Comparing English Enrichment Programmes

[jeestan]

Actually, they do not do that much memorisation now. Maybe for certain parts but most of it, they get them to build tension line and to ‘show’ what is going on. My ds keeps saying it is very fun especially with some of the funny compos like the frog compo.


I think tas does not stick to one method, once they find the children can grasp the style, they move on.

[SP Mummy]

Hi Parents,

Anyone heard of Maria Grazia Learing Hub?

Is it good?

[silkroad]

Hi SP Mummy


Have not heard of Maria Grazia Learning Hub. However, a friend of mine recently signed up her two kids at BrainFit English Classroom at Parkway Centre and said that the teaching method they use is good. They use worksheets, computer online game training and use of trampoline to reinforce language learning for each session.

Will be bringing my kids there for a free assessment.

[purple05]

Hi Silkroad,


Any contact no. for BrainFit English classroom? How abt the charges? I’m looking for english class for my P3 daughter, either at Roxy or Parkway ctr. Any another recc?

[happy2bemummy]

Hi,


I would like to ask parents more about the above centres. I noticed this trend. In the past, when my older sis’s kids were in primary school, the centres that she talked about were KRTC, Mavis etc, I did not hear her talk about Stalford but they seem the same ‘type’. They bring in experienced teachers to teach at their centres. These centres seemed popular then but now that my kids are in primary school, most of my friends or forummers seem to talk about centres like TLL, TAS, Jan& Elly, ICL etc.

I am quite confused, my sister says Mavis, KRTC more established but it seems that nowadays they are not so popular. What is the difference really between these 2 ‘types’ of centres?

My children currently have no tuition, they went to ICR when they were younger
but now they have no tuition and I would like to get them started but am at a total loss as to which centres are good.

[coolit]

Not sure about some of the centres but it is true that Mavis was popular in the past.

I am not sure how it is now. KRTC still seems to be around. Maybe you need to go down
to ask, go for trial lessons and compare. Also ask your friends for feedback. I trust
friends’ feedback much more than adverts and what I read on the forum.

[jvmum]

my kid is going to finish his ICL in Dec. I find it good for 4 to 6 yrs old kid. Can’t say much for other centres. Never try b4.

[mrswongtuition]

The fees do vary quite greatly and the class size is different too.

It really depends on what your child needs. You should visit the different centres and take a look for yourself before deciding.

[TeacherDaddy]

Hi I would like to give my thots.


Pure Tuition- get experienced teachers to teach. If they are still teaching in schools, they may not have time to care for your child as they have a hundred students to think about. So it’s always best to get referrals of the teachers. If it is a former MoE teacher, they might be too old to connect with the child. If they are younger, be careful that they are MOE school ‘dropouts’. This means they could not survive in the school setting, can’t find a job and so give tuition. BUT I must stress that most Tutors are doing a good job. You must speak to the tutor yourself to assess them. Don’t rely on the brand name.

Tuition cum enrichment- such centers started as tuition centers but soon developed a curriculum that is well coordinated and improved on. These are good to consider as they provide solid curriculum. However, if drilling is not what you want for your child try enrichment centers.

Pure enrichment-
As far as academics go, I believe children need to learn most of the time in school. However, they may need extra help to learn skills that schools are not providing. From my GEP experience, always provide good foundation via enrichment rather than tuition at the start. Many kids get stifled when they only see tuition as a means for success and can’t study on their own. Enrichment centers should empower kids with such essential skills found in school, thus they have a unique curriculum for this purpose.

Ultimately, decide on getting good teachers rather than go with the name. Many established centers expanded and now there is a huge lack of good teachers everywhere. So ask "can I speak to the teacher teaching my child?""""

[sg.01632angel]

Hi,


My girl will be going P5 next year. I’m looking for a English enrichment class where they will be focus on Oral and Compo writng to prepare them for the PSLE. Any good recommendations? Thank you.