All About International Schools
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My friend whose brother got into hcis said that the school fees is around $4000 a term. Her brother went there because he couldn’t get into the express stream. She also told me that they learnt different things there (as compared to a local school) which would be quite beneficial for their future.
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wwcookie:
If your child is a Singapore citizen, she has to study in a local primary school unless you can prove to MOE that she will not be able to cope in a local school. I have a sis-in-law who got approval from MOE using a psychological report two years back (her son is mildly autistic) but in the end she changed her mind and enrolled her son in a local primary school instead.
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bunnies:
You can get a referral to KK via polyclinic (long wait but cheap) or go to a private psychologist (can range from few hundreds to few thousands).wwcookie:
If your child is a Singapore citizen, she has to study in a local primary school unless you can prove to MOE that she will not be able to cope in a local school. I have a sis-in-law who got approval from MOE using a psychological report two years back (her son is mildly autistic) but in the end she changed her mind and enrolled her son in a local primary school instead.
May I know where or how can we get the psychological report?
If you are keen in going to a private one, I have one nice lady to recommend: Dr Clarice Hong from Raffles Hospital. -
mrswongtuition:
Hi MrswongtuitionYou can get a referral to KK via polyclinic (long wait but cheap) or go to a private psychologist (can range from few hundreds to few thousands).
If you are keen in going to a private one, I have one nice lady to recommend: Dr Clarice Hong from Raffles Hospital.
Thank you for the information. -
ivt:
One World International School opened in late-2008. It is located in the east at 696 Upper Changi Road East (near Simei). This is very close to where I live.
Does any one know what the school is like? Is it as good as the Australian International School?
Hi, I heard One World International School is mostly Indian national? -
Could you guys give me some list of international school for my coming primary 1 daughter next year. we are not that familiar which are the better english school, she's not good in local language thats why want her to attend in english school aswell. .. wish i can send my daughter in an expat school Some suggestion near serangoon mrt or around hougang st.11, .
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sweetlovinmum08:
Could you guys give me some list of international school for my coming primary 1 daughter next year. we are not that familiar which are the better english school, she's not good in local language thats why want her to attend in english school aswell. .. wish i can send my daughter in an expat school Some suggestion near serangoon mrt or around hougang st.11, .
There is a very well known Indian International School, DPS International School, located at the former premises of Charlton School, a stone's throw away from Hougang Street 11, but not sure if they accept non-Indians.
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Can anyone recommend a International school with good program for kids with special needs please?
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Hi parents:
I’m a newcoming to singapore from shanghai,China. My son is in P3 now. He should be in p4 in Sep. I find that it is difficult to find a vacancy in local school and he may be still in P3 in Sep. So I’m looking for international school for him now . Are the international schools in singapore as good as the local schools? pls give some advises. thanks. -
wushixiancn:
Primary 3 or Secondary 3? Your posting's header says 'teenage boy'.Hi parents:
I'm a newcoming to singapore from shanghai,China. My son is in P3 now. He should be in p4 in Sep. I find that it is difficult to find a vacancy in local school and he may be still in P3 in Sep. So I'm looking for international school for him now . Are the international schools in singapore as good as the local schools? pls give some advises. thanks.
I presume you mean Primary 3. If not, much of the following is still applicable.
Depends what you mean by 'good'. Academically, the local schools are relatively strong in maths and science (but not as strong as schools in Shanghai). However, they have a narrow curriculum focused on English, mother tongue (eg Chinese), maths and science. Classes are large (around 40 pupils at P3 and above). Fees are quite low.
International schools have broader curricula and aim to develop children holistically, and have smaller class sizes.
In time, you should be able to get a place in a local school. It is in fact much more difficult to get a place in an international school - several of them have waiting lists of more than a year. Some places in international schools are reserved for nationals of that country, and some places are 'reserved' by companies with hefty sums. Fees are very high.
If your child has gone through the Shanghai system, then he is likely to be very strong in Chinese, maths and science, and will do well in a local school.
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