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Any review on Little fairyland childcare at east coast road?

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by Everlasting » Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:30 pm

It will be nice to get some review for this childcare centre if anyone has sent their kids there before ? thank you !!

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Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:30 pm
Eminently moving to Singapore and looking for school options

Last post by movingtospore « Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:48 pm
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by akeelm » Wed, 15 May 2013 6:26 pm

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Hi All,

I am new to this forum but need some help. I have just accepted a role to work for a company in Singapore and the move date is drawing...

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These phases are only relevant if you are going into P1 in January. Children go into P1 the year they are turning 7 (1 jan - 31 dec of the year they...

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Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:48 pm
Need references on UWCSEA. thanks.

Last post by Max Headroom « Mon, 27 May 2013 11:03 am
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by anmar » Mon, 13 May 2013 11:44 pm

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I am looking to get some references on UWCSEA. I have mix reference about the school and will like to hear any comments of someone who has or has had...

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Hello! As an ex uwcsea student i would like to say it was one of the best things in my life. I learnt so many things not just academically but also...

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Mon, 27 May 2013 11:03 am
Preschool in Katong/East coast/Marine parade ?

Last post by Everlasting « Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55 am

by Everlasting » Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55 am

Can anyone pls help in suggesting some good preschools near Katong or East coast/Marine parade area/Paya lebar ?

I know that there are quite a...

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Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55 am
Taking out of school for vacation

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by cecilyb » Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29 am

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There's a possibility we may move to Singapore from the US in Jan/Feb, 2014, and our daughter will be 3.5 yrs old at that time. I've just started the...

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Thanks for all the input. I completely agree that the travel itself is educational and that's part of the reason we're considering moving there. We...

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Fri, 24 May 2013 5:07 am
Anyone seen this book?

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by jantwil » Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24 am

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My son showed me a book he wants to buy but I can't find it in the bookshop. There's a website - type 'Dylan Kim' in google - but it doesn't seem to...

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From what I can see from the web site, it says the book isn't out till the 15th June which probably explains why you can't find it. Maybe try later...

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Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11 pm
toy library

Last post by PaulynY « Wed, 22 May 2013 8:25 am

by PaulynY » Wed, 22 May 2013 8:25 am

Hi mums/dads,

Are there any toy library in Singapore

TIA

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Wed, 22 May 2013 8:25 am
How do you help a newly arrived child to settle in?

Last post by Hannieroo « Fri, 17 May 2013 9:38 pm
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by Tea_and_cake » Mon, 06 May 2013 10:17 am

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Our previously happy and confident 3 year old is not adjusting well to the move from Melbourne to Singapore. She is in preschool here, as I thought...

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You poor thing. When your container gets here and there are familiar things around you life should improve pretty quickly.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 9:38 pm
Carpools for UWC east coast - nursery school

Last post by katbh « Fri, 17 May 2013 2:33 pm
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by MJSingapore » Sun, 28 Apr 2013 8:08 am

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Hi, Our daughter starts at the nursery school at UWC East Coast and we are looking to move apartments at the same time in August.

I am not sure I...

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Fri, 17 May 2013 2:33 pm
The ultimate pushchair/stroller?

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by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 19 Apr 2013 9:33 am

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Just saw this on FB and thought maybe it should be passed on.....

But with the state of sidewalks in residential areas (and drains grates)...

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Let me know when it comes with air-conditioning - phone charging's pretty cool, but let's talk about necessity

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Sun, 12 May 2013 1:11 am
Cost of Local Schooling

Last post by PrimroseHill « Thu, 09 May 2013 11:40 am
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by ComingSoon » Tue, 23 Apr 2013 1:20 pm

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Hi,

In a recent thread:

one of the posters indicated that the cost of local schooling would increase substantially for foreigners.

While I...

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It's a whole lot cheaper than international school, if you don't like it then you don't have to come, simple really! We don't need foreigners who...

