Retaking an examination has a huge social stigma attached to it and especially in a competitive society like Singapore where education is treated with such seriousness. Hence, students and their parents try to hide the fact that an examination is being re-taken because that affects the way others look at them. Nonetheless, it has to
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Singapore is generally a choice of country for many students to study in for their higher studies as the country offers high quality education, as well as security. Many are unsure of how to get admission to enter Singapore local schools as the procedure may not be as clear. International students who want to get
In Singapore, Mathematics education at the A-level plays an important role in laying the foundation for building a pool of highly skilled and analytical workforce, especially in STEM related areas. It provides students, regardless of the intended course of study at the university level, with a useful set of tools and problem-solving skills to support
Junior college education is known to be one of the most challenging phases to get pass for students in Singapore. Most students struggle through this phase and would find it extremely challenging to manage their academics and perform well consistently. There are many JC tuition centres in Singapore and students, as well as their parents
Principle of accounts (POA) is a subject which is now being taken up by many students because there is an increased awareness about the capacity that this subject has in offering work opportunities. Principle of Accounts (POA) is a generally known to be a subject which is abstract and difficult to be understood because it
The idea of sitting for a retaking A levels in Singapore can be a little depressing and it might take a toll on the confidence of students because not everyone ends up in such a situation. Being lagged behind in studies is something that is always looked down upon and hence the idea of retaking
Every student in the Junior College comes across this thought of “What if I failed my A levels?” at some point in the journey of this Pre-university education course. This scary thought arises because the subjects are that much complex and in-depth that students are unable to catch up with the rigor. They are unable
It has become a necessity that students attend tuition in order to supplement their studies. The quality of education is much higher than it was a decade ago. The rigor has increased exponentially over the past decade. The education system aims to prepare students to specialize in specific fields. Students are compelled to continue progressing
According to a study called ‘International Mathematics and Science Study’ (an achievement test set by policymakers and educators globally), Singapore students are, on a global level, the best performing students in the subjects of mathematics and science. In this test, Primary 4 pupils and Secondary 2 students (179 primary schools and 167 secondary schools were
Not many are aware of what the IB programme is and being first-timers in entering this so-called unconventional territory may be scary in a lot of ways. Choosing the right subjects is of paramount importance because it determines one’s career path; and parenthetically, this is exactly the reason why it is a stressful decision-making process.