Thanks tankee


Good to hear positive feedback abt TNS!

Trying to reconcile both sides of opinions, I think what we have heard from parents whose kids hv had not so good experiences in TNS maybe due to mismatch in expectations. Hope you don’t mind us asking -guessing your DS must be in GEP or basically one of those top performing class students ? POssibly, the more playful or late-bloomer types may find it stressful to cope in TNS.

many thanks tankee!

super stressful time now with the P1 registration. as we have a last minute property decision to go with Taonan as well

May I ask if your DS is in lower or upper primary ? guessing that could be the stress starts in upper primary …

Would you say TNS is a school that’s more focused on grooming the top-performing students or one that also helps the weaker ones so that no one is left behind (eg teachers identifying and helping the weaker ones with subject remedial classes ? or do they ask kids to leave or drop a subject just to keep up the school’s aggregate score ?)

grateful for any feedback, TY!

Dear Parents


My DD registering P1 this year. We have the option trying for TNS in Phase 2B . Have been hearing some scary stories about TNS being very competitive and not-so-nurturing environment, eg stressed out kids in Tao Nan doing homework until way late into the night and having very little sleep, kids 'breaking down' and not coping or becoming demoralised by the whole pr school experience ....

Could we seek some advice on the Tao Nan school culture from parents with DS/DDs already in the school - anyone willing to share how has the experience been? are teachers caring and nurturing? is there really so much homework (until 11pm even 1am at night we heard) ? is there any emphasis on character education ? ccas ? or is it just academic above all else ?

We were keen on trying for TNS but of late, been hearing some disconcerting feedback and having cold feet ...We wanted a holistic and nurturing environment with academic focus balanced with character and ccas. How has your experience of TNS been ? As phase 2B is almost here (sweat :P), most grateful for any quick sharing/advice !

Many many thanks again !!