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This “strategy” of trying to get into a “better” NA/G2 school versus a “lousy” neighborhood school for Express/G3 is not new. It has been around for decades.

While i understand such a strategy, i wish to give a fuller picture if u are intending to target “exactly” the option band (or even go easier on psle cramming and aim for G2).

What do u mean by “G2 and G3 are integrated”? Under fsbb, yes they all sit in the same form class. However, subject lessons will be split (move to different classrooms) based on G2 or G3 syllabus.

Yes, while G2 and G3 use the same textbooks, G2 is tested on slightly less content (minus 1-2 chapters per topic) and the exam papers are slightly easier (some tutors say got more lenient marking scheme).

Other things to consider: if in PG3, student default starts all subjects at G3 level. If cannot cope (fail persistently), school will recommend remedial lessons first, try again, last resort advise to drop to G2. However, if in PG2, student will start at G2, unless AL5 or better in that subject for psle.

Note the criteria for “upgrading” a subject from G2 to G3 os very tough. Sample from one school (this may vary from school to school, but afaik it is NOT easy):


I hope this will help u make a more informed choice. Also it is not certain what happens if the child’s SEC cert has a mix of G2 and G3 subjects. Schools have not revealed what criteria must be met for them to continue a 5th year to take the G3 level for the 4th year G2 subjects. Some ppl are guessing this is not encouraged, but rather to use the 4th year G2 (& some G3) credits to enter poly foundation program.

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Thank you so much for clarifying; I now have a better understanding. Achieving an exact score in the middle will be very challenging....

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>> He will only get a choice of posting group if his score happens to fall at the borderline option band indicated in the table above. So 21-22 gets to choose G3 or G2, and 25 gets to choose G2 or G1. Nobody else is entitled to choose.

I'd appreciate further clarification on this matter.

If he scores 20, he can only select G3 from the list and below? and not G2?
If he scores 21, he can choose G2 from any school or G3 from certain schools?

Would it be more advantageous to aim for AL21 rather than 19 or 20? Considering that with a full SBB, G3 and G2 will be integrated later?
Is my understanding correct?
Thank you very much.

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Read this. You should find out how to attend their dsa webinar on 18 May 2024:

https://www.standrewssec.moe.edu.sg/dsa-2024-for-2025-sec-1-admission/

1. They’re not even having tennis dsa. Have concert band dsa but what grade is his saxophone at right now if he just started lessons? Unlikely to be dsa-quality in time for next year’s dsa.

2. No idea cos i’m not familiar with NE region schools. Are u eligible for SAP schools (CL/HCL as Mother Tongue?)

3. Yes, Placement in the posting group will be based on his psle score (see the table i posted above). Successful dsa candidates will just need to score the bare minimum of the relevant posting group. Eg to enter PG2 via dsa, just need to score 25.

4. He will only get a choice of posting group if his score happens to fall at the borderline option band indicated in the table above. So 21-22 gets to choose G3 or G2, and 25 gets to choose G2 or G1. Nobody else is entitled to choose.[/quote]

Thank you very much for your kind explanation.
I just realized that this year they don't have Tennis, it was there last year

Hi, we’re PR and unfamiliar with Singapore education system. We would appreciate some guidance here. My son is currently in P5, his academic performance is at an average level.


1) He has start tennis and saxophone recently, but no competition record, will it still possible for him to get DSA at St Andrew? Normally what is the qualification for successful candidate?

2) We reside in the Sengkang/Hougang area, and after considering St. Andrew’s School, we would appreciate recommendations for other good schools in the vicinity. (not IP as they are too competitive)

3) If my son is accepted through the DSA process, will his placement in Posting Group 1, 2, or 3 be based on his PSLE score? Additionally, will the required score for this admission be lower compared to the typical S1 admission criteria?

4) If he cannot get DSA and needs to rely on his PSLE score, and if his score falls into Posting Group 2 at a higher-ranked school or Posting Group 3 at a lower-ranked school, which one should we consider?

Apologies if my questions do not make sense. I truly appreciate your guidance. Thank you!!

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