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Agenda
Principal’s Sharing
Computation of PSLE Aggregate Score – Vice-Principal
Examination Requirements for PSLE
English Language - Ms Ying Pik Tho
Mother Tongue
- Ms Ng Chin Ngoh
Science
- Ms Tan Hui Ping
Mathematics
- Ms Kathleen Lee
Question and Answer
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Principal’s Sharing
• PSLE Results 2009
• PSLE Exam Timetable
• Sec 1 Registration
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Placement of pupils in Secondary School
100
80
60
40
Percentage
20
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
98.9
97.1
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Movement of pupils to Express Stream in Secondary School
100
80
60
Percentage
40
20
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
67
63.1
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Overall Percentage Pass
ENGLISH
100
80
60
Percentage
40
20
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
98.6
97.5
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
A & A* Achievement
ENGLISH
Percentage
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
52.9
43.9
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Overall Percentage Pass
CHINESE
100
80
60
Percentage
40
20
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
94.9
97.4
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
A & A* Achievement
CHINESE
Percentage
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
73
81.1
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Overall Percentage Pass
MALAY
100
80
60
Percentage
40
20
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
50
97.7
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
A & A* Achievement
MALAY
Percentage
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
50
72
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Overall Percentage Pass
MATHEMATICS
100
95
90
Percentage
85
80
75
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
88.5
83.8
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
A & A* Achievement
MATHEMATICS
Percentage
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
52.2
43.3
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
Overall Percentage Pass
SCIENCE
100
80
60
Percentage
40
20
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
92.8
90.8
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RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
PSLE 2009
A & A* Achievement
SCIENCE
Percentage
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SCHOOL
NATIONAL
46
42.6
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YEN REN ZUO BRIAN
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PSLE Time Table
Oral exams
19 & 20 Aug 2010
Listening comprehension
17 Sep 2010
Written exams
6 to 12 Oct 2010
Marking
19 to 22 Oct 2010
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Important dates
PSLE Results
 First week of EOY vacation (late Nov)
S1 Option
 5 working days after PSLE results
S1 Posting Results
 2nd last week of EOY vacation (late Dec)
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March
September
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September
October
Impt Dates
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Direct School Admission (DSA)
DSA Leaflets
• Criteria in DSA schs’ websites.
• Selection – Term 3 (Jun – Aug)
• Exercise School Preferences (Oct)
• Release of DSA results – same date as
PSLE results
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DSA – Direct School Admission
 Aims to promote holistic education, gives
participating sec schs greater flexibility in
selecting students while holding to the key
principles of transparency and meritocracy.
 Contact DSA schools, visit their websites, or
 www.moe.gov.sg
 May to August – inquire early, can begin now.
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DSA – Direct Sch Admission
5 Categories of DSA-Sec Schools
1 Specialised Independent Schools (SIS) – NUSHS,
SST, SOTA, SSS
2 Integrated Programme Schools (IP)
3 Independent Schools (IS)
4 Autonomous Schools (AS)
5 Niche Programme Schools (NS)
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DSA Application
 Deadline for each Sec Sch differ
 DSA Sec Schs publish their latest
selection criteria on their websites in
May.
 Financially needy pupils could approach
sch for financial assistance to pay for
application and admin fees.
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DSA Selection by Schools
 Shortlisted student goes for selection tests /
camps or interviews
 By Aug, outcome of application (Confirmed
offer, Waiting List, Rejected List) will be given
to the student.
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DSA Selection by Schools
 Confirmed offer – guaranteed a place provided
the school offers a course (Express / NA / NT)
which the student is eligible.
 Waiting List – admission subject to available
vacancies
 Rejected List – rejected but student could still
opt during the S1 posting exercise.
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Exercise School Preference Stage

Mode 1 - Submission through Internet by Parents

Schools should advise parents to
a) Access DSA-Sec website and click on DSA-Sec-IS
link. www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsasec/
b) Logon using pupil’s BC/FIN and DSA-Sec PIN (as
printed on School Preference Form)
c) Input school preferences
d) Print out Verification Slip for reference and record

Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access)
and printers for parents to use during Exercise School
Preference Stage
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Exercise School Preference Stage
 Mode 2 - Submission through Primary School

