ESF Year 10 Science

tttlol

本帖最後由 tttlol 於 22-5-15 02:52 編輯

My girl is considering transferring from local school F2 to ESF Y10. She is currently studying Science as one subject and I realise that ESF students already started studying Phy/Chem/Bio as separate subjects since Year 9. She is keen on Science and would like to be able to choose Phy/Chem/Bio at IB level. Therefore she would like to know whether it would be possible for her to choose Triple Science for IGCSE when she joins the school at Y10 (or start at Double and have the chance of switching to Triple), even she doesn’t have Y9 Phy/Chem/Bio?

I would be really grateful if any parents could share their experience or insight. Thank you!

964000

longlong99 發表於 22-6-5 11:52
I was so sad that my girl is fail for the entry assessment in Year 10. May i know if i can reapply a ...

Don’t think there is much difference in the admission standards among different ESF, and it’s not recommended to join at Y11 cuz they will be doing IGCSE soon. Maybe try again at Y12.

glo000

longlong99 發表於 22-6-5 11:52
I was so sad that my girl is fail for the entry assessment in Year 10. May i know if i can reapply a ...

try Island School?

Activehealth

longlong99 發表於 22-6-5 11:52
I was so sad that my girl is fail for the entry assessment in Year 10. May i know if i can reapply a ...

Did the school tell you why your girl failed? Was it English that she had problems in?

If so, she needs to improve in her problematic area(s) before applying again.
All the ESF secondary schools hold very similar standards. Sure you can reapply on her behalf again. However, if your girl can’t fix her problem(s), the chance of her failing again is very high, which would be detrimental to  her self esteem.

longlong99

I was so sad that my girl is fail for the entry assessment in Year 10. May i know if i can reapply another ESF for her ? She applied one of esf on hk island before..

tttlol

Thank you all so much for the information. Seems like different schools have slightly different terminologies. I shall check with the relevant school then. Thanks again!

Ching_Mammy

If you are interested in South Island, check it out before you accept the offer.

Activehealth

At South Island School, instead of calling them Triple/Double/Single Science in IGCSE, they now call it Edexcel Separate/Double/Single Science.

Nothing is changed except the name.

Activehealth

Ching_Mammy 發表於 22-5-20 14:57
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Thank you for the information.

Your information is absolutely WRONG.

I checked the South Island School website with their latest IGCSE curriculum. They have the Edexcel Separate Award, Double Award and Single Award pathways in Y11.

The Edexcel Separate Award pathway offers 3 IGCSE grades 9/9/9 (please see photo below).

https://www.sis.edu.hk/science/

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Ching_Mammy

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Thank you for the information.
I sent an email to my science teacher, she confirmed they only offered Double or Single Award.  It is unbelievable.  Except the words irresponsible and lazy, I can't find a better word to describe.  Pissed Off.

BHA

tttlol 發表於 22-5-14 21:27
本帖最後由 tttlol 於 22-5-15 02:52 編輯

My girl is considering transferring from local school F2 to ...

From West Island School:

http://wispre16options.weebly.com/double-versus-triple-award-igcse-edexcel.html

Currently Triple Science students in Year 10 study alongside Double Science students, only splitting into dedicated Triple Science classes in Year 11. Entries for the IGCSE exams are not submitted until January in Year 11 so there is room for changes between Double and Triple courses. About 60% of our students opt for triple sciences.

BHA

Ching_Mammy 發表於 22-5-19 15:15
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Is it real?  Why does South Island School only allow Double Award?  

From West Island School:

http://wispre16options.weebly.com/double-versus-triple-award-igcse-edexcel.html

About 60% of our students opt for triple sciences.

rai_fc

My son in KGV yr9, he has option to take double science or triple science for igcse.  

Ching_Mammy

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Is it real?  Why does South Island School only allow Double Award?  
My son is also taking IGCSE Exam for Chem, Phy and Bio.  Taking 3 science subjects doesn't mean it is Triple Award.  Do you mind to check with your kid if they are taking Triple or Double.  If Triple, I will complain to South Island.

BHA

Ching_Mammy 發表於 22-5-18 16:39
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IGCSE

My kid, at Y11 of Island School and taking IGCSE exam now, took Phy, Chem and Bio as the 3 sciences subjects.

Ching_Mammy

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IGCSE

My daughter (currently Year 12) was the last year grade to take IGCSE Triple Science.  

964000

Ching_Mammy 發表於 22-5-18 15:55
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Starting from this year, ESF students only allow to take double or single scienc ...

Are you referring to IGCSE or IBDP? It’s strange that triple science is not allowed in IGCSE and the host is asking about IGCSE.

Ching_Mammy

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Starting from this year, ESF students only allow to take double or single science.  My son is the first grade year (currently in Year 11) for this new policy.  

tttlol

Thanks for the reminder. It’s really helpful indeed!

rai_fc

Want to highlight that able to take higher level in IB is subject to igcse score, not related to take double or triple science in igcse.