Educational Guides

In Singapore, English is one of the subjects you cannot run away from, especially in the levels of compulsory education, primary school and secondary school. While having a good command of English definitely helps in getting a good grade for the English subject, for any exam it is also crucial to understand the requirements and [...]

Talk to anyone who has studied in Singapore’s public education and they would know what Express, Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical) streams mean. But that will soon become history as the Ministry of Education will be removing the three streams in favour of full Subject-Based Banding (SBB). Under the new SBB system, students will be [...]

Finally! Your child has finally completed the PSLE papers and they are enjoying their newfound freedom while awaiting their results. For the parents, it is not entirely time to slack off, as there is still the upcoming tasks of selecting your child’s secondary school to prepare for. It is also wise to spend some time [...]

When choosing a secondary school, what is the first thing you look out for? Probably the school’s PSLE cut-off point, right? While there are numerous other things to consider when choosing a secondary school, the cut-off point is a big factor in gauging whether your child has a good chance of being offered a place. [...]

Are you taking the A Levels soon and you are still unsure about what ‘rank points’ mean? Knowing how rank points are calculated can help you plan your study goals, understand how much more you need to improve, and work towards getting grades that qualify you for your desired university courses. Below, we provide a [...]

Is it your dream to become a doctor? Being a doctor is a prestigious and coveted profession that can be very meaningful and fulfilling. Many kids aspire to become a doctor when they grow up, but the path to medical school is not for everyone! Getting into medical school anywhere in the world is highly [...]

To the uninitiated, it may be surprising to learn that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme contains not just one, but two different math subjects. In 2019, the two older math subjects – Mathematics and Maths Studies – were replaced by new syllabi, now called “Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA)” and “Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation [...]

As they say, ‘the only constant is change’. We have written about the changes to A Level General Paper and updates to O Level English earlier, and now it’s time to talk about the latest change in the education world: the world renowned International Baccalaureate is revamping some of its subject syllabi to keep up [...]

Amongst the usual tests and exams that Singapore students take in school, there is a lesser-known test called the General Ability Test. Not all students will sit a General Ability Test during their school years, but you may encounter it in some situations, most commonly in the GEP selection test and for admission into some [...]

The O Level exams for this year have begun, with most students having taken their Oral exams. The next wave of exams for most students would be the Science practical exams, which will begin in October. Many students may not put emphasis on studying for practical exams, or they might not know how to study [...]