PSLE AL score 12, which secondary school realistic to get into for my kid?
With AL 12 your daughter is in a solid range and has good options, but strategy matters under the new system. Remember posting is by school,…
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With AL 12 your daughter is in a solid range and has good options, but strategy matters under the new system. Remember posting is by school,…
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