Study private school? Which one is betteR? MDIS, SIM, PBS
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Anyone who study private school like MDIS, SIM or PBS etc etc can share your experience and thoughts would be appericated?
Because i'm planning to enroll in business diploma course in a private school come march. Cheers. -
What experiences do u wish to know,i am a current SIM student
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SIM
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PBS? Or is it PSB?
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Apmi
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Hi there. I would like to know what you think aboutOriginally posted by KenPlus:What experiences do u wish to know,i am a current SIM student
How the lecturers and lessons and environment? How do you find the whole experience there ?
Patrik, i never heard of APMI but i browse their website and it look a credible school. You study there? Care to share your experience, thanks. -
PSB Academy is in Lower Delta Road (former Delta Secondary School), lecturers there have a good spread of knowledge and approachable for queries...
The campus has been renovated and fully conducive for lessons...
Situated behind Tiong Bahru Plaza and near Tiong Bahru MRT... -
In terms of job finding and career prospect, which one is more recognized and reputable? Of course, the quality of the school learning and experience is also a important factor.
I'm leaning toward SIM at the moment as it is only 10 minutes from where my house.But i would need to take a full time 6 month foundation course first before i can take the diploma course. Complication because of my work commitment.[b] -
Firstly i am from SIM UOL,hence i can comment only on my Uni,UOL,you are taking a dilp,i don't know whether the information below is useful or not.Originally posted by limpshaggy:Hi there. I would like to know what you think about
How the lecturers and lessons and environment? How do you find the whole experience there ?
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The lecturers are quite ok,some of them also teach in NUS , NTU ,ACCA,RMIT,etc and they teach according to the guide from UK.However i do notice that sometimes the topics that they cover might not be similar to the exams.UOL examiners love to surprised candidates it really required alot of understanding to score and you have to read alot from the recommended texts by lecturers,for some modules like audit which i am taking now,it may be good if you have some working experience.
As for lessons,i find the lessons to be too little ,about 5 to 6 months only. it kinda hard to cope,the modules are very very tough.Exams are even tougher as it was set by the examiners from UK,hence our local lecturers have no ideas on what will be coming out for the exams at all.i already have a major surprise last exams.Don't be surprise that the passing marks are only 34/100,but the examiner are real strict,it tough to score,i have friends who only get a single digit from last year paper.
The place are not bad lah,at least i can still find a places to self-study ,canteen food very cheap,there even snacks and drinks durning lecture breaks.
As for school fees,alot of people think that studying in SIM is expensive but from the amount of school fees i pay so far.it is cheaper compare to local Uni as i managed to get an exemption of one year. -
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i am taking the MDIS course but in life science... quite relax one in a sense but the canteen food dont taste good...
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I am taking DIP in BM in MDIS in May.
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go for SIM. many prestigious Us there.
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I also thot of studying business course.
SIM course fee very expensive!
From wat kenplus said... the exams very tough... knowing this make me sian liao............. -
I have studied before in SIM, even though for only 6 mths, and I am currently an MDIS student studying Mass Comm. I changed schools because I realised i couldnt do well in my course at SIM.
In terms of organization, SIM is MUCH better than MDIS. To me, SIM is more organized, u know who to look for if u need enquiries to be answered. Sometimes, they pass u ard in MDIS from 1 person to another, and ur problem never gets solved. Also MDIS apparently do not take suggestions from students seriously. Me and my classmates have feedback many times about a few issues, but it never got answered. Also, my friend had the unforutunate experience of paying her school fees, only to have MDIS lost her cheque.
Actually, if I am not wrong, SIM offers UOL, as well as RMIT degress in business. From my experience in RMIT degree in Biz Admin(I think they change the course name already, but its still business related), the lecturers are dedicated, and they have experience in their field.
And if food is an impt factor to u, SIM definitely is the better choice. They have 2 cafeterias. 1 is like a typical food court, while the other operates a little similar to Marche, where they give u a card to chop, and u order watever u like and pay later. Both are air-conditioned, which explains why they tend 2 be crowded during lunch time, as Ngee Ann Poly students will also come to SIM to eat there. MDIS reminds me of a secondary school canteen. It is rather small, and has ard 4-5 stalls only, excluding drinks and fruits stall. And did I mention that during breaks from lectures, SIM provide coffee, tea and snacks?
Study-environment wise, SIM again is the better one. It is a conducive place 2 study, and has a lot of benches all over the school that lets u study. As for MDIS, other than a few study benches at the canteen, the other place 2 study is at the library.
