Many students in lower secondary have difficulty in answering questions in history. They do not understand the nuances of the questions and how these should be answered.
Hence, despite preparing well, they are not doing well in these examinations.
This workshop is taught by an experienced teacher. He has created 3 modules to prepare the student for History in Y2 such that they will appreciate the subject. He will enable the student to know how to answer the questions in a manner that the examiners are happy with.
Module 1: Content Knowledge
a) Understanding The Big Picture – The key personalities and events that shaped Singapore’s Modern History since 1819 – Colonial Era to Independence
b) Using Effective Strategies to enhance the understanding of the key historical developments, changes, challenges and impact (outcomes) on Singapore’s growth:-
**The “Prince James Approach” to consolidate conceptual understanding
**the 5W + 1H strategy to grasp relevant details and boost mastery learning
MODULE 2: Applying the Studying skills
a) Understanding the core SBQ Skills: simplifying and structuring the “I.C.U.R.E” skills
b) Developing SEQ skills – Using the PEEL strategy to write effective paragraphs
c) Developing Annotational skills
d) Mind-Mapping skills
e) Use of Mnemonics
f) Understanding the LORMS
g) Time-Management Skills
MODULE 3: ASSESSMENT MODES
**Formative and Summative Modes
– Quizzes
– Short- Answer Questions
– SBQ
– SEQ
– Research-based Questions on Key Historical Personalities and Events
– Time-Lines
– Oral Presentations
SCHEDULE : Every Thursday 30th Nov – 21st Dec
Time: 5PM – 6.30PM
Target Group: Current Y1 students.
Fees: $360 for 4 sessions
Registration Fee: $30 for new students
About the Tutor:
A former student from Raffles, the tutor has 26 years of experience teaching in MOE schools. He loves reading and is well versed in literature, history and social studies.
TO REGISTER, Whatsapp <STUDENT NAME> , <EL> TO 6569 4897, 87762711 (WA)
Refer to our main IP page for more information on our IP math and science courses
CAMBRIDGE O LEVEL PRACTICAL PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY / BIOLOGY SESSIONS
For Practical courses, mock exams or schedules, please click on any of the following:
IMPORTANT!
Please note all the lab sessions on the following days have been fully booked:
15/3, 16/3, 21/6, 22/6, 6/9, 7/9.
To avoid disappointment, please be advised to book and confirm (via payment) your practical slots WELL IN ADVANCE as we can only take in a maximum of 4 students per session.
O-LEVEL PHYSICS PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) 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 87762711 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 $30 via Paynow or funds transfer.
(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 5 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: $190
Mock Exam:- $240
(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. No refund will be given should you fail to turn up.)
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 87762711 (SMS)
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
You can also prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams. Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.
We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.
Location: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. s(650644) ( 5 mins walk from Bukit Batok MRT)
For enquiries, kindly call 6569 4897 or sms to 87762711.
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE (CIE) PRACTICAL PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY / BIOLOGY SESSIONS
To do well in your Cambridge IGCSE Science exams, you should do well in the practical exams.
You can secure 20 percent of your grades for your exam through practical.
The weightage is 20% for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Combined Science.
It is the same for the Practical paper and also the Alternative to Practical paper.
Practise for your practicals with us. Our experienced tutors will guide you and help you achieve speed and precision in your practical.
You can also prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams. Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.
We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 5 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.
For Practical courses, mock exams or schedules, please click on any of the following:
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
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.
IP Y1-Y4 MATH TOPICAL RELEARNING PROGRAM (Oct to Dec 2024)
Start Date: Oct 2024 End Date: 15 Dec 2024
Location 1: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644) or Online classroom via Google Meet
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current Y1-Y4 students who obtained a grade of B4 or lower in their IP Math SA2/EOY/Final Exam and need preparation for 2025
Time : Monday to Friday (1/11 – 31/11) from 3PM – 9PM, Monday to Friday (1/12 – 31/12) from 3pm-9pm
$360/month for Y1-Y4, 1.5h per lesson, 4 lessons a month
UNDERSTANDING OUR INTEGRATED PROGRAM TUITION
Background of Tutors:
An NIE-trained teacher, Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS and M.ED (Curriculum and Teaching) from NIE, 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.
An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyas has been coaching students in O-Level & IP Chemistry, Physics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, he holds a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore.
To register, sms <Student Name><Y1to4MRLDEC> to 90065997.
For any queries, you may Whatapps the tutor at 90065997.
IP INDIVIDUAL TUITION (1-1) (click here)
IP SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 87762711.
IP Y3 PHYSICS TOPICAL RELEARNING PROGRAM (Oct to Dec 2024)
Start Date: Oct 2024
Location 1: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644).