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Thu, 09 May 2013 11:40 am
Good nursery / kindergarten for a 2 year old - River Valley

Last post by guyg « Tue, 07 May 2013 10:42 pm
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by Solecilla » Tue, 12 Mar 2013 9:14 pm

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Hello, I am relocating to Singapore with my husband and our 2 year old son and we are looking for nurseries / kindergartens around the River Valley...

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We live in river valley having moved from london and I would have to agree with recommending little ones, so far we are very happy with it and of the...

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Tue, 07 May 2013 10:42 pm
Carpe Diem Preschool

Last post by AhBert « Sat, 20 Apr 2013 7:03 pm
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by beemum » Thu, 10 Jan 2008 3:54 pm

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Does anyone have any comments on this preschool? especially the one located at Alexandra Road? I would appreciate if you could also recommend any...

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Sorry to piggyback on your post. Any comments on the one along Canada road?

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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 7:03 pm
Why does MOE charge more for non ASEANs?

Last post by movingtospore « Sat, 20 Apr 2013 2:04 pm
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by BedokAmerican » Sun, 14 Apr 2013 2:31 pm

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Does anybody know why the public school system in Singapore charges more for international students who are not from non-Asian countries versus those...

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Methinks they don't really want foreigners of the "free thinking, likely to challenge the status quo, and potentially inspire others to do the...
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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 2:04 pm
School for autistic boy?

Last post by lizziewine « Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:55 pm
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by linz75 » Mon, 18 Jun 2012 4:55 am

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Hi everyone.. New to the forum and looking for some advice. My husband looks likely to be offered a job in Singapore in the coming week and we are...

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I have two special needs kids - my son is in Pathlight school now and hands-down it provides great support for my son ... my daughter has Asperger's...

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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:55 pm
Evaluating School Options - Canadian or SJI

Last post by offshoreoildude « Tue, 09 Apr 2013 1:44 pm
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by jyk2005 » Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:08 pm

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I am in the process of negotiating a 2 year assignment to Singapore from the US. The assignment would include tuition allowance for my two children -...

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Can you even get into SJI?

I'd look for other alternatives - ICS is a little lower in cost and better than CIS in my opinion.

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 1:44 pm
dear mums, what do u do?

Last post by PaulynY « Tue, 09 Apr 2013 8:32 am
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by PaulynY » Thu, 14 Mar 2013 7:05 am

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Hi mums, I'm moving to spore soon and look forward to being a sahm.but my son will be in kindi and I have got time to spare, so I'm thinking of...

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Thanks folio. Will check out the link.

Meanwhile, there had been a new development. A former employer of mine has got a branch office in Singapore....

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 8:32 am
Overseas Family School vs. SJI International

Last post by movingtospore « Sun, 07 Apr 2013 8:47 pm
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by michellewmarin » Sat, 06 Apr 2013 5:38 pm

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Hi,

I'm relocating to Singapore and both OFS and SJI International offer an IB program. However, I've heard both positive and negatives about both...

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Be careful about assuming that the number of student = quality. People have no other choice here - if they can't get in at local school, or one of...

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Sun, 07 Apr 2013 8:47 pm
Starting international school in Jan vs. Aug.

Last post by movingtospore « Sat, 06 Apr 2013 2:04 pm
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by ivysmom » Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:44 pm

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Hello all,

I've been scouring this site (which is incredibly helpful) but am having trouble with this issue. We are an American family of 5 (kids...

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Thanks to both of you for your feedback. I will look closely at IB curriculum but I am inclined to lean that way since their private school in the US...

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Sat, 06 Apr 2013 2:04 pm
does a DP needs students pass to start schooling?

Last post by snowqueen « Fri, 05 Apr 2013 4:49 pm
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by PaulynY » Thu, 04 Apr 2013 8:20 am

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Hi all, I just got word from my BIL (he's a PR, btw) that my son needs to apply for a student pass before he can start schooling. I have looked at...

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My son who is 4 attending local pre-school is on DP but I have a friend of mine who isn't married to her partner so is on a LTVP, thus their daughter...

