Tuition centers should not force parents to accept digital learning at full fees.
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sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"1976933\" time=\"1589970134\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=1976933 time=1589970134 user_id=130531]
Did you withdraw because you are not happy with the online lessons? Or that there were no online lessons?
Hi. Try speaking with the centres?
We were prepared to forfeit the paid up lessons, but, after communicating several times as the CBreaker measures developed, we were eventually refunded our deposit plus paid up lessons within a week of withdrawal.[/quote] -
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1976922\" time=\"1589968274\" user_id=\"2964:
For sec sch.. not sure if they do this for their pri sch section. It’s a supposed premier tuition centre but I won’t name names here.
Which center is this? Is it for sec sch or jc? Expecting pre school and pri school students to do consultations would be too much I suppose....
Its not only about the consults.. it’s also forcing students to undergo, n parents to pay for 2 week lessons in a week during holidays. Some parents want to rest from having lessons too.. What if we aren’t in a circuit breaker n truly away for vacation for 2 out of 4 weeks? Must explain n explain y u can’t join them during holidays n y u also can’t join their replacement lessons when u come back... -
deardear07\" post_id=\"1976963\" time=\"1589983223\" user_id=\"1429:
Ah now I know which one. At first I didnt know cos I thought they charge a bit lesser than $300/4 lessons. Anyway I just checked that they do it for their pri school students too. Also, I am reading that this arrangement is for the Circuit Breaker only, so for normal school holidays, if you are away, you wont have to explain etc. So anyway, not only do you not get a discount, you even need to pay doubly fast, like instead of paying for and getting 4 lessons in May, you pay for and get 8 lesson in May?
For sec sch.. not sure if they do this for their pri sch section. It’s a supposed premier tuition centre but I won’t name names here.MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1976922\" time=\"1589968274\" user_id=\"2964:
Which center is this? Is it for sec sch or jc? Expecting pre school and pri school students to do consultations would be too much I suppose....
Its not only about the consults.. it’s also forcing students to undergo, n parents to pay for 2 week lessons in a week during holidays. Some parents want to rest from having lessons too.. What if we aren’t in a circuit breaker n truly away for vacation for 2 out of 4 weeks? Must explain n explain y u can’t join them during holidays n y u also can’t join their replacement lessons when u come back... -
sembgal\" post_id=\"1976423\" time=\"1589729379\" user_id=\"5559:
Yes
Then it is up to parents to change ship.pipiyap\" post_id=\"1974783\" time=\"1589027194\" user_id=\"54922:
JIang education looks the worst among Chinese enrichment, replacing all classes with pre-recorded online training and no discount, rebate on the fees paid nor follow up classes. A lot of complaints online at ipetition that the general manager ignores parents’ feeeback.
After many parents complained about this centre and if the centre still Not \"Listening\" to parents' feedback, ignored or brushed aside their feedback, don't regret too late if one day realized many students had withdrawn. Be humble, \"listen\" to what these parents truly want for their children need for Chinese, be open and communicate with these parents constructively, so as to ease their worry and to calm down these parents. That should be the way. Open communication build trust
Parents won't pay thousands of $ per school academic Term, just for their children to listen to some pre-recorded video play-back, or parents unable to exit properly, when there are so many direct competitors around nowadays offering Chinese tuition, especially in this cut-throat highly competitive Internet online businesses technology world, at the mere click of a button or hyperlink. Parents can easily \"shop-around\" online readily, for another better alternative Chinese tuition centre -
Sorry to digress but has anyone done a calculation of the tuition fees you paid since young to say JC level? Its even more costly than a 4-year local uni course? Returns on investment not really there leh. Heart pain leh.That’s why I dont send my kids to tuition. Cos to me, w or without tuition, the end game is there. I dont think tuition will super boost my kids into president scholar or those overseas scholars calibre.
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Imp75\" post_id=\"1976985\" time=\"1590026020\" user_id=\"2358:
I have friends telling me not to waste money on enrichment. But I think they are lucky in that their kids are motivated learners and they have the time to guide. Parents guidance is also a form of enrichment. They really study the syllabus and guide as if they are the ones taking PSLE!