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current Y3 students who obtained a grade of B4 or lower in their Y3 PHYSICS SA2/EOY/Final Exam and need help catching up for 2025.
Course Outline:
- Kinematics
- Forces
- Moments
- WEP
- Pressure
- Latent Heat and Heat capacity
- Light
Background of Tutors:
An NIE trained tutor, Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS and M.ED (curriculum and teaching) from NIE, 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.
An NIE-trained Teacher, Mr Ilyas has been coaching students in O-Level & IP Chemistry, Physics and Math for more than 12 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, he holds a Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching) degree from the National Institute of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore.
To register, sms <Student Name><Y3PHYRL> to 90065997
For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 90065997.
UNDERSTANDING OUR INTEGRATED PROGRAM TUITION
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TUITION CLASSES:
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 87762711.
SEC 3 PHYSICS TOPICAL LEARNING PROGRAM
WITH SCIENCE PRACTICAL TRAINING
Friday | 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
FEE: $360 per mth of 4 sessions ($280 if sign up in Jan)
Early-bird Promotion: Students who sign up for the above before 31st Mar can opt for (a) one 1.5 hr practical lesson to replace one theory lesson per month at no extra cost OR (b) a discount of 50% to attend any number of 2 hr standard practical lessons outside of their theory lesson.
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME>, <SUBJECT, DAY> TO 87762711
The Tutor for our PHYSICS program is a former MOE school teacher (ex-Rafflesian) who has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 8 years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, he also holds both a Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education (NIE), as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Administrative Matters:
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.
TUITION CLASSES:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 87762711.
SEC 3 A. MATH TOPICAL RELEARNING
These are private 1-1 individual lessons.
Start Date: YOUR CHOICE
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.
Days, Dates and Time slots : To be agreed upon.
Topics: Student can decide, or start from Chapter 1
Fee: $80 per hour only.
$30 registration fee.
Background of Tutor:
The tutor is a RI & RJC alumnus and a NIE-trained graduate (NUS) ex-teacher who has been teaching A.MATH for more than 15 years.
To register, sms <Student Name><S3AMRL> to 97860411.
For any queries, you may also talk directly to the tutor at 97860411.
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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TUITION CLASSES:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 87762711.
Preparation for H2 Chemistry Practicals
For 2021 schedule click on these links:
H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL (Training)
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (2021)
Preparation underway for 3 private candidates taking H2 Chemistry Mock exam.
As it is a 20% component of their total grade, they want to be prepared!
Below is a snapshot of 1 candidate’s exam.
A lot of pre-exam and post-exam work is required.
Now, all ready for the exam.
Call 65694897 or message 9786 0411 for any enquiries.
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL AS & IG LEVEL PRACTICAL PHYSICS / CHEMISTRY / BIOLOGY
You can secure 20 – 23 percent of your grades for your science courses for IGCSE and AS Levels.
Do well in your practical exams and you are on the way to achieve your targeted grade.
Practise for your practicals with us. Our experienced tutors will guide you and help you achieve speed and precision in your practical.
You can also prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams. Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.
We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.
Location: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. s(650644) ( 5 mins walk from Bukit Batok MRT)
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 87762711 (Whatapps Admin)
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
H2 BIOLOGY PRACTICAL TRAINING
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OUTDATED POST.
FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE, CLICK ON
H2 BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
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.
MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR H2 BIOLOGY 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:
- Dilution of stock solutions through both simple dilution and serial dilution.
- Microscopy which involves the proper use of the microscope for viewing specimen, calibration of eyepiece graticule, calculation of area of field of view, calculating mean density of specimen and finding the actual width of the specimen.
- Producing biological drawings at low-power and high-power as well as calculating the drawing magnification.
- Identify significant sources of error, limitations of measurements and/or experimental procedures used and explain how they affect the final result(s).
- State and explain how significant sources of errors/limitations may be overcome/reduced, as appropriate, including how experimental procedures may be improved.
- Graph-drawing e.g. best-fit line, best-fit curve, point-to-point graphs, bar graphs and histograms.
- Factors affecting rate of transport of substances e.g. diffusion and osmosis.
- Presence of biological molecules (food tests) e.g. test for reducing sugars (using suitable indicators such as benedict’s solution), test for non-reducing sugars (using acid hydrolysis), test for proteins (using suitable indicators such as biuret solution), test for lipids (using ethanol-emulsion test) and test for starch (using suitable indicators such as iodine).
- Factors affecting rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions.
- Factors affecting rate of respiration.
- Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis.
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 O-Level Biology Practical work before, or your last O-Level Biology 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 O-Level Biology Practical exam, or you are a school candidate who has completed Sec 3.
