2023 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2011)

[hope_luv04]

eastshore\" post_id=\"2123369\" time=\"1700790749\" user_id=\"117522:

AL5 is sure in
AL6D may require balloting depending on how many students applying each year.

Foresee many parents will push for IP instead of O level.
Schools with IP course could be more difficult to get in.
No matter how MOE/Minister does, it is always stressful to parents.

Thank you for your reply.

Cut off was 7D last year. I hope it won’t change this year.

Indeed very stressful.

[hope_luv04]

publichughs\" post_id=\"2123371\" time=\"1700791306\" user_id=\"201234:

NYGH COP non- affiliated 4(D) - 7(D)
7D<6<6P<6M<6D

worth a try if i were you.

Thank you for your reply. I will give it a try. My concern is my daughter’s higher Chinese is merit and not distinction so not sure of the chances. Also need to take into consideration this year’s intake how many are apply for the school.

[hope_luv04]

mystique_j\" post_id=\"2123377\" time=\"1700792227\" user_id=\"39431:

NYGH COP was AL7D, not AL6D.

So AL6M stands a very high chance to get in.

Thank you for your reply.

I will give it a try.

It’s within the criteria according to last year’s hopefully it doesn’t change this year and the number of students applying.
Also with a merit for higher Chinese, distinction will be placed before merit. Another cause for worry…

[Cloudynight]

Hello parents, total newbie here to find out information and opinions, and thanks in advance to hear from anyone.


We are Singaporeans and live in the extreme west. For the two months, we were only hoping our child could get into RVHS with her prelim results and location as the main considerations. Then my child had pulled off the unthinkable and gotten AL4M, and the general opinion we got from surrounding friends was it would be a pity not to go RGS or NYGHS.

The thought of her joining NYGHS is extremely alluring but the distance remains the biggest barrier. And we like to find out more pros and cons from both NYGHS and RVHS.

Several questions we have for now below:

1. We have heard more great things about NYGHS’ teachers (in forums especially), and would like to find out more about teachers in RVHS, how students fare under them, etc.

2. How the two schools fare in terms of campuses, facilities. We do understand it’s hard to draw definitive comparisons between the two.

3. School hours for both school are about the same. The biggest worry remains on how often and late the students stay back after school hours; which of the two invest more in after school activities and CCAs.

4. We would like to find out more about the third language offering, how intense it gets, and the drop out rate, etc.

5. We aren’t financially well-off, even with the possibility of scholarship, we do worry about money when it comes to other programme fees in independent schools like NYGHS. Is that the case for NYGHS, or both?

[kab]

blackyv\" post_id=\"2123391\" time=\"1700794540\" user_id=\"56432:

Any reason didn't consider cedar girl ip? I have a niece from there and highly recommended to us..

Thanks for all the replies!

Our first choice is SCGS IP. For second choice, Cedar Girl IP COP is 8, Dunman is 8M ( again provided the COP don't change this year). So my girl may be balloted out for Cedar but for Dunman, her 8D would ensure a place for her.

3rd and 4th choice - both are COP 9 schools as safety net.

( but now you guys mentioned...maybe I should change my 3rd choice to Cedar....it is not as far as TJC/RV...)

[SeanNg2023]

Avenue3\" post_id=\"2123381\" time=\"1700793424\" user_id=\"45412:

NJC conducted open house. Your information is wrong.

Ah..Ok. may be I did not receive the invitation for open house. But how is NJC IP students score for A-level and also school sport facilities, school culture? Can you advise as well?

[kab]

Cloudynight\" post_id=\"2123401\" time=\"1700796368\" user_id=\"203376:

Hello parents, total newbie here to find out information and opinions, and thanks in advance to hear from anyone.

We are Singaporeans and live in the extreme west. For the two months, we were only hoping our child could get into RVHS with her prelim results and location as the main considerations. Then my child had pulled off the unthinkable and gotten AL4M, and the general opinion we got from surrounding friends was it would be a pity not to go RGS or NYGHS.

The thought of her joining NYGHS is extremely alluring but the distance remains the biggest barrier. And we like to find out more pros and cons from both NYGHS and RVHS.

Several questions we have for now below:

1. We have heard more great things about NYGHS' teachers (in forums especially), and would like to find out more about teachers in RVHS, how students fare under them, etc.

2. How the two schools fare in terms of campuses, facilities. We do understand it's hard to draw definitive comparisons between the two.

3. School hours for both school are about the same. The biggest worry remains on how often and late the students stay back after school hours; which of the two invest more in after school activities and CCAs.

4. We would like to find out more about the third language offering, how intense it gets, and the drop out rate, etc.

5. We aren't financially well-off, even with the possibility of scholarship, we do worry about money when it comes to other programme fees in independent schools like NYGHS. Is that the case for NYGHS, or both?

My older girl is in NYGH sec three. I highly recommend the school. My girl ends at 5:00pm for CCA days ( twice per week) and 6:45pm ( once a week) for third language day. Most school program can be paid by Edusave. There are also all sorts of financial help available.

I wish my younger girl ( PSLE this year) did well enough for NYGH! She got AL8D which is not bad but sadly not good enough to join her jie jie...

[Avenue3]

Cloudynight\" post_id=\"2123401\" time=\"1700796368\" user_id=\"203376:

Hello parents, total newbie here to find out information and opinions, and thanks in advance to hear from anyone.

