Sharing of IB vs NSS

fatfatbaby

Hi ANChan59,

I also want to know the name of the two tutorial centres also. Kindly PM me.  Thanks !!

原帖由 ANChan59 於 10-8-20 08:43 發表
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SaSaMummy

Hi AN Chan,

Thanks for all your sharing that's really helpful and useful to me.

Do you think BA is good for writing?

I have a silly question.
After you took the pre-IB course for one year, if you change your mind, can you switch back to the NSS course?
I know a lot of kids who couldn’t get good result from CE exam this year. They switch to NSS F5 and will take NSS exam in F6.

What will be your comment to study and attend GCE O level and GCE A level in Hong Kong? My girl’s school offer a choice between NSS and GCE A level exam two years later.


Thanks.

原帖由 ANChan59 於 10-8-20 11:00 發表
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peremum

I suggest IGCSE & GCE AL

SaSaMummy

Hi Peremum,
Any special reason?
Thanks.

原帖由 peremum 於 10-8-20 15:11 發表
I suggest IGCSE & GCE AL

ANChan59

原帖由 SaSaMummy 於 10-8-20 14:55 發表
Do you think BA is good for writing?

I have a silly question.
After you took the pre-IB course for one year, if you change your mind, can you switch back to the NSS course?
I know a lot of kids who couldn’t get good result from CE exam this year. They switch to NSS F5 and will take NSS exam in F6.

What will be your comment to study and attend GCE O level and GCE A level in Hong Kong? My girl’s school offer a choice between NSS and GCE A level exam two years later.

Yes, I see BA is good for writing skills.

IB & NSS have different curricullum and teaching methods, that's why we need to study them carefully to make a better choice.

Most IB students plan to study aboard and I assume your daughter will study in overseas university. If that's the case, worst come to the worst, I echo Peremum's suggestion - IGCSE + GCE AL. My rationale is IGCSE & GCE AL relatively easier than NSS toscore better grade and she is no need to be seen as loser in IB.

Back to the initial question - Why IB & not NSS?

If you or your daughter have uncertainty, stick to NSS. Play safe.

[ 本帖最後由 ANChan59 於 10-8-20 16:18 編輯 ]

peremum

Generally speaking, GCE system is easier for a HK student to get good grades, while University (esp. UK & Canada) view them on par as HKCE & HKAL.
So, my friends who have kids in middle/high school of NSS (my own kids are yet too young for that) normally plan to take the IGCSE at F.4/5 & AS/AL at F5/6, as a safety net.

SaSaMummy

Dear AC CHAN and Peremum,

Thanks for the valuable advice and sharing.

My girl is in F2 right now.
Her school compulsory asks them to join GCE O level at F4. After that they will provide two years education on between GCE A level and NSS.

They didn’t offer IB course but if we get good result in O level, it’s not difficult to apply IB course in other schools (same as students nowadays)




For university, I will choose the best one among HK, UK or Canada according to her examination result. It’s a hot topic for all parents to compare GCE A level and NSS.

I would like to know more to make best choice for my girl.

原帖由 ANChan59 於 10-8-20 16:13 發表


Yes, I see BA is good for writing skills.

IB & NSS have different curricullum and teaching methods, that's why we need to study them carefully to make a better choice.

Most IB students plan to st ...

ANChan59

St Paul Convent has similar arrangement, IGCSE -> either NSS or GCE AL.

It's a good move for students.

ANChan59

"My girl is in F2 right now.
Her school compulsory asks them to join GCE O level at F4. After that they will provide two years education on between GCE A level and NSS.

They didn’t offer IB course but if we get good result in O level, it’s not difficult to apply IB course in other schools (same as students nowadays) "

You need to check with different schools for IB admission requirements. For SPCC, you are no need to have IGCSE O-level, you only hand in your school results with ECA results for application. They will shortlist for written exam and interview, she will apply at F3 and start with Pre-IB and then IBDP.

Other IB providers may be IS, ESF and some DSS schools. If you can afford, change schooling next year for IB (MYP,IBDP), no need to go for O-level and wait for exam results.

SaSaMummy

Thanks for your advice.
It’s quite difficult to ask her to change to other school.  We have the chance last year but she really doesn’t want to change at all.  She wants to stay with her friends (10 years friends) . I think the only possible to change is after GCE O-leave or at F6.

ANChan59

My son had the same situation in primary school. He got a golden opportunity to go to an EMI primary school (英文小學) at P3, he turned it down because he wanted to stay with friends.

He is willing to take IB instead of NSS, because pain of no change greater than pain of change. He is really frustrated by the local curriculum.

[ 本帖最後由 ANChan59 於 11-1-17 10:47 編輯 ]

peremum

Your girl's school has good arrangement.  For an above average girl, IGCSE at F4 should not be a problem.  Then you can decide.  At least for the coming few years, I am sure that Universities in HK & overseas will feel more confident with results from GCE & IB.  At least they know from experiences what they are getting.

SaSaMummy

AC Chan,
Sometimes, I can't force her to change to other school as she has a lot of friends and the environment is fine.
One more question, when we apply local university, do you know if A-level will be in the same line as IB?

Peremum,
Most of parents in senior form will choose A-level instead of NSS in her school.
I attended A-level exam and I fully understand what is it.
I try my best to understand more about IB and NSS to make better choice.

peremum

You are really a caring mum & do your best to path the way for you child(ren).  I am sure she will appreciate all that you do for her.

ANChan59

I shared some comments in post 1 (JUPUS vs Non-JUPAS) related to the question you raised. Also refer to the third post reply #3 (教育王國 » 保良局蔡繼有學校 » 關於IB的疑問  Post#3), a lecturer or professor shared his comment and observation, which similar to my friends comment.

University Admission Officer may prefer IB, as the standard and training are matched with university learning environment, like essay, lab work, presentation etc.

I also attached some links within BK which are related to IB program.

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/vie ... &page=1#pid33069933
教育王國 » 高中教育 » What is IB course ?

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/vie ... &page=1#pid33069593
教育王國 » 教育政策 » IB vs 334

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/vie ... &page=2#pid33070125
教育王國 » 保良局蔡繼有學校 » 關於IB的疑問  Post#3

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/vie ... &page=1#pid33072745
教育王國 » 小一選校 » 傳統教學 VS IB教學 WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/vie ... &page=1#pid33069697
教育王國 » 小一選校 » hk邊間國際學校IB學費最平呀?

You may find more links, pls share with us here. I omit some links as most info are repeated.

Add two more links:

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/viewthread.php?tid=2147526
教育王國 » 國際學校 » Problem in taking IB

http://forum.edu-kingdom.com/viewthread.php?tid=2146706
教育王國 » 國際學校 » IB discussions


[ 本帖最後由 ANChan59 於 10-8-21 22:59 編輯 ]

ANChan59

Any parents in DBS or SPCC or other DSS schools share their thoughts in IBDP vs NSS???

2kidsmom

Ｉ would also like to have the details of 2 tutorial centres. Ｋindly pm me. Ｔhx a lot.


2kidsmom

ANChan59

原帖由 2kidsmom 於 10-8-26 09:42 發表
Ｉ would also like to have the details of 2 tutorial centres. Ｋindly pm me. Ｔhx a lot.
2kidsmom

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2kidsmom

thx very much.


2kidsmom

原帖由 ANChan59 於 10-8-26 16:20 發表


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