For P6 to Sec 1 : DSA (Confirmed Offers, Waitlist Status) and Prelim Scorers of AL 8 and below

Smooth your Transition to IP School

Essential Information for Students and Parents with Confirmed Offers, waitlist Status or Prelims Scoreof AL 8 and Below

By now, many of you have received your DSA results, and for those who have performed well in the prelims, you may be considering the IP school route as a viable option. While you might have heard that the IP programme isn’t for everyone, the real question is: how do you determine if it’s the right fit for your child?

Understanding the nuances of the IP curriculum, the demands it places on students, and the potential benefits it offers can be challenging. How do you make a decision that is the best for your child.

Date / Time	Details
By 9 September	School will inform all DSA-Sec applicants of the outcome
21 - 25 October, 3pm	School Preference Submission via the DSA Portal
By end November	Students studying in MOE mainstream schools will receive their DSA-Sec results together with their PSLE results by end-Nov 2024. Students who are not studying in MOE mainstream schools will receive their DSA-Sec results from MOE Pupil Placement via email.

3 Key Consideration for IP Schools

The Integrated Programme (IP) is a 6-year educational track designed for academically strong students, allowing them to bypass the O-Level examinations and progress directly to the A-Level examinations or an equivalent qualification, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB).

One key feature of the IP is that students commit to both their secondary school and its partnering Junior College (JC) from the start. Each IP school has a designated JC partner where students continue their education after completing their first four years of secondary school. This means that once enrolled in an IP school, students are typically expected to stay with their partner JC to complete their A-Level education.

Here’s a list of some Integrated Programme (IP) schools in Singapore and their partnering Junior Colleges (JCs).

School	Partnering Junior College
Raffles Institution (RI) (Secondary) and Raffles Girls' School	Raffles Institution (Junior College section)
Hwa Chong Institution (HCI)(Secondary) and Nanyang Girls' High School (NYGH)	Hwa Chong Institution (Junior College section)
Victoria School (VS) and Cedar Girls' Secondary School	Victoria Junior College (VJC)
Catholic High School (CHS), CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School, Singapore Chinese Girls' School (SCGS)	Eunoia Junior College
National Junior College (NJC) (Secondary)	National Junior College (Junior College section)
River Valley High School (RVHS)	River Valley High School (Junior College section)
Temasek Junior College (TJC) (Secondary)	Temasek Junior College (Junior College section)
Dunman High School (DHS)	Dunman High School (Junior College section)

Students who opted for ACS (Independent), Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) and St. Joseph Institution (SJI) has an option to do the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) instead of the GCE A-Level curriculum.

School	Partnering Junior College
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)	Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Methodist Girls' School	Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
St. Joseph's Institution	St. Joseph's Institution

Schools offering 6-year programme:

School of the Arts (SOTA) – 6 Year Programme
Singapore Sport School – 6 Year Programme
NUS High School Diploma – 6 Year Programme

At the end of 6th year, students will apply to universities depending on their results.

Most parents often choose IP schools primarily based on their child’s AL score, but this approach might overlook other critical factors. While the AL score gives an idea of your child’s academic capabilities, it doesn’t provide a complete picture of whether an IP school’s differentiated syllabus is the right fit for them.

By looking beyond the AL score and examining the curriculum and teaching approach of each IP school, you can better determine which environment will best support your child’s growth and success.

We understand that some parents may worry about their child struggling in an IP school if they didn’t meet the expected AL score. If you have concerns about your child’s readiness for the IP programme, it’s important to consider their unique learning style and strengths, and to establish the right support systems to help them thrive from the start.

Take the Next Step: Join Our Seminar

In the upcoming seminar tailored for P6 to Sec 1 parents and students, you can learn about

different IP schools and their partnering JCs
IP and IB syllabus
understand the challenges students face in an IP school
support system in place for DSA students to thrive in IP schools

Details of the Seminar

Date: 7 September 2024, Saturday
Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
Location: Balmoral Plaza, #B1-09

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Why you should join an Indigo IP Seminar

Indigo Education has been a pioneer in IP tuition programmes since 2013, leading the way before any other tuition centre in Singapore. As the largest IP tuition centre in the country, we offer unparalleled experience and resources to help your child excel in their academic journey. By attending our seminar, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical advice on choosing the IP school that best fits your child’s needs. As IP specialists, Indigo provides dedicated classes specifically tailored to the unique syllabi of different IP schools, ensuring that your child receives the most relevant and targeted support for their success.

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