<![CDATA[Integrated Programme (IP)]]>Hi All,


Yesterday, I received the book on the admission to secondary one in 2009 (Part Two) - Information on secondary schools.

On page 12, there is a list of 8 schools that are currently offering IP and participate in the S1 posting exercise for PSLE students.

The 8 schools in alphabetical order are :

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent )
Dunman High School
Hwa Chong Institution
National Junior College (Secondary Section )
Nanyang Girls' High School
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary )
Raffles Institution
River Valley High School

Pls kindly share your views/thoughts about the above mentioned schools.

I thank you for your time and helpful feedbacks.

Warmest regards.

😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1202/integrated-programme-ipRSS for NodeWed, 29 Apr 2026 11:14:30 GMTWed, 15 Oct 2008 22:21:23 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:04:51 GMT]]>You can compare different schools and also look at factors like school culture, etc here https://schooladvisorsg.com/compare

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147073https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147073Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:42:23 GMT]]>It’s back this year by popular demand!
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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147024https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147024Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:42:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:15:22 GMT]]>About 6% to 7% of Integrated Programme students leave before completing six years: MOE

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/about-6-to-7-per-cent-of-integrated-programme-students-leave-before-completing-the-six-years-moe

Summary:

  • Some Integrated Programme students switch to O-levels, polytechnics, or overseas schools due to academic pressure or differing learning preferences.
  • Demand for IP remains high, with about 4,300 applying in 2024’s Secondary 1 posting exercise, despite some students leaving.
  • MOE says that IP suits self-directed learners; O-levels may better suit those preferring structured learning with clear milestones.
]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2145856https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2145856Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:15:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:42:45 GMT]]>

manorway\" post_id=\"2132680\" time=\"1713157098\" user_id=\"9303:

Ask school teachers to suggest. They will tell you which books and where to get extra questions. Some may even give students the extra questions.
Thank you very much for the tips!:)

:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132981https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132981Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:42:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:58:18 GMT]]>

skysky2018\" post_id=\"2132663\" time=\"1713140001\" user_id=\"82018:

Hi may I check where I can buy references books/ practise materials for ACSI IP year 1 for the various subjects?

It seems not so many books in Polular Bookstore suit for IP students.

Thank you!:)
Ask school teachers to suggest. They will tell you which books and where to get extra questions. Some may even give students the extra questions.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132680https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132680Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:58:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:13:21 GMT]]>Hi may I check where I can buy references books/ practise materials for ACSI IP year 1 for the various subjects?


It seems not so many books in Polular Bookstore suit for IP students.

Thank you!:)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132663https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2132663Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:13:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:55:39 GMT]]>Thank you zac’s mum, SG_KP1 and 00skyblue00. Very helpful. I will pass on the info to the parents. Hopefully they find a way.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127218https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127218Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:55:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:10:14 GMT]]>https://i.imgur.com/Zz8xhAO.jpeg

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127215Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:10:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:58:39 GMT]]>I think if you step back and look at everything that is going on in the education landscape (and society in general), it is quite obvious why the IP transfers are discouraged.


Whether they are not allowed (reading a few web pages, I wouldn’t conclude that they are), allowed if A, B, or C (if so) but not if X, Y, or Z, etc - I don’t know. But it would be easy to see why some circumstances are probably viewed more favourably than others.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127212https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127212Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:58:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:00:50 GMT]]>(Edit: deleted the link to RGS application page. Read “posted to another secondary school under DSA”) cos saw “posted” and thought S1 posting 🙄


If the child has just started Y1 it’s still early days; why not give some time to settle in?

If the child is in Y2 then can apply like all the other kids who are applying. U can check with the target schools directly whether IP kids can apply or not. But how would the child know whether the target school is “more suitable” or not? Unless u avoid similar profile type of schools (SAP; religious).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127209https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127209Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:57:02 GMT]]>

manorway\" post_id=\"2127207\" time=\"1705339133\" user_id=\"9303:

Non-DSA IP students in Yr 1 and 2 to transfer to another IP school. Is it written anywhere that it will definitely be rejected by MOE?

Reason for wanting to transfer : the culture is too much for students to accept. Students felt they are forced to do things in ways that contradict with students' personal/family values/religious beliefs.