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Fri, 05 Apr 2013 4:49 pm
Bellamy's Organic Formula

Last post by mango81 « Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:51 am
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by foop » Sun, 23 Nov 2008 9:07 am

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Does anyone know where I can get Bellamy's organic formula? I keep seeing the pasta stars etc on the shelves of Tanglin but I can't find organic...

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I bought mine few months ago from Fair Price Finest at Century Square, Tampines. But when I went again yesterday, rice cereal and porridge all sold...

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Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:51 am
GESS - experience / alternatives?

Last post by shannada « Thu, 04 Apr 2013 7:12 pm
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by commander_frankfurt » Mon, 25 Mar 2013 7:32 pm

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Hello All,

great forum - I have only recently registered here but suffice to say I have been reading through this for the last 2 months at least....

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I have children attending GESS in the main campus on Jalan Bukit Tinggi, and in general I am happy with the school and the teachers. As your child...

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Thu, 04 Apr 2013 7:12 pm
Home schooling

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 29 Mar 2013 4:59 pm
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by maggierora » Sun, 17 Oct 2010 3:04 pm

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Hi parents,

I am an experienced full time tutor and have worked with a chinese expat family's 6 year old son. The family has recently left for the...

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Hi, I homeschool my 9 year old daughter using a mixture of the British curriculum (Key Stage 2) and Singapore math.

There is a very large...

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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 4:59 pm
What is the sport like at Dover Court?

Last post by Cebrose « Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:43 am
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by Cebrose » Sat, 09 Mar 2013 7:05 am

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Please can anyone help me fill in some gaps?

We are relocating in the summer with hubby's job and Dovercourt looks like a possible option. However...

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Making the move, thanks so much for your reply.

We have a place in yr 6 for my eldest son from August at DC and are just waiting to hear about my...

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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:43 am
Homeschool advice

Last post by mamaof2 « Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:17 pm
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by mamaof2 » Fri, 22 Feb 2013 5:53 am

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Our family is looking at moving to Singapore around Sept/Oct. 2013. We are not moving by employment by a company, just on our own and are thinking of...

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Thank you so much for the info. I will definitely look this up. Looking forward to making new friends!

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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:17 pm
MMI & Columbus CC Preschools in East Coast :Any opinions?

Last post by ya2012 « Thu, 28 Feb 2013 6:47 am
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by RSQ » Tue, 13 Oct 2009 4:37 pm

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Hi all,

Does anyone have any idea about the MMI(Modern Montessori Int) or the Columbus CC Centre in East Coast areas?

Can you recommend any other...

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Hi

Siglap MMI is not recommended!

The biggest drawback and really a deal breaker is that it takes out all the fun out of school for a pre schooler....

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 6:47 am
Anyone been to the Baby Care Festival?

Last post by Harsha « Tue, 26 Feb 2013 3:01 pm
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by BedokAmerican » Mon, 18 Feb 2013 2:47 pm

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The annual Baby Care Festival is scheduled this weekend, 22-24 Feb., at the Singapore Expo.

Has anybody been to the event in previous years? How...

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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 3:01 pm
Help! Where to get a babysitter for a few hours?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 26 Feb 2013 7:02 am
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by cw1483 » Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:13 am

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Are there babysitting service or playgroups that I can leave my 4 year old for a few hours? I don't know anyone in Singapore and the one coworker...

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Technically, yes.

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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 7:02 am
Shaws Preschool at Katong

Last post by wannamove « Fri, 22 Feb 2013 6:42 am
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by wannamove » Fri, 09 Nov 2012 1:00 pm

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No affliation just a satisfied parent who has got a lot of information from the forums and wants to share

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When we...

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Thanks for the info on Shaws. But i can't review any more on it as their website is down / under construction at the moment.

Not sure if you would...

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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 6:42 am
High school for 10 and 11 grades

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:43 pm
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by fcomarin » Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:38 pm

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Hello everyone, can you recommend us some schools for our teenagers? My wife, I, and my 2 daughters we are moving to Singapore in July. They come...

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I believe, with a US curriculum, you have a choice of two. SAS and SAIS. SAIS is the newer of the two but SAS has the rep and has been here since...

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