What are Waseda Shibuya Singapore School's internal admission standards? How to prepare for regular tests to get a recommendation

An overwhelmingly common question we receive from families enrolled at Waseda Shibuya Singapore Campus (Waseda Shibuya) is “How can I actually get a recommendation to Waseda University?”

Waseda Shibu is an affiliated school of Waseda University, and there is a path for students to enter Waseda University using the internal recommendation system. However, it does not mean that you will automatically receive a recommendation if you enroll; there is competition within the university.

In this article, we will explain the following points about Wase Shibu’s internal admissions process.

How the Waseda Shibuya Singapore Campus Recommendation System Works

First, let’s learn about the school and its system.

Be an overseas educational facility certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Wase Shibu is a high school that opened in 1991 and is a private overseas educational facility certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Education is based on the same curriculum as Japanese high schools, and classes other than English are conducted in Japanese.

In other words, the curriculum is in line with the Japanese curriculum guidelines, so it is an environment that can be used for Japanese university entrance exams.. This point is the biggest difference between international schools and local schools.

Recommendation slot as an affiliated school of Waseda University

Waseda Shibu became an affiliated school of Waseda University in 2002, and since then an internal recommendation system has been established for Waseda University.

The size of recommendation slots varies from year to year, but the most recent information indicates that the number of recommendation slots is a fairly high proportion of the student capacity. howeverThe number of recommendation slots, target faculties, and selection criteria may all change each year.Therefore, please be sure to check the materials published by the school for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Please note that Wase Shibu is only a high school and does not include junior high and high school, so admission is only available when entering high school. If you are aiming to get into Wase Shibu, you will first need to prepare for the entrance exam.

Three elements that are important in determining recommendation

There are three main points to consider in internal recommendation selection:

1. Internal grades (evaluation)

The most important factor is your internal grades, which are determined by the accumulation of daily classes and regular tests.

The big difference from regular university entrance exams is that the exam is evaluated based on “three years of experience” rather than a “one-shot test.”Grades from the first semester of high school are also included in the evaluation, so you need to be aware of this from the moment you enroll.. In other words, even if you suddenly work hard in your second or third year of high school, the structure is such that it is difficult to regain your previous grades.

2. English language qualification

Another feature is that English qualifications such as Eiken and TOEFL are evaluated.

It is advantageous to take advantage of Singapore’s English environment and obtain qualifications early. Since it is necessary to prepare for qualifications in parallel with school classes, systematic schedule management is required.

3. Approach to life and school life

Attendance status, submitted materials, and efforts in school events and club activities will also be evaluated.

Not only academic abilityWe can see whether you are taking your daily school life seriously.Therefore, please be aware that it is difficult to be evaluated if you only work hard before the test.

The reality is that faculty selection is based on “overall points”

What is often overlooked in Wase Shibu’s internal recommendations is the faculty selection system.

Recommendation slots are allocated to each department, and students with the highest overall evaluation points can choose their desired department. In other words, it is not just a question of whether you can get into Waseda University through recommendation.Ranking within a university also comes into play when it comes to determining whether you can go to the faculty of your choice.。

Due to this structure, competition within the school is more intense after admission than at a typical university-affiliated school. Rather than thinking “I feel safe because I have a recommendation,” we need to recognize that “the only real success is after admission.”

If you have a clear idea of ​​your first choice of faculty, we recommend that you calculate the points required for that faculty from your first year of high school and set your performance goals.

Regular test preparation to secure recommendation

So what exactly should we do? Organized from the perspective of regular test preparation.

High 1: The top priority is not to stumble at the beginning.

Your grades in your first year of high school will serve as the foundation for your next three years.

Wase Shibu’s curriculum is at the same level as Japanese high schools, so even for students who advance from a Japanese school, the amount and difficulty of learning will be significantly different from that of junior high school. Especially in math and English, if you have a setback in the first semester, it will take a long time to recover.

Immediately after enrolling, please set target grades for each regular test, and get in the habit of recovering any lowered subjects within the semester.。

2nd year of high school: Maintain the balance of all subjects

The second year of high school is a time when the number of subjects increases and it becomes clear which subjects are weak.

Since the recommendation evaluation is determined based on the total of all subjects, you cannot use the strategy of earning money with your strong subjects and neglecting your weak subjects.“Raising your weak subjects to the average level” will have a better effect on your ranking than further improving your strong subjects.。

High 3: Do not lower your grade until the end

Until your nomination is finalized, you will be subject to evaluation up to the last periodic test.

The last thing you want to do is to relax because your recommendation has almost been decided, and then your final semester grades drop and you are no longer selected for your desired department.

Notes for dormitory residents

For students who commute to school from dormitories, it is difficult to manage their studies at home.

Students who can control their own study time will improve, but those who cannotIt is practical to manage the pace of learning with external support.. Online learning support is also an option.

summary

We will summarize the points you should keep in mind regarding Wase Shibu’s internal recommendations.

If your grades on regular tests are sluggish, or if you are holding back in a particular subject, taking measures at an early stage is effective. For information on learning plans tailored to your child’s current situation, please request free information below.