Students in the Integrated Programme face unique challenges unlike those in the O Level stream. Sometimes, even teachers or tutors who are not experienced in teaching IP students may not understand them. The main challenges come from the IP curriculum being catered to high ability students – the environment is highly competitive, while students are [...]

Self-directed learning is a buzzword amongst educators, especially with the ‘teach less, learn more’ movement in Singapore schools. But when it comes to self-directed learning, schools running the Integrated Programme arguably place more focus on it. Due to the absence of O Levels, teachers in IP schools have more curriculum time to allow students to [...]

Have you (or your child) been offered a place in the Integrated Programme? Or are you aiming to get them into the IP track? As you may know, the IP track is not for everyone. Study methods like rote memorisation or spamming exam papers – that may be able to get you As at the [...]

Is the secondary school Integrated Programme really as good as people make it out to be? If your child has been offered a place in the Integrated Programme, do you know what is in store for your child? In this article, let us satisfy your curiosity about the Integrated Programme, including what the programme is [...]

Having a child enter the Integrated Programme in secondary school is good news, but for many parents who studied during a time when IP had not yet existed, it comes with a lot of uncertainty. For example, what’s the best way to support your child in their studies? Would you be able to find resources [...]