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Science Paper 1 Exam Tips and Techniques For Scoring Well
27
Apr
The Paper 1 of science subjects are always thought to be easy. Despite being called Paper 1, the multiple-choice question (MCQ) section is usually scheduled as the last paper of the subject in the exam timetable in secondary school and JC exams. As a result, many students think that they have already studied enough and [...]
The Definitive JC A Level Subject Combination Guide
10
Jan
You’re done and dusted with O levels, and finally moving on to JC. Well, congratulations for making it! But before you go on, you’ll need to select your JC, as well as choose your JC subject combination. Your subject combination will determine what you’ll be studying in your duration of JC. It will also determine [...]
Keep These Considerations In Mind When Choosing Your JC
10
Jan
One of the major decisions of your school life is deciding where to go after O levels. You may have a dream school in mind or a place that you aimed to enter. But for some students, the decision isn’t quite so clear, and they take a ‘see how’ approach. If you are still clueless [...]
Understanding O Level L1R5 Scoring & JC Cut-Off Points
08
Jan
Be ultra clear about what your L1R5 score means, and browse cut-off scores for your desired junior colleges here.
My Child Is Currently In GEP. What’s Next For Them?
04
Jan
Getting into GEP is often considered an honour and a great feat. Most parents are concerned about what their child will be doing in GEP, and getting them the support they need for this exclusive programme. However, more forward-thinking parents will also have this question hanging above their heads: What happens after GEP? Is there [...]
Useful Tips For Aceing Your Next English Comprehension Test
31
Dec
Loving to read isn’t a guaranteed ticket to being good at reading comprehension. Although you may enjoy reading for pleasure, getting good marks at the reading comprehension in English exams requires more. Amongst the skills you will need is a keen eye for detail, good answering technique, and time management. If reading comprehension is your [...]
A Quick Introduction To Singapore’s 9 GEP Primary Schools
29
Dec
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For students who have been offered a place in Singapore’s Gifted Education Programme (GEP), the big question is: Should they take it up? Time and again, we see that the biggest hesitation come from students who need to transfer schools to join the programme. Some background: Singapore has 9 GEP primary schools, and students who [...]
How To Get Your Child Ready For Sec 1 In The New Year
20
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 Can Parents Do To Support Their Child In GEP?
17
Dec
What exciting news is it to know that your child has gotten into GEP! The Gifted Education Programme in Singapore is highly selective, and only a very small fraction of students can make it into the programme. But some parents may soon feel the worry that having a GEP child brings. With your child going [...]
Our Students’ Great Performance At The GEP Selection Test
17
Dec
Last Wednesday (8 December 2021), some of our P3 Future Academy students received their results for the GEP Selection Test, revealing a very high success rate amongst our students! It is with much excitement that we got wind of our students’ and parents’ happy announcements, as we all know how hard it is to get [...]