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?
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Our teachers are highly qualified and very experienced, and we actually TEACH you good practical techniques.
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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.
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Our laboratory apparatus are exam-grade and the same as those used in MOE schools and our chemicals are all NEA-approved.
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We have a structured practical training programme catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced students.
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We have a maximum class size of just 5 students! Yes just 5 students at most, 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.
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Beyond basic training, our lab sessions are FULL EXAM PAPERS consisting of 2 to 3 questions each of multiple topics, including the PLANNING question.
For Practical courses, mock exams or schedules, please click on any of the following:
CIE A-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
CIE A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
CIE A-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL
HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:
(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for, by visiting the webpages of the practical subjects you are interested in.
(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88765498 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)
(3) Register Online by clicking below:
(4) Pay Registration fee of $50 via Paynow or funds transfer.
(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 7 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)
FEES PER SESSION
Practical Training Session: $290
Mock Exam:- $380
CIE A-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL 2024
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, IGCSE). School candidates are also welcome.
*Enjoy huge discounts on fees if your lab sessions start in January! Send a message to 88765498 for details.
CIE SYLLABUS
Each paper has two or more questions and requires candidates to carry out an investigation or investigations.
They may be asked to:
– make decisions on techniques
– collect quantitative or qualitative data
– present the data or observations as tables, charts, graphs and other appropriate means
– make appropriate analyses, including making calculations
– make conclusions
– suggest improvements to the procedure or modifications for extending the investigation
One question requires candidates to carry out one activity using a light microscope.
They may be asked to:
– prepare slides
– make observations of specimens
– present their observations appropriately
– make appropriate analyses, including measurements and calculations
– make deductions and conclusions from the observations
This includes questions set in different areas of AS Level Biology, and may include material from unfamiliar contexts.
PRACTICAL TRAINING SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE:
The above is the ideal schedule for students who want to excel in their CIE Biology practical exams in OCTOBER, by starting in Jan and having a final practical revision or mock exam in Oct. The practical sessions are well spread out, giving students time to study the theory components as well as other subjects. Thus it is highly recommended that you commence your practical training in January.
However, if you are taking your CIE exams in MAY, you are advised to begin your practical training in November, so that you’d have enough time to comfortably complete 8 to 10 lab sessions by May.
PRACTICAL TUITION FEES
PRACTICAL DAYS AND TIMINGS
HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:
(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for.
(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88765498 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)
(3) Register Online by clicking below:
(4) Pay Registration fee of $50 via Paynow or funds transfer.
(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 7 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)
Lab HB1: MICROSCOPY + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: (COMFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab HB2: NUTRIENTS + FOOD TESTS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab HB3: MOVEMENT OF SUBSTANCES (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Lab HB4: ENZYMES + SERIAL DILUTION (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: (CONFIRM WITH ADMIN)
Note: The above 4 labs are BASIC TRAINING LABS which are available throughout the year, every week every month, as they are compulsory for all beginners. Thus if the date you can attend is not listed above, please message our Admin at 88765498 for a new schedule.
Lab CIEB1: TRANSPORT IN PLANTS + MICROSCOPY (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Message admin for dates and times)
Lab CIEB2: PLASMOLYSIS + MICROSCOPY+ TRANSPIRATION (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Message admin for dates and times)
Lab CIEB3: NON-REDUCING SUGARS + MICROSCOPY (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Message admin for dates and times)
Lab CIEB4: EFFECT OF ETHANOL CONCENTRATION ON PLANT TISSUE + MICROSCOPY (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Message admin for dates and times)
Lab CIEB5: ENZYME-CATALYSED REACTION + MICROSCOPY (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Message admin for dates and times)
Lab CIEB6: SEDIMENTATION OF YEAST CELLS + MICROSCOPY (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Message admin for dates and times)
Our Practical Centre:
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644)
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPP ADMIN) http://wa.link/w0xxk2
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or Whatapps first. Thank you.
What you will get at each session:
(1) Teaching and instruction on how to use the various scientific tools and instruments.
(2) Tips on how to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing precautions and planning a practical.
(3) Notes on important aspects of science practicals.
We will also conduct CIE A-Level Mock Practical Exams in April and May.
HOW TO BOOK A LAB SESSION:
(1) Decide which Program or Lab sessions you need or most suitable for, by visiting the webpages of the practical subjects you are interested in.
(2) Whatsapp or Message our staff at 88795498 with your Name, Private or School Candidate, A or O level, Subject or Lab Name (e.g Lab PP2), Date and Time of Lab. (Our staff will then guide you on how to register and make payment. If you are not sure about the lab sessions, just state your Name and the Subjects and we will get back to you)
(3) Register Online by clicking below:
(4) Pay Registration fee of $50 via Paynow or funds transfer.
