PSLE COP 2010
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hey guys thks for all the info updated here gd luck to all our kids taking the result on this thursday and gd luck to us parents too!!
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wormy:
From news reports that I have read, let me give my comments;Hi Holyaxile,
Would you like to share with me what was the compelling reason for u to choose nus high over RI? My child is facing the same dilemma. He likes both Math and Sci and scores well in both subjects. He has both offers.
RI is a 6-year IP and take A levels at end of 6 years (RI may start IB program), then go into Uni.
NUSH is 6-year IP and will get a NUS diploma at the end of 6 years which is accepted for NUS to do Uni studies.
I tend to think that NUS diploma should be at least a diploma equivalent, so it should not be lesser than a poly diploma, right?
Interestingly, there is a trend that some bright O levels students go on to poly to get a diploma, so they will take 4+3 = 7 years to get a diploma. But NUSH diploma takes only 6 years, it can become a 1 year short-cut to getting a diploma? (only if NUS diploma is at least equivalent to a poly diploma, otherwise, why call it a diploma right?) -
James Ang:
An NUSH diploma cannot be the same as a poly diploma, lah. I'm sure any school can see what the curriculum is that leads to that \"diploma\". Different definition.From news reports that I have read, let me give my comments;
RI is a 6-year IP and take A levels at end of 6 years (RI may start IB program), then go into Uni.
NUSH is 6-year IP and will get a NUS diploma at the end of 6 years which is accepted for NUS to do Uni studies.
I tend to think that NUS diploma should be at least a diploma equivalent, so it should not be lesser than a poly diploma, right?
Interestingly, there is a trend that some bright O levels students go on to poly to get a diploma, so they will take 4+3 = 7 years to get a diploma. But NUSH diploma takes only 6 years, it can become a 1 year short-cut to getting a diploma? (only if NUS diploma is at least equivalent to a poly diploma, otherwise, why call it a diploma right?)
FYI, some IP schools also give out their own \"diploma\", eg. HCI., at the end of their 6-year programme. But at the same time, their students also take A-levels, wat. -
karmeleon:
Ha ha, are you sure HCI gives out their own HCI \"diploma\" at the end of the 6 year IP? Then it is not bad to go to these IP schools because at 18 years old, the A levels student can also say he/she has a diploma too and poly student only has diploma at 19 years old but without A levels cert. The word \"diploma\" may become \"abused\" if becomes too common and affect the real poly diploma. :lol:An NUSH diploma cannot be the same as a poly diploma, lah. I'm sure any school can see what the curriculum is that leads to that \"diploma\". Different definition.
FYI, some IP schools also give out their own \"diploma\", eg. HCI., at the end of their 6-year programme. But at the same time, their students also take A-levels, wat.
How does the HCI diploma with A levels (or NUSH diploma) holder rank in the job market if the student decides not to proceed with Uni studies and chooses to work instead? Is he ranked above, the same, or below that of a poly diploma holder? Currently, A levels only is definitely ranked below poly diploma, and A levels holders skip first year but still do two years in a poly program to get a diploma.
End of the day, the practical Singapore will ask this simple question, \"This diploma is recognised by govt or not?\", whether HCI \"diploma\", poly diploma or NUSH diploma. A \"diploma\" that is not recognised is just false comfort for the holder.
How about I start a new thread to discuss this \"diploma\" issue, let the experts comment. -
Yep, HCI does issue diploma…though not to all. Just ask your IP students la. And RJC also issues the Raffles diploma to all.
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If I am not wrong, currently only the top 30% of the Year 6 cohort in HCI will be issued the HCI Diploma. And this Diploma will be recognized by some universities for entrance application.
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my 1st kid drop 3rd lang at Sec 4 (so as not to pull down the GPA)
my 2nd kid drop 3rd lang at Sec 3 (plain tiring)
my 3rd kid drop 3rd lang at Sec 2 (plain lazy)
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lizawa:
If I am not wrong, currently only the top 30% of the Year 6 cohort in HCI will be issued the HCI Diploma. And this Diploma will be recognized by some universities for entrance application.
Yes, this (top 30%) was what I heard too. During DSA talk, HCI mentioned that their diploma is of higher value as only top 30% unlike other school awarded to all grad. -
ks2me:
Hi, wonder if you know for the top 20% of this year's PSLE cohort, what is the lowest T-score?Other interesting facts:
1. The independent secondary schools attract the Top 5 % of each PSLE cohort and are targeted at students who are
clearly university-bound.
2. The SAP schools normally attract the Top 10% - 20% of each PSLE cohort.
3. Students who are in the Top 10% of their PSLE cohort will be given an option by the Ministry of Education to study a foreign language (French / German/ Japanese)
4. NUS High School, SOTA and SST are targeted at students with specific talents. -
atutor2001:
:rotflmao:my 1st kid drop 3rd lang at Sec 4 (so as not to pull down the GPA)
my 2nd kid drop 3rd lang at Sec 3 (plain tiring)
my 3rd kid drop 3rd lang at Sec 2 (plain lazy)
:rotflmao:
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