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We did this exercise early this year to put my son in Primary 1 (2006). We moved in around January and first made a shortlist of schools based on feedback from MoE and some friends. Then we sent out emailers and most of them responded in the negative. I then approached them personally and requested ...

As of now, Bhavan's is a better bet as it is well-equipped in most ways than DPS

My 7-year old is in Primary I and I want him to learn Mandarin. Could anyone suggest centers (private/govt) that teach Mandarin for kids in a structured way? He doesn't learn Mandarin in school as he's opted for a different language

You do not need to submit your original documents or even a true certified copy. Just make plain B&W photocopies of your certificates and submit them along with the application. Just ensure that you include all documents that are required (working testimonials, education certificates, membership pro...

They normally say that it would take 3 weeks for processing, but in most cases you get approvals within 7-10 days. It basically depends on your skill set, supporting papers and of course, nationality and race!

Haven't had a chance to visit yet. Just been through the website. I will probably wait for school to begin and visit during Jan. Thanks for the suggestions.

Hello,
Is there any parent who can help me in posting his/her experience of Indian schools in Singapore (esp Bhavan's)?
Tks/rgds

Hello Mark,
I am currently in the same position as yours. I have a son who is aged 6 and am trying to get him into a local school, but haven't had any encouraging responses yet. I would be interested in knowing any positive results from your side.

Tks/rgds
Satish

Dear All,
Thanks for the wealth of information. I am now kind of hopeful that my son's schooling is not a major cause of concern in Singapore.
Satish

Hello June, Thank you for the information. The schooling system in India is pretty good and is of high standards. My son is very proficient in English and Maths. The medium of instruction is English. The subjects that he has are English, Maths, Tamil (Second language) and Environmental Studies. He h...

Hello, I am relocating to Singapore on 1st December from India. I have a son who is 6 years old and is currently studying in Class I in India. 1. I want to know if I can put him in a local school Primary I in year 2006, or do I have to wait till year 2007? 2. If yes, how do I go about it because I d...