Posted in EDUCATIONAL ADVICE

March Holiday Science Enrichment (P4 – S2)

March Holiday Programme 2025

For budding scientists from Primary 4 to Secondary 2.

Ignite your child’s inner Einstein! Give your child hands-on experiences in Physics & Chemistry during 4 science practical labs that can nourish inquisitive young minds and unlock the door to exploring STEM in a cozy class of fellow science explorers. Spark that interest. Nurture that curiosity. Let their thinking grow.

Attend the SINGAPORE LEARNER OPEN HOUSE to find out more!

Whatsapp/Telegram 88765498 to book your child’s spot.

Lab Date Time Topic & Level
M1 TUES 18 MARCH 2025 9.30am – 11am “How Attractive!”
Magnets (Pri)
M2 TUES 18 MARCH 2025 11.30am – 12.30pm “It’s Electrifying!”
Electrical Circuits (Pri)
M3 THUR 20 MARCH 2025 9.30am – 11am “Does A+B=C ?”
Elements, Compounds, Mixtures (Lower Sec)
M4 THUR 20 MARCH 2025 11.30am – 12.30pm “pH-antastic, Baby!”
Acids, Alkalis & Indicators (Lower Sec)

Fee per lab session above: $130 | $110 (if sign up in Feb)


Click here for more about year-round Science Practical programmes for exploration or focussed exam preparation or Whatsapp 88765498

Posted in EDUCATIONAL ADVICE

GCE O-Level Practical Exam Schedule 2025 is out now

THE GCE O-LEVEL PRACTICAL SCHEDULE 2025 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.

https://file.go.gov.sg/2025-gce-o-level-exam-timetable.pdf

Students can now plan their revision and practice sessions to make sure that their exam preparation is complete.

Whatsapp 88765498 and get the right science practical support.

Click here for more info on how Science Practical Training is conducted for Physics, Chemistry & Biology

Our courses are systematic and well-paced to ensure topics are well-covered.
Students are also allowed to customise their training plan to best fit their needs.

Click here to check when our Practical Crash Courses will be

Our crash courses offer hands-on revision instead of just listening, watching videos or demonstrations.

You’re invited to our Open House on 22 & 23 February 2023. Come book a visit!

Posted in EDUCATIONAL ADVICE

SINGAPORE LEARNER OPEN HOUSE

YEAR: 2025

DATES:  Sat 22/2 or Sun 23/2

TIME:  2PM – 5PM

AIMS: For students and their parents to find out more about our Science Academy (for private candidates) or our Science Practical Training & Enrichment Programme (for all students from Primary to A-Level). Attendees will get to meet our teachers and view our Science labs and apparatus. In addition, students who sign-up on the spot will be offered our generous January fee discount scheme while others may opt to receive our $50 fee discount voucher instead (2 per practical student). Attendance is by appointment only and the prospective student has to be present. Hurry, appointment slots are limited. To avoid disappointment, book now!

To book an appointment, send a message to 88765498. (Your message MUST include the Student Name, Subject and Level)


RULES AND REGULATIONS OF OUR OPEN HOUSE

  1. Attendance is by appointment only. The booking message must include the Student Name, Subject and Level.
  2. The prospective student has to be physically present and can bring a maximum of 3 other persons (no children below 9 years old allowed).
  3. No photo-taking or video-taking allowed in the centre.
  4. No eating or drinking allowed in the centre.
  5. Each visitor or group of visitors can spend up to 30 mins in the centre.

Thank you for your interest in our Centre’s programmes. Thank you for your cooperation in making our Open House a smooth, safe and beneficial event.


 

Singapore Learner is a team of education consultants and expert tutors providing four main services (click on each link for details):

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING (Practical only)

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) TUITION

MATH & SCIENCE TUITION (Theory only)

SCIENCE ACADEMY (Theory + Practical)


LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 / IP and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical Training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IB, IGCSE).

*Enjoy great discounts on fees if your lab sessions start in February! Send a message to 88765498 for details.


Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.


