Choosing Secondary Schools: How To Win At Secondary 1 Posting [2024]
13
Nov
As they say, no one plans to fail, but many fail to plan. The same goes for choosing your secondary school! Deciding how to choose the right secondary school for your child is already a tough step. But to actually key in your top 6 choices to maximise your chances of getting into one of [...]
A Deep Dive Into The PSLE Math Exam Format And Topics
23
Feb
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 [...]
2023 PSLE Cut Off Points For IP Schools (2024 Intake)
02
Jan
The secondary school posting for 2024 Sec 1 students has concluded recently, and with it, some of the school cut off points have been revealed! While MOE has not released any official updates about the latest PSLE cut off points for the 2024 intake of Sec 1s, some sources have gathered some of these cut [...]
Ready for Success: How To Prepare Your Child For Sec 1
11
Dec
Preparing your child for the big move to sec 1 is not an easy task. Some parents may over-prepare and pile on extra stress onto your child. Yet other parents leave too much to chance, and the child may feel inadequately prepared as a result. The key is in finding a balance to help your [...]
Inside The PSLE English Exam: What You Need To Know
16
Nov
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 [...]
Post-PSLE: Key Dates And Things To Do Before Results Day
02
Nov
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 [...]
2022 PSLE Indicative Score And Cut Off Points For Secondary Schools
28
Oct
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. [...]
Parents, How Can You Support Your Child Through PSLE?
25
Sep
The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is the first education milestone for children in Singapore, and it is often a source of pressure and stress for parents and students alike. Sometimes parents might be even more affected by the upcoming PSLE than their child, simply because parents understand the weight of this examination – while [...]
Last Minute PSLE Study Hacks For Maximum Results
21
Sep
If your child is about to sit for the PSLE very soon, you are likely feeling the stress like never before. Perhaps your mind is filled with thoughts like all the topics your child has yet to master, their grades which hasn’t seemed to improve even with all the practices and tuition lessons, and the [...]
5 Ways To Employ “Show, Don’t Tell” For PSLE Compositions
21
May
Do you often find it difficult to write a good creative English composition? Does your teacher frequently comment that your composition is not descriptive enough? To achieve a piece of writing that more vivid and engaging for the reader, one of the things English teachers and PSLE English tutors often tell students to do is [...]