Even if students have done their research by going to open houses, spoke to people in that school etc... it is hard to totally understand what to expect of the culture until one is in the school.

If one wants to transfer to other IP schools, what is the best approach?
I know it was used to be strictly not allowed. Every sch conduct their ip differently. And ip is a 6 yr programme. Even from ip to O level used to be not allowed.

Wld ip B be willing to accept student from ip A? How abt transfer from ib to ip or ip to ib? Transfer requires receiving sch to accept the student first, before seeking the first sch to release. If both schs are willing it is easier, no need moe to be involved.

Not sure what is the real reason. But ip schools receive different funding from moe. I wonder the fund is allocated by yearly or one off 6 years.

Can check the clauses stated in sch registration before sec 1. Independent school? Parents supposed to signed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127208https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127208Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:57:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:18:53 GMT]]>

phtthp\" post_id=\"2093631\" time=\"1672282764\" user_id=\"35251:


2) But,
for IP-A-level destination bound students -

transfer
from one IP school to another different IP-A-level school,
from Year 1 (IP) to Year 6 (IP),
is Not allowed,

regardless whether u have entered by DSA or by PSLE AL score.

So,
if say, u attempt to seek Transfer, from Cedar Girls (IP, at end of Year 4) into RI (IP, starting Year 5)

Or

say, attempt to seek Transfer from Dunman High (IP, at end of Year 4) into Hwa Chong (IP, Year 5) -

MOE will not allow this Transfer.

Non-DSA IP students in Yr 1 and 2 to transfer to another IP school. Is it written anywhere that it will definitely be rejected by MOE?

Reason for wanting to transfer : the culture is too much for students to accept. Students felt they are forced to do things in ways that contradict with students' personal/family values/religious beliefs.

Even if students have done their research by going to open houses, spoke to people in that school etc... it is hard to totally understand what to expect of the culture until one is in the school.

If one wants to transfer to other IP schools, what is the best approach?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127207https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2127207Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:18:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:59:45 GMT]]>Hi, just sharing about this tuition center that I came across when I sent my kid for a trial class. My kid is 15 years old and at the start of April, I noticed his results declining. So i started looking for tuition center to send my kid to and I saw this ad by Blue3 academy. They have secondary IP programmes so i just send my kid for a trial class there and he really enjoyed the class. He said it was informative and the teachers are rlly helpful so I signed him up for a term. Initially he did struggle cuz his foundation in IP was weak but thanks to the teachers, he finally managed to climb up to a B3 from a D7. In case any of you need the information about this tuition center, I'll link the website here. https://blue3academy.com/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2120634https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2120634Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Fri, 24 Feb 2023 02:26:19 GMT]]>Dear parents,


I am looking for a home tutor for my son. He needs help in IP English and is currently in Year 4.
I am living in the east.
Do share with me (via pm) if you have any candidate in mind.

A million thanks in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2098852https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2098852Fri, 24 Feb 2023 02:26:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:59:24 GMT]]>

iptoib\" post_id=\"2057977\" time=\"1644372953\" user_id=\"197099:

Hi, thanks for reply.

DSA commitment is only to the 4 years (his is IP to a JC). No further commitment for the Sports in JC.

I read the offer letter also and the commitment to the Sports is to the Secondary School. Students are \"expected\" to honour their commitment for the 6 year program.

Reason I am posting is because I have read through KSP and seems like general interpretation is that you cannot transfer out if you are a DSA student. And that DSA students are not able to move out.

But I have also heard of a Boy from ACSI who DSAed into the O Level Program. At Sec 3, he transferred to the IB Program, technically no longer in the O Level Program and no longer bounded to the Sports.

So there are many intepretation but was hoping to hear from actually cases before I apply to the school.

Appreciate your feedbacks.
If you remain inside the SAME school, Yes, can transfer easily.
Why ?

Because
Is all done within the SAME identical school management ! It is called \"Internal\" Transfer.

Example

1)
a) Internal transfer taking place at end of Sec 2, starting Sec 3 IB, for (ACSI + MGS + SJI).


b) Internal transfer taking place at end of Sec 2 (O level), starting Sec 3 IP-A-level, for

Secondary schools like
(Victoria + Cedar / Catholic High + SCGS + St Nick).