OUR BIOLOGY PRACTICAL SCHEDULE 2024
BASIC LABS (for Beginners only):
Lab HB1: MICROSCOPY + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 30/11 (2-4:30pm), 4/1 (2-4:30pm), 5/1 (2-4:30pm), 6/1 (10:30-1pm))
Lab HB2: NUTRIENTS + FOOD TESTS (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 24/11 (2-4:30pm), 23/1 (2-4:30pm), 25/1 (2-4:30pm), 26/1 (2-4:30pm), 27/1 (10:30-1pm))
Lab HB3: MOVEMENT OF SUBSTANCES (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 8/12 (10-12:30pm), 13/2 (2-4:30pm), 15/2 (2-4:30pm), 16/2 (2-4:30pm), 17/2 (10:30-1pm))
Lab HB4: ENZYMES + SERIAL DILUTION (TOPICAL TRAINING, LEVEL: BEGINNER) (Available sessions: 8/12 (2-4:30pm), 5/3 (2-4:30pm), 7/3 (2-4:30pm), 8/3 (2-4:30pm), 9/3 (10:30-1pm))
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 87762711 for a new schedule.
STANDARD LABS (for Retakers and current govt school students):
Lab HB5: EFFECT OF SUBSTRATE CONCENTRATION ON ENZYME-CATALYSED REACTION + TESTS ON PROTEINS (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 9/12 (2-4:30pm), 26/3 (2-4:30pm), 28/3 (2-4:30pm), 29/3 (2-4:30pm), 30/3 (10:30-1pm),
Lab HB6: FACTORS AFFECTING RATE OF RESPIRATION + MICROSCOPY 6 + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS 6 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 15/12 (10-12:30pm), 16/4 (2-4:30pm), 18/4 (2-4:30pm), 19/4 (2-4:30pm), 20/4 (10:30-1pm),
Lab HB7: EFFECT OF CONCENTRATION OF SODIUM CHLORIDE ON YEAST CELLS + MICROSCOPIC DRAWINGS 7 + PLANNING 7 (BACTERIAL INFECTION) (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 15/12 (2-4:30pm), 7/5 (2-4:30pm), 9/5 (2-4:30pm), 10/5 (2-4:30pm), 11/5 (10:30-1pm),
Lab HB8: RATE OF OSMOSIS 8 + REDUCING SUGARS 8 + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS 8 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions: 16/12 (2-4:30pm),
Lab HB9: EFFECT OF ANTIBIOTIC SOLUTION ON ‘BACTERIA’ + DILUTION 9 + MICROSCOPY 9 + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS 9 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER) (Available sessions : 22/12 (10-12:30pm), 28/5 (2-4:30pm), 30/5 (2-4:30pm), 31/5 (2-4:30pm), 1/6 (10:30-1pm),
Lab HB10: FACTORS AFFECTING RATE OF ENZYME-CATALYSED REACTIONS + DILUTION 10 + MICROSCOPY 10 + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS 10 + PLANNING 10 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER)(Available sessions: 22/12 (2-4:30pm), 18/6 (2-4:30pm), 20/6 (2-4:30pm), 21/6 (2-4:30pm), 22/6 (2-4:30pm), 22/6 (10:30-1pm)
Lab HB11: INVESTIGATION OF GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION IN FRUIT JUICE + DILUTION 11 + MICROSCOPY 11 + BIOLOGICAL DRAWINGS 11 + PLANNING 11 (EXAM PAPER TRAINING, LEVEL: REVISER): (Available session: 23/12 (2-4:30pm), 16/7 (2-4:30pm), 18/7 (2-4:30pm), 19/7 (2-4:30pm), 20/7 (10:30-1pm)
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL
H2 CHEMISTRY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
H2 BIOLOGY HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
H2 PHYSICS HANDS-ON PRACTICAL CRASH COURSE
What you will get at each practical 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 Mock Practical Exams in September and October
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 87762711 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 $30 via Paynow or funds transfer.
(5) Make the required payment for each lab session at least 5 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
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL SUBJECT: For every H2 Biology s lab session you book, you can also book a H2 Chemistry lab session for only $270 (usual fee: $320). To view our H2 Chem schedule, click the link below:
H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
Note: Above fees are subject to changes without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: 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. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A LAB SESSION, A PENALTY OF $50 MUST BE PAID TO POSTPONE THIS LAB TO ANOTHER SESSION, AND ONLY 1 POSTPONEMENT IS ALLOWED FOR EACH LAB, ELSE THE LAB IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED AND PAID FOR, AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. THE FEE FOR THE MISSED LAB CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER LAB.
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644)
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.