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REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES

The registration for ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level exams as a private candidate usually opens around early to mid-April (Please check SEAB website). If you are registering for a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Combined Sciences), at the time of registration in April, you will be asked whether you have done any science practical training in any school, centre, or institute. 

Thus if you are considering Singapore Learner as your science practical training provider, you are strongly advised to register with us and begin your science practical sessions for each subject BEFORE APRIL for us to certify that you have attended basic science practical training. Thus it is recommended that you commence practical training with us in Jan/Feb. Please note students usually do about 10 practical sessions per subject to be competent in practicals.


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.


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).

We have 2 lab locations: Balestier (except Sundays) and Bukit Batok (except Saturdays)


Our Main Practical Programmes:

A-LEVEL H2 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Oct)

SEC 3 PRACTICALS (Available Jan to Dec)

PRACTICAL CRASH COURSES (Mar, Jun, Sep and Oct)

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep and Oct)


Other Practical Programmes We Provide:

CIE A-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IB DIPLOMA INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (IA)

IGCSE PRACTICALS

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

INDIVIDUAL 1-1 PRACTICAL COACHING


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.


You may need science practical lessons if you are a private candidate who needs a science lab and apparatus as well as practical coaching, or you are a school candidate who needs more practical training to get top grades.


Our Practical Centres:

Singapore Learner @ Balestier

9 Ah Hood Road, #2-11, S(329975).

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

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


Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/iuaph0

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

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

 

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Sec 3 A-Math Revision and Re-learning December 2023

Start Date:  11-15 Dec, 18-22 Dec, 1PM-3PM

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

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Target Group: Current S3 students who obtained a grade of B4 or lower in their Sec 3 A-Math SA2/EOY/Final Exam.

Topics:

  1. INDICES AND SURDS
  2. POWER, EXPONENTIAL, LOGARITHMIC AND MODULUS FUNCTIONS
  3. POLYNOMIALS AND PARTIAL FRACTIONS
  4. BINOMIAL EXPANSIONS
  5. TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS, IDENTITIES AND EQUATIONS

Fee: $100 per 2H SESSION only.

$30 registration fee.

Mr Pang:  Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.

Mr Ilyasa:  An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in O-Level & IP ChemistryPhysics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Ilyasa holds a a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of EducationMr Ilyasa’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, and IB.

For enquiries, Contact 65694897 or 8776 2711 (Admin), 90065997 (Mr Pang).

If instead you are looking for SEC 4 HEAD START programs, click on the link below:

HEAD START PROGRAMS (NOV-DEC)


SCIENCE PRACTICALS:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS


INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

SEC 3 PRACTICALS

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Sec 3 E-Math Revision and Re-learning December 2023

Start Date:  11-15 Dec, 18-22 Dec, 1PM-3PM

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

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Target Group: Current S3 students who obtained a grade of B4 or lower in their Sec 3 E-Math SA2/EOY/Final Exam.

Topics:

  1. INDICES
  2. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND LINEAR INEQUALITIES
  3. FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS
  4. TRIGONOMETRY AND APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
  5. PROPERTIES OF CIRCLES AND ARC LENGTH

Fee: $100 per 2H SESSION only.

$30 registration fee.

Mr Pang:  Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.

Mr Ilyasa:  An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in O-Level & IP ChemistryPhysics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Ilyasa holds a a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of EducationMr Ilyasa’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, and IB.

For enquiries, Contact 65694897 or 8776 2711 (Admin), 90065997 (Mr Pang).

If instead you are looking for SEC 4 HEAD START programs, click on the link below:

HEAD START PROGRAMS (NOV-DEC)


SCIENCE PRACTICALS:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS


INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

SEC 3 PRACTICALS

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Sec 3 Pure Chemistry Revision and Re-learning December 2023

 

Start Date:  11-15 Dec, 18-22 Dec, 1PM-3PM

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

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Target Group: Current S3 students who obtained a grade of B4 or lower in their Sec 3 Pure Chemistry SA2/EOY/Final Exam.

Topics:

  1. ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND BONDING
  2. MOLE CONCEPT AND CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS/EQUATIONS
  3. ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
  4. METALS
  5. QA

Fee: $100 per 2H SESSION only.

$30 registration fee.

Mr Pang:  Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.

Mr Ilyasa:  An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in O-Level & IP ChemistryPhysics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Ilyasa holds a a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of EducationMr Ilyasa’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, and IB.

For enquiries, Contact 65694897 or 8776 2711 (Admin), 90065997 (Mr Pang).

If instead you are looking for SEC 4 HEAD START programs, click on the link below:

HEAD START PROGRAMS (NOV-DEC)


SCIENCE PRACTICALS:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

IGCSE PRACTICALS


INTEGRATED PROGRAMME (IP) PRACTICALS

SEC 3 PRACTICALS

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O-level tuition for Integrated Programme students who dropped to O-level stream

Every End of Year, some Integrated Programme students who are struggling will be given an option by the school to either retain, or drop to the O-level stream. For students who have dropped to the O-level stream, these classes are specifically crafted to train you to become a top student in the O-levels and regain your confidence.

