Educational Guides

Is it your dream to become a doctor? Being a doctor is a prestigious and coveted profession that can be very meaningful and fulfilling. Many kids aspire to become a doctor when they grow up, but the path to medical school is not for everyone! Getting into medical school anywhere in the world is highly [...]

To the uninitiated, it may be surprising to learn that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme contains not just one, but two different math subjects. In 2019, the two older math subjects – Mathematics and Maths Studies – were replaced by new syllabi, now called “Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA)” and “Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation [...]

As they say, ‘the only constant is change’. We have written about the changes to A Level General Paper and updates to O Level English earlier, and now it’s time to talk about the latest change in the education world: the world renowned International Baccalaureate is revamping some of its subject syllabi to keep up [...]

Amongst the usual tests and exams that Singapore students take in school, there is a lesser-known test called the General Ability Test. Not all students will sit a General Ability Test during their school years, but you may encounter it in some situations, most commonly in the GEP selection test and for admission into some [...]

The O Level exams for this year have begun, with most students having taken their Oral exams. The next wave of exams for most students would be the Science practical exams, which will begin in October. Many students may not put emphasis on studying for practical exams, or they might not know how to study [...]

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) dates for this year has already been announced – check out key dates for your child’s subjects below so you can make the necessary arrangements to support their revision and well-being leading up to the exams! PSLE dates 2023 Most primary school students take 4 subjects: English, Math, Science, [...]

Our GEP preparation class does more than prepare students for the screening and selection tests. Learn more about the valuable skills they will pick up.

Over the last few years, the Ministry of Singapore has gradually been reducing the number of graded exams students have to take in school. The latest announcement will see mid-year examinations being removed for students in junior colleges (JCs) and Millenia Institute (MI) from 2024 onwards. These are part of efforts to reduce the emphasis [...]

In the latest changes in schools to reduce the focus on exam grades and academic stress, the Ministry of Education in Singapore has announced a slew of changes to the JC and MI assessments (for students taking A Levels). Amongst the changes to take place from the 2024 intake onwards: no more mid-year exams, pass-fail [...]

Self-learning is not for everyone. If you struggle with getting a grasp on your studies, here’s how we can support your learning.