Do ICS reject unsuccessful candidates with same reason ?

WNoahLam

We received rejected letter by ICS with a radiculous reason "English has not met required admission standard" given my kid is a native English speaker. Just wondering if they reject all kids with same reason because it's a standard template or they don't bother to explain the true reason ? Anyone got same experience ?

gwaichuchu

Hey I've got the same reject letter with the same reason. That is hurting my feeling honestly. We're not given a waiting list.

WNoahLam

Got the same feeling. I understand it's gonna to be a tough competition for limited space but as a Christian school, they shouldn't make up a reason which hurt the kid's feeling. BTW our kid attended their summer course in Aug last year, they never mention my boy got problem in using English....

gwaichuchu

Same here. My kid can't speak Chinese at all. So I presume he is a English speaker already. I can accept they say my kid is not out-spoken enough, but they can't say their Eng skill is not up to standard. My husband got very angry and I'm very upset

c200

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I guess they have 2 types of letter,my girl is on the waiting list.

minirat

This is quite mean...

WNoahLam

They claimed their mission is to equip students with the konwledge, skills and Christian character to serve and transform their communities....However they're setting a very bad example in the application process.
Leviticus 19:35-36 "Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity...."

WNoahLam

I've no doubt about the high standard but "not met with the standard" is completely different from "met the standard but we don't have enough space". Franky I'm angry not because they rejected my application but I think they owe all the rejected parents a proper answer.

readymama

Given the keen competition for international schools in recent years, the school has more choices of students and turns the school being a tougher one to get in or keeping a place with. But most important is you don't lose faith and hope for your kids as parents are the only know how bright your kids are. Language is not the only thing mean success to a kid. Other aspect of the kids e.g. ethical and religious which make your kids a person who knows respect others are also important.

vinci_lo

They do not only require an english speaker, but they assess your child's reading, spelling or even writing.  In their P1 curriculum, they are able to write journals in few months.

vinci_lo

Many native speakers are being rejected because they are weak at writing.  My friend's first child failed their interview and started drilling her second child at early stage.... Her second got an offer from ics as her child could read, write and speak English

vinci_lo

I agree that they are mean and their standard was too high.
Their assessment last year
1. Reading a book
2. Retelling a story
3. Spelling
4. Addition
5. Geometry
6. Difficult general Studies questions

Ridiculous??!

WNoahLam

I felt angry because they're not honestly rejecting an applicant by only giving reason using standard template. Of course the competition is keen, everyone understand there's little space and therefore they don't need to shift the responsibility to the kid by stating "not met with standard". Frankly even the kid met with the standard, there are no seats available

c200

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Actually they have 3 types of letter as I mentioned it before.
1.Accepted(passed the interview).
2.On waiting list(passed the interview).
3.Rejected(failed the interview).



This happens in ESF as well

christineyhng

Sorry, I mix up.  Delete my previous post.

Shummamapapa

I guess WnoahLam would like to receive some more specific reason for rejection. It is not about separate letters for waiting pool and rejection.
WnoahLam: will you feel better if they use more general terms like 'not meeting the admission requirements'?

minirat

c200 發表於 14-2-6 09:54
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Actually they have 3 types of letter as I mentioned it before.

I think WNoahLam was upset becoz the template for "rejected" letter has the same contents which commented that the English standard of the rejected candidate is not up to their expectation.  I share the same sentiments with WNoahLam that if the contents of the letter is meant to be so particular about a certain capability, it should not be standardised, as it is unlikely that all rejected candidates were rejected for the same reason.  Unless there is "rejected" letter with a different content, not talking about "accepted" letter or "on waiting" letter.

minirat

Shummamapapa 發表於 14-2-6 10:47
I guess WnoahLam would like to receive some more specific reason for rejection. It is not about sepa ...

Exactly.  If the school wants to issue a reject letter "template", they should not pinpoint on certain "deficiency", but be more general like u suggested.

torunpoland

Are u talking about ICS or ICA? I don't follow.