A Level Tuition Singapore
Singapore’s academic curriculum is so rigorous and grueling that even primary school students have been known to be stressed. Needless to say, junior college is a significant step up and that’s when things start getting real. And at the centre of it all lies the A levels examinations.
The A levels exams determine the choice of university or further education that the student can be admitted to and the field of study. It is an exam of the highest stakes, and the pressure to perform is often overwhelming for students, especially if they are struggling in certain subjects. Don’t worry, we at Private Tutor SG are here to help! With our team of highly qualified, experienced tutors, we aim to help all our students succeed in junior college and ace those A levels!
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Overview of Our A-Level Tutoring Services
A Level English
In junior college, English is taught at an extremely high level. Students will have to demonstrate a thorough understanding of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and oral communication skills. There are two required papers; the General Paper and the Knowledge and Inquiry paper. GP focuses on broadening the student’s knowledge of current affairs and global outlook while being aware of the unique positioning of Singapore. The Knowledge and Inquiry focuses on areas like mathematics, aesthetics, and the sciences, teaching students how to develop critical thinking and independent learning skills.
A tutor can be invaluable in helping students prepare for A Level English by providing personalized support tailored to the student’s specific needs. They can help improve critical reading and analytical skills, guiding students through complex texts and explaining difficult themes, literary devices, and contextual influences.
Our Private A Level Tutors
Our A level tutors are mostly current MOE or ex-MOE teachers, making them extremely well-versed in the exam format that they will impart to their students. In addition, they are highly qualified and hold academic qualifications that range from Bachelor’s Degrees to post-graduate PhDs. Not only do they possess a deep understanding of the subject they specialize in, but they are also trained to communicate complex principles in a clear, engaging manner.
With a tailored approach to the unique needs and learning styles of each student, they will first assess a student’s strengths and weaknesses, developing a customized lesson plan and strategy to address them. In addition, our selection criteria also looks for other traits like patience, kindness, adaptability, and empathy, as we seek to create a nurturing, student-centric environment that is conducive to learning.
Our Educational Philosophy and Approach for A Levels
We pride ourselves in providing all our students with an engaging and supportive environment for them to be their best.
At Private Tutor SG, we thoroughly understand how pressurizing the A levels are, and the lead-up to the exams can be a trying time for all, not just students but also tutors, parents, and teachers. From the numerous subjects and the complex principles associated with each one, students often get overwhelmed with study time, research, homework, and school lesson. We like to help the students be the best that they can be. While this revolves around the A levels and the subsequent academic performance, we also want to help students in stress management and anxiety reduction.
While grades are important, our student-centric approach always places the needs of the student first, helping them enjoy learning and their JC years, which is a significant milestone in their lives.
Why Have Private A Level Tuition
Better Grades
Although there are exceptions to every rule, statistics show that the vast majority of students who receive private A level tuition go on to score better than before. While this isn’t necessarily better than their peers, an overwhelming majority of students score better with tuition than without.
In Singapore’s competitive landscape and being graded on a curve, grades are of utmost importance, and the A levels are one of the most important exams. A student’s grades will determine the range of universities and fields of study available to them, which is critical for future professional success. Key fields like medicine and engineering are notoriously difficult to gain entry to, but good grades go a long way to securing a spot.
Common Challenges When Taking The A Levels
1. Stress and Anxiety
The A levels is a high stakes exam, and it is no wonder that students often experience high levels of stress and anxiety, especially as the exams draw closer. When a student is extremely anxious, he or she might have trouble focusing, and that can lead to impaired judgement, careless mistakes, distractions, and ultimately, a weaker performance even though the potential to score was much higher.
Students also tend to feel overwhelmed by the intensive school work that has to be combined with study time and other out-of-school activities.
2. Exam Time Management
All the A level papers are timed, which means students need to complete them in the allocated time. If a student lacks practice, knowledge, or confidence, he or she might take more time than normal and be unable to finish the paper, leading to a significant loss in marks.
Extensive practice on past-year exam papers and tests is required for students to familiarise themselves with the exam format and be sure that they can complete the paper in the allocated time. By practicing on past exams and successfully giving the right answers, they will be quicker in doing the same during the actual paper.
3. Weaknesses in Certain Subjects
Not everyone can be strong in all subjects, and each student has their own strengths and weaknesses. If a student is weak in a certain subject, there’s also a risk that he or she will lose confidence and hence, interest in learning that particular subject and the downward spiral will continue until it ends in failure.
Students need great discipline to focus on their weaknesses and pay extra attention to them, a practice that is often unpleasant yet has to be done.
4. Intense Curriculum
JC life is intense, and between school lessons, coursework, homework, study time, and revisions, students can get overwhelmed and become unable to attain a balance of all. Discipline is needed to come up with a schedule and stick to it, adjusting it when necessary. For example, if a student is weak in math, he or she should be allocating more study and practice time, but when the scores start to improve, another subject can be targeted instead.
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