(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 7 days before the date of the lab session. (You may also pay for several sessions at one go to ensure that you will have a place in future slots)
FEES PER SESSION
Practical Training Session: $320
Mock Exam:- $380
HANDS-ON H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL REVISION
MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
Paper 4 (Practical) is weighted to 20% of the Higher 2 assessment.
Candidates are expected to have been exposed to a range of topics and experimental techniques such as:
- Titration, e.g. acid-base titration (using suitable indicators such as methyl orange, screened methyl orange, thymolphthalein, and thymol blue), redox titration, iodimetric titration, indirect titration, including the preparation of standard solutions. Other types of titrations may also be required.
- Gravimetric analysis, e.g. volatilization gravimetry
- Gas collection
- Thermochemistry, including thermometric titration
- Chemical kinetics, e.g. continuous and initial rate methods
- Qualitative Inorganic analysis involving an element, a compound or a mixture. Systematic analysis will not be required. Candidates should be familiar with the reactions of cations, anions, and tests of gases as detailed in the Qualitative Analysis Notes. Reactions involving ions not included in the QA notes may be tested: in such cases, candidates will not be expected to identify the ions but only to draw conclusions of a general nature. Candidates should not attempt tests, other than those specified, on substances, except when it is appropriate to test for a gas.
- Qualitative inorganic analysis requiring a knowledge of simple organic reactions e.g. test-tube reactions indicating the presence of unsaturation ( C = C), alcoholic, phenolic, carbonyl, carboxyl and amino groups, may be tested, but this would be for the testing of observation skills and drawing general conclusions only
- Simple organic synthesis and purification, including use of water bath, setting up and the use of reflux and distillation apparatus
Please click on the following link to view the latest schedule!
H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL SCHEDULE
OUR STRUCTURED PRACTICAL TRAINING SYSTEM
Based on the above syllabus, we have several structured programs for you, depending on whether you are a Beginner or a Reviser.
You are at the Beginner level if you have never done any Chemistry Practical work before, or your last Chemistry Practical session was more than 2 years ago.
You are at the Reviser level if you have completed the Beginner practicals, or you are re-taking your Chemistry Practical exam, or you are a school candidate who has completed JC1/Y5.
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) http://wa.link/w0xxk2
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
HANDS-ON PURE CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL REVISION
CHOOSE SESSION 1 OR SESSION 2.
Session 1: Tues 6 Oct 2.30 pm – 5 pm
Session 2: Wed 7 Oct 11 am – 1.30 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
What will be covered:
(1) The teacher (ex-MOE) will revise all the important points of doing Titration and Qualitative Analysis with the students, by demonstrating these key points using lab apparatus.
(2) Each student will have the same set of apparatus as the teacher and will be doing the same selected exam paper as the teacher.
(3) The teacher will also cover how to answer the practical exam paper questions, including mole calculations, identification of sources of error and how to overcome them, how to write observations and conclusions for QA, and how to answer the Planning question.
Fee: $240
To book a Practical session,
(1) SMS or Whatsapp the following info to 88765498: (a) Name of student; (b) Date and Time; (c) Subject.
(2) Make payment via online transfer or Paylah or Paynow to 97860411.
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) http://wa.link/w0xxk2
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
Tough IP Maths Question: Binomial theorem using factorial and simultaneous
Question is from our Y4 Tutorial for binomial theorem. As you can see, this question is a great test on comparing the first three terms of binomial, as it contains concepts on factorials, power, simultaneous equation, and factorization. Take some time to read through the solutions.
I hope this has been helpful to your revision, and good luck for your exams
If you are interested in IP Maths tuition, contact me at 88765498. Stay tuned for more updates on tough IP style Maths questions.
Tough IP Maths Question: Simultaneous Equations with “Hence” Keyword
Source: NJC 2015 Junior High 3 MA301 YEA Q4, sent by one of my Y3 students
A good example of a simultaneous equation question that teaches important skills which are used in Y5/Y6 or Senior High.
In part ii, the keyword hence is used. Most students stumble at this question as they try to solve part ii by redo-ing the simultaneous equation. Part i is generally solvable by most IP students.
The trick here is to use the solutions for x and y that you have given in part i. Looking at part ii, 9(a+1)^2 + 4b^2 = 18 looks almost exactly like the equation given in part i. You can safely conclude that you should substitute x=a+1 and y=2b as they expand with square to give you the same equation you have in part ii. Sub x=a+1 and y=2b into the other equation in part ii, and do some simple expansion to manipulate it to look like 2x + y = 5. Afterwords, sub x=a+1 and y=2b into the solutions of part i, and you have your answer.
I hope this has been helpful to your revision, and good luck for your exams
If you are interested in IP Maths tuition, contact me at 88765498. Stay tuned for more updates on tough IP style Maths questions.
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL
2025 SCHEDULE
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, IGCSE). School candidates are also welcome.
You can book (at least 7 DAYS in advance) any of the following slots for your science practical mock exam.