School staff to collect completed DSA School Preference
Form from parents

School staff access DSA-Sec IS using School User
account

2 copies of verification slips (VS) to be printed. Parent to
sign on both copies and school to retain a copy one copy
for audit purposes
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DSA Results release stage
 DSA results out together with release of PSLE
results
 Successful admission to Sec Sch thru’ DSA –
not eligible for the centralised Sec 1 posting
exercise.
 DSA unsuccessful applicants will participate in
the Sec 1 posting exercise.
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Secondary Programmes
 Language programmes
- Higher MT, 3rd Languages
 Art Elective programme (AEP)
 Music Elective programme (MEP)
 Gifted Education programme (GEP)
 Integrated programme (IP)
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Higher Mother Tongue

Pupils may opt to study HCL, HML or HTL if
they meet the following criteria:1. Among top 10% of PSLE cohort
2. Among top 11-30% of PSLE cohort with
A* in MTL or at least a Merit in HMT
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3RD LANGUAGES
Seven 3rd Languages offered
-
Malay
Chinese
Bahasa Indonesia
Arabic
French
German
Japanese
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Integrated Programme



1.
2.
Objective: To enable university bound students to engage
in broader learning experiences.
6 years leading to IB Diploma or A levels
2 phases for DSA
IP schs admission based on their own admission
requirements
Pupils can opt for IP schs during Sec 1 option.
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September
October
Impt Dates
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR
CHOICES OF SEC SCHOOLS
1. Academic performance
- PSLE aggregate score
- Cut-off scores of Sec Sch last year
- Express, N(A), N(T) – match pupils’
learning abilities and interests
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2 Distance
3 Affiliated schools – 1st choice
4 CCAs
5 What are the school’s strengths
6 School Programmes &
schemes
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Exercising Secondary School Options

S/
N
PSLE pupils promoted to Secondary One are eligible to participate
in S1 Option Exercise, as follows:
Type of PSLE Pupils
Allowed to opt Allowed to opt for Third
for Sec Schs? Languages and/or Course
Options?
1
Did not participate in
DSA-Sec Exercise
Yes
Yes (if eligible)
2
Unsuccessful in DSASec Exercise
Yes
Yes (if eligible)
3
Successful in DSASec Exercise with
eligibility
No
Yes (if eligible)
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Option Form & Eligibility Letter
S1 Option Form:
 Did not participate in DSA-Sec
(Sample shown for pupil with Third
Language eligibility)
 Allowed to participate in S1
Option Exercise
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Option Form & Eligibility Letter
S1 Option Form:
 Unsuccessful DSA-Sec
candidates
(Sample shown for pupil with
Option Band and Third
Language eligibilities)
 Allowed to participate in S1
Option Exercise
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Option Form & Eligibility Letter
S1 Option Form:
 Successful DSA-Sec
candidates
(Sample shown for pupil with
Third Language eligibility)
To opt for specified eligibilities in
S1 Option Exercise but not
allowed to make any school
selection
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Option Form & Eligibility Letter
Eligibility Letter:
 Lists all programmes,
scholarships and/or awards
pupil is eligible for
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Submission of S1 Option Form
 Mode 1 - Submission through
Internet by Parents
Refer to S1-IS step-by-step
guide in S1 Info Booklet
(Part One)
September
 Submission by parent via S1-IS
 Print VS as confirmation and
record of successful submission
Mode 2 – School to help
Impt Dates
 VS printed for schools and
parents to sign on.
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Programmes and Eligibilities
 Edusave Scholarships – 4 types of scholarships only
applicable to pupils who are Singapore Citizens (details in
Part 1 book)
1. Edusave Entrance Scholarships for Independent Schools
2. Edusave Scholarships for Integrated Programme Schools
3. Edusave (Independent Schools) Yearly Awards
4. Edusave Scholarships for Secondary Schools

Eligible pupils to receive Eligibility Letter
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Financial Assistance and Bursary
Schemes for Singapore Citizens
1. MOE Financial Assistance Scheme for Govt and Govt-Aided
Schools
Household Type
Monthly Gross Household Income
With 1 or 2 children
Not more than $1,500 per month
With 3 or more children
Not more than $1,800 per month

