Might be a better option for those who are more cost conscious, hope it’s helpful.

Hi Sorry i think i jumped the gun,

May i ask

1. what is the promotion criteria for sec 1 to sec 3 ? is the same for the Sec 04 promo to JC ?
2. I assume MSG is mean subject grade . and it is peg to the O level scoring of A1,A2, and its respective raw score ?

Both RGS and NYGH are top-notch schools. It really depends on your daughter’s strengths, interests, and where she feels most comfortable. Each offers unique opportunities, so consider her preferences.

Hi,
Attended both open house and she didn’t have a preference.

Could you share what the are the unique oppotunities for each school? Thank you

@kylene
Character development is impt as they progress into adulthood so Sch plays a large part. NYGH talks a lot about 勤慎端朴 and hci on 自强不息. Compare that to Raffles. The emphasis on character development is different. What kind of leader do you want your child to be the next time or what is more suitable for her to be next time.

Thanks. I recall you preferred RGS, are you happy with the development of your DDs after going through NYGH/HCI?

Both of my children chose HCI and NYGH. In terms of Philosophical Inquiry, the sec 2 students are currently taking it, but it is a non-weighted subject. Also, take note that Language Arts at NYGH is a combined subject that integrates both Literature and English.

Hi, is philosophical inquiry only for Y2 students?

thanks a lot for your clarification.

@phtthp said in Compare RGS vs NYGH:

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1. Is RGS more competitive than NYHS?

2. Are RGS students better than NYHS? Or better than all the rest of other IP girls schools?

Just now, I mentioned that both schools are just as equally competitive !

Actually, the correct question to ask is not so much about which school is more competitive, since we already aware that both are just as competitive.

Instead, one ought to ask, between these 2 schools, which one is easier to clear IP, by the end of Sec 4 (or most of them call it Year 4), to move up to JC1 ?

In my opinion, RGS is easier to clear, by end of Year 4.
Why ?

Reasons
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1) NYGH is far more demanding, than RGS. In what sense ?

In order to clear HCL,
all NYGH Year 4 students must meet a certain minimum ( is it B3 or B4 ? ) grade, in their O-level (HCL). Otherwise, failure to do so will imply that once go up into JC, continue to take JC1 (Chinese).

In contrast,
RGS don't impose this type of troublesome O-level (Year 4 HCL results) requirement.


2) to move up into JC1, it is relatively easier (simpler) to pass RGS Year 4 \"Promotion\" passing criteria or pre-requisites, in order to go to RI in year 5. RGS passing mark, is very lenient!

In contrast,
NYGH end of Year 4 \"Promotional\" passing criteria is far more stringent, more demanding, more \"siong\". Must meet a certain minimum MSG pre-requisite, then can go up to Year 5 (Hwa Chong).

So, if one doesn't want anymore unnecessary further added stress (burden) , choose ... RGS,
make your life easier.

My 2 cents:

Our PM said during the National Day rally, that he thinks he turn out ok even when he was not from “branded school”. A child should turn out equally fine too , fundamental, from either RI or HCI, I think.

Maybe, what we hope our child to be in future should
take a backseat. Instead what they aspire to be
is more important?

I’ve been trying to see which school culture would fit by DD better , but I thought what you mentioned “how you think you want her to grow up to be “ makes a lot of sense too.

Tbh, when we went to the RGS Open house, I was not very impressed by the student guide. Maybe it was too crowded, but we could hardly hear the student guide, and we lost track of her a few times during the tour . The CCA booths and performances were good though.

I have no basis for comparison as I only have personal experience with HCI and would fully agree with your observation that HCI’s activities generally are without the bells and whistles.

My kid enjoyed the 6 years fully but admittedly, he did find it intense.

Good question. Their choices reflected their inclinations.

The child that chose RI, because he found RI was well organised during the JAE open house. He is the type that prefer well defined rules and orders. The child that chose HCI is more “lackback”- prefers to “follows his heart”.

• I have children in concert band cca in both colleges. RI would book Victoria concert hall for their annual concert performance. The students are all dress up in suits for their performance and we have to pay for the concert ticket. HCI annual performance is held in the school auditorium and it’s free. Students would wear black shirt/ bottom. RI performances give that international vibes whereas HCI perform some of the Xinyao pieces which touched my heart.

• RI engage external event organiser to organise an ideal sharing talk with domain experts. The whole event felt like a fashion show and with all the impressive staging and lighting. HCI events are usually held at its auditorium with no bells and whistles.

• RI open house are well coordinated, with students guides stationed at gateway to welcome visitors with guided tours. HCI open house is spontenous- students doing their own stuffs , campus feels lively and spontaneous. Visitors got to move around on the own.

• RI campus is quite closely spaced and feel like a ministry building . HCI campus is widely spaced and fell open.

• academic wise, my HCI child commented RI’s practice papers are easy. And I have the impression HCI stretches their students more than RI’s.

@kylene
Hi not sure how valid it is now given my 3 girls are in HCI or uni now.
They were all from NYGH and graduated from SAP pri Sch as well. Their Chinese is not great (pri sch supplemented with tuition but A*/distinction at PSLE) and no tuition from sec onwards. Eventually distinction at O level HCL. If your concern is about their Chinese standard, I don’t think you need to worry. 70% or so obtain distinction at O HCL, the rest probably B3 which is good enough to be exempted from H1 Chinese in HCI.
Based on your description your gal seems to NYGH culturally however I do know of some parents who prefer to place their daughters into RGS to push them out of their comfort zone. No rights or wrongs both are great schools. Best is to bring your gal to both open houses and feel the atmosphere. My gals immediately said no to RGS after the OH as they find the environment too ‘rowdy’ while I preferred RGS.

Thanks for replying! The posts at KSparents seem to move much slower now and I wasn’t sure I would get any replies.

I’m more worried my DD cannot keep up with the chinese standard at NYGH , will the school provide additional support for girls weaker in Chinese?

We’ve been to both open houses, and my DD doesn’t really have a preference. Personally , I prefer RGS due to the diversity and my feel is that the girls have more autonomy?

Do you mind if I message you in chat ?

I believe both are good schools and I’m trying to help my DD find the right fit for her. She is from a SAP primary school . She does not dislike chinese but it is her worst subject despite putting more effort into it, as compared to maths and science that she copes with easier.

She is not the outspoken and extroverted sort, but does not have a problem presenting or speaking in front of crowds. I like that RGS does philosophy at lower sec and seems to empower the girls more. What about the girls in NYGH?

Would be grateful for any input !

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common exam held only at the end of Year 4, for which subjects in particular?

Is it for ALL Year 4 subjects

Or

only for one or two subjects ?

If is merely one or two subjects, then u CANNOT say that it is a common exam.

Can identify,
which are the Year 4 subjects, that are NOT common ?