Hello local schoolers,
We are getting ready to move to Singapore next year with our two kiddos, the eldest is eligible to start P1 in 2015, so we have a bit of time.
Can anyone please share with me their experience of getting their little one into P1 for next year, 2013?
I'm curious whether and how the introduction of balloting for Phase 3 has affected the overall experience, and how hard it is to get into a neighbourhood school.
I understand the dynamic with regard to the preferencing of the "best" schools for SCs and PRs, with EPs getting the last draw.
But how easy is it for expats to get into a local school -- not necessarily the best -- within a reasonable distance of your home? If we are staring at a commute across the island for pick up and drop off, we might just have to bite the bullet on private school.
Also, on Kindergarten. For those of you who opted for the local school route, what did you do for Kindy?
Thanks!