Volunteerism is a deeply humbling and noble way to address the holistic needs of the less fortunate in our society. In Singapore, volunteerism has definitely gained traction as more cognizant Singaporeans become more proactive in their volunteering endeavours. There are different categories of volunteering and you can choose how you want to give back based
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Homeschooling in Singapore is uncommon and not many parents adopt the idea of being fully responsible for their child’s education. However while homeschooling is uncommon, an increasing number of parents are choosing it for various reasons. Singapore’s compulsory education is touted as one of the best in the world due to its rigorous and effective
Singapore’s education system is touted to be one of the most stressful in the world, but it is also one of the best countries that offer quality education worldwide. There have been many articles expounding on the inherent drawbacks of Singapore’s education system and the stress that comes along with studying in Singapore. Singapore’s best tuition agencies have expanded
Besides being known for having a stellar record of world class public schooling, Singapore is also well known for providing quality and top-notch education for its expats. When adjusting to a new country and environment, things can be quite stressful and frightening. To compound this stressful situation, it is more often than not challenging for
As many of us are sure to understand, taking the O Levels examinations are no easy task. The stress that it puts on secondary school students is something that should not be undermined. However, once the examinations have elapsed, there is more that the students must consider. I remember often asking myself after I had
Introduction: Singapore’s main bridging language is English, which is why it is important for us to be able to converse well in it. We were taught English phonics from young, but over time (and also because of external influences), we often end up mispronouncing many words Important that we form a good habit of proper
Every student is sure to understand that past year papers are pretty much the equivalent to gold when it comes to exam revision. What better way could students find means of practice that simulates what the actual exams would be like? Most students would often opt to purchase printed past year papers either in the
Mock exams are one of the best ways to engage in practice. Students need to sit in an environment that simulates examination in order to get used to that atmosphere. Once students are more familiar with the exam environment and develop the stamina to sit for several hours in a row to finish a paper,
Studying at home sounds amazing because with this comes a great amount of convenience. However, this comes with its own cost as well. With the rise of the pandemic, as everything has transitioned into the digital platform, students have had to adjust to home-based learning as well. Online tuition and one-to-one private tuition have also gained much
All parents in Singapore would inevitably find themselves pondering this question: “Should my child enter Junior College or Polytechnic?”. Afterall, this is a significant choice to make, as it would determine your child’s schooling life for the next 2 to 3 years! Follow up questions such as, “Which one is better?” or “Which one makes