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Moving (within Singapore)

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Expat Bostonians

We just moved from our apartment of six years, a small single story condo of 80 units, to a whole new world. Our current condo has over 1,000 units, multiple pools, playgrounds, gardens and more. I genuinely feel as though … Continue reading →

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US vs Singapore Public Schools—Grading

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Expat Bostonians

One of the things I struggle with as a foreign parent is understanding the grading system in Singapore. On one hand, I find the grading system incredibly forgiving. Everything over a 85 is an A? 70-85 is a B? 50-70 … Continue reading →

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