Singapore International School - any comments pls?

[minirat]

Pardon me for being blunt. One should become a Singaporean at the mentality of serving his country while enjoying the benefits of becoming one.

 

[AmandaT]

Hi, my husband and I are Singaporeans working in HK. We have a child born in 2013 Aug and we are considering to enrol her in PY1 with SIS. I am assuming that she will be for AY2016/2017 when she's 3 years old? Just wondering how far in advance do we need to send in our application and what is the selection process like? On another note, we are thinking of sending her to a playgroup in a couple of months when she's turning 2 years old. any good English / Chinese playgroups to recommend around the TST area?

 

[Colleen]

Dear all, my daughter and my husband are Singaporeans. We were told by the Singaporean international school that in order to apply for PY1 we still need to let our daughter attend play group and pre nursery. As we are not familiar with the education system in Hong Kong, we wonder whether any of you are willing to share your experiences about play group and pre nursery and timing for application. Thanks.

 

[minirat]

Since your gal was born in 2013, you should be applying PY1 for year 2017/2018 and application can be sent in summer of 2016. No one knows the actual selection process. My boy just went for interview 3 weeks ago and the kids attended the group interview without the parents.

 

[Izzymom]

Hi Everyone,

Oh wow! I am SO glad I read this chat group!!!! I'm a Singaporean Mum and I'm super new to all of this! I had my daughter last year in Sept. She is also a SG citizen whilst my hubby is local.

My local friends were already asking me which Kindergarden I was going to send my daughter too and I was super stressed!!! After reading all of your comments I've calmed down a little! Thanks so much for sharing all of your experiences and insights!! I better get cracking!!!