MOE Kindergarten

[Avovo88]

Hi all, my child has just been accepted into MOE K for next year. He is currently with pcf sparkle thots near my blk. Due to covid, their orientation will only be virtual and i hv no idea who are the teachers. Im still considering whether to let him go to this MOE K. Could i hv views abt the differences btw sparklethots vs MOE K curriculum? Thanks

[Avovo88]

Hi all, my child has just been accepted into MOE K for next year. He is currently with pcf sparkle thots near my blk. Due to covid, their orientation will only be virtual and i hv no idea who are the teachers. Im still considering whether to let him go to this MOE K. Could i hv views abt the differences btw sparklethots vs MOE K curriculum? Thanks

[Edlyn_]

Hi. Any feedback on MOE kindergarten

[Jaydazzlerz]

lee_vl\" post_id=\"1991087\" time=\"1597501121\" user_id=\"187852:

I am currently an MOE Kindergarten teacher. Here's my take for parents considering MK.

Pros:
1. Subsidized school fees
2. Priority entry into primary school

Cons:
1. Parents need to put their child in enrichment centres outside MK to prepare for primary school (because phonics, spelling and maths are not in the curriculum)
2. Large percentage of teachers are fresh diploma grads who are learning on the job
3. High turnover rate of teachers prevalent in most MKs tend to affect children's learning and development
4. Children lack opportunities to develop their sense of curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills as curriculum is teacher directed and not child directed
5. Curriculum is not actually play-based. The children only get to play at learning centres for about 10-15 mins or not at all due to time constraints
6. Snacks are pre-bought processed food and not freshly made
7. No toilet training provided for children
8. High teacher-child ratio of 1:25 means less attention given to each child
9. No assistance given to children with mild special education needs despite accepting them into MK

Thanks for the insight! Yes, that is also why, i rejected MOE enrollment after being waitlisted and continued with pvt kindy. Not necessarily academic heavy but they do alot more holistically.

[lingh]

hi, anyone have feedback on MK @Dazhong or Pei Tong?

considering both schools for upcoming registration. thank you.

[Crayfish88]

Hi, anyone has feedback on MOE K & Kcare at Huamin Primary, Naval Base Primary or Northoaks Primary?


Thanks!

[sembgal]

Crayfish88\" post_id=\"2012707\" time=\"1611194238\" user_id=\"190567:

Hi, anyone has feedback on MOE K & Kcare at Huamin Primary, Naval Base Primary or Northoaks Primary?

Thanks!

The only feedback that I can offer you is to consider which school you have intention to enrol your child in for P1 priority admission based on your shortest home distance from school.

Next, MOE K is not academically inclined so if you expect a lot, you should enrol for external enrichment instead.

MOE K and K care are operated by different operators so if you have money to spare on K care, go ahead to enrol. If you do the Maths, enrol in childcare is cheaper than to enrol in MOE K and K Care if you are not under subsidy.

Lastly, not all schools are the same despite having the same brand name as they have different centre principals and teachers.

[Catherine_sim]

I had just enroll my child for next year moe kindergarden at peitong primary. Waiting for result if able to get in. But still hesitating due to the ratio of teacher n pupils. Also is more than 1km from my place comparing to nanhua.

[floppy]

Catherine_sim\" post_id=\"2014446\" time=\"1612757555\" user_id=\"169773:

I had just enroll my child for next year moe kindergarden at peitong primary. Waiting for result if able to get in. But still hesitating due to the ratio of teacher n pupils. Also is more than 1km from my place comparing to nanhua.

Don’t see why you should be concern about Nan Hua at this stage as Nan Hua doesn’t have a MK.

[extacy2508]

Just checking if any parents enrol in MOE K in let’s say am/pm and then another child care for the other half of the day? The only reason I’m considering MOE K is for the priority admission to the primary school but do not want to compromise on my child’s learning. Other than logistics, are there other considerations?