Educational Guides

The O Level examinations in Singapore is one of the most extensive ones that the average student in Singapore will take. Most of our tuition students take 6 to 8 subjects, and some of those subjects involve several parts (e.g. oral and listening comprehension for languages, and practical exams for sciences). Yet, it is essential [...]

Attending prestigious schools like Nanyang Girls’ High School and Hwa Chong Institution may seem like a dream come true for many parents. However, a first time parent of a teen in one of these schools may not realise the reality: students often must wrestle in a fiercely competitive academic environment and strive to meet the [...]

Being in an elite school like Raffles Girls’ School or Raffles Institution might seem like the envy of all parents. However, it is not without its challenges – a highly competitive academic environment, higher demands from teachers, as well as a more independent curriculum are some of the challenges that secondary school students have to [...]

If you’re here, you’re probably wondering if General Paper tuition is for you. Do you really need GP tuition? Can self-studying GP be enough to get good GP grades? Love it or hate it, GP is a compulsory subject at the A Levels, and it can make or break you’re aggregate score. Besides, there are [...]

As they say – know thy enemy – knowing how to excel in the PSLE requires first understanding the exam syllabus and format to know what you are up against. In this article, we dive into the PSLE Science exam format as well as briefly look at the necessary skills and content knowledge required to [...]

While good results for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is seen as the main way for students to get into their secondary school of choice, some parents are also opting for Direct School Admission (Secondary) to offer them a better chance. DSA is especially useful in scenarios where a child has a particular talent [...]

Are you a parent with a schooling-age child? Are you wondering how much it would cost to send your child to school in Singapore? In this post, we dive into the school fees of primary, secondary, and junior colleges in Singapore, with fee breakdowns as well as information about how it will change in the [...]

Almost every year, the PSLE Math paper becomes the talk of the town for how challenging it is. As one of the 4 core PSLE subjects, Mathematics in Singapore’s primary schools is known to be very rigorous and difficult. So, if your child will be going through the PSLE Math paper soon, it is worth [...]

It is an exciting time for new JC1 students who have just gotten their school posting results and are preparing to enter Junior College. While the first week of school will be mainly orientation activities, the real JC journey begins after that, when lessons and CCAs begin proper. If you are entering JC this year, [...]

As a new JC student, one all-important decision you have to make within your first few weeks of school is your subject combination. Almost by instinct, you are probably considering your choices based on your interests and strengths. However, another big thing you should consider is whether those subjects can take you to the university [...]