IP schools who have a dual track system for O-levels and IP will recommend their struggling students to drop to the OP stream. For schools that are pure IP, there will be a talk given by school management and the student will be transferred to a special O-level class.

Here is our value proposition for IP students who have dropped to O-levels:

  1. Specific class structure catered to their needs. A pre-assessment will be done with the student to determine their current readiness level and how to address the missing gaps in knowledge, as well as to timetable their curriculum to prepare them for the O-levels. The typical IP student will skip or do some topics in advance, so these special classes are designed with them in mind such that we can address these needs and successfully prepare them to be an O-level top scorer, keeping in mind what they have covered in their IP years and their specific needs. The class is also designed to be small to build their confidence back up and for them to readily ask questions without judgment.
  2. The IP stream usually structures their assessment for practical/lab work in their sciences as a formative assessment instead of a full lab test. However, in the O-levels, the practical component is 15% of the final grade. This leaves IP students underprepared for the O-level practical component, given that they do not have sufficient practice for labwork at all under test conditions, and the lack of exposure will result in them losing significant marks if they are not confident in using their hands. Our centre is specifically designed with labwork in mind, and able to cater to practical mock tests or training at any student count per class. Without discount, each O-level practical is $190. An untrained student needs about 10 sessions per subject. Roughly once a month practical for each subject. As a student enrolled under SL’s theory classes, we offer a generous 50% discount for all practical training in Sciences for the O-level.
  3. We have experienced tutors who are familiar handling such students. As a specialized IP and practical centre, we have been catering to such students since the Integrated Programme has started back in the mid 2000s. We provide a safe and positive learning environment for students to train for the O-levels and be back on their feet in no time.

Contact us to schedule a FREE clinical interview and find out more about your needs

OUR IP TUTORS:

Mr Pang:  Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.

Mr Ilyasa:  An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in O-Level & IP ChemistryPhysics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Ilyasa holds a a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of EducationMr Ilyasa’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, and IB.

For enquiries, Contact 65694897 or 8776 2711 (Admin), 90065997 (Mr Pang).

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Sec 4 (2024) Physics Head Start Program

Start Date:  Tuesday 7 Nov 2023

Dates: 7/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 5/12, 12/12 (Total 6 lessons, 9 hrs)

Time Slot: Tuesday, 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm

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

Topics to be covered:  ELECTROSTATICS & ELECTRICITY

Fee: $360 for all 6 lessons (can make-up if absence is informed at least 3 days in advance)

Registration fee: $30.

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Target Group: Current Sec 3 students who wish to learn S4 PHYSICS so as to be better prepared for their O-level exams. Year 3 IP students are welcome to join.

Course Outline:

  • Electrostatics
  • Electric Current
  • Voltage
  • Resistance
  • Resistivity

Background of Tutor:

The tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained ex-teacher who has been teaching Physics for more than 12 years.

To register, sms <Student Name><S4PPHS> to 97860411 and pay the registration fee of $30 via Paylah or Paynow to 97860411.

For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 97860411.

If instead you need private 1-1 REVISION or RELEARNING of Sec 3 (2023) PHYSICS topics, kindly message the tutor directly at 97860411, or click on the link below:

SEC 3 PHYSICS TOPICAL RELEARNING (Nov-Dec 2023)

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SCIENCE (PHYSICS) HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE

Topics: Measuring Instruments, Tabling & Graphing, Electricity, Sources of Error

Skills and Content for Measuring Instruments: Quick revision on how to use the vernier caliper, micrometer screw gauge, ammeter and voltmeter with hands-on practice via Electricity Experiment.

Skills and Content for Tabling & Graphing: How to record data with correct units and decimal places; How to assign the correct number of significant figures for calculated data; How to plot a good graph with appropriate scales and axes; How to draw a best-fit straight line or curve and how to calculate gradients; Hands-on practice with Oscillation experiment.

Skills and Content for Sources of Error: Revision on sources of error for common experiments; How to identify and properly describe sources of error.

Date (choose one): Thu 20/6 (2pm-5pm, 9 vacancies)

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

Fee: Only $240.

Booking is by full payment only. Kindly send a message to +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/rey2dv for payment info. Thank you.

 


Singapore Learner 

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,   +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/rey2dv

Email:  principal@singaporelearner.com

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


For Standard Practical Training, click here:

O-LEVEL PRACTICALS

For Practical Mock Exam, click here:

MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (Sep & Oct)

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Math/Science Project work consultancy for Secondary to JC students

Adapting to the ever changing landscape of Singapore’s Education is the number 1 priority to Singapore Learner as we aim to maintain our standard of always being nimble and at the forefront of education theory as well as assessment in Singapore.

