LCentral Discussion

[Learning_Love_Mummy]

Evetan80:

Hi mummies


Just to share my experiences with Lcentral procedures.. it was also my bad that i didn't fully comprehend their full course system when my kid first signed up for launchpad book 3.. i was told by front desk if teacher assess him well, he could be promoted to lift off without completing full term (11 lessons)

Lesson 1 - teacher commented boy was good w phonics. Once he master sign words, she is ready to let him move up.
During this time.. i asked front desk again.. so if my boy is ready to move to liftoff...he doesn't have to complete the entire launchpad right? The reply was yes.

Lesson 3 - teacher told my hub that my boy knows his sign word..he is ready to move but no class available.
Hub came home to tell me the great news. Of coz i was overjoyed.. call centre to ask for next procedure. front desk said will check n get back. Front desk called again to inform lift off is a structured program and only start new term. Advised that my boy should continue launchpad n wait for new term which is 8 more lessons to go?? I think that is wasting resources and time. Front desk said will check details with teacher. Next day another experienced front desk called. Explained that my hub misheard. Already checked w teacher ur boy is NOT ready. If he is ready, front desk will inform u and check for your preferred schedule. MY hub insisted i set up a meeting to get clarifications.

Lesson 4 - senior front desk person ,hub n me sat down. She explained company policy.. they only assess n promote mid term or new term blah blah. Hub asked to see teacher. Senior front desk person went into room alone w teacher... then came out to invite us in.... finally teacher apologised for confusion made - yes my boy is ready to move up. But she doesnt mean asking my boy to stop launchpad. She hopes he continues learning. Senior front desk reconfirmed w teacher that my boy is not ready right? I put in a assumption. If there is a new liftoff class now - can my boy enrol? Teacher said of course. GREAT. THAT is what i want to hear. We stepped out.. asking for our options.. so we wanna to defer or continue. Senior front desk suggested that we shouldnt break the learning momentum. 1) offer weekend liftoff class for my boy to join but he must do 4 makeup classes to catch up w existing class n pay the differences in weekend charges n extra classes..NO..bad option for us.. 2) come back for last 4 launchpad classes to get him ready for liftoff. 3) defer n wait for new liftoff class. We took sometimes to consider.... when class end. I informed my boy of my decision and told front desk - we will defer.. what do we have to do?? She handed me a form.. show me the liftoff book n said if ur boy cannot cope w liftoff, the teacher will make him repeat launchpad.. then i replied.. so let him stick to his existing teacher since she recommended the promotion. She replied.. it depends on schedule n teacher availability.. Finally when i signed the form...she added No withdrawal should be made. If you withdrawl.. no refund. Okok.. signed n went off. I m super exhausted .. i guessed she too!

Asked my hub... is it my defer affect her commissions?? Or bonus?? Why is she so defensive against me.. she let me went thru some rollercoaster.. at that time when she went to a room w the teacher.. i was thinking.. haiz.. game over.. my hub will be angry when teacher deny n change statement... luckily teacher kept to her honour!!! Else we will withdraw 2 kids altogether..

Hi Evetan80,
i feel shocked that you experience this! they twist their word..... the most unpleasant part was the senior frontdesk called you and said your hub misheard! \"
agree with you, if ok to move on, it really kind of waste child precious time. By the way, they seem a lot of slot for Liffoff , bit weird they told u all space full. anyway, we parents just want the best for our child.
to be honest, i also find the launch pad book 3 quite simple to my kids, but so far i cannot prove it but i did called front desk to let me try out another teacher, bless that the frontdesk is very nice and understanding.

[Evetan80]

Seem like my case bit problematic n rare. Maybe if the 1st clarification was done on the spot instead of 3 calls n 1 meeting…we might have taken teacher suggestion n let him continue while waiting for new class to start… for Liftoff- there are only 3 ongoing classes . 2 are full. 1 is on sat…and currently they have already started their 4th lessons… to be fair - d senior front desk offered this option but my boy has to go thru 4 makeup classes to catch up…i didn’t even want to explore that option.


When it comes to kids ability… we really can and have to trust the professional teacher. The ball is in their court to promote our kids…this system of assessement based on individual performance has its pros n cons… making us parents more anxious whether our kids can faster attain next level…same time we are concerned why our kids are still stuck which kid of same age already so advanced at lifeoff or sucess.

[Learning_Love_Mummy]

Evetan80:

Seem like my case bit problematic n rare. Maybe if the 1st clarification was done on the spot instead of 3 calls n 1 meeting..we might have taken teacher suggestion n let him continue while waiting for new class to start.. for Liftoff- there are only 3 ongoing classes . 2 are full. 1 is on sat...and currently they have already started their 4th lessons.. to be fair - d senior front desk offered this option but my boy has to go thru 4 makeup classes to catch up..i didn't even want to explore that option.


When it comes to kids ability.. we really can and have to trust the professional teacher. The ball is in their court to promote our kids...this system of assessement based on individual performance has its pros n cons.. making us parents more anxious whether our kids can faster attain next level..same time we are concerned why our kids are still stuck which kid of same age already so advanced at lifeoff or sucess.

Hi Evetan80,
ok, so did center tell you how long you need to wait for the next class?
yep, agreed, we should trust the ability assessment by professional teacher.

[chanwen]

Thanks for the advice.


May I know any good teacher to recommend for Jurong East- those very firm during teaching…

[Evetan80]

Hi Evetan80,

ok, so did center tell you how long you need to wait for the next class?
yep, agreed, we should trust the ability assessment by professional teacher.[/quote]

The maximum waiting time will be when a new term start… should be end june after 7 classes + break over…
Or if by mid term… say 5th or 6th launchpad lessons - if there are few other kids who are also eligible to promote… Then the centre will open new liftoff class…

[Auhceniale300907]

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[Evetan80]

Auhceniale300907:

Hello! I'm new here! Mine sharing referral code for je branch? Thank u in advance!!!

Hi Auhceniale

I have pm u

Eve

[mamiz]

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[angryparent]

Hi, I am interested in sending my 3yo daughter to L central Yishun Khatib branch.

Appreciate if anyone can pm me the referral code pls?

Thanks.

[concerned_mum]

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