<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[All about BiCEP]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come discuss and share about SHHK's BiCEP programme at its 5 primary schools.<br /><br /><br />Parents whose children are or were or will be or hope to be in BiCEP, can network here too.<br /><br /> :evil:</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/47027/all-about-bicep</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/47027.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:21:30 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:57:22 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>MaryDaisu\" post_id=\"1947766\" time=\"1574387606\" user_id=\"2170:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Thanks.<br /><br />I suppose the written test, compo and games are all conducted in chinese? <br /><br />After the selection, a letter will be given to indicate interest ?<br /><br />Is it possible to drop out the 3 year programme any time? Any penalty or fees to pay if drop out?</blockquote></blockquote>Sorry for late reply but hope that it benefits other parents. <br /><br />Selection are all in Chinese, for my kid's school, it is also about the interest level. Chinese standard need not be excellent but from what I observed, cannot be too poor. My guess is at least 85 marks and above. <br /><br />If selected, parents will be notified via parents gateway. Then school will give parents a letter to sign to commit to the 3 year program. Cannot drop out midway. It's a commitment cause by P5 and P6, there would be considerations like tution and other homework. Need to stay back 1 day a week. <br /><br />I think the condition for joining bicep is that student must take HCL all the way until PSLE. Which I think is a reasonable expectation since their Chinese foundation is not too bad in the first place. I don't know if there is option to drop HCL if someone is in bicep.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2088650</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2088650</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[hazeline]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:57:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:53:26 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>icycandies\" post_id=\"1947755\" time=\"1574386214\" user_id=\"10933:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Need to be top 15% for Eng+chinese to be invited for selection. The selection test includes interview+written compo+mini games in teams.</blockquote></blockquote>Thanks.<br /><br />I suppose the written test, compo and games are all conducted in chinese? <br /><br />After the selection, a letter will be given to indicate interest ?<br /><br />Is it possible to drop out the 3 year programme any time? Any penalty or fees to pay if drop out?<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947766</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947766</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MaryDaisu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:53:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:30:14 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Need to be top 15% for Eng+chinese to be invited for selection. The selection test includes interview+written compo+mini games in teams.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947755</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947755</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[icycandies]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:30:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:28:54 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hi there,<br /><br /><br />Can anyone advise on the selection criteria for BICEP for all the SHHK schools in Primary 3?<br />I think it differs from school to school… <br />For one, academic result is the 1st criteria.  What about written test or aptitude test?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947106</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947106</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MaryDaisu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:28:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:40:27 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">DD in P4 Bicep… so far, I would say the exposure is good.  Too short to see any results yet.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1658173</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1658173</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Oh My Gosh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:24:29 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">&lt; Reserved &gt;</p>
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]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/915875</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/915875</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[tankee]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:23:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to All about BiCEP on Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:23:29 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">What is BiCEP<br /><br /><br />Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (SHHK) launched a 3-year BiCEP in all its 5 affiliated schools in 2007 for selected Primary 4 pupils. The programme is strongly supported by the Ministry of Education. <br /><br />BiCEP is designed by a team of experienced Chinese Language teachers, in consultation with Chinese language and culture experts to develop a core group of students who are effectively bilingual and bicultural. It places strong emphasis on empowering pupils to discover their Asian heritage and to nurture their interests to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and language. <br /><br />The programme includes the following components:<br />- Children’s Literature Appreciation and Creative Writing<br />- Chinese Culture and History<br />- Similarities and Contrast of Chinese and English Languages<br />- Chinese Oratorical Skill Training<br />- Immersion Programme (local and overseas)<br />- Chinese Cultural Activities</p>
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