Life after 2011 PSLE
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Verysuperkiasu:
Do note that Morris Allen is really enrichment, not exam oriented.
English - I heard from friends that Morris Allen is good. But have never sent my chn there though.firefly38:
What about English, Chinese & Science for DS2 (P4)? Any recommendations? DS1 attended English at TLL and Chinese at Jiang Lao-shi last year (P6) only. Before then, he did not have any tuition at all, as he is quite an independent learner. But DS2... Sigh!!!
Chinese - there is a tuition on line (skype). Company is Trainwow Pte Ltd. Tutors are from China but very well versed with singapore primary curriculum. They follow very closely to the exam format and cover text book, composition and do assessment papers. 3 times a week, 1 hour each session. There is a free trial no obligation session. You can visit their website at http://www.trainwow.com Advantage is save on travelling time and cost. -
Verysuperkiasu:
Hi vsk, your child still with the online (skype) tuition?
English - I heard from friends that Morris Allen is good. But have never sent my chn there though.firefly38:
What about English, Chinese & Science for DS2 (P4)? Any recommendations? DS1 attended English at TLL and Chinese at Jiang Lao-shi last year (P6) only. Before then, he did not have any tuition at all, as he is quite an independent learner. But DS2... Sigh!!!
Chinese - there is a tuition on line (skype). Company is Trainwow Pte Ltd. Tutors are from China but very well versed with singapore primary curriculum. They follow very closely to the exam format and cover text book, composition and do assessment papers. 3 times a week, 1 hour each session. There is a free trial no obligation session. You can visit their website at http://www.trainwow.com Advantage is save on travelling time and cost.
My ds started it last Feb while in P6. The teaching style suits him and he loved the classes. We are now continuing through in Sec 1.
Wonder if they were 'classmates' last year, haha? -
Bbee:
Yes, Ds is still with Trainwow for sec 1. They are quite advance, preparing them since the holidays in Dec. Which day is his tuition this year? ds days are Tuesdays, Wed, Fri (used to be 7 to 8pm) but now 6 to 7pm. Due to school activities, changed many times already. They are quite flexible and understanding, that's what I like. Teachers are very committed too. One time, during thunderstorm in China, their internet affected, the teacher actually brought her laptop travel to another distant area so that tuition will not be disrupted (it was nearing psle last year).
Hi vsk, your child still with the online (skype) tuition?
My ds started it last Feb while in P6. The teaching style suits him and he loved the classes. We are now continuing through in Sec 1.
Wonder if they were 'classmates' last year, haha? -
Verysuperkiasu:
Oh dear - what happens if the child is not free during those times? AFterall for secondary school, they quite likely finish CCA only around 6.30pm or 7+pm.
Yes, Ds is still with Trainwow for sec 1. They are quite advance, preparing them since the holidays in Dec. Which day is his tuition this year? ds days are Tuesdays, Wed, Fri (used to be 7 to 8pm) but now 6 to 7pm. Due to school activities, changed many times already. They are quite flexible and understanding, that's what I like. Teachers are very committed too. One time, during thunderstorm in China, their internet affected, the teacher actually brought her laptop travel to another distant area so that tuition will not be disrupted (it was nearing psle last year).Bbee:
Hi vsk, your child still with the online (skype) tuition?
My ds started it last Feb while in P6. The teaching style suits him and he loved the classes. We are now continuing through in Sec 1.
Wonder if they were 'classmates' last year, haha?
And it doesn't mention the timings for the Online Tuition available. And also not mentioned if it's for Standard or Higher Chinese? -
ngbrdad:
The branch in Jurong west opp gek poh ss. Wei jun was DS classmate in P2 n P3 before he left for NHPS for the GEP program. DS saw him in that stalford branch when DS attended 10 lessions of sci revision just before psle.
Well Confusious/Stralford are using Wen Jiun, the top PSLE student from NHPS last year (277) as their latest advertisement. Apparently he has been with them since P1. Just don't know at which branch.firefly38:
Oh, I am also eyeing Confusious/Stalford at North Point for DS2, as we stay in the North. Are these 2 schools good, in your opinion?
The other tuition centre that you mentioned must be Mind Stretcher. Same situation at Bishan Branch too! -
scm292:
So there is a branch at Gek Poh apart from Jurong Point.
The branch in Jurong west opp gek poh ss. Wei jun was DS classmate in P2 n P3 before he left for NHPS for the GEP program. DS saw him in that stalford branch when DS attended 10 lessions of sci revision just before psle. -
Verysuperkiasu:
For trainwow since it's using skype need ADSL right ? Those using cable modem or fibreoptic network can use right ?
Yes, Ds is still with Trainwow for sec 1. They are quite advance, preparing them since the holidays in Dec. Which day is his tuition this year? ds days are Tuesdays, Wed, Fri (used to be 7 to 8pm) but now 6 to 7pm. Due to school activities, changed many times already. They are quite flexible and understanding, that's what I like. Teachers are very committed too. One time, during thunderstorm in China, their internet affected, the teacher actually brought her laptop travel to another distant area so that tuition will not be disrupted (it was nearing psle last year).Bbee:
Hi vsk, your child still with the online (skype) tuition?
My ds started it last Feb while in P6. The teaching style suits him and he loved the classes. We are now continuing through in Sec 1.
Wonder if they were 'classmates' last year, haha? -
ngbrdad:
sorry, what's adsl? I'm not computer savvy. :oops:
For trainwow since it's using skype need ADSL right ? Those using cable modem or fibreoptic network can use right ?
I suppose any internet can. But I heard those with dial up tend to have more disruptions. If yours is broadband, then it should be quite smooth.
Hope it helps.... -
phankao:
Trainwow is very flexible and will try to work round your child's schedule. They even deliver the materials (notes and assessments) to your house free. Their available slots start hourly from a certain time, 1 or 2pm (can't remember). You choose your slot and they'll try to work round it. Sundays off. If your child's cca ends late, take the latest slot - which is 8 to 9pm. or the saturday's slot. It's only an hour - and at the comfort of your home.
Oh dear - what happens if the child is not free during those times? AFterall for secondary school, they quite likely finish CCA only around 6.30pm or 7+pm.
And it doesn't mention the timings for the Online Tuition available. And also not mentioned if it's for Standard or Higher Chinese?
BTW, they do offer HMT. My ds is having HMT tuition currently with Trainwow. -
BTW, if u r interested in Trainwow, see thread
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=353062
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