In life, expectations can be a fuelling force to do better – or it can also hurt. With students in the Integrated Programme widely regarded as ‘smart’, ‘bright’, ‘intelligent’, and ‘talented’, there is a huge pressure for these young teens to live up to expectations. However, what if they don’t? The truth is, not every [...]

Self-directed learning is a buzzword amongst educators, especially with the ‘teach less, learn more’ movement in Singapore schools. But when it comes to self-directed learning, schools running the Integrated Programme arguably place more focus on it. Due to the absence of O Levels, teachers in IP schools have more curriculum time to allow students to [...]

The methods that worked for you in primary school may not be effective in the integrated programme. Find out how you can do well in your IP secondary school!

Is the secondary school Integrated Programme really as good as people make it out to be? If your child has been offered a place in the Integrated Programme, do you know what is in store for your child? In this article, let us satisfy your curiosity about the Integrated Programme, including what the programme is [...]

Are you or your child faced with the tough choice of choosing between the IP or O Level track? Or perhaps, your child may already be in the IP track, but you aren’t really sure what to expect. Well, we’re here to explain some of these differences you can expect as a student in the [...]