Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Selecting a Secondary School – Tips for parents to guide children in

choosing their school

“The world talks to the mind. Parents speak more intimately, they talk to

the heart.” Hain Ginott (School Teacher, Psychologist and Parent

Educator )

PSLE Results : 22nd Nov, 2012

Questions for Parents to Consider

1. What are my child’s learning preferences and are they aligned with the school’s approach?

2. Does the school place an emphasis on a particular focus area that my child would be interested in/would benefit from?

Questions for Parents to Consider

3. How does this school support students who have academic, social or emotional difficulties?

4. How does this school encourage opportunities for and support students in academic excellence and character development?

5. Is the school located in an area that is easily accessible for my child?

Resources for Parents

You may direct parents to the attached pdf resource “Your Child’s Education – Finding the

Right Fit” for additional tips on helping your child select a secondary school

Practical Actions Parents can Take

1. Explore potential Secondary Schools with their child via www.ecareers.com

Compare

2. Explore enhanced SIS at http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/

Allows exploration of schools based on Distance, CCA, Achievements, Special Programs etc

3. Explore Parents in Education portal http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/primary-education/how-can-i-support-

my-child-s-growth-and-development/education-and-career-guidance

To provide parents with suggestions and ideas on how they can support their child through his/her education journey

For Your Information

Schools offering the Integrated Programme (IP)

School Programme Offered Length of Programme JC Partner

Catholic High School ‘A’ Levels 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

New Government JC CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School

‘A’ Levels 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Singapore Chinese Girls’ School

‘A’ Levels 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Dunman High School ‘A’ Levels 6 Years -

Nanyang Girls’ High School

‘A’ Levels 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Hwa Chong Institution Hwa Chong Institution (Secondary)

National Junior College ‘A’ Levels 6 Years -

Raffles Girls School ‘A’ Levels

4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Raffles Institution Raffles Institution (Secondary)

River Valley High School ‘A’ Levels 6 Years -

Schools offering the Integrated Programme (IP)

Temasek Junior College (Extend downwards to Sec 1-2)

‘A’ Levels 6 years from 2013 -

Victoria School ‘A’ Levels 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Victoria Junior College Cedar Girls’ Secondary School

‘A’ Levels 4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Victoria Junior College ‘A’ Levels

4 years as of 2012, but VJC will stop accepting Secondary 3 students from 2013 onwards, to partner Victoria School and Cedar Girls’ Secondary School

-

Anglo Chinese School (Independent)

International Baccalaureate

6 years -

Methodist Girls’ School International Baccalaureate

4 years + 2 years at JC Partner

Anglo Chinese School (Independent)

St Joseph’s Institution International Baccalaureate

6 years Extend upwards to Years 5-6

NUS High School NUS High School Diploma 6 years

School Programme Offered Length of Programme JC Partner

Direct School Admission (DSA) Reminders

Students admitted to a school through the DSA-Sec Exercise

Not allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results

expected to honour their commitment to their posted DSA-Sec schools.

Additional Resources

a) FAQs about application and posting results of Sec schools

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/

b) Booklet on Secondary Education

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/files/secondary-school-education-booklet.pdf

c) Choosing a Secondary School