Educational Guides
The Definitive JC A Level Subject Combination Guide (2023)
21
Dec
Get schooled on the latest A Level subjects you can take in JC, from compulsory subjects to niche subjects for your special interest.
Understanding O Level L1R5 Scoring System & Calculation (2023)
20
Dec
Be ultra clear about what your L1R5 score means, and browse cut-off scores for your desired junior colleges here.
Ready for Success: How To Prepare Your Child For Sec 1
11
Dec
Preparing your child for the big move to sec 1 is not an easy task. Some parents may over-prepare and pile on extra stress onto your child. Yet other parents leave too much to chance, and the child may feel inadequately prepared as a result. The key is in finding a balance to help your [...]
What To Do After The Release of Sec 1 School Posting Results (2023)
10
Dec
It is yet another year, and another Secondary 1 posting exercise concluded. It must be a harrowing journey for parents and students who have finally overcome the huge challenge of PSLE and their school selection! If your child has successfully gotten into their school of choice: congratulations! And for those who have not, we hope [...]
SAP Secondary Schools: What Are They And What Do They Offer?
27
Nov
As you explore schools in Singapore, you may have come across some schools with a programme called the Special Assistance Plan. What was once a prestigious and distinct programme which produced top-scorers and revolutionise bilingual education in Singapore, has somewhat faded from the spotlight. However, SAP schools remain some of the best secondary schools in [...]
Choosing The Right IP School For You: Tips and Advice [2023]
19
Nov
If your child has received their PSLE results and they qualify to enter the Integrated Programme, congratulations! The Integrated Programme, or IP for short, is for the top 10% of students based on their PSLE results. So, if your child can get into IP, they have done really well! Now, you may be wondering what [...]
Inside The PSLE English Exam: What You Need To Know
16
Nov
In Singapore, English is one of the subjects you cannot run away from, especially in the levels of compulsory education, primary school and secondary school. While having a good command of English definitely helps in getting a good grade for the English subject, for any exam it is also crucial to understand the requirements and [...]
What’s New: Full Subject Based Banding In Secondary Schools
08
Nov
Talk to anyone who has studied in Singapore’s public education and they would know what Express, Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical) streams mean. But that will soon become history as the Ministry of Education will be removing the three streams in favour of full Subject-Based Banding (SBB). Under the new SBB system, students will be [...]
Post-PSLE: Key Dates And Things To Do Before Results Day
02
Nov
Finally! Your child has finally completed the PSLE papers and they are enjoying their newfound freedom while awaiting their results. For the parents, it is not entirely time to slack off, as there is still the upcoming tasks of selecting your child’s secondary school to prepare for. It is also wise to spend some time [...]
2022 PSLE Indicative Score And Cut Off Points For Secondary Schools
28
Oct
When choosing a secondary school, what is the first thing you look out for? Probably the school’s PSLE cut-off point, right? While there are numerous other things to consider when choosing a secondary school, the cut-off point is a big factor in gauging whether your child has a good chance of being offered a place. [...]