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| | Secondary Education Vs Junior College Education | ||
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Secondary Education Vs Junior College Education How is the Junior College different from a Secondary School? The junior college is quite different from a secondary school. The most striking feature about junior college is its flexibility. For example, the subjects a student wishes to offer are not decided beforehand for him. The lecture-tutorial system that characterises the organisation of the junior college allows students to interact across groups while offering them a variety of venues for lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. The junior college is also distinguished by the study periods interspersed between classes. During these study periods, many students make extensive use of the library, the reading room, the student centre and the many study areas that are located in different parts of the campus. Many find the chance to do individual work challenging while others welcome the small-group discussions which promote much active learning even as they train the student in valuable relationship skills. Above all, the junior college differs from the secondary school because it allows the student to specialise. Based on the premise that the 'O' Levels have given the student a good and balanced foundation in both the humanities and the sciences, the junior college student is encouraged to specialise, to discover for himself where individual interests lie, to give the mind a chance to search out a subject in depth, and to gain from its discipline a broader perspective for looking at the world. More information on JCs can be found at: app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/ [ Back to Top ] Are Co-Curricular Activities the same as those in Secondary School? Students in a junior college are expected to be much more independent and to initiate programmes rather than wait for directions. Because students in junior college are trained to lead, they are encouraged to be adventurous. Being adventurous means trying out new things. A popular activity is the Outdoor Activities Club with its emphasis on exciting expeditions that encourage a student to build up his stamina while meeting his thirst for something different. Many have started their interest in racquet games by taking up a beginner's module in tennis in junior college. Still others have gone on to sea sports in the form of canoeing and sailing. What distinguishes the junior college is the measure of student participation in the management of student affairs. As an integral part of the training for citizenship and leadership, all colleges have a Student Council which is voted into office by students. The Student Council leads the student body in programmes and activities that enrich college life and expose students to the reality of living in a community. In all these, the Council aims to be the voice of the student body to improve its welfare and enhance the quality of student participation in college life. [ Back to Top ] How much do pupils have to pay as fees for a Junior College Education? Pupils at the junior college level pay subsidised school fees of $6.00 as well as miscellaneous fees. The standard amount for miscellaneous fees is $9.00 and the 2nd-tier (cap) miscellaneous fees is $9.00. [ Back to Top ] How much do pupils have to pay for the GCE 'A' Level Examination? Updated information on the GCE 'A' level examination subjects and their examination fees can be found at the following website: [ Back to Top ] |
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