English at both primary and secondary levels is one of the key areas where parents are spending the most tuition money, which begs the question: Is there a need for tuition for Secondary English? For most of the Singaporean parents growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, tuition was almost unheard of. It was usually ...

Examination time can be as stressful to parents as it is for the child. If you have a child taking the PSLE, you may be feeling a lot like you are the one taking the exam.  For most students, preparing for PSLE often involves covering as many past-year questions as possible.  By having sufficient preparation, ...

At some point in secondary school, most students struggle with the complexities of mathematics. It’s no surprise why math is not the most favourite subject for many students in Singapore. Students often complain that math is too hard, difficult to understand, or just boring. So what makes secondary school math difficult to learn? Here are ...

As a parent, you’ve probably heard the mathematics teacher say that your child would have performed better in the math exam if he had been more careful to avoid simple mistakes. However, despite following the entire primary school math syllabus and revising enough, students end up losing precious marks due to common mistakes that can ...

It is important to develop a good command of grammar and its correct usage for your child to excel in the English PSLE. The problem, however, is that despite learning the language for years and going through numerous practices, it is still common for many students to make simple grammar mistakes that can easily be ...

The educational experience has been redefined since the introduction of online learning in Singapore. In fact – as of 2019 -, tuition itself was valued at $1.4 billion as students and parents strive to keep up with the rigorous and competitive educational system. Especially amidst the current pandemic situation, online tuition is increasingly becoming a ...

In an effort to move from the current system that over-emphasises academic results more than students’ personal competencies, Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) recently launched a new primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) scoring system.  From 2021, students taking PSLE will not be graded based on how they performed relative to their classmates but on individual ...

For many Singaporeans, the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a big deal. It is an important bridge to be crossed in a child’s academic journey. After all, it is your child’s first step towards tertiary education in Singapore. At this point, it is important your child feels prepared to take the exam confidently and ...

As we approach the half-way mark of the academic year, it is also the start of the exam season for some students. If your child is currently revising and preparing for the upcoming mid-year examinations, here are some tips from Teacher Monica Leong on how you can be a supportive parent during this stressful exam ...

What are vaccines? How do vaccines work? These are, perhaps, some of the questions your child have asked you recently while the COVID-19 vaccination programme is being rolled out. Since Circuit Breaker was announced in Singapore in April 2020, we have certainly come far in terms of taking safe management measures to keep the virus ...