All About International Schools

[bunnies]

mrswongtuition:

You can get a referral to KK via polyclinic (long wait but cheap) or go to a private psychologist (can range from few hundreds to few thousands).


If you are keen in going to a private one, I have one nice lady to recommend: Dr Clarice Hong from Raffles Hospital.

Hi Mrswongtuition

Thank you for the information.

[adafew]

ivt:

One World International School opened in late-2008. It is located in the east at 696 Upper Changi Road East (near Simei). This is very close to where I live.


Does any one know what the school is like? Is it as good as the Australian International School?

Hi, I heard One World International School is mostly Indian national?

[sweetlovinmum08]

Could you guys give me some list of international school for my coming primary 1 daughter next year. we are not that familiar which are the better english school, she's not good in local language thats why want her to attend in english school aswell. .. wish i can send my daughter in an expat school Some suggestion near serangoon mrt or around hougang st.11, .

[corneyAmber]

sweetlovinmum08:

Could you guys give me some list of international school for my coming primary 1 daughter next year. we are not that familiar which are the better english school, she's not good in local language thats why want her to attend in english school aswell. .. wish i can send my daughter in an expat school Some suggestion near serangoon mrt or around hougang st.11, .

There is a very well known Indian International School, DPS International School, located at the former premises of Charlton School, a stone's throw away from Hougang Street 11, but not sure if they accept non-Indians.

http://www.dps.edu.sg/html/index0.htm

[auntieM]

Can anyone recommend a International school with good program for kids with special needs please?

TIA

[wushixiancn]

Hi parents:


I’m a newcoming to singapore from shanghai,China. My son is in P3 now. He should be in p4 in Sep. I find that it is difficult to find a vacancy in local school and he may be still in P3 in Sep. So I’m looking for international school for him now . Are the international schools in singapore as good as the local schools? pls give some advises. thanks.

[ridcully]

wushixiancn:

Hi parents:


I'm a newcoming to singapore from shanghai,China. My son is in P3 now. He should be in p4 in Sep. I find that it is difficult to find a vacancy in local school and he may be still in P3 in Sep. So I'm looking for international school for him now . Are the international schools in singapore as good as the local schools? pls give some advises. thanks.

Primary 3 or Secondary 3? Your posting's header says 'teenage boy'.

I presume you mean Primary 3. If not, much of the following is still applicable.

Depends what you mean by 'good'. Academically, the local schools are relatively strong in maths and science (but not as strong as schools in Shanghai). However, they have a narrow curriculum focused on English, mother tongue (eg Chinese), maths and science. Classes are large (around 40 pupils at P3 and above). Fees are quite low.

International schools have broader curricula and aim to develop children holistically, and have smaller class sizes.

In time, you should be able to get a place in a local school. It is in fact much more difficult to get a place in an international school - several of them have waiting lists of more than a year. Some places in international schools are reserved for nationals of that country, and some places are 'reserved' by companies with hefty sums. Fees are very high.

If your child has gone through the Shanghai system, then he is likely to be very strong in Chinese, maths and science, and will do well in a local school.

Rgds
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[wushixiancn]

ridcully: you are so kind to reply my so quickly.thanks a lot.


yes, my son is in primary school now. My husband has called several local schools and international schools. the result is : every local school says the waitlist is very long ( herry park?), and the internaional schools ( CIS,CNIS, EIS?) are very nice and have vacancies.
So , I wonder whether the local school is better than international school? Since they are more difficult to apply

Primary 3 or Secondary 3? Your posting’s header says ‘teenage boy’.

I presume you mean Primary 3. If not, much of the following is still applicable.

Depends what you mean by ‘good’. Academically, the local schools are relatively strong in maths and science (but not as strong as schools in Shanghai). However, they have a narrow curriculum focused on English, mother tongue (eg Chinese), maths and science. Classes are large (around 40 pupils at P3 and above). Fees are quite low.

International schools have broader curricula and aim to develop children holistically, and have smaller class sizes.

In time, you should be able to get a place in a local school. It is in fact much more difficult to get a place in an international school - several of them have waiting lists of more than a year. Some places in international schools are reserved for nationals of that country, and some places are ‘reserved’ by companies with hefty sums. Fees are very high.

If your child has gone through the Shanghai system, then he is likely to be very strong in Chinese, maths and science, and will do well in a local school.

Rgds
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[ridcully]

Hi wushixiancn


The availability of places is no indicator of quality: The educational ‘market’ is not analogous to a restaurant! Again, you have to define ‘good’ and ‘better’ in order to judge.

For me, ‘good’ means good English, a broad curriculum, willingness to help weaker students rather than train for exams, and small class sizes. On these criteria, certain international schools (such as Tanglin Trust and the Australian School) are better than local schools.

In terms of training for exams, especially in maths and science, then certain local schools are better.

I think that’s the extent of my advice. Other contributors welcome!

Rgds
R

[wushixiancn]

For me, ‘good’ means good English,–international school may be better,since there is hardly any classmates can speak chinese, while may local children understand and speak chinese well.

a broad curriculum-- this is what I can’t know really now,since without any compare.
willingness to help weaker students rather than train for exams-- international school has ESL lessons to help the students whose mother tounge is not english. BTW, I bring some worksheets from shanghai for my son.
small class sizes. On these criteria, certain international schools (such as Tanglin Trust and the Australian School) are better than local schools.

In terms of training for exams, especially in maths and science, then certain local schools are better.

update my situation: I put my son in a international school in theend.