Q&A (TransitionTalk 2024) by Ashley Zhang

Pls bracket which speaker you'll like to address the question to e.g. "Are there any subsidies for school fee?" (Rainbow Centre)

crux09 — 2024-06-25 02:33:55 UTC

What are the differences between mainstream and SPED schools?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 02:58:59 UTC

How many SPED schools offer mainstream curriculum?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:01:28 UTC

Does our child need to go through tests in order to be enrolled in SPED schools?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:10:37 UTC

Is there student care in SPED schools?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:11:39 UTC

What if my child fails to pass the exam to get into SPED school with national curriculum, can we try again another year, and have him continue to attend EIPIC another year?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:26:49 UTC

Is there any Open House for SPED schools?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:28:14 UTC

Can we apply for 1 year deferment? If deferment is approved, can child continue to attend EIPIC with govt subsidies?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:31:25 UTC

If my child is diagnosed with special condition, can he still be enrolled in mainstream school?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:32:49 UTC

Are all primary schools the same? What differences are there?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:33:43 UTC

For mainstream, do they have extra classes for children who need help with English or Math?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:46:52 UTC

How will the choice of school impact my child's progression to secondary school? Will a mainstream secondary school accept students from SPED schools?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:48:07 UTC

What kind of supports will my child have in mainstream school?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 03:48:47 UTC

May I know which primary schools have already started the TRANSIT programme?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:24:16 UTC

Will there be any long-term consequences for my child's academics or social skills if I send him to SPED school instead of mainstream school?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:27:19 UTC

Which school is suitable for child with Down syndrome?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:29:35 UTC

Will there be transportation provided by the school regardless of where the location is?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:31:24 UTC

What if my child is still not ready for potty training? Will the school still accept him?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:33:53 UTC

What if my child still cannot talk / self-help skill still not good / cannot sit still throughout class?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:42:21 UTC

Which school is suitable for my child and who will decide if my child is to attend mainstream or SPED school?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 05:45:11 UTC

How can I help my child transit from EIPIC to mainstream school?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 06:27:50 UTC

What are the differences between Pathlight & other SPED schools?

crux09 — 2024-06-26 06:31:45 UTC

Can the kids in SPED eventually go to mainstream secondary school?

2024-07-06 01:11:22 UTC

i feel that my child is suitable for ms. however i am still having concerns. would it be beneficial if primary my child attend sped primary then ms secondary school so that the child have more time to adapt and mature

2024-07-06 01:11:53 UTC

Sorry can I check if SAMS is moving? When is that happening and where is the final location? (SAMS)

2024-07-06 01:16:20 UTC

Only children with ASD eligible to enter this school? Can children of other special needs enter ST Andrew Mission school? (SAMS)

2024-07-06 01:20:46 UTC

Can we see the monthly school fees and bus again? (SAMS)

2024-07-06 01:25:05 UTC

What CCA is available? What is the duration of CCA after school? Will there be any transport provided to student care? (SAMS, RC, Qihua)

2024-07-06 01:27:26 UTC

For children born in 2019, when do Primary 1 registration starts for Saint Andrew Mission School? (SAMS)

2024-07-06 01:30:42 UTC

If my child has mild ASD, it is more suitable for SAM or Mainstream school?

2024-07-06 01:31:10 UTC

Affiliation for SAMS - Is there placing priority for SAMS if parent is an alumni from say SAJC (SAMS)

2024-07-06 01:34:48 UTC

Will there be a softcopy of the slides that was presented? Would like to take some time to digest all the information

2024-07-06 01:47:56 UTC

Can share the breakdown of estimated waiting time from the application process until the offer of letter? (RC, SAMS)

2024-07-06 01:53:23 UTC

For RC, may I know if have after school care? (RC)

fionatan5 — 2024-07-06 01:56:29 UTC

Is there any private transportation for west area? (RC)

fionatan5 — 2024-07-06 01:56:48 UTC

Do I submit my own application? Thought current school will help us to choose which school for the kids. I'm confused.

2024-07-06 01:59:34 UTC

Rainbow Centre

2024-07-06 02:01:57 UTC

I stay at the West Area, are there any private transportation services?

How can I help my child transit from EIPIC to SPED school?

2024-07-06 02:02:46 UTC

I might have missed this, but when will the diagnosis take place? My child was born in 2019.

2024-07-06 02:06:32 UTC

What is your opinion if we, as parents, still insist on sending our child to a SPED school even if they are eligible for mainstream education?

2024-07-06 02:08:15 UTC

For RC registration, the timeline given will start in 2025 right for child born in 2019? (RC)

2024-07-06 02:12:20 UTC

Can a non-verbal ASD child apply for SAMS ? (SAMS)

2024-07-06 02:21:53 UTC

I missed out the beginning part introduction of SAMS school. Will there be slides share from this school (SAMS)

2024-07-06 02:32:34 UTC

Hi can my child gets in the same school with his slibling at SPED school?

2024-07-06 02:34:30 UTC

Are all locations of Rainbow School providing the same curriculum and support for the students or different locations have different focus? E.g. Yishun school is supporting more towards emotional and admiralty is more towards physical support etc. (RC)

2024-07-06 02:34:43 UTC

Are there open houses? When are the open houses (SAMS, RC)

2024-07-06 02:35:10 UTC

Will the diagnosis be reflected in my child's medical records? Will future employers be able to see this diagnosis or will this be kept private?

2024-07-06 02:39:56 UTC

Subsidies - Are there subsidies that the parents can apply for the child in terms of sch fees and uniforms? As well as other fees

2024-07-06 02:56:44 UTC

Any estimated timeline that the ASD assessment be ready before SPED application We still on wait list for the assessment

fionatan5 — 2024-07-06 03:00:39 UTC

Must parents specify if child attended eipic during enrolment to MS? (Qihua)

2024-07-06 03:00:51 UTC

How long is the waiting time for enrolling into student care in SAMS? Thank you

2024-07-06 03:02:59 UTC

Besides Eipic, my Daughter is also enrolled at MIJ Hub under the Preparatory Programme, is there any affiliations between MIJ and Rainbow Centre if I am interested to apply her to RC? (RC)

2024-07-06 03:04:40 UTC

2024-07-06 03:07:44 UTC

Any estimated timeline ASD assessment be ready before SPED application ?

We still on wait list for the assessment and others prof reports.

do other SPED school, other than pathlight school, have examinations like psle?

2024-07-06 03:11:11 UTC