Dear all,


I’m about to be posted to Shanghai. DD is born in 2008 December and we’re expecting to return to Singapore in 2016 - P2 for DD.

Any suggestion on:

1) Which international school in Shanghai is good and worth considering?
2) What do i need to do to make sure I can still register for the primary school that I want in Singapore?

Thanks!

Actually, on question 3, it's not so much about DD's personality but the heavy workload that she needs to get used to immediately. The pedagogy and assessment methods are totally different and she needs to get used to all the cramming of materials after coming back.


Not a criticism, our system is what it is, i'm just wondering what can i do to prepare her/ourselves.

jacsplace:

It's best to call MOE to ask. Generally,

1) I expect the transfer from Shanghai to Singapore would be the same as for within Singapore. That is, you'll have to complete the school's transfer form, be prepared to attach results slips. If the Shanghai school's curriculum is on par with Singapore's, then I shouldn't think there would be a need to repeat P1.

2) Nobody can reserve seats. But I think you can ask someone to do the registration for you. Check MOE's website on P1 registration. Their FAQs cover this.

3) This depends on how different the international school is from Singapore schools. Ask the international school how their lessons are conducted, then compare this with our schools.

Young children adapt much better to different situations than adults. Since you are returning when your daughter is just seven years old, she shouldn't have any problems getting used to our school system. The key thing is that she's sociable and likable, and she'll get along with anyone regardless of where she is.

Dear all,


I’m not sure where to ask this question so I choose here since it’s about transferring.

I will be moving to shanghai soon with DD who was born very tail end of 2008. The assignment to Shanghai would be at least 3 years, from 2013 to 2016. When we come back in 2017, DD would be P2.

Question to ask is:
1) Anyone know what is the criteria to go into P2 here directly? Will MOE require my DD to take P1 again? she will be attending international school when in shanghai.

2) I will not be around during the P1 registration process - how do i still reserve a seat in the school that i want?

3) Do you all know the potential challenge of students brought up in international school assimilating back to Singapore education system? What are pitfalls? they need to get used to mugging system practically when they come back…

Any help or advice is highly appreciated!

I am glad someone started this thread!


I am eying RGPS but i heard they will be moving location soon. My question now is will the phase 2C be based on the new address or the old address? What is the cut off?

Currently staying >5km but plan to move in nearer by this year…

Can someone help?