Comparing English Enrichment Programmes

[joycu]

Bochapmum3\" post_id=\"1902499\" time=\"1552463805\" user_id=\"167967:

Hi joycu,

I presume you joined Academia before this year? Do you also find that your DD’s class size has ballooned a lot this year, and is your DD or you bothered by this change? TBH, since this year, my child has expressed some negativism towards Academia lesson since this year due to the large class size (perhaps too used to the small and cosy class size last year). However I do not know where else is a good place to switch to since it is just 6 more months to PSLE. Last week of the term this week…still in dilemma to stop or continue…

The P6 classes also seemed to be full in previous years and it'd be very crowded on weekends. How did you end up with a small class size in P5? Were you in their advanced classes? last year, my DD's P5 class had 16 kids / 2 teachers and it was a Saturday class, normal class. The special classes supposedly are a passion project by one teaching partner who likes teaching the smarter kids. Don't think they are very profitable for the centre.

I've been with Academia since back when they were relatively unknown. Truth be told, we we recommended by one of the high profile parents there from my DD's school and they go to the same other Maths and Science centres. We are really there for the results and have a direct phone line to contact one of the teaching partners. DD did 5 or 6 compos already this term alone.

[zav_zay]

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joycu\" post_id=\"1902548\" time=\"1552479340\" user_id=\"176267:

Bochapmum3\" post_id=\"1902499\" time=\"1552463805\" user_id=\"167967:

Hi joycu,

I presume you joined Academia before this year? Do you also find that your DD’s class size has ballooned a lot this year, and is your DD or you bothered by this change? TBH, since this year, my child has expressed some negativism towards Academia lesson since this year due to the large class size (perhaps too used to the small and cosy class size last year). However I do not know where else is a good place to switch to since it is just 6 more months to PSLE. Last week of the term this week…still in dilemma to stop or continue…

The P6 classes also seemed to be full in previous years and it'd be very crowded on weekends. How did you end up with a small class size in P5? Were you in their advanced classes? last year, my DD's P5 class had 16 kids / 2 teachers and it was a Saturday class, normal class. The special classes supposedly are a passion project by one teaching partner who likes teaching the smarter kids. Don't think they are very profitable for the centre.

I've been with Academia since back when they were relatively unknown. Truth be told, we we recommended by one of the high profile parents there from my DD's school and they go to the same other Maths and Science centres. We are really there for the results and have a direct phone line to contact one of the teaching partners. DD did 5 or 6 compos already this term alone.

Hi, do u mind disclosing which teachers were you with these 2 yrs?

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joycu\" post_id=\"1902548\" time=\"1552479340\" user_id=\"176267:

Bochapmum3\" post_id=\"1902499\" time=\"1552463805\" user_id=\"167967:

Hi joycu,

I presume you joined Academia before this year? Do you also find that your DD’s class size has ballooned a lot this year, and is your DD or you bothered by this change? TBH, since this year, my child has expressed some negativism towards Academia lesson since this year due to the large class size (perhaps too used to the small and cosy class size last year). However I do not know where else is a good place to switch to since it is just 6 more months to PSLE. Last week of the term this week…still in dilemma to stop or continue…

The P6 classes also seemed to be full in previous years and it'd be very crowded on weekends. How did you end up with a small class size in P5? Were you in their advanced classes? last year, my DD's P5 class had 16 kids / 2 teachers and it was a Saturday class, normal class. The special classes supposedly are a passion project by one teaching partner who likes teaching the smarter kids. Don't think they are very profitable for the centre.

I've been with Academia since back when they were relatively unknown. Truth be told, we we recommended by one of the high profile parents there from my DD's school and they go to the same other Maths and Science centres. We are really there for the results and have a direct phone line to contact one of the teaching partners. DD did 5 or 6 compos already this term alone.

Hi, do u mind disclosing which teachers were you with these 2 yrs?

