Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) [*IP]

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993044\" time=\"1598709980\" user_id=\"2964:

newbieks\" post_id=\"1993041\" time=\"1598707661\" user_id=\"178749:

Hi,

I understand that 8 the minimum subjects to take in yr3/4. Do most girls still take 9 subjects though?

Also, it seems like the girls don’t do social studies at upper Sec. Instead they have this subject called ‘Inquiry and Advocacy’. Has this always been the case, or is this a recent development, as I thought social studies is mandatory subject at upper secondary.

Appreciate any sharings. Thanks!

Regarding Social Studies, because IP students do not take the O levels, some IP schools do not do Social Studies, while some other IP schools study Social Studies. It is not compulsory since they dont take the O levels so it is up to the schools to decide.

The ones I know do 9 subjects because if you look at the subject combinations, to do 8 means to give up one science.

Actually, can still do triple science with 8 subjects: 2 Lang, 2 Math, I&A, 3 Sc. I think there will be a handful who would choose this combi.

[MerlionInGermany]

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993044\" time=\"1598709980\" user_id=\"2964:

[quote=newbieks post_id=1993041 time=1598707661 user_id=178749]Hi,

I understand that 8 the minimum subjects to take in yr3/4. Do most girls still take 9 subjects though?

Also, it seems like the girls don’t do social studies at upper Sec. Instead they have this subject called ‘Inquiry and Advocacy’. Has this always been the case, or is this a recent development, as I thought social studies is mandatory subject at upper secondary.

Appreciate any sharings. Thanks!

Regarding Social Studies, because IP students do not take the O levels, some IP schools do not do Social Studies, while some other IP schools study Social Studies. It is not compulsory since they dont take the O levels so it is up to the schools to decide.

The ones I know do 9 subjects because if you look at the subject combinations, to do 8 means to give up one science.

Actually, can still do triple science with 8 subjects: 2 Lang, 2 Math, I&A, 3 Sc. I think there will be a handful who would choose this combi.[/quote]I didnt see this slide where you can do 3 sc and I&A, making the total 8.

[newbieks]

Thanks for the information… For 8 subject combination, i see on the slide that it is mandatory to have One more humanities or special program subject other than I&A, so at most 2 sciences possible.

[MerlionInGermany]

newbieks\" post_id=\"1993089\" time=\"1598750459\" user_id=\"178749:

Thanks for the information.. For 8 subject combination, i see on the slide that it is mandatory to have One more humanities or special program subject other than I&A, so at most 2 sciences possible.

I see the same as you.

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993091\" time=\"1598752217\" user_id=\"2964:

newbieks\" post_id=\"1993089\" time=\"1598750459\" user_id=\"178749:

Thanks for the information.. For 8 subject combination, i see on the slide that it is mandatory to have One more humanities or special program subject other than I&A, so at most 2 sciences possible.

I see the same as you.

Oppss... I guess I got it mixed up with NYGH, where they allow 3Sc + IH (as the only humanities subjects) for their 8-subject combi....

[newbieks]

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993091\" time=\"1598752217\" user_id=\"2964:

[quote=newbieks post_id=1993089 time=1598750459 user_id=178749]Thanks for the information.. For 8 subject combination, i see on the slide that it is mandatory to have One more humanities or special program subject other than I&A, so at most 2 sciences possible.

I see the same as you.

Oppss... I guess I got it mixed up with NYGH, where they allow 3Sc + IH (as the only humanities subjects) for their 8-subject combi.... [/quote]Oh is that so? In nygh, only 1H allowed? At upper Sec, is LA still one subject or split into English and literature? A bit surprising coz I thought nygh has strong focus on languages and humanities.

[MerlionInGermany]

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[quote=MerlionInGermany post_id=1993091 time=1598752217 user_id=2964]

I see the same as you.

Oppss... I guess I got it mixed up with NYGH, where they allow 3Sc + IH (as the only humanities subjects) for their 8-subject combi....

Oh is that so? In nygh, only 1H allowed? At upper Sec, is LA still one subject or split into English and literature? A bit surprising coz I thought nygh has strong focus on languages and humanities.[/quote]Many schools allow 3Sc+1H. RGS is a bit different because of their unusual compulsory H. I do not think (but I am not certain since I am not privy to every school’s subject combi), other schools have such school-specific subjects, therefore the H will be the usual ones we are familiar with.

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1993129\" time=\"1598767824\" user_id=\"2964:

mommyNg\" post_id=\"1993120\" time=\"1598763852\" user_id=\"2838:

Oppss... I guess I got it mixed up with NYGH, where they allow 3Sc + IH (as the only humanities subjects) for their 8-subject combi....

...
Many schools allow 3Sc+1H. RGS is a bit different because of their unusual compulsory H. I do not think (but I am not certain since I am not privy to every school’s subject combi), other schools have such school-specific subjects, therefore the H will be the usual ones we are familiar with.

OT: Hi... Yes, in my dc2's school too, there are school-specific humanities subjects (which are compulsory in Y3-4), so triple science students do Not have to offer History or Geography (Literature is incorporated into English & called Language Arts). Nonetheless, afaik, they are still allowed to offer History or Geography in Y5-6...

[MerlionInGermany]

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OT: Hi... Yes, in my dc2's school too, there are school-specific humanities subjects (which are compulsory in Y3-4), so triple science students do Not have to offer History or Geography (Literature is incorporated into English & called Language Arts). Nonetheless, afaik, they are still allowed to offer History or Geography in Y5-6...[/quote]

Is that so? So in his school, an 8-subject combi comes in the form of, 3Sc + 1H and the H is that school specific H subject (which is not G and His)? But then E Lit is compulsory and incorporated into EL. So effectively, this student is doing 9 subjects (3Sc and 2H) but have 8 grades on his report book.

By the way, any recommendation for sec sch higher chinese tuition.