In terms of sports facilities, MDIS wins out as it has a gym, tennis court, badminton courts, table tennis tables, a basketball court and a small field for soccer. You will need to pay for the facilities used though. SIM doesn't have these, if not wrong, u have 2 go Ngee Ann to use their facilities. Charges I am not sure.
Anyway, MDIS is going 2 have a open house next sat 17 March. SIM will hold an EA Games exhibition 16 and 17 March, so u can go there and look around, and enquire about the courses available.
Sorry didn't provide u much in terms of education and which 1 is a good education prospect for u, but i personally think that the whole package makes a good school. -
Originally posted by nanren4ever:
which sch has a good package?
[b]I have studied before in SIM, even though for only 6 mths, and I am currently an MDIS student studying Mass Comm. I changed schools because I realised i couldnt do well in my course at SIM.
does it mean the course at SIM is very tough?
Sorry didn't provide u much in terms of education and which 1 is a good education prospect for u, but i personally think that the whole package makes a good school.[/b] -
SIM has more rules & regulations which MDIS don't have. MDIS is a very good place for those people who dun have much time to study..
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nan ren from which RMIT Biz Admin intake? i just graduated from this course?
UOL is akin to A levels, after one year of studying you need to sit for one time do or die examination, and there are a lot of materials to cover
RMIT is more project or activity based, the tough part being sometimes i can spend nearly 24 (no kidding) hours everyday for a prolonged period doing these projects
up to individual preferences, and they benefit people in different ways
as for SIM Uni, i feel currently its more geared towards Social Sciences
although I would say UB is good in terms of quality, heck the lecturers and all have the power to design their course, lectures and tutorials, the course fees are quite high -
aiyo, where got exams not tough one?Originally posted by winnie^_^:I also thot of studying business course.
SIM course fee very expensive!
From wat kenplus said... the exams very tough... knowing this make me sian liao............. -
haha sim got rules meh??Originally posted by thelesis:SIM has more rules & regulations which MDIS don't have. MDIS is a very good place for those people who dun have much time to study..
no attendence marking
Can wear anything you like,for me is bermuda and slippers,i even wear singlet go sometimes
Can join other classes (secretly)
Late also never mind ,although the rules are there but nobody care haha after all we are the person who pay for the school fees.Life good in SIM except for one thing
EXAMS
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haha... wat i mean is u all said till so scary... like very hard to score.Originally posted by Ah Cek:aiyo, where got exams not tough one?
u know... some schs they got give u tips on exams... those r lower quality schs lah........ -
Originally posted by KenPlus:
how tough is the exams?
haha sim got rules meh??
no attendence marking
Can wear anything you like,for me is bermuda and slippers,i even wear singlet go sometimes
Can join other classes (secretly)
Late also never mind ,although the rules are there but nobody care haha after all we are the person who pay for the school fees.Life good in SIM except for one thing
[b]EXAMS [/b]
so how u score ah?
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I myself find it tough because i got an exemption for one year,hence i directly start my Year 2 and i have forgotten everything i have study in poly cause don't forget Guys have to serve 2.5 yrs of NS.Originally posted by winnie^_^:how tough is the exams?
so how u score ah?
The exams questions is very hard to understand and you have to answer straight to the point,if you write extra,unrelated answers,marks may be deducted so it not a test on memory.Somemore some basics are not taught but you are assume that you know,but my basics are weak.
My scores are very lousy ,i only managed to get 50+ for 3 modules and one 60+ so now very difficult to aim for 2nd upp.This year prelims if i can get ten marks and above i happy liao hahaha(prelims not counted so never mind)
But don't be scare lah,different people have different qualities,maybe i find it tough but who know maybe you may think it simple. -
oic... now i dun know wan to study SIM course liao anot.......Originally posted by KenPlus:I myself find it tough because i got an exemption for one year,hence i directly start my Year 2 and i have forgotten everything i have study in poly cause don't forget Guys have to serve 2.5 yrs of NS.
The exams questions is very hard to understand and you have to answer straight to the point,if you write extra,unrelated answers,marks may be deducted so it not a test on memory.Somemore some basics are not taught but you are assume that you know,but my basics are weak.
My scores are very lousy ,i only managed to get 50+ for 3 modules and one 60+ so now very difficult to aim for 2nd upp.This year prelims if i can get ten marks and above i happy liao hahaha(prelims not counted so never mind)
But don't be scare lah,different people have different qualities,maybe i find it tough but who know maybe you may think it simple.
no lah... i poor in studies one -
yeah, we have few forumers in UOL and RMIT here
both uni quite tough actually
who is from SIM Uni?
