The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[nonKiasu]

I called TAS today. Lucky to get them at first try and had arranged to send my triplets for their assessement and trial 2 weeks later. May I know who else here is already in P1 class Sat 2pm at Singpost? Is the teacher good? The current class is already 11 students, so can’t imagine if add my 3 boys in to become 14! Can the teacher cope or our kids concentrate?

TIA

[Monster Mummy]

Normally, if there are more than number of students, there would be an assistant teacher. Basically, I believed that the teacher there is able to handle the children although some of them looked young.

[hquek]

nonKiasu:

I called TAS today. Lucky to get them at first try and had arranged to send my triplets for their assessement and trial 2 weeks later. May I know who else here is already in P1 class Sat 2pm at Singpost? Is the teacher good? The current class is already 11 students, so can't imagine if add my 3 boys in to become 14! Can the teacher cope or our kids concentrate?

TIA

Once they hit 12 (I think), there will be an assistant teacher inside. DS1's class also has quite many. So far ok. Although teacher's attention may be limited, but she is generally able to capture their attention.

[happy2bemummy]

No clue about mindstretcher, and not very much on icl primary either. But I gather that for icl primary, kids will be grouped based on their level (p1s in 1 session) and the class size may be small (for home based) or larger if its in a centre.


In TAS, they go more by ability. If your child is high ability, they may suggest that he join a higher level class. Eg P1/P2 could be doing P3 level work. Also, if your child miss class, TAS will be able to schedule a makeup class (with another teacher, possibly the Paper 1/2 may be different). For icl home based esp, I don’t think this is possible - miss class is gone.

As for what’s covered, I think it’s pretty much the same (vocab, grammar, compo, compre). But I saw some comments that icl covers also idioms - I don’t see that in tas…they are more into phrases for creative writing.[/quote]

Thank you hquek, I have called TAS and arranged for an assessment. I will see how it goes from there.

[hquek]

Happy2bemummy,


yah, by all means make use of the free trial class to see if that’s what you like.

pls remember to source for referrals if you decide to sign up. you can have some discount on first term payment, and the referror also enjoy discount.

[happy2bemummy]

Thank you hquek! I have one mummy who already pmed me her kid’s details in case I am signing up. Wah, the TAS parents sure move fast!

[iFirefly]

happy2bemummy:

Thank you hquek! I have one mummy who already pmed me her kid's details in case I am signing up. Wah, the TAS parents sure move fast!

I am also keen to sign up TAS for my DS2 who will be in P4 next year. Kindly PM me if you can be my referral, so that both of us can enjoy the discount. Thanks in advance!

[hquek]

firefly38:

I am also keen to sign up TAS for my DS2 who will be in P4 next year. Kindly PM me if you can be my referral, so that both of us can enjoy the discount. Thanks in advance!

you got PM!

[jaypiglets]

Me oso signing up my son for TAS. Please send me an email, if u can be my referral. TIA


My email [email protected]

[iFirefly]

hquek:

firefly38:

I am also keen to sign up TAS for my DS2 who will be in P4 next year. Kindly PM me if you can be my referral, so that both of us can enjoy the discount. Thanks in advance!

you got PM!

Thanks hquek! I have yet to call TAS AMK to make an appointment for DS2 to attend the trial lesson, as i have been busy with DS1, who will be sitting for his PSLE.. Tomorrow. :nailbite: !!! Hope you don't mind waiting for one more week for PSLE to finish. I will keep you posted once I get in touch with TAS. Thanks!