The recent changes to the education system in 2023 has brought about a new element assessment, which is the addition of groupwork style assessment in place of Pen and Paper Worked Assessment or Mid Year Examination. It is our great pleasure to announce that Singapore Learner has another feather in our cap, and we will launch an adhoc consultation service for students who are looking for guidance (including preparing of presentation slides, presenting skills, assessment of presentation), learning space, as well as equipment, as they work on their new groupwork assessments.

Why us? As experts in both Integrated Programme (who place a strong emphasis on critical thinking via project based assessment) and Practical Examinations at the O/A-level , as well as being equipped with masters in education for curriculum and teaching from NIE, we are highly qualified as consultants and mentors when it comes to open-ended group project work as well as providing a conducive environment to guide students through their group work journey, using our years of experience as well as a fully functioning science lab.

Pricing:
Consultation costs will be pro-rated to our normal lesson costs depending on the level of the student. Costs of materials and preparation of lab will be pro-rated to basic material costs and charged separately. For students who require materials that are outside of the common lab materials, the tutors will order online accordingly

Timeslots:

Sat 9am – 1030am, 1045am – 1215pm

Sun 9am – 1045am, 230pm – 4pm

Further changes to timeslots to be discussed with the tutor

Our tutors:

Please arrange for your student group to come to the same timeslot in a timely fashion, confirmation with payment is expected at least 3 days in advance due our staff having to prepare the lab equipment as well as preliminary research

Mr Pang:  Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers. He is in the midst of pursuing and completing his master of education in curriculum and teaching from NIE.

Mr Muhammad:  An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Muhammad has been coaching students in O-Level & IP ChemistryPhysics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of Raffles Institution, Mr Muhammad holds a a Bachelor of Science degree from the NUS as well as a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of EducationMr Muhammad’s thinking and metacognitive approaches to problem solving has helped many students of varying abilities to excel in Math and the Sciences. He has coached students from many different schools and streams, including IP, SAP, and IB.

Contact us:

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

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

Tel: 6569 4897, 87762711 (WHATAPPS) https://wa.link/rey2dv

Email: singaporelearner@gmail.com

If you wish to visit us, kindly make an appointment first. Thank you.

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JC1 and JC2 Math Prelim Re-Learning Classes

These classes are designed for JC1 and JC2 students who are behind on their revision coming into their prelim exams, especially for JC2 students who have forgotten or did not do well in topics previously covered in JC1. Content mastery will be covered first before moving on to past year papers and timed exercises. Consultation after class is strongly encouraged during the entirety of the revision period. There is usually an additional 15-30 minutes of after class time for additional consultation, students are also encouraged to make use of online consultation whenever they are stumped in their revision. Below are some of the common revision topics based on our analysis of current trends in H1 and H2 Math.

H1: Indices and Surds, Graphing and Transformation, Differentiation, Integration, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Hypothesis Testing

H2: APGP, Functions, Graphing and Transformation, Vectors, Complex Numbers, Differential Equations, Applications of Differentiation, Applications of Integration, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Hypothesis Testing

Contact the tutor @90065997 to sign up or find out more

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Integrated Programme Math and Sci Re-learn for WA3 and EOY exam

These revision classes are designed for Integrated Programme Y1-Y4 students who have not performed up to expectations for their exams, as well as students who have had Project or experiment based WA exams who are unsure of their current content mastery and ability to perform. With our intensive classes, students will be able to catch up in time for WA3 and EOY exams. Here are some of the key revision topics that we will be drilling in class based on our analysis of current IP exam trends.

Y1 Sci: Diffusion and Osmosis, Transport systems (plant, human circulatory), Light, Elements, compounds and mixtures, Solutions and Suspensions, Kinetic Particle Theory, Heat

Y1 Math: Algebra, Expansion and Factorization, Map Scales, Simultaneous Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Number Patterns and Real Life word problems (hire purchase and interest rate)

Y2 Sci: Atomic structure and bonding, Acids and Alkalis, Chemical Reactions, Electricity, Forces, Work Energy Power, Nutrition, Digestive system, Ecology

Y2 Math: Algebraic fractions and manipulation, Changing subject of formula, Quadratic Equations, Proportion, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Indices and standard form

Y3 Math: Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Remainder and Factor theorem, Indices and Surds, Logarithms and Exponents, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry 1 and 2 (ASTC, identities, bearings)

Y4 Math: Differentiation, Integration, Matrices, Vectors, Inequalities and Modulus Function, Functions, Probability

Parents and students who are interested, do contact us and provide your level, school, and current grade/topics for revision so we can find a class that is best suited for your needs. Classes can be conducted either on a weekly basis, one to one, or intensive revision period thats best designed for your schedule. Additional classes will be pro-rated accordingly

Contact the tutor @90065997