The following is taken from SEAB website:

“If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper, you:
• Must have sat the same Science subject(s) previously, OR
• are currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. You must complete the course of instruction in Science practical at the institute/school enrolled in. You are required to declare that you have fulfilled the above requirements at the point of registration. Registration for the subject may be cancelled without a refund of the examination fees if a false declaration is made.


OUR MAIN PRACTICAL SERVICES:

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR ‘O’ AND ‘A’ LEVEL (Jan to Oct)

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (The Ultimate Practical Revision!) (Jun, Sep, Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL  (Sep and Oct)

SEC 3 SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING

SEC 1 – 2 SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING

P3 – P6 PRACTICALS (DSA)

PRACTICAL PARTNERSHIPS

Posted in Crash Course, H2 Physics, Integrated Programme (IP)

H2 Physics Crash Course in March 2025

 

Unlock the Secrets of H2 Newtonian Physics in Just 4 Days!

Junior College students in Singapore, are you ready to conquer H2 Newtonian Physics? Join our 4-day Newtonian Physics Crash Course and gain the deep understanding you need to excel in your exams! 🌟🔬

🔍 What You’ll Get:

  • In-depth review of core H2 Newtonian Physics concepts
  • Mastery of key topics like motion, forces, and energy
  • Problem-solving strategies and exam-focused techniques
  • Interactive lessons with expert physics tutors

📅 Course Dates: 4 sessions  from 17th to 20th March 9-1030pm
📍 Location: Bukit Batok Central Block 644 or Online

🎯 Why You Should Join:

  • Strengthen your understanding of critical physics topics
  • Get targeted exam tips to boost your performance in A-levels
  • Practice solving challenging questions filled with tough maths with expert guidance
  • Build confidence for your upcoming H2 Physics exams

Sign up BY 15 MARCH 2025 to secure your seat & get ready to achieve physics success!

Whatsapp 88765498 (Admin) or 90065997 (Subject Specialist)
Fees : $100/session; $360 for all 4 sessions

Let’s make H2 Newtonian Physics your strongest subject! 💡

Posted in Practical

PRACTICAL DAYS AND TIMINGS

Practical Days: All days except Wednesday.

Practical Timings:

Mon:  3pm-5pm | 6pm-8pm (or later upon request)

Tue: 10.30am-12.30pm | 2pm-4pm | 6pm-8pm (or later upon request)

Thu: 10.30am-12.30pm | 2pm-4pm

Fri: 10.30am-12.30pm | 2.30pm-4.30pm | 6pm-8pm (or later upon request)

Sat: 10.30am-12.30pm | 2pm-4pm | 5pm-7pm (or later upon request)

Sun: 12pm-2pm | 3pm-5pm | 6pm-8pm (or later upon request)

Posted in Practical

PRACTICAL TUITION FEES

REGISTRATION FEE: $50 (one-time, non-refundable)

The practical fees PER SESSION are as listed below:

(Enjoy great discounts if you start lessons in Jan-Feb!)


A-LEVELS (Fee per session)

BIOLOGY: Standard Lesson (2h):  $280 | $230 (if start in Dec/Jan/Feb)

CHEMISTRY: Standard Lesson (2h):  $200 | $180 (if start in Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr)

PHYSICS: Standard Lesson (2h):  $260 | $220 (if start in Dec/Jan/Feb)

 


O-LEVELS | SEC 3 – SEC4 (Fee per session)

BIOLOGY: Standard Lesson (2h):  $170 | $130 (if start in Dec/Jan/Feb)

CHEMISTRY: Standard Lesson (2h):  $150 | $130 (if start in Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr)

PHYSICS: Standard Lesson (2h):  $170 | $130 (if start in Dec/Jan/Feb)

 


SEC 1 – SEC 2 (Fee per session)

Standard Lesson (1.5h):  $120


P3 – P6 (Fee per session)

Standard Lesson (1.5h):  $110


Note:

  1. The above fees do NOT apply to 7 types of practicals: (i) Partnerships with schools or tutors, (ii) 1-1 practicals, (iii) IB practicals, (iv) Enrichment practicals, (v) Crash Courses, (vi) Mock Exams, (vii) Competitions
  2. Singapore Learner reserves the right to change the above fees without prior notice.

