2020 PSLE Discussions and Strategies(for those born in 2008)

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MrCool\" post_id=\"2004013\" time=\"1606301996\" user_id=\"187777:

Is this year T-scores dropped? I didn't hear any 270+. My DS neighbourhood school didn't have many students scoring above 250s (around 5-8 out of 240 students). Just curious!!

Our school got 270+, only 1 student

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kaisuparents\" post_id=\"2003979\" time=\"1606298469\" user_id=\"35019:

Hi All,
My DD got 266. She is deciding between RGS n CEDAR. Any pros/cons, your suggestions/experiences pls.
Thanks.

I am interested in the responses to your question. I am also deciding between these 2 schools. My dd1 was from Cedar. She enjoyed her time in Cedar very much. Dd1 was blessed with very good teachers. Cedar and VJ has a nice, comfortable ‘kampong’ feel (my opinion only). Dd2 has a very different personality and interests and I hope to find a good fit for her. Certainly not ruling out Cedar. I watched RGS online open house video. Very impressive campus.

:offtopic: Cedar’s COP may be 25x. But in my dd1’s cohort, there were no lack of girls scoring 26x and 27x.

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icez118\" post_id=\"2004119\" time=\"1606310037\" user_id=\"116664:

ryanryan\" post_id=\"2004014\" time=\"1606302292\" user_id=\"105755:

[quote=MrCool post_id=2004013 time=1606301996 user_id=187777]Is this year T-scores dropped? I didn't hear any 270+. My DS neighbourhood school didn't have many students scoring above 250s (around 5-8 out of 240 students). Just curious!!

Din hear of any 270+ but there were many who got 260+ and 250+

yes, there are a few 270+ that I know...[/quote]Last year, there seem to have a general increase in COP for many secondary schools.

Not sure if anyone has insights on whether it will go up or down this year? From what I have heard, many kids are scoring high 240's to 270 (maybe it's just by chance to be within my circle of friends). So I fear that COP will increase this year.

Also, can I ask, if a kid is offered Malay or Arabic/Bahasa Indonesia, any indication of where he stands in the cohort? Read somewhere that 3rd language is offered to top 10%, but I think it is referring to those 3rd language like Jap, Spanish, French etc.

[kj2008]

My son got 240. Which are the good schools in the East with 6 choices? Please help. Thank you

[ryanryan]

kj2008\" post_id=\"2004123\" time=\"1606310968\" user_id=\"26402:

My son got 240. Which are the good schools in the East with 6 choices? Please help. Thank you

Anglican High?

[MerlionInGermany]

hazeline\" post_id=\"2004122\" time=\"1606310957\" user_id=\"18065:

Also, can I ask, if a kid is offered Malay or Arabic/Bahasa Indonesia, any indication of where he stands in the cohort? Read somewhere that 3rd language is offered to top 10%, but I think it is referring to those 3rd language like Jap, Spanish, French etc.

Read the section, Admission to the courses, and then estimate from the info written there?
https://www.moelc.moe.edu.sg/courses/

[coast]

SCHOOL SELECTION AND POSTING


Students eligible for secondary school may submit their option forms online via the S1 Internet System (S1-IS) from now until 3pm next Tuesday.

“When choosing a secondary school, parents and students should consider factors such as the secondary schools’ distinctive programmes, co-curricular activities (CCAs), ethos and culture,” MOE and SEAB said.

“Parents and students are encouraged to take the time to explore the schools’ websites, social media pages, as well as take part in their virtual open houses, to find out more about the schools that interest them before selecting the schools.”

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/psle-results-scores-primary-secondary-school-moe-seab-13635194?cid=FBcna

All the best! :rahrah:

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MrCool\" post_id=\"2004013\" time=\"1606301996\" user_id=\"187777:

Is this year T-scores dropped? I didn't hear any 270+. My DS neighbourhood school didn't have many students scoring above 250s (around 5-8 out of 240 students). Just curious!!

i dont think so? in my school, many pupils got 250 and above,, like much more! there were like 20-30 pupils who got 250-259, and then like 15? who got 260-269 and 2 who got 270+!

[Luxedream]

Olive3\" post_id=\"2004121\" time=\"1606310887\" user_id=\"121372:

kaisuparents\" post_id=\"2003979\" time=\"1606298469\" user_id=\"35019:

Hi All,
My DD got 266. She is deciding between RGS n CEDAR. Any pros/cons, your suggestions/experiences pls.
Thanks.

I am interested in the responses to your question. I am also deciding between these 2 schools. My dd1 was from Cedar. She enjoyed her time in Cedar very much. Dd1 was blessed with very good teachers. Cedar and VJ has a nice, comfortable ‘kampong’ feel (my opinion only). Dd2 has a very different personality and interests and I hope to find a good fit for her. Certainly not ruling out Cedar. I watched RGS online open house video. Very impressive campus.

:offtopic: Cedar’s COP may be 25x. But in my dd1’s cohort, there were no lack of girls scoring 26x and 27x.

At 266, I would not think twice about selecting RGS over Cedar. My elder boy was from VS-VJ, younger boy currently in RI. While VJ is an excellent school in its own right, academically there is still quite a big gap from RI. I’m also biased towards independent schools coz I’m from one myself. And I can see the advantages of being in a school that offers curriculum and experience that is different from the regular schools.

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MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"2004125\" time=\"1606311320\" user_id=\"2964:

hazeline\" post_id=\"2004122\" time=\"1606310957\" user_id=\"18065:

Also, can I ask, if a kid is offered Malay or Arabic/Bahasa Indonesia, any indication of where he stands in the cohort? Read somewhere that 3rd language is offered to top 10%, but I think it is referring to those 3rd language like Jap, Spanish, French etc.

Read the section, Admission to the courses, and then estimate from the info written there?
https://www.moelc.moe.edu.sg/courses/

So basically anyone who qualifies for express or normal academic will be offered? As long as there is no prior language knowledge? Thank you!