Sorry to digress but has anyone done a calculation of the tuition fees you paid since young to say JC level? Its even more costly than a 4-year local uni course? Returns on investment not really there leh. Heart pain leh.That's why I dont send my kids to tuition. Cos to me, w or without tuition, the end game is there. I dont think tuition will super boost my kids into president scholar or those overseas scholars calibre. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"1976985\" time=\"1590026020\" user_id=\"2358:
Whether or not it is worthwhile, depends on what you want to achieve with the tuition. Same like if I spend a lot on piano, what’s the ROI?
Sorry to digress but has anyone done a calculation of the tuition fees you paid since young to say JC level? Its even more costly than a 4-year local uni course? Returns on investment not really there leh. Heart pain leh.That's why I dont send my kids to tuition. Cos to me, w or without tuition, the end game is there. I dont think tuition will super boost my kids into president scholar or those overseas scholars calibre.
If the end is President Scholar, and if tuition is not going to get there, then it is not worthwhile.
If the end is something else, and if tuition is going to get the kid there, then it is worthwhile. -
MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1976987\" time=\"1590026674\" user_id=\"2964:
For enrichment I take it as cost for acquiring a new skillset. So it's ok to pay top dollars.
Whether or not it is worthwhile, depends on what you want to achieve with the tuition. Same like if I spend a lot on piano, what’s the ROI?Imp75\" post_id=\"1976985\" time=\"1590026020\" user_id=\"2358:
Sorry to digress but has anyone done a calculation of the tuition fees you paid since young to say JC level? Its even more costly than a 4-year local uni course? Returns on investment not really there leh. Heart pain leh.That's why I dont send my kids to tuition. Cos to me, w or without tuition, the end game is there. I dont think tuition will super boost my kids into president scholar or those overseas scholars calibre.
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Imp75\" post_id=\"1976985\" time=\"1590026020\" user_id=\"2358:
P1-3 still can survive without tuition. P4 onwards I start to sweat cos kid’s grades dropping & dropping. The difficulty level of the exams gets harder. It’s not even about aiming for president scholar, it’s about aiming to get into Express stream!
Sorry to digress but has anyone done a calculation of the tuition fees you paid since young to say JC level? Its even more costly than a 4-year local uni course? Returns on investment not really there leh. Heart pain leh.That's why I dont send my kids to tuition. Cos to me, w or without tuition, the end game is there. I dont think tuition will super boost my kids into president scholar or those overseas scholars calibre.
Tuition centres have the proven exam tips & formula for scoring well. Maybe I get my kid to pick up those tips and then discontinue if no other value add. Save money. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"1976988\" time=\"1590026811\" user_id=\"2358:
For enrichment I take it as cost for acquiring a new skillset. So it's ok to pay top dollars.[/quote]Correct lor. So if what you want to achieve, is achievable by the enrichment, then it is worthwhile.
Whether or not it is worthwhile, depends on what you want to achieve with the tuition. Same like if I spend a lot on piano, what’s the ROI?MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1976987\" time=\"1590026674\" user_id=\"2964:
[quote=Imp75 post_id=1976985 time=1590026020 user_id=2358]Sorry to digress but has anyone done a calculation of the tuition fees you paid since young to say JC level? Its even more costly than a 4-year local uni course? Returns on investment not really there leh. Heart pain leh.That's why I dont send my kids to tuition. Cos to me, w or without tuition, the end game is there. I dont think tuition will super boost my kids into president scholar or those overseas scholars calibre.
If what you want to achieve, is not achievable by the enrichment, then it is not worthwhile.
If the end is to play the piano at an international stage, and the piano lessons are going to get me there, it is worthwhile. But if the lessons are not going to get me there, then it is a waste of money.
But if the end is to acquire a new skillset, which is achievable by attending the piano lessons, then it is worthwhile.
Everyone has a different expectation from the same type of enrichment.
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