[katgoh11]

Depending on the needs of your child, if the aim is to improve the writing skill, this is not the right place to go. Their strength is definitely not in writing.


If the objective is to improve the comprehension or S&T portion, then yes provided that your kid is able to follow and learn in a huge class size setting.

Try for a term or 2 and you will know what I mean. It’s not exactly that great but at least their materials are somewhat presentable. Sign up for teacher ST or JL classes only but be prepared for the extremely huge class size.

[joycu]

Personally, we are probably second or third generation of parents there because first generation of famous parents and students achieving top in English of their schools is the reason why many others heard of them and flocked to them. Head prefects of well known schools and DD/DS of high profile parents in special circles. We parents are not savvy? Sounds a bit weird ya... So funny... peace and love to everybody! ️

[maximum]

We were surprised to be blessed to find the right someone to take good care of our son. With the right choice, all things are possible. Speaking of Composition, his marks have improved significantly with their special writing style, not sure I should discuss that here. The teacher gave a breakdown of the A* grade and it was told he had to get 34/40 to achieve his goals. Hopefully he will continue to grow in wisdom. It is said one of the direcors is quite an elitist fellow and I do find him a bit full of himself. But do not forget that Samson was chosen to deliver the Jews.

[magdalenechoo]

Anyone got any reviews @ Mind Matters @ Civic Centre? Intending to enroll for their EL P2 program. Can’t seem to find much info online…

[joycu]

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We were surprised to be blessed to find the right someone to take good care of our son. With the right choice, all things are possible. Speaking of Composition, his marks have improved significantly with their special writing style, not sure I should discuss that here. The teacher gave a breakdown of the A* grade and it was told he had to get 34/40 to achieve his goals. Hopefully he will continue to grow in wisdom. It is said one of the direcors is quite an elitist fellow and I do find him a bit full of himself. But do not forget that Samson was chosen to deliver the Jews.

Don't understand your words so...

Anyhoo, its my belief 35 and above. Otherwise it isn't safe and a surprise in any other paper may go off track. Last year DD got her 37 finally. Edusave award also finally. This year somehow slipped a bit, 36. Very disappointing and it's the crucial year some more. Needs to pull up your socks, I told her. Have you noticed the vocab is getting harder and harder? How to make her remember so many good words? This is the hardest tuition she has ever been too!! 😂

[maximum]

joycu\" post_id=\"1905950\" time=\"1554947380\" user_id=\"176267:

maximum\" post_id=\"1905225\" time=\"1554486146\" user_id=\"176352:

We were surprised to be blessed to find the right someone to take good care of our son. With the right choice, all things are possible. Speaking of Composition, his marks have improved significantly with their special writing style, not sure I should discuss that here. The teacher gave a breakdown of the A* grade and it was told he had to get 34/40 to achieve his goals. Hopefully he will continue to grow in wisdom. It is said one of the direcors is quite an elitist fellow and I do find him a bit full of himself. But do not forget that Samson was chosen to deliver the Jews.

Don't understand your words so...

Anyhoo, its my belief 35 and above. Otherwise it isn't safe and a surprise in any other paper may go off track. Last year DD got her 37 finally. Edusave award also finally. This year somehow slipped a bit, 36. Very disappointing and it's the crucial year some more. Needs to pull up your socks, I told her. Have you noticed the vocab is getting harder and harder? How to make her remember so many good words? This is the hardest tuition she has ever been too!! 😂

Don’t get me wrong, I am incline to agree with you. Our son is a restless soul and it was hard enough pushing from low 23,24 to 30,31, it will be even harder pushing past that now. But we have faith. As for the Vocab, try typing up word lists for your child. It is a meaningful activity we do together as a family, better than watching TV which I find to be full of prideful, vain and individual characters. I find that one time in the vocab book provided is not enough and a second round of reinforcement is needed. Challenges are a blessing, do not shy from them. God Bless.

[Grr_roxy]

Anyone has feedback on TAS and Learning Point?