The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[ccgoh]

N.Lo:

Anyone has information on TAS's community service programme for easter? I know they usually have such programmes every easter, christmas but I have yet to receive any pamphlet on it for this year.

You can go to their website for info, I am bringing my kids for the one that is on sat at 1-3 because that is the one where i heard they will have the zorb ball.

http://www.thealternativestory.com/events-upcoming

[N.029275Lo]

Thanks Monster Mummy and ccgoh.

[Shan]

2010sunflower:

MAMAOF2:

I live in the East and my son is in P1. But TAS' East branch does not have sessions for P1. Anyone keen on forming a group of 4 for P1 and asking if they can create a new slot for P1 at their East branch?

Hi
Have just enquired with TAS, they have not started any P1 class yet. Am keen on weekday afternoon after 4pm except Wed n Thursday. Any taker

I am also waiting for TAS to start a P1 class at the East branch. Can only do it on Sat afternoons for my DS.

[cherrygal]

Can someone refer me to AMK branch for the discount?


Any comments about the P2 class or teachers so far? Appreciate it.

[hquek]

cherrygal:

Can someone refer me to AMK branch for the discount?


Any comments about the P2 class or teachers so far? Appreciate it.

I can pm you. On the teachers, they are generally consistent in approach although some are stricter. Try out the trial class in your intended times lot, (trial is free), your child can see if he/she likes the teacher.

Btw, each lesson covers a fair bit so they may not be as stringent in marking, and classes can get a bit big in size. Just to set expectations.

[cherrygal]

Thanks hquek! A pity the desired timing is full…

[aaaaaa]

My girl was with TAS for a term and i withdrew her aft a term. Some personal view of the centre:


I like the worksheets and the weekly spelling given to student and teacher is friendly and patience too.

I withdrew her cos i found that the class size was too big. There were about 15 of them in a class and room was so cramped. I feel that it is difficult to focus on indiv’s needs with such a class size and my girl felt so unconfortable to just get off from her chair.

Second, it was so difficult to get someone on the phone. Whenever i called, it was either unavailable or number got cut off and there was no return call at all.

TAS started from a very small scale and is getting more popular cos of good feedback/reviews from parents but i kinda feel that the admin staff are getting more arrogant when answering the phone.

In any case, with all these, i am reluctant to continue her at TAS. Anyone shares the same sentiments?

[hquek]

My son been with them for 2nd year now. Actually the admin stuff quite alright, I always see she is very friendly with the small kids waiting for their big bro/sis to finish classes.


Class size is big I agree. Not too happy about that, but so far DS is still happy in class and he doesn’t quite care about class size. He doesn’t have school tests but I think he is doing fine.

[coolit]

Both my kids have been with TAS for 2 years, oldest one is no longer with them as he is in secondary one and we are trying to wean him off tuition. I think the big class size can be an issue but if the child can connect with the teacher and understand what is being taught, that for me is more important. My kids have been in centres with small class sizes but did not benefit much as the syllabus was not as structured and teachers not as dedicated.


I have known the TAS admin staff from the time when they were small till now and I find that they are still friendly and personal. Getting them on the phone can be a problem, that probably is due to them having more calls so I sms them or email them. They are prompt in replying to emails.

But if you feel your child prefers a small class size than it is better to find a centre that has that.

[Ymy]

Ya. I also feel that the class size too big. I withdrew my girl after one year with them. But I do agree that they materials are good. May be it is just that my DD cannot benefit from such a big class size.