The PSLE 2021 results were announced this November 24, and the admission procedures for Secondary school will soon begin. Just because your child qualifies to a school with their score doesn’t mean that is the one you should pick. Do spend more time on research and try to choose the one that best suits your child!
Still confused on how to go about it? We have a few tips that will help you in selecting a suitable school for your child’s new academic journey.
Consider your child’s interests
It is perhaps the most important factor you have to consider. Never force your children into joining a school they are not interested in. It will affect their academic performance as well as their relationship with you.
Secondary school is an important stepping stone in your child’s academic journey. The future is theirs to live in, and it is better to let them choose their path. Just watch over them and offer guidance when needed. Try not to make decisions on their behalf. Assess your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and try to pick a school that will nurture them and bring out their full potential.
Look up the details about the schools before applying
From the list of schools, select your top six choices and look them up online. You can look up the school websites, brochures or visit their open houses. Consider the campus environment and campus culture. These are important. A good campus with friendly and earnest faculty can do wonders in helping your child achieve their goals.
Also, find out about subject combinations offered in upper levels. It is something that many parents and students forget to check before registering for the school. Before applying to a school, find out whether it offers the subject combinations you want in the upper levels. It is a hassle to try and change schools mid-way through secondary school. So, make sure of it before joining a school. Try to find out about the performance of the previous batches in O levels and other exams. These are testimonies of the school’s performance. Never choose a school just for its popularity. You must consider all the other points we have mentioned here, and any others you think are important to your child.
Try to find out about the CCAs offered
CCAs are as essential as academics to many. So, if your children are interested in any particular CCA and want to be a part of it, find a school where they can participate in it. It is a good idea to see the availability of spots for the CCA. Try to find out whether the competition is tough to get in. In addition to these, certain schools offer Applied Learning Programmes (ALPs), Learning for Life Programmes (LLPs), and other school-initiated programs that allow children to acquire various life skills. Discuss with your child the choices they have in mind.
Choose the school that would challenge your child to grow
While it is vital to select a school suited to your child’s needs, it is also necessary to pick the one that would be challenging for them. Peers who are as good or better than them can help your child work harder and aim higher. Often less popular schools are better choices for your children. They offer more chances for your children to achieve their potential than popular schools where they might not get enough chances.
Pick the one that would not be too stressful for your child
Try not to choose a school where the competition and restrictions are so high that it stresses your child. Never choose a school where your child won’t be able to perform well. Some parents only care about bragging rights. They get their children admitted to the most prestigious schools and ask them to achieve feats out of their reach. These can cause mental issues like depression and anxiety for your children. The weight of over-expectations can be burdensome and can even drive your children to do stupid acts out of stress.
Consider the distance from home
Travel time is an important factor to consider. If your children have to travel long distances to their school, they will be too tired to focus on anything else, the moment they reach home. They won’t be able to spend time studying or participating in any other activities. It would be better to choose a school where they don’t have to spend too much time commuting. If the school that satisfies your requirements is too far from home, consider alternative arrangements that would ease the long journey off your child’s shoulders.
Check the fee structure
Choose the school with fees that are within your budget. It is not wise to struggle to pay school fees, and this may have a negative impact on your child.
Special needs
If your children have any special needs or need attention, choose a school that caters to them. Never demand they be admitted to a regular school just because you refuse to accept the real facts. It is a crucial part of your child’s life. Do not ruin it for your children just because of your vanity or refusal to accept the truth. You have to see and accept your children for who they are and provide them with what is necessary.
The period of transition to secondary school can be challenging for many children. It is a new school, surrounded by new friends, teachers, and an unfamiliar location. Help out your child and make them feel comfortable through the transition period. Do remember – school choices do not make or break a child, it is the support and love given that helps a child to advance and move forward in a holistic and optimal manner.
We wish you and your children all the very best! 🙂
Exam Smart Tips
Exam Smart Tip #1 – How to Encourage Our Kids to Speak Better?
Exam Smart Tip #2 – How to avoid carelessness?
Exam Smart Tip #3 – Establishing Routines!
Exam Smart Tip #4 – Let’s Read Carefully!
Exam Smart Tip #5 – Beating the Exam Fever!
Exam Smart Tip #6 – How to Eat Right for the Exams?
Exam Smart Tip #7 – How to Avoid a Meltdown?
Exam Smart Tip #8 – Taking Stress out of Tests
Who We Are
Mission statement – “Empower every student to achieve full potential”
88tuition Pte Ltd offers the best PSLE Tuition Singapore for children looking to ace the PSLE exam. With effective learning materials and high-quality explanatory videos by experienced trainers, children are provided with the best online PSLE tuition.
With the basics learnt well, children will be able to grasp advanced concepts easily. Looking for the best PSLE math tuition, PSLE Science tuition and PSLE English tuition in Singapore? 88tuition has got you covered. The online training videos and assessments are designed in a way that children are made to enjoy the learning process.
UEN 201817310C
271 Bukit Timah Road; #03-08; Singapore 259708
