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
Tag: tutor
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
Whether you are a seasoned tutor with years of experience under your belt or entirely new to the field, managing confrontational or hostile parents can be a nightmare. Unfortunately, it’s an unavoidable part of the job for private tutors of all levels. The reality is – as much as tutors in Singapore are encouraged to
A Comprehensive Guide About Moving on From O-Level to Polytechnic
The GCE O level examinations will be taken by all students in express stream (except for schools where students are exempted, including IP and IB schools). It serves as an important check point for progress as well. This is probably the reason why students stress over the fact that they need to perform well in
All About Edusave Scholarship Award in Singapore
The Edusave Scholarship awards are given by the government annually to Singaporean students to motivate students to excel both academically and in non-academic areas. Different awards will focus on different aspects of the students’ excellence. Some awards are academic while some are more character-related in terms of leadership and service for example. This acts as
With the increase in demand for Math tuition, parents are now concerned about which is the best price that they should look out for. It is confusing because it’s a huge market and understanding the factors that influence tuition fees is not that easy. It is important to note that the reason why Math tuition
Tuition is now a part of almost every student’s academic journey in Singapore at some point in their lives. It has been ingrained into the “kiasu” culture of Singaporeans. Almost every parent is trying to understand how it works and how much they have to pay for their child to receive tuition of the highest
Though people claim to be living in the present, people always plan for and worry about the future because the past has taught us that the wrong decision can cause situations to go down south and out of control. Historians do not perform surgeries to save lives, nor do enforce the law like lawyers or