 


Posted in EDUCATIONAL ADVICE

Special QA Revision

These Special QA Revision sessions are meant for participants of our QA Competition:

Topics which will be covered in these 1.5 hr sessions:

  1. How to test for a Cation (the only possible cations tested in this competition are H(+), Al3(+), NH4(+), Ca(2+), Cu(2+), Fe(2+), Fe(3+) and Zn(2+)).
  2. How to test for a Anion (the only possible anions tested in this competition are OH(-), CO3(2-), Cl(-), NO3(-) and SO4(2-)).
  3. How to test for a Gas (the only possible gases tested in this competition are ammonia, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen)
  4. Tips and techniques on how to excel in the competition.

Choose ONE of the following slots for your Special QA Revision:

  • Fri 15/11 2.30pm-4pm
  • Sat 16/11 2.30pm-4pm
  • Sun 17/11 2.30pm-4pm
  • Fri 22/11 2.30pm-4pm
  • Sat 23/11 2.30pm-4pm

(1) Based on the above information, decide on the Date and Time you can attend, then send a WA message to 88765498 stating your Name, SQAR, Date and Time.

(2) Our staff will then get back to you via WA on whether your chosen Date and Time is still available. If not available, you will be offered other time slots for consideration.

(3) To confirm your slot, please make a payment of $80 via PAYNOW to UEN number: 53229361D. (This fee of $80 is waived for the first 20 participants who register for this competition)

After successful payment, kindly send proof of payment + name of participant + SQAR to Admin at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.

Parents/Participants will then receive an SMS/Whatsapp confirmation of the competition slot and other registration details within 1 to 2 working days. If you do not receive an SMS/Whatsapp message after 2 working days, kindly contact Admin at 88765498.


Singapore Learner is a team of education consultants and expert tutors providing three main services (click on each link for details):

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR ‘O’ AND ‘A’ LEVEL

ACADEMIC THEORY TUITION

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) TUITION


Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/w0xxk2

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

Posted in Practical

Singapore Learner Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024 – First Prize: iPhone 16

Winner of the Singapore Learner Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024:


1st Runner-up:


Win a iPhone 16 this school holidays!

The Event: Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024

The Task: Identify the cation and anion in a given chemical compound, with experimental evidence recorded in a given worksheet.

The Winner: The person who completes The Task correctly in the shortest time.

Eligibility: Open to all students of chemistry aged 15 to 18.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS COMPETITION CLOSES AT 5PM ON MON 25/11/2024.

Competition Dates: 27/11, 28/11

Venue: Singapore Learner (Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644))

Time Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.

Participation fee: $90 per person.

Max. no of participants per session: 10.

Max. no of participants for whole competition: 150.


Who should participate in this competition?

  1. Current Sec 3/ Y3 students of Pure and Combined Chemistry who have studied QA and will be taking the chemistry practical exam next year. They will benefit from the training and further exposure to QA techniques and get rewarded for learning and having fun with safe chemicals.
  2. Current Sec 4/ Sec 5 students of Pure and Combined Chemistry, since their knowledge of QA is still fresh.
  3. Current JC1 students of H2 Chemistry who will be taking the chemistry practical exam next year. They will benefit from their revision of QA techniques and get rewarded for their learning efforts.
  4. Current JC2 students of H2 Chemistry, since their knowledge of QA is still fresh.
  5. O-level and A-level students of Chemistry who are private candidates (aged 15 to 18). They will benefit from the training and further exposure to QA techniques and get rewarded for their learning efforts.

Please note that the Cation and Anion selected for this QA competition are such that ANY student of chemistry aged 15 to 18 will be able to identify these ions using basic techniques of QA.

Click on Special QA Revision to view the list of ions possibly tested in this competition.


Prizes & Rewards:

The winner will receive a brand new iPhone 16.

The 1st runner-up will receive TEN transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Vouchers worth $50 each.

The 2nd runner-up will receive FIVE transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Vouchers worth $50 each.

Every other participant will receive ONE transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Voucher worth $50 each.

Note: The first and second runners-up must have also correctly identified the cation and the anion in the given compound.


Early Bird Promotions:

The first 20 participants to register for the competition will get a FREE 1.5-hour Special QA Revision (worth $80) which will be held some time between 15/11 and 23/11.

