All About GEP

[Otah]

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But for ACSI I have some reservation about the influence of the rich kids......

heheeee..that's what stop my dh and I sending my ds there for primary gep

Monthly school fee is also the most expensive ($300+, $400+ yr 5/6) among the IP(IS) boys schools, and EESIS only cover $200. Is school one of your consideration?

[ngbrdad]

Someone told me in the DSA thread that every year around 180 GEP boys join RI and around 80 to 90 join HCI.
So it's like about 3 quarter of the cohort in these 2 schools.
ACS primary own GEP probably will join ACS.
Maybe Catholic High primary GEP boys will join Catholic High (If they don't mind O levels)
So looks like not many left for NUSH and NJC.

[vlim]

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But for ACSI I have some reservation about the influence of the rich kids......

heheeee..that's what stop my dh and I sending my ds there for primary gep

Monthly school fee is also the most expensive ($300+, $400+ yr 5/6) among the IP(IS) boys schools, and EESIS only cover $200. Is school one of your consideration?

no...

[Edureach]

At this juncture, its prudent to inform parents of the difference in system btw A-level and IB. Students who are apt in doing well in a single exam are suitable for A-level. In IB, the internal assesment starts from year5 and it accounts for up to 30% of overall mark depending on subjects. In IB, discipline and consistency are critical throughout the final two years.

There's also a difference in the marking system. For A-level the distinction grade is A-70marks and above and is subject to moderation within each cohort. In IB, the distinction equivalent is 7 points and the marks require range from 68-90% depending on subject and levels ie HL(H2) and SL(H1).

[vlim]

At this juncture, its prudent to inform parents of the difference in system btw A-level and IB. Students who are apt in doing well in a single exam are suitable for A-level. In IB, the internal assesment starts from year5 and it accounts for up to 30% of overall mark depending on subjects. In IB, discipline and consistency are critical throughout the final two years.

There's also a difference in the marking system. For A-level the distinction grade is A-70marks and above and is subject to moderation within each cohort. In IB, the distinction equivalent is 7 points and the marks require range from 68-90% depending on subject and levels ie HL(H2) and SL(H1).

thanks for your info Edureach..

[jtoh]

Someone told me in the DSA thread that every year around 180 GEP boys join RI and around 80 to 90 join HCI.
So it's like about 3 quarter of the cohort in these 2 schools.
ACS primary own GEP probably will join ACS.
Maybe Catholic High primary GEP boys will join Catholic High (If they don't mind O levels)
So looks like not many left for NUSH and NJC.

Actually no. Quite a number of ACS GEP boys move over to RI.

[ngbrdad]

Parents from the west side, just found out that the circle will be fully operational by Nov 2011.
It takes only 8 stops from Clementi to Bishan by the MRT.
And then another 10 minutes walk to RI.

[ngbrdad]

Some observes that PSLE scores for GEP kids have been dropping in recent years.
With most of them already secured a place in their desired secondary school before PSLE, there will be less motivation for them to excel in PSLE.
Parents will tend to relax and not push them as hard too.

PSLE is after all a placement exam for secondary school. If one already secured a place, really there is no urgency and desire to slog that hard anymore.

On the other hand , can it be time and effort spent on DSA actually affect their PSLE performance ?

[vlim]

The completion of sa1 also mark the last gep exam and it's curriculum .... So, personally,.. Phew..... I do feel kind of relieve .. But nevertheless, still got to encourage my ds to prepare for the coming psle.

[jtoh]

Some observes that PSLE scores for GEP kids have been dropping in recent years.
With most of them already secured a place in their desired secondary school before PSLE, there will be less motivation for them to excel in PSLE.
Parents will tend to relax and not push them as hard too.

PSLE is after all a placement exam for secondary school. If one already secured a place, really there is no urgency and desire to slog that hard anymore.

On the other hand , can it be time and effort spent on DSA actually affect their PSLE performance ?

The time and effort spent on DSA isn't that significant. For GEP students, it's usually just an interview or two. So shouldn't impact PSLE prep.