Educational Guides
O Level English VS Language Arts: What’s The Difference?
15
Apr
Scrutinise the timetable or list of subjects of an IP student, and you’ll find one stark difference. There’s no ‘English’ on their list of subjects. Instead, they take something called ‘Language Arts’. Most of the time, teachers simply describe the subject Language Arts as a combination of Literature and English. However, the difference goes beyond [...]
5 Reasons RGS And RI Students LOVE This Tuition Centre
08
Apr
Since our inception, Future Academy has seen a steady flow of students from IP schools such as RGS and RI – this is especially since our co-founders and head tutors are ex-teachers who taught in IP schools for many years. Students and parents trust us to know the demands of the IP curriculum well, and [...]
Singapore’s Best Math Competitions For Primary School Pupils
05
Apr
Math competition season is here! Yes, you heard it right – the months of April to July make up the peak period for Math competitions and contests, with some already in full swing this April. For primary school students, this means being just in time for their competition results to be counted in their DSA [...]
What Is It Like To Attend Tuition At Future Academy?
04
Feb
When parents of our prospective students come to ask us ‘Why should I enrol my child in Future Academy?’, we tell them a few things. We can tell them about our tutors’ qualifications, the wonderful results of our students, and so on. But the biggest factor that really affects students is the actual learning process [...]
Must-Know Information For IB Graduates Applying To NUS
17
Jan
Are you a student who have received their IBDP results recently, and are thinking of applying to the National University of Singapore? While there is a lot of information out there about how to enter NUS based on A Level results, there is significantly less information about how to do so with IB results. However, [...]
My Child Is Currently In GEP. What’s Next For Them?
04
Jan
Getting into GEP is often considered an honour and a great feat. Most parents are concerned about what their child will be doing in GEP, and getting them the support they need for this exclusive programme. However, more forward-thinking parents will also have this question hanging above their heads: What happens after GEP? Is there [...]
A Quick Introduction To Singapore’s 9 GEP Primary Schools
29
Dec
Planning to get into GEP, or just got accepted into the programme? Familiarise yourself with Singapore’s 9 GEP primary schools right here.
What Can Parents Do To Support Their Child In GEP?
17
Dec
What exciting news is it to know that your child has gotten into GEP! The Gifted Education Programme in Singapore is highly selective, and only a very small fraction of students can make it into the programme. But some parents may soon feel the worry that having a GEP child brings. With your child going [...]
Niche Programmes You Can Join in SG’s Secondary Schools
24
Nov
Increasingly, schools and parents are recognising the need for more diverse study options. While STEM subjects are still highly popular, over the years there has been an increase in choices and pathways for students who have varied interests and talents. Is your child interested to pursue music or art, and wish to take it as [...]
PSLE Cut-Off Points And Indicative AL Scores (2019-2020)
23
Nov
Compare PSLE cut-off points and indicative AL scores from years 2019 and 2020 to make the best informed decision for your child’s secondary school.