Educational Guides

Are you throwing away your chance at an A grade by neglecting this O Level paper? Yes, we are talking about the oral exams, which can take up 20 to 25% of your language subject scores! The O Level Oral exams take place around mid-July each year, making it one of the earliest papers of [...]

While good results for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is seen as the main way for students to get into their secondary school of choice, some parents are also opting for Direct School Admission (Secondary) to offer them a better chance. DSA is especially useful in scenarios where a child has a particular talent [...]

Taking the O Levels this year? The exam dates and details of this year’s O Levels is already out, and it helps to stay informed in order to plan your revision. We share some important dates and timelines for the 2025 O Level in this article – so if you are a parent or student [...]

Math competition season is here! Yes, you heard it right – the months of April to July make up the peak period for Math competitions and contests, with some already in full swing this April. For primary school students, this means being just in time for their competition results to be counted in their DSA [...]

In the latest of changes in the education scene, MOE has announced that they will be changing the O Level criteria for Junior College admissions in Singapore. This is the latest move by the ministry to reduce the emphasis on academics and encourage students in Singapore to pursue their interests, which also included changes in [...]

The new A Level rank point system is part of the Ministry of Education’s plan to reduce exam stress and encourage students to pursue their interests. Since 2024, Project Work has become a Pass/Fail subject instead of being given a letter grade. And from 2026, local universities will only count applicants’ 3 H2 core subjects [...]

Have you heard of Math Olympiad? Math Olympiads are competitions in which students are assessed on their math abilities. All over the world, Math Olympiads are held to allow students to challenge themselves with intriguing math puzzles, usually designed to also foster a love for math. In Singapore, there are several locally organised Math Olympiads [...]

Contrary to popular belief, tuition isn’t just for students struggling to keep up academically. Many high-ability learners seek out tuition to further develop their talents in an environment that nurtures curiosity and challenges their capabilities. At Future Academy, we pride ourselves on being a learning centre that caters to these bright minds—especially IP school students [...]

Have you ever glanced at the list of subjects or timetable of a student from Nanyang Girls' High School, National Junior College, or Temasek Junior College (Secondary) and noticed something peculiar? You might realise that these students don’t study a subject called "English Language." Instead, they have a subject called Language Arts (LA). If you’re [...]

Are you planning which JC to go to? Or is there already a school that you are eyeing and you want to gauge if you can get in? JC cut-off points provide a critical benchmark for letting students know their chances of getting into a particular school. In this article, we take a look at [...]