The author Ni Ping is the mother of the 11-year-old boy Xiaoyu egg. Three years ago, the Ni Ping family moved to Singapore, and Xiao Jian Dan began his study abroad in Singapore.
Text 丨 Ni Pings editor 丨 Li Jiaqi
Xiaowou Egg is 11 years old, I studied in a foreign language primary school in Shanghai before EssenceIn 2021, Xiaalu Eggs father was sent to Singapore for his work to support the countrys anti -epidemic work.This unexpected work moved our family to move to Singapore, and Xiaalu Egg began his journey of studying abroad.
A family of three
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The first encounter in Singapore
"Difficulty" Study Abroad Starting Study Abroad
< p ID = "2GGV1ras"> We hope that Xiaoyan eggs can attend government public schools, not only because of more economical tuition, but also because public schools pay more attention to Chinese education. Maintain the continuous progress of Chinese level.However, studying public schools requires passing the AEIS test (Singapores international student entrance examination), which puts forward higher requirements for childrens English level.Although the braised eggs are studying in Shanghai in Shanghai, the first test for the first time still failed to succeed.
In order to improve the English level of small braised eggs, we decided to let him conduct targeted tutoring in local language training institutions.The training institution is quite far away from home, and the children are very hard during this time.Fortunately, Singapores public security environment is in good environment. Every day, Xiaalu Egg can take a 40 -minute subway to go to school.After more than three months of training, the English ability of Xiaalu Egg has been significantly improved. He successfully passed the second AEIS test and successfully received the admission notice of government public primary schools.
Little Boured Eggs in Singapore
In addition to language challenges, Singapores in Singapore The teaching method also made us a little anxious.When going to school in China, teachers of various subjects often arrange a lot of preview and review assignments, and the teacher will communicate with parents via WeChat group to urge students to complete the tasks to complete the task Essence But Singapores public primary schools are usually only in the first half of the day, and the homework is generally completed in 20 minutes. How to design and arrange his after -class time with children has become a major trouble for us. Later, we guided children to develop extra -curricular plans, including supplementary exercises of classroom content, and physical exercise such as swimming, football, etc., or encouraged him to read Chinese English books to expand knowledge and increase vocabulary.
In terms of evaluation of children, we also face some pressure.Before participating in the parent meeting for the first time, we were very satisfied with the results of Xiaalu Egg, so I went to look forward to it. I did not expect that the teacher gave us a lot of opinions and suggestions.
We discovered that In Singapore, teachers not only pay attention to students test results, but also pay attention to the curiosity and interactive performance shown by students in the learning process. This is very different from domestic evaluation methods, and it is also a great touch of our values and thinking methods.
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Cultural differences and social contradictions
Is a potential problem that cannot be ignored in the young age
In addition to learning challenges, children are also facing socially facing social networking. some problems.
As an international student who is inserted, it is not easy to integrate into the classmate circle.When the braised eggs had just entered the governments public elementary school, the language did not pass the level, so Whether it is or after school or after school, he is a person. No one chats with him or plays games with him. For this reason, < Strong> Children feel lonely and lost.
Later, I suggested that the braised eggs. Strong>, there will be a topic of discussion after class; second, you must improve your grades and take the initiative to help other students.
Slowly, the children in the class began to chat with him, and they would ask him to eat in the cafeteria or go to the library to read a book during a rest.When we get along with him, we will consciously let him know more about the culture of various countries, such as Malay culture, Indian culture, etc., to help him understand and respect classmates with different cultural backgrounds.
In addition, I sometimes record the daily life of sharing Xiaalu eggs on the media, and I have made some families in the same time as us. Little stay students from China.
The small braised eggs after adapting to the environment
The most disturbing is the contradiction between the braised eggs and the classmates. Some contradictions are the first time for our parents to meet.
Once, the braised eggs participated in the campus camping activities organized by the school, 3 days and 2 nights, and lived out of the whole process.This collective life is a huge test for children who are used to raising in the city.On the first night of the camping, the classmates went to sleep together. Little Braised Eggs accidentally encountered a classmate , so the two children argued. Another Indian classmate saw this, and came to say some rude words and anger the little braised egg.Xiao Jian Egg was angry with his schoolbag.
I feel very angry when I learned, and sent an email to the class teacher to complain about it. Fortunately, the schools in Singapore pay great attention to ethnic harmony, and also attach great importance to the moral discipline of students. In the end, things have been properly resolved. Little braised eggs also learned how to correctly communicate with people when encountering problems to resolve contradictions.
Now, Xiao Jian Dan has studied in Singapore for a year and a half. We are glad that he has adapted to the new school life.As a accompanying parent, I want to share some experiences and suggestions for studying abroad in young children.
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Study abroad for low age
Four suggestions
First of all, Parents must have a full understanding of their children and do as well as possible before going abroad as possible sufficient preparation.
Childrens adaptability in the non -mother tongue learning environment and new teaching methods, parents are often difficult to accurately evaluate. For example, some children are like fish in Chinese disciplines, but they are anxious about English learning, and studying abroad may cause great trouble for children. Therefore, parents need to understand their childrens ability items and the requirements of foreign schools in advance, and make up for the shortcomings as much as possible in terms of weakness.
Second, The trial and error cost of studying and error in studying abroad is high.
In case children cannot adapt to overseas learning and life, it will be very difficult to re -integrate the domestic education system. The equivalent qualifications for children overseas need to go through a series of certification procedures after returning to China to finally be in line.This process is quite complicated. Parents are best to fully understand relevant policies and regulations before making decisions.
Again, The study abroad career of young children may be more than ten years, and parents need to objectively evaluate the family situation.
During the study abroad process, in addition to expensive tuition, daily life expenses and rental overhead are also a small cost. Stable economic support must be considered.In addition, Some families may face the state of long -term separation because one parent cannot leave the domestic business , and it is impossible to estimate what the effect of single -parent companionship on the childs growth.Similar to these issues, the family must consider it in all aspects and make long -term plans.
Little Braised Eggs in Singapore
Finally, How to successfully integrate into the local culture and local culture and The community is also an unavoidable problem for families with young age.If there is no fully understanding and preparation of their children and foreign education situations in the early stage, children are likely to encounter cross -cultural conflicts and exacerbate their psychological pressure.Therefore, Both children and parents must cultivate cross -cultural consciousness and adaptability in advance to adapt to foreign learning and life as soon as possible.
Source: "Study Abroad" magazine Total 236, the original "Study Abroad Singapore: What challenges have my children experience?"
Editor: Li Jiaqi
Coordinating: Liu Jie
Final Anti -Trial: Jiang Naiqiang
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