 


Revising and Training for the QA Competition:

Participants are expected to revise their Qualitative Analysis knowledge and skills to enhance their chances of winning or doing well in the competition.

To further enhance their chances of winning or doing well in the competition, participants are encouraged to sign up (Fee: $80 but Free for 1st 20 participants) for our 1.5-hour Special QA Revision sessions which will be held some time between 15/11 and 23/11. These revision sessions will provide tips on how to do QA in a fast, efficient and correct manner, covering the skills and techniques needed to excel in this competition as well as in all chemistry practical exams involving QA.


Main Features, Rules and Regulations:

  1. Max time allowed is 30 mins.
  2. No HP to be used by participants, and no photo taking or video taking by participants or visitors.
  3. Winner will be announced one day after the final day of the competition and will be posted on our website, following which there will be a simple prize giving and photo-taking ceremony.
  4. Each day will be a different compound.
  5. A person can participate only once in the same competition.
  6. Photos and/or videos of participants doing the competition tasks may be taken by a staff member of Singapore Learner.

How to participate:

  1. Book a slot (date and time) by paying participation fee (see details in the next section).
  2. Sign up (Optional) for our 1.5-hr Special QA Revision session (Fee: $80 but Free for 1st 20 participants)
  3. Turn up on time for your slot.
  4. Show your NRIC or Student Pass to the timekeeper for name and age verification.
  5. Hand over all your electronic devices (e.g. smart watch, hand phone) to the timekeeper for safekeeping.
  6. Proceed to your assigned table.
  7. Once you are seated and given the test compound, your competition time will start and it will be recorded next to your name.
  8. You can use any chemicals and apparatus provided on your table for your tests but please avoid wastage.
  9. For each ion that you identify, you must record the test you conducted and the observation you made that provided the evidence for your conclusion.
  10. Once you are done testing and recording, please take your worksheet and hand it over to the timekeeper who will immediately record your end time, after which you may leave the centre. (Please note you’d have to stop your experiment if you exceed 30 mins)

HOW TO BOOK YOUR COMPETITION SLOT:

Dates: 27/11, 28/11

Time Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.

(1) Based on the above information, decide on the Date and Time you can attend, then Register Online by clicking below:

(2) Our staff will then get back to you via WA on whether your chosen Date and Time is still available. If not available, you will be offered other time slots for consideration.

(3) To confirm your slot, please make a payment of $90 via PAYNOW to UEN number: 53229361D.

For other modes of payment, please contact our staff at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.

After successful payment, kindly send proof of payment + name of participant to Admin at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.

Parents/Participants will then receive an SMS/Whatsapp confirmation of the competition slot and other registration details within 1 to 2 working days. If you do not receive an SMS/Whatsapp message after 2 working days, kindly contact Admin at 88765498.


Singapore Learner is a team of education consultants and expert tutors providing three main services (click on each link for details):

SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR ‘O’ AND ‘A’ LEVEL

ACADEMIC THEORY TUITION

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) TUITION


Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/w0xxk2

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

Posted in IGCSE

IGCSE Science Practical Training

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical Training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IB, IGCSE).

 

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

Chemistry Practical

 

For details on Practical Courses, Mock Exams or Schedules, kindly click on any of the following links relevant to the exam and level you will be doing:


To proceed, please click on one of the following:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

CIE O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS


 

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/w0xxk2

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.

Posted in CIE

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Science Practical Training

LOOKING FOR THE BEST PLACE TO DO YOUR SCIENCE PRACTICALS? JOIN US!

We provide A-Level / H2 and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical Training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IB, IGCSE).

 

Why Us?

  • Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.

  • We have been a one-stop comprehensive science practical centre providing solid practical training for ALL THREE sciences and for all levels and streams since 2017.

  • Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.

  • We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.

  • We have a small class size so that the teacher is able to observe the actions of each student more closely and demonstrate the correct practical techniques where and when necessary.

Chemistry Practical

 

For details on Practical Courses, Mock Exams or Schedules, kindly click on any of the following links relevant to the exam and level you will be doing:


To proceed, please click on one of the following:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

CIE O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS


 

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/w0xxk2

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.