For better or for worse, academic life in Singapore can be pressurizing and stressful. From the happy-go-lucky days of preschool and primary school, you’ll progress secondary school which is when school steps up a few notches. Then, you get to Junior College and that’s when things REALLY start to get real.
The JC curriculum can be a demanding one, with numerous subjects all containing a multitude of advanced concepts that will test your critical thinking and problem solving skills to the max. And then there’s the ‘A’ Levels to worry about, which is the apex of your JC life and a culmination of all that you’ve strived for in the past two years. Don’t worry, we are Private Tutor SG are here to help!
Overview of Our JC Tutoring Services
JC Tuition
JC is a critical stage in a student’s educational journey, laying the foundation for a successful university education and a bright, promising future. The curriculum can be rigorous, and Singapore’s high academic standards demand not only dedication and hard work but also a nurturing environment, support, and guidance.
That’s where JC tuition comes in oh-so-handy. Offering all subjects from languages, math, science, humanities, and economics, JC private tuition can thoroughly evaluate each student to determine the right course of action, equipping students with all the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to eventually excel in their ‘A’ Level examinations.
Secondary School Mother Tongue
Knowledge of a second language is a privilege, and thankfully, the Singapore school syllabus makes us all effectively bilingual. Whether students choose to learn Chinese, Malay, or Tamil, the Mother Tongue is a crucial subject that plays a vital role in teaching and preserving culture and a sense of community. In secondary school, the curriculum becomes more advanced and focuses on higher levels of language proficiency including comprehension, essay writing skills, literature, and cultural appreciation.
Some students might experience difficulties with the more complex language lessons, especially if they speak predominantly English with their family and friends. Our team of experienced language tutors can help bridge knowledge gaps and promote a better understanding of the language and culture!
Our Private JC Tutors
Our Private JC tutors are academically highly qualified. All hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree while many hold a postgraduate degree like a Master’s or a PhD in their chosen field. In addition, the majority are MOE or ex-MOE teachers, which means they know the syllabus extremely well and can guide students to excelling in their classes and acing their exams.
In addition, we also evaluate our family of tutors based on their teaching skills, adaptability, organization skills, passion for educating the young, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Of course, a stellar record with loads of testimonials and case studies showcasing the successes of their previous students are greatly prized!
Educational Philosophy and Approach
Our Educational Philosophy and Approach for JC Tutoring
We pride ourselves in providing all our students with an engaging and supportive environment for them to be their best.
JC can be a trying time for many students. From numerous subjects and advanced principles to understand and retain to vast amounts of homework and study time needed for each, it can get overwhelming for most people, let alone a young JC student. In addition, if a student falls behind in a certain subject, it can get discouraging and lead to anxiety and self-consciousness.
We’d like to help each student be the best that they can be. Not only do we strive to have our students perform well academically, but we also place great importance that they enjoy learning and their JC life. Our student-centric approach places the needs of the student first, helping them develop a genuine love for all the subjects that they are taking and fostering the curiosity and drive to succeed
Why Have Private JC Tuition
Common Challenges Faced By JC Students
With a multitude of subjects at the JC level, each coming with its own share of homework, study time, and group work, JC life can be overwhelming. Proper time management is key, and students disciplined enough to allocate a set amount of time for each subject tend to be more organized in their academic life.
Parents and tutors can also help structure a JC student’s time by jointly developing a study schedule and ensuring that the child sticks to it. Don’t forget to leave loads of play and relaxation time as well!
Many JC subjects aren’t easy ones. When critical thinking and problem solving skills are severely tested, some students struggle to understand the complex principles that many subjects contain, especially if they do not have a rock-solid foundation.
Moving ahead with a subject is challenging without the proper foundation, and private tuition can help build that foundation, laying the groundwork for more difficult concepts in the near future.
Singapore’s academic landscape is a competitive one, with great emphasis placed on grades and performance. If a student scores below the average, he or she might develop an inferiority complex and be embarrassed to raise questions during school classes. Some students might also shy away from the spotlight, hesitant to try to solve problems in front of peers and classmates.
This is an unhealthy environment but it is also one that is extremely common. Fear of failure is already evident in most people, but failing in front of a classroom full of friends and classmates is infinitely worse.
In a school classroom, the teacher is supposed to teach the syllabus in a specific way in accordance with the MOE guidelines. However, this doesn’t accommodate the different learning styles of many students. While most students do well with a lecture-style classroom teaching, there are some which do better with other tools like visualization aids, interactive materials, hands-on learning, and experimentation.
These students that learn differently might struggle to keep up with the rest of the class. For example, a student that cannot effectively learn by listening might not do well in a class consisting mostly of a teacher reading.