100% subsidy of school fees & standard miscellaneous fees

Free textbooks & school attire

75% subsidy of national exam fees (100% subsidy for pupils
under MCYS Public Assistance Scheme)
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Financial Assistance and Bursary
Schemes for Singapore Citizens
2. MOE Independent Schools Bursary
Monthly Gross
Household
Income
Gross Income per
Dependent Child (3
or more children)
Financial Assistance
Not exceeding
$1,500
Not exceeding $600
-100% subsidy of school fees
-Free textbooks & sch attire
-75% subsidy of national exam fees
(100% subsidy for pupils under
MCYS Public Assistance Scheme)
1,501 – 2,500
601 – 1,000
90% subsidy of school fees
2,501 – 3,750
1,001 – 1,500
75% subsidy of school fees
3,751 – 4,500
1,501 – 1,800
50% subsidy of school fees
4,501 – 7,200
1,801 – 2,900
33% subsidy of school fees
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Programmes and Eligibilities
 Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools
 Bonus points for admission to SAP schools
Higher Chinese Grade
Bonus Point
Distinction
3
Merit
2
Pass
1

Interested eligible pupils (top 30%) advised to select
SAP schools among their secondary school choices

Eligible pupils to receive Eligibility Letter
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Exercising Secondary School Options
> Programmes and Eligibilities
 Course Option (for borderline cases)

E/NA Option Band

NA/NT Option Band

Pupils in option bands must exercise course preference
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Tentative Timeline For S1 Posting Exercise
late Nov
PSLE Results Release
September
1 week after PSLE Results
Info Booklet (Part One)
SEP
S1 Option Exercise
OCT
NOV
DEC
Info Booklet (Part Two)
October
S1 Posting Results
late Dec
Registration at Sec Sch
1 day after posting
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Points to Note
Update of latest home addresses
& Contact numbers
Important dates
Avoid travel arrangements on
those dates.
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Posting Results Release
 Late December
 Modes for checking of posting results:

Short Messaging System (SMS)
- Parents will receive posting results via SMS if they
provide a valid local mobile number when submitting
their child’s secondary school options through the S1-IS
during S1 Option Exercise

Online (with Internet Access)
- Access S1-IS via S1 website for posting results
Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number
- Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access)
and printers for parents to use during Posting Results
Release, if necessary
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Posting Results Release
 Modes for checking of posting results (continued):

Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS)
- Call Telephone No. 6691-2066
- Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number

Primary Schools
- Access S1-IS via S1 website for posting result
- Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number
- Schools to use pupils’ own BC/FIN and S1 PIN when
assisting parents (School User accounts not to be
used)
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S1 Posting Method Posting
will be based on
merit 1st and then choice
1st
A
285
B
284
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
There are many other pupils ranked above Pupil C
C
243
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After 6 choices……
Manually Posted by PPS
Group Postal District
Postal District
Postal Sector
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(S1) POSTING EXERCISE
KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS
1 Parents/Guardians are advised to read
the S1 information booklets - “Choosing
Your Secondary School” Part One and
Part Two that you would expect to
receive from your child/ward’s primary
school in September and October
respectively before making the
secondary school options for your
child/ward.
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September
October
Impt Dates
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(S1) POSTING EXERCISE
KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS
2 Parents/Guardians can submit the completed
S1 Option Form for their child/ward, either:
 electronically via the S1 Internet System (S1IS) (from home or anywhere with Internet
access or using the primary school’s internet
facility) OR
 by bringing the hardcopy form to the
child/ward’s primary school to submit.
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(S1) POSTING EXERCISE
KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS
3 Parents/Guardians are strongly
encouraged to complete the hardcopy
S1 Option Form worksheet before
accessing the S1-IS. This will help
parents/guardians reduce the time
needed to complete the online
submission and for it to be more
accurate.
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(S1) POSTING EXERCISE
KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS
4
5
Parents/Guardians can access the S1-IS
using their child/ward’s BC/FIN and the S1
PIN. The unique S1 PIN is issued to
parents/guardians in the sealed S1 Option
Form, which will be given to their child/ward
together with the child/ward’s PSLE results
slip.
Parents/Guardians are advised to keep the
S1 PIN confidential to prevent unauthorised
access to their application on the S1-IS.
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Thank You
Have a Nice Day
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