The Challenges of Education in Singapore Education in Singapore is a challenging endeavour, as the system is known for its rigour and high educational standards. Students face pressure to perform well on exams, such as the Primary School Leaving Exam (PSLE), GCE ‘O’ Level examinations and GCE ‘A’ Level examinations. This pressure to excel can
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College education is of utmost importance for individuals. Students aim to secure a place in colleges like the National University of Singapore, but don’t realise that there are other greater universities as well. There are various private universities in Singapore that provide good quality education. College education encourages individuals to be critical thinkers and the knowledge that they gain
For many students, taking the first step into a new educational institution is almost always a daunting experience. This is especially true if the environment of said institution is seemingly completely unfamiliar and new! It would appear that as we get older and continue to progress through our education journey, the more we are left
What will the tests be like? Should I let my child have a head start by preparing them for the selection tests? Will my child be overwhelmed with the programme such that they have little time to prepare for PSLE? These are common recurring questions parents usually ask when they receive the letter from MOE
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re special, rest assured that you are. After all, everyone is a unique learner. Some students are visual learners, while others are better with listening or doing. From seeing and hearing to touching and experiencing, we all have a combination of ways we learn – but most students do show
It’s over! Following all the stress that encircles tuition, revision and everything in between, PSLE examinations can finally be put behind as your child moves towards their secondary education and start an entirely new chapter of their school life. The feeling is probably a blend of excitement and intimidation. After all, adapting to a new
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted education and school systems all over the world. Since the circuit breaker policy was enacted in Singapore, learning has been forced online in an unprecedented shift from primarily face-to-face classes to mostly digital tutorials and video-based lessons. As students, teachers and parents adapt to the new
General paper A-Level is certainly not an easy subject. It is something that almost all students struggle with in Junior College. It is especially challenging because the spike in difficulty level in English from Secondary school (O-Level standard) to A-Level standard is huge. Students are often confused as to what steps they can take in
The idea of sitting for a retaking A levels in Singapore can be a little depressing and it might take a toll on the confidence of students because not everyone ends up in such a situation. Being lagged behind in studies is something that is always looked down upon and hence the idea of retaking
Cambridge O levels is very famous and well-known among Singaporeans as young children are told throughout their life about the importance of the examinations. However, there is a similar examination known as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Cambridge O level was held for the first time in 1951 to replace the