thanks everyone for taking the time out to respond. I feel much better in the racial sense now. So far, i have only heard good things about Kellett...but currently am vexed over other issues. My girl is currently in SIS and she's very happy there. She is in PY1 and homework is still "bearable". Thing is, i have heard starting from P1 onwards things are going to get tough. Lots of homework, assessments, tests, etc. So much so, there'll be no time left for interests classes...thats not what i envisioned the education route for her. Having said that, she loves the Chinese classes there...and have improved tremendously (her chinese) over there. She's a bright and inquisitive child, but also a pretty assertive one. Some commented she ought to stay in SIS for the groundwork and discipline (which i agree to a certain extent) and that it'll set a good foundation for her academic years ahead....problem is, a small part of me doesnt believe that a small kid her age (she's 5) should be rigorously trained academically...learning is supposed to be fun...and i fear that if her primary years are set this way...it'll take the fun out of learning (sooner or later) for her. For now...she does seem to enjoy the homework and learning. But if i take the risk and wait, i am not sure if she's gonna still enjoy it once she hits the primary years. i'd also want her to be in a nurturing (not rigorous) environment where she'll learn to develop an all rounded foundation. Is there a type of personality that'll suit this kind of learning? Do some children really thrive on this style?
We love the Kellett style of teaching but obviously the Chinese is not at par with SIS. Something's gotta give, i guess.
Has anyone heard of students leaving a school and then reapplied back to the school again? Any prejudices or advantages?
