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by martz
Sat, 26 Apr 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: international schools vs local schools?
Replies: 68
Views: 83306

martz I hate to tell you this, but you are so out of touch with the local school system of today you really SHOULD keep you opinions to yourself. Each time you post here you make yourself look sillier and sillier. Rote learning went out the window here when Goh Tock Chong what PM. What rock have yo...
by martz
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: international schools vs local schools?
Replies: 68
Views: 83306

In the 4 months since she's been enrolled in Primary 1, she is reading at 2nd grade (US) level, enjoys math (since it's taught as a mind game!), has Manadarin class everyday, computer lessons at school, art, music, social studies and of course, recess, that makes her LOVE local school. I would stro...
by martz
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: International Schools
Topic: international schools vs local schools?
Replies: 68
Views: 83306

I cannot believe that expat parents are even considering local schools!! then where are the intl schools going to get their students!! Do you know how expensive the capital expenses are to keep a school running?? I suggest you, as responsible parent, get a package that includes your child's educatio...
by martz
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: st francis methodist school
Replies: 8
Views: 7658

yes, i agree - betw St Francis & ACSI - there is no question. ACSI is very much better in terms of academic standards (quite high) & organisation & also in terms of money - its has a lot of funds. St Francis is a private sch like most Intl schs & gets no funding. But the problem will be whether ACSI...
by martz
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: getting married to a singaporean: any risk?
Replies: 10
Views: 6204

you need to know that in Spore - the Women's charter factor very much in the laws - and in the case of separation/divorce - women are generally protected much more & given the benefit of doubt. The balance is not tat equal in favor of men!
by martz
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: Local Secondary Schools
Replies: 16
Views: 12457

forget about Tao Nan - its a sch for the Gifted & Talented & its quite chinese in culture & org. It has very stringent entry requirements. St Stephen has actually very low academic standards - its prob will take your child in easily. Not surprising that it was recommended as most expats are drawn to...

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