3 3
3 National JC 5 5
4 Victoria JC 6 5
5 Anglo-Chinese Schoo(Independent) - 5
6 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 6
7 Temasek JC 7 7[/quote]That was last year's statistics. This year slightly different.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1285740https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1285740Fri, 09 May 2014 01:55:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Fri, 09 May 2014 01:45:28 GMT]]>

phtthp:
zbear:


But I think Cedar is a good choice compared to the other 2 becos of the IP linkage to VJC (which is currently the 3rd top JC).
.

After (RI + Hwa Chong), wish to clarify :-
which is the 3rd Top JC, in terms of A level results ?
Is it National JC or Victoria JC ?

can someone help to clarify ?
(a bit confused)
Thanks very much.


You can look at this:

http://singaporelearner.com/2014/01/10/ ... us-points/

S/No Junior College Arts Science/IB
1 Hwa Chong Institution 3 3
2 Raffles Institution 3 3
3 National JC 5 5
4 Victoria JC 6 5
5 Anglo-Chinese Schoo(Independent) - 5
6 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 6
7 Temasek JC 7 7

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1285733https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1285733Fri, 09 May 2014 01:45:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:36:00 GMT]]>

phtthp:
zbear:


But I think Cedar is a good choice compared to the other 2 becos of the IP linkage to VJC (which is currently the 3rd top JC).
.

After (RI + Hwa Chong), wish to clarify :-
which is the 3rd Top JC, in terms of A level results ?
Is it National JC or Victoria JC ?

can someone help to clarify ?
(a bit confused)
Thanks very much.


Based on the other thread for 2013 A level results, I think someone posted as -

1. RI
2. HCI
3. VJC
4. NJC
5. DHS

Need to dig out the other thread to check.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1272213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1272213Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:36:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:31:05 GMT]]>http://i59.tinypic.com/11szdy8.png\">



http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/gep-schools/

I would say the other 3 schools offering School-based Gifted Education (SBGE) programmes should follow after RI and HCI.

The above is for someone selecting a school based on PSLE.

Below is the COP for each JC based on O level.
http://singaporelearner.com/2014/01/10/list-of-junior-colleges-jc-2013-in-singapore-by-cut-off-l1r5-aggregate-score-including-bonus-points/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271974https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271974Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:31:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:55:03 GMT]]>

zbear:

But I think Cedar is a good choice compared to the other 2 becos of the IP linkage to VJC (which is currently the 3rd top JC).
.
After (RI + Hwa Chong), wish to clarify :-
which is the 3rd Top JC, in terms of A level results ?
Is it National JC or Victoria JC ?

can someone help to clarify ?
(a bit confused)
Thanks very much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271932https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271932Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:55:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:04:54 GMT]]>

zbear:
5secsofgraceh:

Personally, I will choose Cedar (my opinion is biased as I am from Cedar) Not only does Cedar have a very good IP programme straight to VJC, but the environment is very big and conducive for learning. Also, Cedar is more inclined to sports, so there is a weekly jogging period which boosts class spirit and morale by a lot (I'm in track and field so I enjoy running)!



I am not from Cedar, neither is my dd. But I think Cedar is a good choice compared to the other 2 becos of the IP linkage to VJC (which is currently the 3rd top JC).

On top of that, Cedar's O level cohort did very well in 2013, so I believe the school is on the rite academic path.

I thought SCGS will be linked to the new JC? :scratchhead:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271787Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:56:57 GMT]]>

5secsofgraceh:
Personally, I will choose Cedar (my opinion is biased as I am from Cedar) Not only does Cedar have a very good IP programme straight to VJC, but the environment is very big and conducive for learning. Also, Cedar is more inclined to sports, so there is a weekly jogging period which boosts class spirit and morale by a lot (I'm in track and field so I enjoy running)!


I am not from Cedar, neither is my dd. But I think Cedar is a good choice compared to the other 2 becos of the IP linkage to VJC (which is currently the 3rd top JC).

On top of that, Cedar's O level cohort did very well in 2013, so I believe the school is on the rite academic path.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271489https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1271489Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:56:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Sun, 20 Apr 2014 13:46:03 GMT]]>

bluecosmos:
Hi,


All of them are good, of course. If it's hard to choose, remember that SCGS is a full school, and if you have a younger daughter or your daughter has a daughter in future, they can all go to SCGS from primary division!
SCGS is a full school meaning that the primary school is affiliated to the secondary school so there would already be 'pre-cliques' and it would be harder for you to adapt and fit in.

RVHS is a VERY chinese school, but if you prefer that... Also, RVHS' skirt is white so if you get your...

