floppy\" post_id=\"1959576\" time=\"1579239730\" user_id=\"97579:

Black Cat\" post_id=\"1959575\" time=\"1579239263\" user_id=\"165611:[quote=\"Black Cat\" post_id=1959575 time=1579239263 user_id=165611]My son is doing O level maths and he is in NA. So when it’s time for the GCE exams, he will take his N level subjects and his O level maths.

So when applying for DPP in dec while waiting for O level maths to be released in jan, how to apply for DPP when his grades for O level maths not released yet?

Would appreciate some advice. Thanks so much.

For the Math component, will be based on school O Level Math prelim result.[/quote]

Thanks so much, Floppy. I appreciate your advice.

My son is doing O level maths and he is in NA. So when it’s time for the GCE exams, he will take his N level subjects and his O level maths.


So when applying for DPP in dec while waiting for O level maths to be released in jan, how to apply for DPP when his grades for O level maths not released yet?

Would appreciate some advice. Thanks so much.

kamsy\" post_id=\"1950493\" time=\"1574987712\" user_id=\"37864:

NT - ENglish, Math, Science, Chinese, Computer Applications, Design & Technology, Food & Consumer education, Art, Music & Social studies.

NA/Express - English, Chinese or Higher Chinese, Math, Science, Geography, History, Literature, Design & Technology, Art, Food & Consumer education & Music.

Hi Kamsy,

Thank you very much for the info and comparison. NT is quite a vast difference from NA & Express especially without Geography, History and Literature.

I suppose subjects examinable at N level will be all NT subjects except music and social studies because they are not pre-requisites as admission criteria to ITE? Can Computer Applications be used as subject for admissions to ITE?

kamsy\" post_id=\"1889458\" time=\"1545114054\" user_id=\"37864:

Hi iluvjr2,

for those in NT, they will be given a chance to take NA subject based on PSLE results. Like my son, he took English & Science in Jan 2018 and after June, he took up Math for NA too. I cannot remember was it during the orientation day.

Hi there,

I would like to ask if N(T) students would study fewer subjects that N(A) or Express students or would the number of subjects be the same except coverage will be smaller?

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1935816\" time=\"1568787435\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1935816 time=1568787435 user_id=53606]

dylanmummy2003\" post_id=\"1935767\" time=\"1568769922\" user_id=\"116705:

[quote=\"Black Cat\" post_id=1935659 time=1568695176 user_id=165611]Hi there,

I understand that Crest Sec Sch and Spectra Sec Sch dont receive online submissions of Sec Sch applications. Does it mean a parent would need to go down personally to BOTH schools to submit hardcopy application forms? Or going down to one school (eg Crest) is sufficient; if that school has no more vacancy, then my child is posted by default to the other sch (eg. Spectra)?
Would anyone know abt this? What documentation do i have to bring in addition to forms and psle transcripts (birth cert too?)

if a kid is eligible for N(T) course, i will suggest to select normal secondary school with N(A) and N(T) course.
as i have personally seen a kid, who is posted to N(T) course. at first the parents want to put this kid to Spectra, but we advised the parents to select normal secondary. cos if the kid is late bloomer and can do well in Sec 1 and Sec 2, still have chance to be promoted to N(A) class. if go to Spectra, means have to change to other secondary schools which has N(A) course.

true enough, that kid works hard, and was promoted to Sec 2 N(A). no need to change secondary school.[/quote]

I agree that’s something you can consider.

By the way, the line between N(T) and N(A) course will not be so stark in the pilot secondary schools that will start subject-based banding next year.

For for example, your child may enter the N(T) course due to his T-score, but for example if only the MT was pulling his score down, actually the other subjects are quite good, he may be able to “upgrade” and take the other subjects at N(A) level.

Read more about the SBB pilot schools here:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/subject-based-banding-secondary-schools-pilot-moe-11868662[/quote]Thanks for the link. I guess that is why going to a school with N(T) and N(A) streams will help instead of schools just focusing on N(T) alone.

dylanmummy2003\" post_id=\"1935767\" time=\"1568769922\" user_id=\"116705:

Black Cat\" post_id=\"1935659\" time=\"1568695176\" user_id=\"165611:[quote=\"Black Cat\" post_id=1935659 time=1568695176 user_id=165611]Hi there,

I understand that Crest Sec Sch and Spectra Sec Sch dont receive online submissions of Sec Sch applications. Does it mean a parent would need to go down personally to BOTH schools to submit hardcopy application forms? Or going down to one school (eg Crest) is sufficient; if that school has no more vacancy, then my child is posted by default to the other sch (eg. Spectra)?
Would anyone know abt this? What documentation do i have to bring in addition to forms and psle transcripts (birth cert too?)

if a kid is eligible for N(T) course, i will suggest to select normal secondary school with N(A) and N(T) course.
as i have personally seen a kid, who is posted to N(T) course. at first the parents want to put this kid to Spectra, but we advised the parents to select normal secondary. cos if the kid is late bloomer and can do well in Sec 1 and Sec 2, still have chance to be promoted to N(A) class. if go to Spectra, means have to change to other secondary schools which has N(A) course.

true enough, that kid works hard, and was promoted to Sec 2 N(A). no need to change secondary school.[/quote]

Thanks so much for your advice, dylanmummy2003. I hadnt thought of that. Change of school would mean further adjustments. And i agree that we should never close off options for our kids. Thanks so much. I will take your advice.

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1935682\" time=\"1568703945\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1935682 time=1568703945 user_id=53606]

Black Cat\" post_id=\"1935659\" time=\"1568695176\" user_id=\"165611:[quote=\"Black Cat\" post_id=1935659 time=1568695176 user_id=165611]Hi there,

I understand that Crest Sec Sch and Spectra Sec Sch dont receive online submissions of Sec Sch applications. Does it mean a parent would need to go down personally to BOTH schools to submit hardcopy application forms? Or going down to one school (eg Crest) is sufficient; if that school has no more vacancy, then my child is posted by default to the other sch (eg. Spectra)?
Would anyone know abt this? What documentation do i have to bring in addition to forms and psle transcripts (birth cert too?)[/quote]

If your child is eligible, on PSLE results day, you will receive a joint application package from the 2 schools, which contain the application form, and presumably other details and FAQ. There is some info below but not much:

https://postimg.cc/0rJ2R8q8

https://postimg.cc/dDqPnwtH[/quote]

Thank you, Zac’s mum. I appreciate the information given. I shall look out for it if these options are presented.

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1935663\" time=\"1568695867\" user_id=\"43981:

Black Cat\" post_id=\"1935661\" time=\"1568695599\" user_id=\"165611:[quote=\"Black Cat\" post_id=1935661 time=1568695599 user_id=165611]Hi Panickymum,

Thanks for your advice.
I can’t see the “at top right hand corner” on my handphone. So i may not be able to answer posts with history.

you should be able to see..I use hp too..it is at same row as your nick ..[/quote]

Hi Mrs Kiasu,
Thanks for your advice.
Am i doing this correctly? Not sure if the history appears like this.

Hi Panickymum,


Thanks for your advice.
I can’t see the “at top right hand corner” on my handphone. So i may not be able to answer posts with history.

Hi there,


I understand that Crest Sec Sch and Spectra Sec Sch dont receive online submissions of Sec Sch applications. Does it mean a parent would need to go down personally to BOTH schools to submit hardcopy application forms? Or going down to one school (eg Crest) is sufficient; if that school has no more vacancy, then my child is posted by default to the other sch (eg. Spectra)?
Would anyone know abt this? What documentation do i have to bring in addition to forms and psle transcripts (birth cert too?)