School Of The Arts, Singapore

[lexis]

Any incoming Lit Arts students keen to purchase the Year 1 LA text (Little Things), please PM. I have a used copy, with slight pencil markings for sale at $10. Thanks!

[Smurfs]

Has any Year 1 parents for 2018 received the "Reporting Day package" email from SOTA?

[taurbear]

received… by email. several of us have received.

[genmai]

taurbear:

shouting out to parents w DC who has CO from SOTA and confirm going to SOTA in 2018 (assuming PSLE is cleared which they will and must), I like to make friends with you before the kids start school. a few of us have started a group chat if you are keen, maybe you can pm me and we can wa and share info. thank you in advance!

I'd like to join the group chat and had sent you a pm.

[Clarateo]

I’m new to kiasu parent portal. My girl entering sota next year. Can include me?

[mama_mia]

Hi


My gal just started her year 1 at sota today, could you include me in the group chat? :thankyou:

[taurbear]

Hi Genmai and ClareTeo


would you pm me your mobile nbr to be added and also your dc artform?

[Reenie]

hi mummies and daddies,


My daughter is keen in going SOTA (sort of make up her mind and i am exploring on her behalf ) and I’m not sure if you can help me out here with some questions:

1) as she is keen in visual art, she is not with any school CCA like art club currently, do we have to send her to any art class to get a portfolio done for the DSA purpose? If so, any particular school or course you can recommend ?

2) i understand its a 6 years programme leading to IB dip. is there a chance for her to further her studies to local uni after these 6 years? i am assuming she would like to pursue her studies after that but since its SOTA, any idea what ART related degree or higher tietary she can look at ?


3) For parents already have kids in SOTA, do you mind sharing the workload, teachers quality and culture? Sometimes by going to Open house we are not sure about all these except the vibes.

as we are tight in our finance, we are looking at local uni or course if possible, so SOTA is quite a "dream" to us or for herself to pursue, i am wondering if we need to send her overseas after 6 years there.

IF you like to PM me personally, its ok too! thank you so much for any input!!! I really appreciate.

[limws1]

Reenie:

hi mummies and daddies,


My daughter is keen in going SOTA (sort of make up her mind and i am exploring on her behalf ) and I'm not sure if you can help me out here with some questions:

1) as she is keen in visual art, she is not with any school CCA like art club currently, do we have to send her to any art class to get a portfolio done for the DSA purpose? If so, any particular school or course you can recommend ?

2) i understand its a 6 years programme leading to IB dip. is there a chance for her to further her studies to local uni after these 6 years? i am assuming she would like to pursue her studies after that but since its SOTA, any idea what ART related degree or higher tietary she can look at ?


3) For parents already have kids in SOTA, do you mind sharing the workload, teachers quality and culture? Sometimes by going to Open house we are not sure about all these except the vibes.

as we are tight in our finance, we are looking at local uni or course if possible, so SOTA is quite a \"dream\" to us or for herself to pursue, i am wondering if we need to send her overseas after 6 years there.

IF you like to PM me personally, its ok too! thank you so much for any input!!!! I really appreciate.

1. The DSA guide for VA which you can download from SOTA website will tell you what is needed for DSA submission. A portfolio is needed. Your child do not need to go for art class if she is artistically talented. She should be able to come up with her own drawings to compile a portfolio with your help. Besides artistic talent, solid English language skills is a must to enter SOTA.

Do take note VA art form is not an easy subject to score for IB. Last year's average for VA is 5. You should consider the potential total IB score your child can get if she is in VA. Anything below 35 limits the options for further studies after IB in local U.

2. It need not necessary be in the arts field. As SOTA'S IB course covers a wide range of subjects beside arts, your child can go into courses like law, science, engineering etc. It depends on subjects combination. If your child really want to continue with arts study after IB locally, the only place I can think of are Lasalle and NAFA.

3. Workload is manageable if your child is motivated and has good time management. IB workload is generally heavier than A levels because there are more subjects to cover. Learning is very much based on self-directed learning. Teachers will teach just the right amount and provide mostly advice. The students must research more to learn by themselves.

[Reenie]

Thank you so much Limws1 for your detailed reply!!!