MOCK PRACTICAL EXAM SCHEDULE 2025
(Note: If the days and timings below are not convenient for you, you may send a request to our Admin for a different date and time)
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| C.Sci Bio & Chem | 7th July /Mon | 10am-12:30pm |
| C.Sci Phy & Chem | 7th July / Mon | 11am – 1:30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| O-Level Pure Physics
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29th June / Sun
21th Sept / Sun |
2 – 4.30pm
3.30pm-6pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| O-Level Pure Chemistry | 6th July / Sun | 2.30pm-5pm |
| 14th Sept / Sun | 11am-1.30pm | |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| O-Level Pure Biology | 6th July | 11am – 1.30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| H2 Chemistry | 23rd Aug / Sat | 2-5.30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| H2 Physics | 6th Sept / Sat | 2pm-5.30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| H2 Biology | 30th Aug / Sat | 2pm-5.30pm |
Our Practical Centre:
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498 (WHATSAPP) http://wa.link/w0xxk2
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
What will be done at each session:
(1) You will attempt a full paper just like in a real practical exam.
(2) At the end of the paper, our qualified and experienced NIE-trained science Teacher will go through the answers with you. He will also give tips on how best to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including correct use of instruments, recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing sources of error and planning a practical.
FEES PER SESSION
O-LEVEL:
Mock Exam:- $190 (Bt. Batok)
A-LEVEL:
Mock Exam:- $370 (Bt. Batok)
(The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size)
To book a Practical session (MUST be at least 5 days in advance),
(1) SMS or Whatsapp the following info to 88765498: (a) Name of student; (b) Date and Time; (c) Subject.
(2) Make payment via online transfer or Paylah or Paynow to 97860411.
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498(WHATAPPS ADMIN)
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
MAY School Holiday Circuit Breaker O Level LIVE ONLINE CLASS
Revision Workshops for E Math, A Math and Chemistry will be conducted by our Principal Tutor this May during the school holidays.
Use that time to revise and strengthen your understanding.
These focused topical revision will help you prepare for the O Levels.
Call 65694897 or message 88765498 http://wa.link/w0xxk2 to book a slot.
Circuit Breaker Integrated Programme Maths Lecture Series
Lectures will be hosted during the Covid19 Circuit Breaker period, which has shifted the June Holidays up to May. Lecture content is targeted at Year 3 and Year 4 IP students who need intensive, focused topical revision in order to prepare for their exams. Lecture materials include short formulas, and challenging tutorials suiting the academic rigor of IP education.
Lectures are split into Part 1 and Part 2, total 4h of teaching. Cost of each set of topical lecture is $240 for 4h.
6/5 Wednesday 2pm: Indices 1 8/5: Friday 2pm Indices 2
6/5 Wednesday 4pm: Trigonometry 1 8/5: Friday 4pm Trigonometry 2
13/5 Wednesday 2pm: Logarithms 1 15/5: Friday 2pm Logarithms 2
13/5 Wednesday 4pm: Trigonometric Identities 1 15/5: Friday 4pm Trigonometric Identities 2
20/5 Wednesday 2pm: Differentiation 1 22/5: Friday 2pm Differentiation 2
20/5 Wednesday 4pm: Integration 1 22/5: Friday 4pm Integration 2
27/5 Wednesday 2pm: Vectors 1 29/5: Friday 2pm Vectors 2
27/5 Wednesday 4pm: Quadratic equations and Polynomials 1 29/5: Friday 4pm Quadratic equations and Polynomials 2
Background of Tutor:
Mr Y.S Pang B.Eng(Hons) Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore
River Valley High School(Integrated Programme) Graduating class of 2011
Full time partner and tutor in charge of IP matters in Singapore Learner
Contact admin now to arrange for an online consultation.
Whatapps admin staff @ 88765498
Importance of JC tuition
It is quite tragic that most parents and even students think that the PSLE is the most important exam in Singapore, to the point that parents are willing to spend a lot on tuition for their 12-year old kids but not for their 17-18 year olds, who they believe can understand everything they study on their own. This is quite far from the truth. JC students still need good teachers, failing which they will need good tutors.
Doing badly at the A-levels has quite financially serious consequences. Let’s do the math. Let’s say a student is weak in three H2 subjects and goes for private tuition from March of his 1st year to November of his 2nd year. That is a total of 21 months. At roughly $320 per subject per month, his parents would have to fork out a total of $320 x 3 x 21 = $20 160. So we can say on average JC tuition costs around 20K. But if he doesn’t go for tuition and end up being rejected for his desired courses by all our local recognised universities, his parents may have to fork out around 300K-500K for an overseas degree! That is about 15 to 25 times more costly than spending on JC tuition.
My advice to parents is, if your child is struggling with his JC subjects, you NEED to find him good tutors. If you want to save 20K now you may have to lose 400K later.
