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 (IP) School Programme Offered Length of Programme JC Partner 4 years + 2 years at JC Catholic High School ‘A’ Levels Partner CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ 4 years + 2 years at JC ‘A’ Levels New Government JC School Partner Chinese Girls’ 4 years + 2 years at JC ‘A’ Levels School Partner ‘A’ Levels 6 Years - Nanyang Girls’ High School 4 years + 2 years at JC ‘A’ Levels Hwa Chong Institution Partner (Secondary) National Junior College ‘A’ Levels 6 Years - Raffles Girls School 4 years + 2 years at JC ‘A’ Levels Raffles Institution Partner (Secondary) River Valley High School ‘A’ Levels 6 Years - Schools offering the Integrated Programme (IP) School Programme Offered Length of Programme JC Partner (Extend downwards to Sec ‘A’ Levels 6 years from 2013 - 1-2) 4 years + 2 years at JC ‘A’ Levels Partner Cedar Girls’ Secondary 4 years + 2 years at JC ‘A’ Levels School Partner 4 years as of 2012, but VJC will stop accepting Secondary 3 students from Victoria Junior College ‘A’ Levels - 2013 onwards, to partner Victoria School and Cedar Girls’ Secondary School Anglo Chinese School International 6 years - (Independent) Baccalaureate International 4 years + 2 years at JC Anglo Chinese School Methodist Girls’ School Baccalaureate Partner (Independent) International Extend upwards to Years 5- St Joseph’s Institution 6 years Baccalaureate 6 NUS High School NUS High School Diploma 6 years 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/second ary-one-posting/ b) Booklet on Secondary Education http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/files/sec ondary-school-education-booklet.pdf c) Choosing a Secondary School