Mindstretcher - Discussion

[BigDad]

Which mindstretcher branch is the best for Maths?

[shaber]

titank:

I notice that MindStretcher do not have any makeup lessons if the class falss on a Public Holiday. So maybe at certain months the child would get only 3 lessons!

I find their make-up policy rigid and almost impossible. Never mind the fact that they cannot make up a class on PH, when you ask for make-up class bc the child has a school activity, it is also very inconvenient and near impossible. This year, there were 2-3 incidents where my child could not attend the class on the actual day. Was told that even if I produce a mc or a school letter that proves my child is involved in school, it is subject to approval.

The first two times we did not get to have make-up classes as both times exceeded the particular class limit and so was not approved. Even by informing them in advanced and with supporting letter,I had to call in on actual day of make-up class to check whether any child in that class is unable to attend, then my child gets to have the replacement.

Most recently, all P5 children are to attend the NDP preview on either 9 or 16 july which is a compulsory school event. I checked and was surprised that MS told me they have no arrangment yet (1 week before 9 july??) even though she said she's aware that it is a yearly event. This time my child gets to have the replacement class, but, they said I must produce the school letter to show that it is a NDP event. Really not impressed with their way of handling - Imagine asking every parent of the class to do that for a national event ?

I know of many enrichment centres that do not replace PH but will oblige for other cases if the make-up is done within the same week, so that the child is able to have continuity in learning. In the case of MS, their \"convenience\" seems more important than customer service.

[smartmummy]

Hi All!

Please advise me,
Which centre is good in north region?

[DotingMama]

Hi All,

I'm thinking of enroling my P2 daughter with MS for Math. Does anyone know if they require any assessment test, TLL, before admitting a student?
Are the centres in the Yishun & Sembawang good? Or is Bishan better?

Thks in Adv,
DotingMama

[regina woo]

anyone at mind strecther phonics class at punggol. any comments?

[babyJC]

Actually if it’s Public Holiday or School Holiday, MS dont do makeup class. At times, I felt this is ridiculous…as I believed the teachers will need to squeeze whatever curriculum that needs to be taught in the earlier week or later week.


Not only that, the makeup class is subject to class availability…I felt this is a bit inflexible. Probably, they can relook at adding 1 or 2 more students even if the class is full.

[Princessmum]

Hi

Does anyone has feedback on Mindstretcher tampines English classes for P2?
I called last week and was told there is no high achiever class only achiever class available in this centre for P2.
does it mean they do not have the teacher capable of teaching at a higher level or not enough students? cos if its the former, then the standard will be lower right?
Anyone has kids in the high achiever class? Is the teaching method different or just the materials used or what?

[yuppybb]

Hi


I recently enquire on k1 n k2 classes at ms. Saw their materials…I tot it looks like those assessment books. Are they really good? Still thinkin whether I wan to enroll

[shaber]

Anyone here has a child attending either Eng or Writer’s Toolbox ? Can you kindly share what is being taught and how you feel about their Eng courses? Thanks

[sg.01632angel]

Thinking of sending my kid to the primary 5 higher achiever science, maths and english class at their Woodlands branch.


Any feedback from fellow parents here on the teachers or teaching methods?

Many thanks.