2) But,
for IP-A-level destination bound students -

transfer
from one IP school to another different IP-A-level school,
from Year 1 (IP) to Year 6 (IP),
is Not allowed,

regardless whether u have entered by DSA or by PSLE AL score.

So,
if say, u attempt to seek Transfer, from Cedar Girls (IP, at end of Year 4) into RI (IP, starting Year 5)

Or

say, attempt to seek Transfer from Dunman High (IP, at end of Year 4) into Hwa Chong (IP, Year 5) -

MOE will not allow this Transfer.


3) But,
for IP students who cannot cope with IP curriculum, they will be identified at end of Sec 2 by their own school Form Teachers,
to enter into Sec 3 structured \"O-level\" classes opened, to help them.


For Non-DSA students-

If parents are not interested in their teenagers being transferred into these so called \"on demand\" internal, in-house Sec 3 O-level classes, to prepare for O-level,

parents can attempt to
transfer their teenagers out
either into

other O-level Secondary schools
or International IB schools willing to accept them ,
so that
they can start school afresh in another totally brand new school environment,
without the social stigma of being recognised by their fellow peers / school mates as, cannot cope with IP.

Because

some teenagers at the age of 15 or 16, don't like their fellow familiar classmates to ask them questions during recess time or during Cca training, like

\"hey, how come Sec 3, u get transferred from IP class into another class ? ... \"

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093631https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093631Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:59:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:20:29 GMT]]>

Coffeelatte03\" post_id=\"2093358\" time=\"1671898480\" user_id=\"198645:

Want to ask, if from sec 2 o levels stream wants to transfer to IP ie. NYGH, anyone had experience with their entrance exam? Or hear anyone who’s successful? Thx
So far, have not heard about any transfers in from sec 3 in NYGH other than China scholars.....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093627Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:20:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Sat, 24 Dec 2022 16:14:40 GMT]]>Want to ask, if from sec 2 o levels stream wants to transfer to IP ie. NYGH, anyone had experience with their entrance exam? Or hear anyone who’s successful? Thx

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093358https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2093358Sat, 24 Dec 2022 16:14:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:47:51 GMT]]>There was some prior discussion about this starting on page 37. This Parliamentary Reply is much clearer.


https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/parliamentary-replies/20221130-students-who-dropped-out-of-the-integrated-programme

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2091043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2091043Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:47:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:07:26 GMT]]>Yes, it seems like there is a big difference between A) i) internal movement because doing well (O to IP) or ii) internal/external movement because unfortunately not doing as well as hoped and need to explore a different path (O or Poly) vs. B) I want to try something else now. I can’t imagine they (MOE) are keen to increase the cases of B), but I have no firsthand knowledge of exactly what they will allow (subject to schools’ approval) or flat out won’t allow.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058012https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058012Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:07:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:40:34 GMT]]>I am pretty sure there isn't absolute freedom of movement between IP programmes for IP kids - otherwise it could be pretty chaotic 🙂 MOE doesn't state this explicitly, but do check with them, as they do give instructions to schools as to what/whom they can accept as transfers.


All O level students are free to choose any JC after the O levels.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058004https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058004Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:40:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:37:28 GMT]]>

iptoib\" post_id=\"2057977\" time=\"1644372953\" user_id=\"197099:

Hi, thanks for reply.

DSA commitment is only to the 4 years (his is IP to a JC). No further commitment for the Sports in JC.

I read the offer letter also and the commitment to the Sports is to the Secondary School. Students are \"expected\" to honour their commitment for the 6 year program.

Reason I am posting is because I have read through KSP and seems like general interpretation is that you cannot transfer out if you are a DSA student. And that DSA students are not able to move out.

But I have also heard of a Boy from ACSI who DSAed into the O Level Program. At Sec 3, he transferred to the IB Program, technically no longer in the O Level Program and no longer bounded to the Sports.

So there are many intepretation but was hoping to hear from actually cases before I apply to the school.

