tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post485895233591197974..comments2024-03-21T12:42:53.267+08:00Comments on Mr Sai Mun's Blog: Top 10 Things You Must Know About IGCSEmr sai munhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-14874133214303532332021-05-31T06:25:53.023+08:002021-05-31T06:25:53.023+08:00To enter public university in Malaysia its easier ...To enter public university in Malaysia its easier to apply if you take spm. But from what I was informed, they are ways for you to apply to public university with igcse results, will néed more effort and time. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-6319775958203850392021-05-30T23:21:10.734+08:002021-05-30T23:21:10.734+08:00Dear Mr Sai Mun,
Currently my kids are in Form 1 ...Dear Mr Sai Mun, <br />Currently my kids are in Form 1 and Form 2 at SBP in Malaysia.. I got a job offer in Kuwait and the package covers kids education. I would like to know if my children complete igcse in Kuwait international school and if suddenly we cannot afford sending them abroad and private university, do they have a chance to study in malaysian public university? Do they need to take Luqmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648551337291737288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-4931510752255545552020-12-26T17:47:09.583+08:002020-12-26T17:47:09.583+08:00Yes, I would highly recommend to complete his prim...Yes, I would highly recommend to complete his primary school and sit for the upsr before moving on to the next. To keep your son options open just in case he wants to go back to pt3 n spm and also to give the child the importance of completing a challenge before the next. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-58425699482908182082020-12-26T16:46:46.443+08:002020-12-26T16:46:46.443+08:00Hi Mr sai mun,
Would like to check, my son is in...Hi Mr sai mun, <br /><br />Would like to check, my son is in primary 5 sjkc (2020) next year will be sitting for UPSR. Will it be better to stay and complete yr in sjkc and transfer him to IGCSE syllabus directly on 2022. As I heard international starts earlier. <br /><br />Tq Lynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199027891521897241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-25255185448388500882020-05-03T12:23:11.827+08:002020-05-03T12:23:11.827+08:00There are many subjects in IGCSE and they do not h...There are many subjects in IGCSE and they do not have packages like SPM, which means you can take any subjects offered by the school/learning centre/study at home. Overall, it will be an advantage if you have strength in English. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-50248986141724347802020-05-03T12:21:01.205+08:002020-05-03T12:21:01.205+08:00Hi, it really depends on what you want to achieve ...Hi, it really depends on what you want to achieve and why you want to change to IGCSE. Nevertheless, If you are doing well in national syllabus you should just continue and finish it with a good grades. After SPM you can have an option to go Local Universities or Private Colleges. If you are not doing well in national syllabus, then you can consider to change to IGs if you have a stronger Englishmr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-5305846883514765392020-05-01T14:51:05.336+08:002020-05-01T14:51:05.336+08:00what if i want to join igcse next year for form 4,...what if i want to join igcse next year for form 4, im currently learning national syllabus, will it be hard catching up to the syllabus? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792744743543982764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-81086805015239066742020-05-01T14:49:23.116+08:002020-05-01T14:49:23.116+08:00hi mr sai mun, im form 3 and im stuck between if i...hi mr sai mun, im form 3 and im stuck between if i want to study igcse or continue studying national syllabus and take spm, do you have any advice? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792744743543982764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-12486885450193733002019-10-16T23:41:53.552+08:002019-10-16T23:41:53.552+08:00It really depends on the school itself. Some inter...It really depends on the school itself. Some international schools are more towards play and learn while some have more intense curriculum. Overall its helping students find their strength and interest through different activities and exposures, which is different from SJKC approach.<br /><br />It will be good to observe further, the school might / might not be suitable. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-17495261068075613922019-10-16T22:25:07.566+08:002019-10-16T22:25:07.566+08:00My younger son just joined year 1 few weeks ago, a...My younger son just joined year 1 few weeks ago, and I found out he has plenty of play time (at least 3 hours) every day in school (play blocks, dancing). I am not sure if this is how IGCSE programme works for early stage but I am starting to worry if he really learn in this private school, or perhaps I should continue to observe? If compare with my elder one who is in SJKC standard 1 now, there Wan Lenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214659216350472852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-65585208928916863122019-10-06T23:10:51.700+08:002019-10-06T23:10:51.700+08:00Yes you can. Minimum 5 Credit or 'C' for t...Yes you can. Minimum 5 Credit or 'C' for the IGCSE subjects. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-91166159001223029922019-10-06T22:42:50.846+08:002019-10-06T22:42:50.846+08:00Hello
