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Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:49 am
by doodbug
Sorry parents, for the seemingly silly question. From the MOE website, it says that "Pupils in the top 30% of the PSLE cohort who take Higher Chinese at the PSLE will be given bonus points for admission to SAP schools according to the following table:
Higher Chinese Grade Bonus Point
Distinction 3
Merit 2
Pass 1"
Are RI/RGS/NUS High considered SAP schools and do the bonus points apply to these schools? Thanks much!
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:21 am
by jtoh
No, RI/RGS/NUSH are not SAP schools and will not consider the bonus points. SAP schools are schools like NYGH/HCI, DHS, CHS, SNGS, RVH etc.
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:25 am
by doodbug
Thanks very much jtoh! I saw alot of discussions on score 2XX+ bonus points even when mentioning ACS/RI/RGS etc so I got a little confused. Thanks for clarifying that the bonus points are strictly considered by SAP schools only.
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:37 am
by jtoh
You're welcome.
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:30 pm
by HyperKiasu
then, what is the benefit to take HCL if aim is RI/RGS/ACI? I am a bit confused....
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:16 pm
by jtoh
HyperKiasu wrote:then, what is the benefit to take HCL if aim is RI/RGS/ACI? I am a bit confused....
HCL is for students who are good in Chinese and the bonus points is to reward them for their efforts if they apply to SAP schools. The bonus points will be of no use if they apply to non-SAP schools. But most students would choose to take HCL in secondary school so taking HCL in primary school would put you in a better position in secondary school. But if your Chinese isn't very good and you have no intention of applying to SAP schools, then you're better off not taking HCL in primary school and focussing your efforts on the core PSLE subjects.
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:33 pm
by allcc6
jtoh wrote:No, RI/RGS/NUSH are not SAP schools and will not consider the bonus points. SAP schools are schools like NYGH/HCI, DHS, CHS, SNGS, RVH etc.
How many SAP secondary schools are there in Singapore?
Other than the 6 above, which are the other schools?
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:09 pm
by MandyMummy
allcc6 wrote:jtoh wrote:No, RI/RGS/NUSH are not SAP schools and will not consider the bonus points. SAP schools are schools like NYGH/HCI, DHS, CHS, SNGS, RVH etc.
How many SAP secondary schools are there in Singapore?
Other than the 6 above, which are the other schools?
Anglican High, Nan Hua High, Chung Cheng High, Nan Chiau High, Maris Stella High
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:50 pm
by HyperKiasu
jtoh wrote:HyperKiasu wrote:then, what is the benefit to take HCL if aim is RI/RGS/ACI? I am a bit confused....
HCL is for students who are good in Chinese and the bonus points is to reward them for their efforts if they apply to SAP schools. The bonus points will be of no use if they apply to non-SAP schools. But
most students would choose to take HCL in secondary school so taking HCL in primary school would put you in a better position in secondary school. But if your Chinese isn't very good and you have no intention of applying to SAP schools, then you're better off not taking HCL in primary school and focussing your efforts on the core PSLE subjects.
thanks jtoh for your explanation. and if can score something like A or above at O level, then will be exempted from Chinese in JC....so early efforts in primary sch is very worth....
Re: Higher Chinese Bonus Points (+3, +2, +1)
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:46 pm
by phankao
How to know if the child is in Top 30%?