Tuition Articles

Many students across Singapore were anxiously waiting up till just 2 weeks ago, and for a very good reason, too. The O level results were released on 12 January 2022, revealing the fruits of the labour of sec 4 and 5 students in Singapore. While some found it a cause for celebration, and others felt [...]

From furry little critters to six-legged crawlers – the world of animals is incredibly fascinating, to say the least! It’s rare to find children who are not interested in animals, which might explain why so many beloved children’s books feature animals in them. In this book list, we are going a step further to explore [...]

The years from 6 to 8 year old are more often than not the magical years during which children build their confidence in reading independently. No longer will they have to rely on someone reading to them – although they may still enjoy it sometimes – but they can immerse themselves in a good book! [...]

Sure, fantasy and imaginary worlds are exciting and lovely to read. But there’s something particular intriguing and enlightening about diving into lost worlds – in the one we currently live in. In a time before digital technology, where war, famine, and slavery were common, arise diverse stories that we can learn from immensely. Our children [...]

As 2022 rolled around, students across the world who had taken the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) exams in November last year finally received their results. Singapore kept up its strong showing with higher average scores, pass rates, and number of perfect scorers as compared to the rest of the world! Key statistics at a [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Loving to read isn’t a guaranteed ticket to being good at reading comprehension. Although you may enjoy reading for pleasure, getting good marks at the reading comprehension in English exams requires more. Amongst the skills you will need is a keen eye for detail, good answering technique, and time management. If reading comprehension is your [...]

Planning to get into GEP, or just got accepted into the programme? Familiarise yourself with Singapore’s 9 GEP primary schools right here.

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 [...]