I want to ask you can i go to Malaysian univ...Hello<br />I want to ask you can i go to Malaysian university with only 5 IGCSE.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560888808795958388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-89170175154901863092019-08-12T08:58:33.038+08:002019-08-12T08:58:33.038+08:00Do college accept private candidates igcse results...Do college accept private candidates igcse results when comes apply college in malaysia private college.Is igcse certificate consider as high school leavers? TANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10509474417154400206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-77961203707957930482019-08-12T08:58:29.203+08:002019-08-12T08:58:29.203+08:00Do college accept private candidates igcse results...Do college accept private candidates igcse results when comes apply college in malaysia private college.Is igcse certificate consider as high school leavers? TANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10509474417154400206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-35042606590240662182019-07-02T19:08:10.253+08:002019-07-02T19:08:10.253+08:00Dear Anil, IGCSE is acceptable worldwide. Most of ...Dear Anil, IGCSE is acceptable worldwide. Most of the private or international colleges and universities accept the IGCSE results. It will be best to check with the targeted college you want your son to be in and they will let you know what are the requirements. For example malaysian private colleges and universities will need students to score at least 5 Cs for the IGs. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-68238312259731802192019-07-02T14:20:26.475+08:002019-07-02T14:20:26.475+08:00Mr Sai Mun, My son is studying in Class 10th in GI...Mr Sai Mun, My son is studying in Class 10th in GIIS under Cambridge. I am thinking of moving family back to India as I am not sure if he will get admission in India after he finishes 11th here in Malaysia. Do you know if he would still get admission in India in collage once he finishes studies here?<br />Thanks.Anilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055853733990474810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-2845391041512607842019-05-27T00:23:40.854+08:002019-05-27T00:23:40.854+08:00as far as i know checkpoint is not a very signific...as far as i know checkpoint is not a very significant exam, it is only to help the kids and parents to find out their progress and what subjects to take in Year 10. So schools will do the test and marking internally, therefore they do not offer exams for private candidates. You can find the past years papers online. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-37396775465941265012019-05-27T00:20:58.998+08:002019-05-27T00:20:58.998+08:00it is not compulsory. it is not compulsory. mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-56125175986007967932019-05-27T00:20:31.778+08:002019-05-27T00:20:31.778+08:00Dear DGSC,
1. There are many good and bad home-s...Dear DGSC, <br /><br />1. There are many good and bad home-schools out there. If your son is in a good home school with dedicated teachers, ageism won't occur and he would blend in and achieve his highest potential no matter the age. I have seen and taught a kid which finished IGCSE at 13 years old and enter college at 14. <br /><br />2. If he is happy and progressing positively in the mr sai munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212160178411112789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-48101495609828077312018-11-15T19:35:48.460+08:002018-11-15T19:35:48.460+08:00HI MR SAI MUN,
Is that compulsary to take bio,phy...HI MR SAI MUN,<br /><br />Is that compulsary to take bio,physics,chemistry paper in IGCSE exam?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926911948242011225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-39064571598612116872018-08-26T21:35:40.068+08:002018-08-26T21:35:40.068+08:00Mr Saimun, my son aged 9 yrs old is doing Year 6 i...Mr Saimun, my son aged 9 yrs old is doing Year 6 in international school now (previously from Chinese Primary SJKC). Because of certain concerns (most students in his class at 10-11 years old), we would like to consider homeschool next year i.e. Year 7. <br /><br />1).Do you think ageism still occurs in home-school?<br />2).In view of his fast-learning pace, would it be advisable to home-school DGSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807963669522192750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-25339991682699354842018-08-26T21:34:55.414+08:002018-08-26T21:34:55.414+08:00Mr Saimun, my son aged 9 yrs old is doing Year 6 i...Mr Saimun, my son aged 9 yrs old is doing Year 6 in international school now (previously from Chinese Primary SJKC). Because of certain concerns (most students in his class at 10-11 years old), we would like to consider homeschool next year i.e. Year 7. <br /><br />1).Do you think ageism still occurs in home-school?<br />2).In view of his fast-learning pace, would it be advisable to home-school DGSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807963669522192750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-42679232720713861792018-07-18T18:48:49.489+08:002018-07-18T18:48:49.489+08:00Dear Mr Sai Mun.
Seeking your advice. Just wonder...Dear Mr Sai Mun.<br /><br />Seeking your advice. Just wondering if a 7 year old kid with borderline special needs (global developmental delay) can catch up with IGCSE? Can the exam be postponed 1-2 years due to this delay?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167598109831793768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-29276865902632205542018-07-06T01:02:05.965+08:002018-07-06T01:02:05.965+08:00Dear Mr Sai Mun.
Can I put my daughter who is 17...Dear Mr Sai Mun. <br />Can I put my daughter who is 17 years old this year(form 4) and my son, 14 years old(form 2) to start of in year 10 IGCSE together?<br /><br />Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10232363783261143367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403799362875544461.post-84589147109166236892018-07-06T00:49:48.028+08:002018-07-06T00:49:48.028+08:00Hi. I have a niece who is in form 2 studying in lo...Hi. I have a niece who is in form 2 studying in local governments school. Can she start year 10 doing IGCSE next year? <br /><br />Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10232363783261143367noreply@blogger.com