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Cambridge English A2 Key for Schools (KET) – Trial Class
This is an entry-level test to demonstrate a school-age learner’s ability to communicate in English in lower-level instructional environments. The test consists of three sections:
Reading and Writing (1 hour):
Seven parts of different types of texts and questions. The reading part is made up of multiple-choice, matching, and cloze questions. The writing part involves writing an email or note and a short story.Listening (30 minutes):
Five parts of listening to recorded texts and answering multiple-choice, matching, and gap-filling questions.Speaking (about 10 minutes):
An interview part where candidates respond to questions regarding factual or personal information and a discussion part where candidates discuss opinions with reasons.Passing the KET indicates proficiency at Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This test is a pre-requisite for the AEIS or S-AEIS test on the Primary 2-4 levels. The required score for admission to each grade is summarized as follows:
- P2: 100 and above
- P3: 120 and above
- P4: 130 and above
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AEIS Mathematics (Primary and Secondary) – Trial Class
This is a test of one’s familiarity with Mathematics topics taught in the mainstream Singapore public schools. Applicants on the primary level are required to pass the score requirement on Cambridge English test (KET or PET) first.
The test consists of two parts (30 minutes for Part 1, 1 hour and 45 minutes for Part 2), structured as follows for different levels:
P2/P3:
Multiple-choice questions (29) and short-answer questions (17)P4/P5:
Multiple-choice questions (30), short-answer questions (8) and open-ended questions (6)S1/S2/S3:
Multiple-choice questions (34), short-answer questions (20) and open-ended questions (10-15)No calculator is allowed for the test. For short-answer and open-ended questions, working steps are required.
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Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) – Trial Class
This is a standardized test developed by GL Assessment to measure cognitive abilities in four different sections: verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, spatial. It is used by many international schools in Singapore as an indicator to an applicant’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences.
The levels of difficulty are designed according to age/grade groups, ranging from Level A (8-9 years old) through Level G (15+ years old).
The four sections comprise of only multiple-choice questions, summarized as follows:
Verbal Reasoning:
- Verbal classification: choose the word that best fits the group of words provided.
- Verbal analogy: choose the word to complete a second pair that follows the same relationship in the first pair.
Non-Verbal Reasoning:
- Figure classification: choose the design that best fits the group of designs provided.
- Figure matrices: choose the design that completes the trend in a matrix of patterns
Quantitative Reasoning:
- Number analogies: choose the number that creates a third pair with identical pattern as the first two pairs given
- Number series: choose the number that continues the same pattern of the given sequence
Spatial Reasoning:
- Figure analysis: choose the figure which would be the outcome of the given sequence of folding and hole-punching
- Figure recognition: choose the shape which contains the exactly same outline given
The final score of each section is reported based on the raw score of a candidate, adjusted by age and measured against the average of a group.
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WIDA Access – Trial Class
The WIDA ACCESS test is a standardized, adaptive assessment developed and widely used in the US which measures English language proficiency in English language learners. The test is designed for different grade groups: Kindergarten, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. It evaluates a student’s proficiency in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A candidate’s proficiency level in each of the four domains is graded on a scale of 1-6 (1 being the lowest and 6 the highest), as well as a scale score indicating a confidence band if the test were retaken.
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Public Speaking
Full English speaking course to help children become confident speakers! (Instructor: Mr. Brandon Butler)
Our public speaking courses comprehensively cover a variety of speaking skills and abilities!
Beginner：
Every student knows what it feels like to listen to a teacher speaking in front of the class, but it is never an easy task to stand in a speaker’s shoes and articulate seamlessly with all eyes on you. This course introduces the basics of public speaking, covering important aspects such as language techniques, intonation, body language, and visual elements in presentations. Students’ confidence to speak before an audience will be built, their overall acquisition of the English language be improved.
Suitable for: Candidates’ spoken English should be Cambridge English B1 or below (or equivalent)Advanced：
Suited for those wishing to further refine their spoken English, the Advanced level course dives deep into more public speaking techniques. Students will be exposed to a wider spectrum of materials and styles in the process of developing their own.
Suitable for: Candidates’ spoken English should be Cambridge English B1+ or above (or equivalent)Small Class Lecture:
12 hours, 6 courses, small class teaching of 8 peopleAbility Improvement：
- Confident expression and presentation skills
- Critical thinking and logical thinking skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Creativity and storytelling skills
- Interview skills and goal setting skills
Content：
- Introduce yourself and prepare for your speech
- The power and expression of sound and language
- The use and techniques of body language
- An introduction to speech types: informational, argumentative, story-based, and more
- Critical collaboration and class discussion
- Social networks and communication between teachers and students
- The importance of setting goals and desires
Class time: Sunday 15:00 – 17:00
First class begin: 2024.1.21
Offline class address: near MRT Tiong Bahru$120.00 -
English Debate
Full English debate course to improve IQ + EQ！(Instructor：刘哲沛）
Feeling unchallenged in monologues and speeches? Perhaps you could use a fierce debate with challengers. Come and learn from the coach of NUS English Debate Team. Students will be introduced to the etiquette and techniques for debating. Win over the judge and even your opponents with an immaculate case!
