Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

[CatMoon]

mommylow:

English is a compulsory subject for all, so DS still get to write GP stuff.


CatMoon,

SMTP (Science & Mathematics Talent Programme) is part of the four special programmes for CSE (Centre for Scholastic Excellence). The bulk of students will choose to remain in IP for Sec 3 /4. Promotion criteria for CSE is MSG below 2 for all programmes. For SMTP, A1 for Eng, Math and Science based on Sec 2 year end results are required. For BSP, A1 for Eng and Chinese. Humanities Programme (HP) A1 for Eng, Geog/History. Among all the special programmes, HP is the most hard core and demanding one. I think there is only one class this year. I know HCI is well recognised for her humanities programme. All CSE students must engage in a year-long research project of their chosen programme with the guidance of expert mentors. The students undergo expanded curriculum as compared to IP. Opting for CSE should be guided by personal interest and passion in the selected field of study. I have known some very bright students with stellar Sec 2 results and they chose to remain in IP because the nature of the curriculum suits them better.

Hi mommylow and lexis,
Thanks so much for your explanations - very clear. Also very scary. Looks like heavy in research (is it like the IS now?)

:udawoman:

[Song22]

It sounds like 2X IS :nailbite:

[alliance1711]

Anyone knows what is the name of the supplier for Hci pe attire?

[lexis]

PE attire can be bought from the school bookshop. I have called the supplier of the shirt/khaki shorts before and they said they don’t sell PE shirt/shorts.

[lexis]

Thanks for sharing mommylow!


I agree it should be guided by passion and interest in selected field of study - otherwise the prestige of being in CSE alone is too high a price to pay for such early "specialisation".

[Song22]

lexis:

Thanks for sharing mommylow!


I agree it should be guided by passion and interest in selected field of study - otherwise the prestige of being in CSE alone is too high a price to pay for such early \"specialisation\".

Yes fully agree

[alliance1711]

lexis:

PE attire can be bought from the school bookshop. I have called the supplier of the shirt/khaki shorts before and they said they don't sell PE shirt/shorts.

Are the boys and girls PE shorts of the same type or cutting?

[yukilei]

mommylow:

English is a compulsory subject for all, so DS still get to write GP stuff.


CatMoon,

SMTP (Science & Mathematics Talent Programme) is part of the four special programmes for CSE (Centre for Scholastic Excellence). The bulk of students will choose to remain in IP for Sec 3 /4. Promotion criteria for CSE is MSG below 2 for all programmes. For SMTP, A1 for Eng, Math and Science based on Sec 2 year end results are required. For BSP, A1 for Eng and Chinese. Humanities Programme (HP) A1 for Eng, Geog/History. Among all the special programmes, HP is the most hard core and demanding one. I think there is only one class this year. I know HCI is well recognised for her humanities programme. All CSE students must engage in a year-long research project of their chosen programme with the guidance of expert mentors. The students undergo expanded curriculum as compared to IP. Opting for CSE should be guided by personal interest and passion in the selected field of study. I have known some very bright students with stellar Sec 2 results and they chose to remain in IP because the nature of the curriculum suits them better.

Agree with you, mommylow. Passion and interest are very impt. My DS did qualify for CSE, but he thinks that he does not have strong passion on the prog under CSE, thus he choose to stay in IP. With the \"extra\" time given , he can participate for more activities in school and gain other exposure.

[partaker]

Song22:

lexis:

Song22.. he is not actually interested in any! haha. but of all the 3 (Bicultural, Humans and Sci/math) i think if any, he is most suited to SM - def not Bicultural.


then again.. i think he treasures his free/play time too much to get involved in MORE projects. Didn't Dr Hon say that if you want to have some time to pursue your own interests, best to just do IP?

But just curious what other parents think of CSE, especially if their sons have gone through it and are at JC/graduated already.

Yea, would be great to know

My DS will be taking the A levels this year. He was in the CSE HP. From the experience, I would say that if your DS's MSG qualifies, the CSE is good training, provided he is interested in the chosen subjects, is self-motivated and has self-discipline. All the best. :rahrah:

[Song22]

Thanks yukilei and par taker for your feedback


Partaker, how is your ds preparation? All the best to your ds A's!