We are Singaporeans and live in the extreme west. For the two months, we were only hoping our child could get into RVHS with her prelim results and location as the main considerations. Then my child had pulled off the unthinkable and gotten AL4M, and the general opinion we got from surrounding friends was it would be a pity not to go RGS or NYGHS.

The thought of her joining NYGHS is extremely alluring but the distance remains the biggest barrier. And we like to find out more pros and cons from both NYGHS and RVHS.

Several questions we have for now below:

1. We have heard more great things about NYGHS' teachers (in forums especially), and would like to find out more about teachers in RVHS, how students fare under them, etc.

2. How the two schools fare in terms of campuses, facilities. We do understand it's hard to draw definitive comparisons between the two.

3. School hours for both school are about the same. The biggest worry remains on how often and late the students stay back after school hours; which of the two invest more in after school activities and CCAs.

4. We would like to find out more about the third language offering, how intense it gets, and the drop out rate, etc.

5. We aren't financially well-off, even with the possibility of scholarship, we do worry about money when it comes to other programme fees in independent schools like NYGHS. Is that the case for NYGHS, or both?

My friends' DD goes from Boon Lay MRT to RGS by train. NYGHS is certainly doable. Do note that the girl needs to change bus at MRT (1 or 2 stop I think from Tan Kah Kee). Then Year 5 and 6 is at HC, which is right above MRT and not much walk.

Many students drop out of third language at some point. I dont have stats, but only 20-30% continue to write exam.

Dont worry about campus facilities - i think there is over emphasis on this in forums. All top schools are good in my opinion.

I do not know much about scholarships, may be others can give their opinion.

[00skyblue00]

Cloudynight\" post_id=\"2123401\" time=\"1700796368\" user_id=\"203376:

Hello parents, total newbie here to find out information and opinions, and thanks in advance to hear from anyone.

We are Singaporeans and live in the extreme west. For the two months, we were only hoping our child could get into RVHS with her prelim results and location as the main considerations. Then my child had pulled off the unthinkable and gotten AL4M, and the general opinion we got from surrounding friends was it would be a pity not to go RGS or NYGHS.

The thought of her joining NYGHS is extremely alluring but the distance remains the biggest barrier. And we like to find out more pros and cons from both NYGHS and RVHS.

Several questions we have for now below:

1. We have heard more great things about NYGHS' teachers (in forums especially), and would like to find out more about teachers in RVHS, how students fare under them, etc.

2. How the two schools fare in terms of campuses, facilities. We do understand it's hard to draw definitive comparisons between the two.

3. School hours for both school are about the same. The biggest worry remains on how often and late the students stay back after school hours; which of the two invest more in after school activities and CCAs.

4. We would like to find out more about the third language offering, how intense it gets, and the drop out rate, etc.

5. We aren't financially well-off, even with the possibility of scholarship, we do worry about money when it comes to other programme fees in independent schools like NYGHS. Is that the case for NYGHS, or both?

AL4M is eligible for ESIS, your results slip would have stated which is $2400 per year for 6 years, covers most of NYGH fees. Need to top up for RGS.

For commuting, alternatively, you can consider to take bus 174 to Bukit Timah, no need transfer and get to seat from start to end with mostly accurate timing of bus from Boon Lay Bus interchange. The journey in the morning quite alright. You can see many HCI, NJC, and others on the bus along the way. You can try taking the different routes together with your girl during holidays to familiarise. I heard from friend NY's reporting time is 8:15am for most days. Hence they chose it.

But if your girl is not into Chinese, RGS may be more suitable? Which school to chose highly depends on the student, whether her unexpected high performance was her own abilities or with a lot of assistance and whether she is strong in Chinese or not or not into too much chinese based activities or program. But no matter what, competition among the best students should be expected. Competition can be healthy and may help each other to pursue excellence. But competition can also be toxic, plays politics, in order to stand out among others. Some are so talented and motivation, it may be interpretated wrongly as too ambitious and toxic. So it really depends on the personality of the child.

As long as the child can have a small group of 2 or 3 close friends to start with, it will make a big difference in her sch life, I strongly believe.

What she has achieved is exceptional! All the best to her!

Some CCAs may need one time top ups, you can try asking more about this from gurus.

[lee_yl]

kab\" post_id=\"2123406\" time=\"1700797097\" user_id=\"7705:

My older girl is in NYGH sec three. I highly recommend the school. My girl ends at 5:00pm for CCA days ( twice per week) and 6:45pm ( once a week) for third language day. Most school program can be paid by Edusave. There are also all sorts of financial help available.

I wish my younger girl ( PSLE this year) did well enough for NYGH! She got AL8D which is not bad but sadly not good enough to join her jie jie...

@Cloudy, I highly recommend NYGH too. My DD2 was from NYGH. The teachers over at NYGH are caring, I would say hand-holding the girls till they mature so it’s a very nurturing environment. DD2 has since moved on to Hwa Chong and she loves her JC too!!

@Kab, AL8 points is a very good score! Every child is unique and matures at different pace. Your DD2 can consider SCGS IP. My DD1 was from there and in my view, SCGS IP and EJ are great. Eng Literature is compulsory at SCGS. As DD1 moved on to EJ, her Lit was strong which indirectly helps her GP!!