NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Racing Mario]

Average Graduation CAP scores for the past several years:

High Distinction (CAP = 4.5 – 5.0) = 50%
Distinction (CAP = 4.0 – 4.4) = 29%
Merit (CAP = 3.0 – 3.9) & Pass (CAP = 2.5 – 2.9) = 21%

[dagong99]

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Hello,
NUSH has been DS’ dream school and he received his CO.
While waiting for curriculum briefing in October, can I ask some trivial questions:
1. Is laptop allowed in class? Wifi?
2. For schoolwork, any recommended spec?
3. We’re staying quite far from school so I wonder if the above mentioned olympiad training, is it done during curriculum time or after school hours?
Thank you so much.

1. Yes, laptop is allowed and yes, there is wifi provided
2. The notes provided by school is more than enough
3. Olympiads are enrichment modules, so they are in the timetable if you enrol or get selected for them, usually max no of olympiads you can take is 2 as there are only 2 available slots in the timetable for them but there are always students who took > 2, especially those under Independent Study (that is, you \"study\" on your own and take the same quizzes/tests/exams as those who are in the olympiad classes)

As for Year 5 olympiads (olympiad training is up to Year 5), PO is usually conducted at night from 7 till 10.30 pm but not to worry as the students will be in Boarding anyway. By Year 5, usually each student will end up with only 1 olympiad although there will always be 1 or 2 students who will have 2. However, these students who have 2 will have to choose 1 between the 2 if they are selected for International Olympiads.

[CMMom]

Hi dagong99,

Thanks for your reply.
Sounds like all super intelligent 👍🏻

[lucid]

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Hi dagong99,
Thanks for your reply.
Sounds like all super intelligent 👍🏻

:snuggles:
More importantly, they are most happy and well adjusted as they are doing what they like and have like minded friends around them.
Do read what some ex and current students share on Quora
https://www.quora.com/What-is-it-like-to-attend-NUS-High-School/answer/Gabriel-Tan-111?ch=10&share=8893c8f0&srid=eIIk

[CMMom]

Hi lucid, you’re like reading my mind. Yes I was quite worried but your reply is comforting. Hope DS can both contribute and enjoy his time.

[dadto3]

Hi. Any idea when will year 6 students finish their school term?

[Wonderment]

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Hi parents with older kids in NUSH, what is a good CAP in NUSH? is it right to thik that most students will score close to 5 or at least 4.5?

Don't worry too much I would say. By the time they reach Y6, they would have had several years of the best education available here. The Diploma is a coveted one, not only just getting a place in the school to begin with, but even more so - finishing the six years. Every student in the school would have built up a diverse range of skills and experiences (different from their schoolmates) and I believe they would be well-placed to do well after Convocation.

[CMMom]

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Average Graduation CAP scores for the past several years:
High Distinction (CAP = 4.5 – 5.0) = 50%
Distinction (CAP = 4.0 – 4.4) = 29%
Merit (CAP = 3.0 – 3.9) & Pass (CAP = 2.5 – 2.9) = 21%[/quote]

Hi, good morning.
Been reading NUSH promotion criteria.
Sorry to ask, but do you have some info on how many students need to stay back every year?
Haha sorry thinking of worse case scenario since promotion criteria is 2.5 (saw that it’s equivalent to 65%).
Thanks a lot.

[Racing Mario]

First of all, promotion CAP of 2.5 is an average of Core and Elective Modules. For one not to be promoted (to repeat), this student is scoring less than C+ (Grade Point 2.5) on the average for all modules.


I have not seen it on paper that Grade C+ (Grade Point 2.5) is 65%. I think it is too high. Based on earlier postings, working downwards, 80-85% score is A, 5% each grade, C+ should be 55-60%. But no one knows for sure.

NUS High doesn’t release overall student’s performance data. You can only get a peek from the convocation booklet listing of High Distinction, Distinction & so on. As you can see, most of them did well and they are some didn’t do so well. This is expected as this happened in all schools.

There are students who won multiple International & National Olympiads, won almost all the possible book prizes, took more than 1 honours program, awarded scholarships, and still exhibit strong student leadership and super active in CCAs. But there are also a number of students who need to repeat, these numbers are small (0 to a few). We only know when these seniors join class at the beginning of the year.

For those who have gotten COs, you should know by now NUS High selects students based on their keenness in Math & Science, because without that, the students may find it tough to take such high dosage of Math & Science syllabus for the next 6 years. You should trust NUS High judgement and take up the offer.

NUS High assessment of student performance is accumulative, regularly tested and assessed and all goes into the computation of their CAP. And it is an average score, if you didn’t do so well now, you will be spurred to work harder. If a student is in trouble, it will be picked up very early. As compared to O & A Levels track, where your final assessment is based on 1 sitting.

Depending on your DS/DD situation, parents must keep a close watch, and if necessary work closely with the school to resolve any problem faced by your DS/DD.

NUS High program of study is also very flexible, you can take a minimal 1 Math & 2 Sciences up to multiple honours. The trick is not to take more than what you can swallow and ended up suffer with poor performance.

My DS dislikes Olympiad, doesn’t want that much of Physics, not anywhere among the top, but he found his niche in Comp Sc. and he can dig deep into what he is keen, much more than other schools can offer. He found somewhere, something he can shine.

NUS High is about “Experiments -> Explores -> Excels”.

[CMMom]

Hi Racing Mario,

Thank you so much. Will take note of all the pointers. Definitely we are getting all good vibes from all experienced parents and students. 👍🏻