Tuition Articles
A Glimpse Into An HCI Student’s Sec 4 Math Syllabus
30
Jun
Sec 4 for an IP student looks starkly different to a Sec 4 student who is taking the O levels that year. While O Levels students will find that a bulk of the time will be dedicated to finishing up the syllabus and entering revision mode, IP students still have some time to pick up [...]
Sneak Peek At An RI Year 3 Student’s Math Syllabus
24
Jun
Parents, do you want to understand what your child is learning in school? Or perhaps you want to check that your child’s tuition schedule matches well with their school topics? Most schools are quite standard in the order and timing of teaching topics. However, IP schools like RI have more variations as they may include [...]
What RGS Sec 3 Students Learn: Math Syllabus & Scheme Of Work
21
Jun
Being an IP student from RGS means going through a different curriculum from your peers in the mainstream schools. For the most part, the topics are quite similar. However, the sequence, depth, and pace of topics can vary quite significantly from school to school. If you are a parent or student just trying to keep [...]
Study Methods I Wish I Knew When I Was A Student
17
Jun
When I was a student, believe me when I say I was in awe at classmates who could study for 8 hours straight. How did they stay motivated? How do their minds stay focused? Was it through sheer grit and determination, and was I just not disciplined enough? Let’s face it. Most of us don’t [...]
Parents With Teens In The IP, Here’s How You Can Support Them
13
Jun
Having a child enter the Integrated Programme in secondary school is good news, but for many parents who studied during a time when IP had not yet existed, it comes with a lot of uncertainty. For example, what’s the best way to support your child in their studies? Would you be able to find resources [...]
Results Round-Up: Celebrating Our Jan-Jun 2022 Achievements
03
Jun
We’re nearing the mid-way mark of 2022, which means it’s also time to look back on some of our student achievements this year! From small improvements to stellar results, we want to celebrate them all. Results of major exams Earlier this year, all the results for major examinations – O Levels, A Levels, and IB [...]
5 Useful Study Tips For Surviving Organic Chemistry
16
May
Ask any chemistry student (that is, almost any O level or A level student), and they will tell you: Organic Chemistry is the killer topic. Sure, some students may find Organic Chemistry fun! But there’s no arguing that it is one of the biggest topics, with many subtopics, chemical reactions to remember, and lots of [...]
June Holiday Programmes 2022: PSLE & O Level Crash Courses
13
May
Grabbed your tickets for your getaway this June holiday yet? Here’s another booking you’ll want to grab before slots run out – our June Holiday Programmes! It’s every parent’s fear that the little ones will waste away their holidays if they have no structure or goals to follow. Although it’s the holidays, let the learning [...]
Studying In Singapore: How To Apply To An International School
13
May
The travel industry is slowly and surely warming up yet again, and this means families who have been considering moving abroad have one less thing to worry about. Now, if you’re reading this as someone who is thinking of moving to Singapore, or are a current expat in Singapore, one thing on your mind may [...]
AEIS For Expats In SG: Updates To The Application Process (2022)
09
May
Are you a foreigner planning on getting your child into a local school in Singapore? If yes, you need to know about the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) and the recent changes to the entry requirements. Before we run you through all the details about AEIS, also first consider whether a Singapore local school [...]