Nan Chiau High School

[On the ball]

Hi Sweet Cherry


Thank you for your very detailed answers. Will get more info from you if my DS is successful in his application…

The Suday Times article(5/12) on the school was timely. Before submitting the selection, I spoke to many more experienced parents and seek their views as I was contemplationg choosing XMS as first choice as well since his marks qualifies. Finally, decided on NCHS as I felt the school could achieve evenmore in the years to come and I want my DS to know more of the Chinese roots and culture.

Cheers!

[Sweet Cherry]

On the ball:

Hi Sweet Cherry


Thank you for your very detailed answers. Will get more info from you if my DS is successful in his application...

The Suday Times article(5/12) on the school was timely. Before submitting the selection, I spoke to many more experienced parents and seek their views as I was contemplationg choosing XMS as first choice as well since his marks qualifies. Finally, decided on NCHS as I felt the school could achieve evenmore in the years to come and I want my DS to know more of the Chinese roots and culture.

Cheers!

NCHS definitely has very strong 'Chinese roots' and culture, esp. it is the only secondary school which is affiliated to Singapore Hokikien Huay Kuan. The association has been well-known to promote and preserve Chinese language and culture. In fact, a lot of parents whom I know actually chosen NCHS partly becos of this reason

All the best to yr son's secondary sch posting, hope he'll get into his choice of sch.

When I think back of the struggles which I had with my DS for the choice of schs after the released of the PSLE results, I felt so shameful of myself. It was lucky that I eventually gave in and let him made his own choice. If not, I would have regretted now. So far, we are glad that he has made the right choice and we are definitely very happy with NCHS

:celebrate: Cheers!

[tansm2010]

right choice, the teachers really go extra miles to help student on academy and self confident. DD is one of the good sample, she just finished her O level, prior to O level the teachers had identified the weak subjects and coahing one by one after school or even during weekend. Furthermore she had again confident and never had stomach ache during examination that she had it since P1.

[sarahteddy]

Dear all,


the Chinese Standard in NCH is pretty high. For students who are not taking HCL, they will sit for GCE "O" Level Chinese Language Paper in June holiday and mid July, and result will be out in Aug. For those who do not successfully obtaining A1, they have to re-take the Year End O level CL Paper.

The reason being is that many students have successfully got their A1 in their 2nd attempt. So the school wants students to get as many A1 as possible.

Also, be prepared that graduating students will need to "burn" their holiday break for endless remedials and extra lessons. Can be pretty stressful. However, if the student is able to pull through it, the result should not be too bad.

As for the COP, it will definitely more than 231+. It won’t be a surprise that the COP for 2011 will be 240+. Currently, in North-East area, NCHS is the only band 1 sch, and SAP school. Parents whose child got COP of 230+, please be mentally prepared. I know many parents have gone to the school and asked to be on the waiting list. The school’s niche in CCA are performing Arts. P6 students who took up performing arts as CCA in pri sch may have an added advantage, however, COP still comes 1st.

[JieTing]

sarahteddy:

Dear all,


the Chinese Standard in NCH is pretty high. For students who are not taking HCL, they will sit for GCE \"O\" Level Chinese Language Paper in June holiday and mid July, and result will be out in Aug. For those who do not successfully obtaining A1, they have to re-take the Year End O level CL Paper.

The reason being is that many students have successfully got their A1 in their 2nd attempt. So the school wants students to get as many A1 as possible.

Also, be prepared that graduating students will need to \"burn\" their holiday break for endless remedials and extra lessons. Can be pretty stressful. However, if the student is able to pull through it, the result should not be too bad.

As for the COP, it will definitely more than 231+. It won't be a surprise that the COP for 2011 will be 240+. Currently, in North-East area, NCHS is the only band 1 sch, and SAP school. Parents whose child got COP of 230+, please be mentally prepared. I know many parents have gone to the school and asked to be on the waiting list. The school's niche in CCA are performing Arts. P6 students who took up performing arts as CCA in pri sch may have an added advantage, however, COP still comes 1st.

I dont think COP will go up (from 231 to 240+) by so much!

[Vanilla Cake]

sarahteddy:

As for the COP, it will definitely more than 231+. It won't be a surprise that the COP for 2011 will be 240+. Currently, in North-East area, NCHS is the only band 1 sch, and SAP school.

If I am not mistaken, NCHS's L1B5 based on 2009 GCE 'O' level was 10.9. Their SAP status will be accorded from 2012, so currently (2010) they are not considered as a SAP school.
From Jan 2012, their intake will be for Express course only.

JieTing:

I dont think COP will go up (from 231 to 240+) by so much!

Agreed, most likely up a few points (maximum=4?)from last year's COP of 231 and very unlikely to go beyond 240 for 2011 Sec 1 intake.

[wings98]

Vanilla Cake:

sarahteddy:

As for the COP, it will definitely more than 231+. It won't be a surprise that the COP for 2011 will be 240+. Currently, in North-East area, NCHS is the only band 1 sch, and SAP school.

If I am not mistaken, NCHS's L1B5 based on 2009 GCE 'O' level was 10.9. Their SAP status will be accorded from 2012, so currently (2010) they are not considered as a SAP school.
From Jan 2012, their intake will be for Express course only.

Hi Vanilla Cake, my understanding of SAP schools is that their HCL standard is very high and they only take in Express stream. May I know any other difference between SAP schools & non-SAP schools and what is the advantage of going to a SAP school? TIA.

[Vanilla Cake]

wings98:

Hi Vanilla Cake, my understanding of SAP schools is that their HCL standard is very high and they only take in Express stream. May I know any other difference between SAP schools & non-SAP schools and what is the advantage of going to a SAP school? TIA.

Hi wing98,

The existing 10 SAP sec schools are:
1. Anglican High
2. Catholic High
3. CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
4. Chung Cheng High School (Main)
5. Dunman High
6. Hwa Chong Institution
7. Maris Stella High
8. Nan Hua High
9. Nanyang Girls' High
10. River Valley High

Generally, SAP Sec schools provide a conducive environment for the students to understand and learn more about the Chinese language and culture. It helps to groom bilingual and bicultural students. However, do take note that in some SAP schools, you are allowed to take NCL instead of HCL. Speaking from my personal experience, I think that studying in a SAP school helps me to improve the standard of my Chinese.

[wings98]

Thanks for sharing, Vanilla cake. Any idea does Anglican High offers NCL?

[Vanilla Cake]

wings98:

Thanks for sharing, Vanilla cake. Any idea does Anglican High offers NCL?

Hi wings98,
You are welcome.

I am not sure about Anglican High. I went there for their \"Open house\" when in fact it was actually their \"Sports Open house\" in 2008 when I was a P6 student. The other 3 SAP schools that I had visited were Chung Cheng High School (Main), Nan Hua High and River Valley High in 2008. The student guide in Chung Cheng High School (main) provided quite a lot of useful information. One of which was that not all students over there were required to take HCL. I didn't ask about HCL during the open house visit to Nan Hua High and River Valley High.

Another aspect to take about SAP schools is that selected SAP schools offer http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11218. Next year, I will have 12 BSP students in my Sec 3 class although I am not in BSP.

My younger sister is in a SAP primary school and also not all students are required to take HCL.

Thanks.