Appreciate your feedbacks.
For example, if my DD1 DSAed into SCGS IP via ballet, and the DSA commitment is 4yrs, it only means she is allowed to choose other CCAs at yr5 and yr6. So when DD1 proceed to go EJC, she is free to choose any other CCAs and not committed to do ballot anymore.

It does not mean she can transfer to say, RI or HCI to do A levels. Else I would ask my DD1 to go RI or HCI and and other parents may also want to do that isn’t it?

I remembered seeing my DD1’s DSA CO letter, stated clearly that she is to stick to EJC as part of the program.

For ACS O boy who managed to promote to ACI to do IB, I think it’s fair as it is still within ACS itself and if the boy is outstanding, he deserves to be further developed. I have heard a similar case. The kid received DSA CO (for O level program) at an IP school but the kid had excellent PSLE results so the school granted the kid to start from IP yr 1.

Other exceptions may be granted for DSAed students to transfer if student can’t cope and has decided to go Poly. I would think such exceptional exit cases is fair too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058002https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058002Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:37:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:23:32 GMT]]>

ngl2010\" post_id=\"2057988\" time=\"1644379972\" user_id=\"40978:

This happened to my DS’s batch a few years back.

The boy DSA’ed to RI. Cannot cope in IP then joined O level class in RI. Then he moved to another JC after O level.

It maybe an exception but it happened. But this was a few years ago. Now the boy is doing NS.
This is very common. DSA to IP sch for 6y but dropped into O level program with no through train to the IPJC. During sec4, can dsa into another ipjc or dsa back to the same ipjc provided the coach accepts them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058001https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2058001Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:23:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:12:52 GMT]]>

iptoib\" post_id=\"2057977\" time=\"1644372953\" user_id=\"197099:

Hi, thanks for reply.

DSA commitment is only to the 4 years (his is IP to a JC). No further commitment for the Sports in JC.

I read the offer letter also and the commitment to the Sports is to the Secondary School. Students are \"expected\" to honour their commitment for the 6 year program.

Reason I am posting is because I have read through KSP and seems like general interpretation is that you cannot transfer out if you are a DSA student. And that DSA students are not able to move out.

But I have also heard of a Boy from ACSI who DSAed into the O Level Program. At Sec 3, he transferred to the IB Program, technically no longer in the O Level Program and no longer bounded to the Sports.

So there are many intepretation but was hoping to hear from actually cases before I apply to the school.

Appreciate your feedbacks.
This happened to my DS’s batch a few years back.

The boy DSA’ed to RI. Cannot cope in IP then joined O level class in RI. Then he moved to another JC after O level.

It maybe an exception but it happened. But this was a few years ago. Now the boy is doing NS.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2057988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2057988Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:12:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Integrated Programme (IP) on Wed, 09 Feb 2022 03:26:52 GMT]]>

iptoib\" post_id=\"2057977\" time=\"1644372953\" user_id=\"197099:

Hi, thanks for reply.

DSA commitment is only to the 4 years (his is IP to a JC). No further commitment for the Sports in JC.

I read the offer letter also and the commitment to the Sports is to the Secondary School. Students are \"expected\" to honour their commitment for the 6 year program.

Reason I am posting is because I have read through KSP and seems like general interpretation is that you cannot transfer out if you are a DSA student. And that DSA students are not able to move out.

But I have also heard of a Boy from ACSI who DSAed into the O Level Program. At Sec 3, he transferred to the IB Program, technically no longer in the O Level Program and no longer bounded to the Sports.

So there are many intepretation but was hoping to hear from actually cases before I apply to the school.

Appreciate your feedbacks.
For the boy who went from ACS(I) O to IP at Sec 3, did he drop the sport in Sec 3 or later on (like JC1)?

My interpretation would be similar to what I think others are saying. DSA-Sec kids into IP must stick with that school/affiliated JC for all 6 years. I think the ACS(I) case is different in that any O level student (DSA or S1) is eligible to try for IB in Year 3. The nuance for the DSA kid is that he is still in the \"same school.\" I would be surprised if he was allowed to drop the sport in Year 3 but I don't know.

I guess it comes down to exactly what the MOE/school rules are and how this is enforced. Good luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2057984https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2057984Wed, 09 Feb 2022 03:26:52 GMT