Personally, I will choose Cedar (my opinion is biased as I am from Cedar) Not only does Cedar have a very good IP programme straight to VJC, but the environment is very big and conducive for learning. Also, Cedar is more inclined to sports, so there is a weekly jogging period which boosts class spirit and morale by a lot (I'm in track and field so I enjoy running)!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1270521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1270521Sun, 20 Apr 2014 13:46:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:31:02 GMT]]>Hi ,

Just to share some info abt scgs:
My daughter is in sec 1 in scgs this year.initially she was very negative about the idea of going to a girls school, however I would think she s adapting well to the sch environment and likes her school now .
The plus point of scgs I think is the teachers . The teacher’s that I had came across during formal and informal meetings were all very kind , polite and understanding. The feedback from my girl is also very positive. She said they were strict but make allowance for occasional bloopers from the girls.
There s no mid year exams for all level but instead they are graded through weekly tests and assignments which I personally feel it s better cause it allows for consistent effort to be put in.
The school is actually not a Chinese school as the name suggest but set up by peranakans . Therefore the girls in sec 1 are required to go for a 3 days trip to malacca for cultural immersion which was a good experience for them.
The school is putting up an item for this year ndp and it s really hard work for the girls as well as the teachers in charge as they had to train and rehersed 2-3 times a week after school and all the way past 9 pm. Kudos to them ESP the teachers who had to burn their sat looking after the girls.
The classmates of my girls are mostly polite and nice. In fact, I was presently impressed when I visited the school last year to check out .
Most of them speak and carry themselves very well. They were usually more eloquent in English than mandarin though.

However you have to be prepared to pay a bit more for the school fees since it s an independent school. They also have interesting enrichment prog from the girls every year which can be costly too.
Most of the family backgrounds of these girls are quite affluent . It s a minority to be hdb dwellers. My girls’s cliques are all staying in private housing except for 1 or 2 like her. But I m glad she s nonchanlant about that. Their holiday choices are like USA , Europe so if you feel that you will be miserable comparing, then I will advise you against going to this school.

Since it has an affiliated pr school, so you can see that some of the girls tend to clique with the same group of friends and it may be difficult to break into their cliques. However based on psle t scores, the girls are allocated to different classes . So usually those from other pr schools are banded together since the cut off point for them is higher compared to those that are from the pri school.

I am quite pleased with the school as for now because I think my daughter has become more eloquent and she came out from her quiet shell and she is also more sensible and responsible now .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/800664https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/800664Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:31:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:59:27 GMT]]>Hi,


Why don’t you consider NYGH instead?

1. It is a girl’s school
2. It leads to HCI which is even better than VJC.
3. It is not far from your home which is in the south western part.
4. It is a Chinese oriented school.

All criteria matches what you are looking for.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/731283https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/731283Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:59:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:24:21 GMT]]>

Zhuge:
my order of preference:

1. cedar
2. st nick
3. scgs
4. rv

i prefer girls' school
and i think cedar is the strictest among the 3 girls' schools
Oh okay ^^ sorry for the late reply
I prefer girl's sch too

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728269https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728269Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:24:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:58:58 GMT]]>my order of preference:

1. cedar
2. st nick
3. scgs
4. rv

i prefer girls’ school
and i think cedar is the strictest among the 3 girls’ schools

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/700951https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/700951Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:58:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:42:45 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
Dione:



Based on personal preferences, I will choose cedar or rv.

OK, noted. :thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698849https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698849Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:42:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:44:56 GMT]]>

Dione:

Yes, that is indeed true. So out of the three schools in the poll, which will you pick? Pls select two. Thank you!
Based on personal preferences, I will choose cedar or rv.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698591https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698591Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:44:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:29:48 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
Dione:


I'd prefer a more chinese environment, so I think SCGS will be a better choice because it is also a full sch. Thank you for your advice, they really helped me alot! :thankyou:

RV will be the most chinese of the 3. In fact, scgs is more english than her name sounds. As for being a full school, I wonder how relevant that will be 20 years down the road. P1 registration policies may change in years to come.

Yes, that is indeed true. So out of the three schools in the poll, which will you pick? Pls select two. Thank you!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698579https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/698579Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:29:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:06:48 GMT]]>

Dione:

I'd prefer a more chinese environment, so I think SCGS will be a better choice because it is also a full sch. Thank you for your advice, they really helped me alot! :thankyou:
RV will be the most chinese of the 3. In fact, scgs is more english than her name sounds. As for being a full school, I wonder how relevant that will be 20 years down the road. P1 registration policies may change in years to come.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697955https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697955Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:06:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:45:28 GMT]]>

zeemimi:
it depends. you have to consider the school culture also. do you like a more chinese environment? Or a more diversified environment with students of all races and coming fr different background. do you want a co-ed or all girls' sch. the travelling time x 6 years.

I'd prefer a more chinese environment, so I think SCGS will be a better choice because it is also a full sch. Thank you for your advice, they really helped me alot! :thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697827Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:45:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RVHS vs SCGS vs Cedar Girls on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:43:20 GMT]]>it depends. you have to consider the school culture also. do you like a more chinese environment? Or a more diversified environment with students of all races and coming fr different background. do you want a co-ed or all girls’ sch. the travelling time x 6 years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697775https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697775Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:43:20 GMT