Networking Group - JCs General
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doodbug\" post_id=\"2095297\" time=\"1673946795\" user_id=\"13281:
Doodb, I heard my ds classmate went back Msia after SG O level to take gcse A . Then went UK degree prog, , his was less than 2 yrs,
UK A levels is 1.5 to 2 years if studying in the UK. But for students repeating A levels (i.e. fail SG A levels then want to do UK A levels), usually can get by with one year.
Any clue what type of results or courses for those with Uk A who can get in local uni, Which uni? -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"2095311\" time=\"1673956653\" user_id=\"70594:
I have explored applications to local universities (specifically NUS/NTU) with 'other' qualifications, i.e. other than Sg Camb A levels or IB. There is no info as to what the IGP 90%/10% for such qualifications are. Note that the websites may say that a minimum score is necessary to be eligible to apply, however these scores are not necessarily enough to get a place in the university, especially for competitive courses. They also don't disclose how many places are available for students with 'other' qualifications.
Any clue what type of results or courses for those with Uk A who can get in local uni, Which uni? -
doodbug\" post_id=\"2095269\" time=\"1673943710\" user_id=\"13281:
The question is whether the student has an idea of what they want to do, other than the vague 'go to university' aspiration. Retaking A levels may be a waste of time depending on whether the student really thinks that he can do better the next time round. If he has scored roughly what was expected, taking another year may or may not help - some of these students may have already had a repeat year in JC or been in MI, so they would already have had 3 years.
yes there is this pathway. I wonder - should one repeat A levels, or start all over in Poly.
The A level and Poly course structures are also so different - a student in Poly has to choose a particular Diploma course and all his subjects will be focused in that direction. If he isn't interested, it will be hard to do well. I believe that taking A levels again will require the student to take all 4 subjects again plus GP, and if the student dislikes one or more of those subjects, what are the chances he will do better with a retake?
And although many parents don't like to consider this, but what if the student is really not cut out for university? Maybe a Diploma or apprenticeship to learn a concrete skill might be more suitable. It could be that with added maturity and experience, he can get a university qualification later in life, or take other professional qualifications. Not going to university at 18-20 yo is not the end of the world. -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"2095311\" time=\"1673956653\" user_id=\"70594:
The SG A levels is only administered in Singapore. Anyone taking A levels in Malaysia will be taking the UK A levels. All UK A levels are well and perfectly recognized by UK universities.
Doodb, I heard my ds classmate went back Msia after SG O level to take gcse A . Then went UK degree prog, , his was less than 2 yrs,
Any clue what type of results or courses for those with Uk A who can get in local uni, Which uni?
All Singapore universities consider applicants with 'other' qualifications such as the UK A levels. But nothing is said about number of places or grades required or citizenship, or if one took the A levels in UK, MY or SG. I do know of quite a few Singaporeans who took A levels in UK boarding school who are now in local uni, including Medicine. -
doodbug\" post_id=\"2095305\" time=\"1673948876\" user_id=\"13281:
I don't know about IP Sec 4 students. When my older daughter applied to poly after her A levels, I was very annoyed when I realised that the polys did not have some way to equate A levels and O levels in some way. My impression was that there were few places set aside for A level holders, which made it harder for those with A levels to get in compared to those with O levels. Of course, no one would answer my questions! This may have changed now that they are encouraging A level holders to go to poly.
My kids didn't take O levels - so I don't even know how poly admissions works for IP kids whether after Sec 4 or JC2.
But I must be having phobia of failing Year 6 hahahahahaah. I personally found the A levels hard and would not want to relive A levels.
Personality and learning styles make a lot of difference in whether something is 'hard' or not. My daughter did get a place in her 3rd choice poly eventually, but found the way the courses were taught and the constant group work very trying. We were really wondering if she would survive the year, let alone the course. We were really glad when it turned out that she could actually squeeze into a university course that suited her, and she gave up her poly place in relief. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2095295\" time=\"1673946574\" user_id=\"43981:
You go find out more about Concord College.
Mp, UK A is 1 year only?
It is very popular with many Singaporeans kids taking UK-A level there. Hearsay many do very well and can come back to apply into local universities. Of cos, maybe by then, your DD has decided she likes UK so much that she just wants to study in a UK uni instead of coming back to study in SG universities. UK I think can go, given that the exchange rate has fallen so much compared to just a few years ago! -
I hor, feel that if end aim is to go to SG unis, better do SG A levels, poly or IB - these are the recognized routes…SG A levels IGPs and poly GPAs are all published.
For other qualifications like UK A levels, cannot be sure it will be recognized even if we know of kids in local unis who enteted with UK A levels. The policy and treatment can change any time.
But if end aim is to UK or Aussie unis then UK A levels is less painful than SG A levels. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2095318\" time=\"1673962862\" user_id=\"17023:
Leeyl, you are really good, got so much info
You go find out more about Concord College.
It is very popular with many Singaporeans kids taking UK-A level there. Hearsay many do very well and can come back to apply into local universities. Of cos, maybe by then, your DD has decided she likes UK so much that she just wants to study in a UK uni instead of coming back to study in SG universities. UK I think can go, given that the exchange rate has fallen so much compared to just a few years ago!
thank you.
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Take IB is the best. I have not known of anyone whose kids who took IB (ACSI/SJI and international schools) cannot make it into local Uni. Whereas for SG A levels, quite a handful I know, couldn’t make it to local universities. So far, all of them opted for poly instead of retaking SG A levels. A levels must be traumatic for them
3 in 10 A level students cannot make it to local uni. From a macro level, it is not distributed uniformly across all the JCs. Maybe 5% from RI couldn’t make it to local Uni but when it comes to lower tier JCs, the proportion of students not making into local Uni could be 50% -
Reading about the A, I'm also feeling very worry with mine. Go overseas for 5 years is really :moneyflies: what if the other also want/need to :nailbite: see if we both old ones can find 2 jobs or not
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