Suitable for: Candidates should be fluent in spoken EnglishCourse Features：
1. Critical Thinking Ability
Students will learn to question and explore problems, not be satisfied with superficial information, and pursue deep understanding and solutions.2. Reasoning Ability
Provide training to students to draw conclusions from a range of information, making them better at analyzing data and information and making informed decisions.3. Expression Ability
Practice through speech and debate, which is essential for gaining support in expressing your ideas clearly and confidently in a variety of settings.4. Logical Thinking
Students will learn how to organize their thoughts, construct arguments, and form logical opinions.5. Critical Thinking
Students will learn how to examine and evaluate the merits of different viewpoints and learn to formulate strong counterarguments.6. Empathy
Students develop an understanding of and respect for different positions and perspectives, which is necessary for building effective communication, conflict resolution, and leadership teams.Class time: Sunday 15:00 – 17:00
Offline address: near MRT Tiong Bahru$120.00 -
Creative Writing
“Little Author” English Creative Writing Camp (Instructor: Richard Parr)
A British literary writer who has published many best-selling works, such as “Rodent’s Treasure”, “Pip Plop”, etc., he is also good at illustration and brings students the most inspiring creative ideas.
Do not miss your chance to be mentored by an established writer of literature work and children’s sketch books. Students’ will apply critical thinking and a variety of language techniques in constructing their own unique stories. Toward completion of the course, they will be creating story books for themselves, which will be published upon completion.
Suitable for: Candidates writing level should be Cambridge English B1 or above (or equivalent)Course Features:
1. Mastering creative writing tips
Learn how to write storylines and create compelling story worlds.2. Unleash your inner creative power
Inspire creativity, release inner stories, and find your unique creative style.3. Complete your own storybook
Complete a unique story and show your creative talent in the workshop.Class time: Saturday 10:30 – 12:30
First class begin: 2024.1.20
Offline class address: 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-04, S-163078$120.00 -
Gateway to Mathematics Competitions
AMC Competition – A stepping stone to Ivy League schools (Instructor: Dr. Xiao Yilong/Mr. Wu Yadong)
The stereotypical impression on competitive Mathematics is the nerdy use of theorems, the memorization of formulae, and the non-stop cramming of practice papers. Often lost in communication is the explorative nature of Mathematics. This course is designed with every intention of conveying the fun in exploring Mathematics in the world around us, breathing life into black-and-white theories with the help of the renowned Singapore Mathematics Model Method.
The AMC Mathematics Competition is a mathematics activity for secondary school students around the world. It is divided into a series of competitions such as AMC8/10/12 and AIME. The results of the AMC competition are internationally accepted and are almost a must-have for students in Ivy League schools! At present, AMC has become the most trusted in the world. It is the most accurate mathematics subject test, and its results are recognized by many countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Promotion:
This course will contain a preparatory section for American Math Contest 8 (AMC8) in the upcoming year. Students enrolled will be awarded free registration for AMC8.Suitable for：
Candidates should be between Grade 4 and Grade 8 with no requirement on past contest experience. This course is module-based in materials and for registration.AMC8 AMC10 AMC12 AIME Grade Grade 8 and below Grade 10 & below Grade 12 & below Grade 12 & below Question Paper 25 multiple choice questions 25 multiple choice questions 25 multiple choice questions 15 multiple choice questions Exam Duration 40mins 75mins 75mins 180mins Score Full score 25 points;
1 point for correct answer;
0 points for wrong answerFull score 150 points;
6 points for answering a question correctly;
1.5 points for no answer;
0 points for wrong answerFull score 150 points;
6 points for answering a question correctly;
1.5 points for no answer;
0 points for wrong answerFull score 15 points;
1 point for correct answer;
0 points for wrong answerAMC8 cultivates students’ interests
Students not older than 14.5 years or younger in Grade 8AMC10/12 is equivalent to the general mathematics league level
Students not older than 17.5 years or younger in Grade 10
Students up to grade 12 who are 19.5 years or youngerAIME is an invitational tournament
Participated by students who meet the required scores in the AMC10 and AMC12 testsWhat foundation does AMC8 need to win the award?
- To prepare for the AMC8 exam, you need to know: integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, proportions, number theory, daily geometry, area, volume, probability and statistics, logical reasoning and other key knowledge;
- About 60% of AMC8 tests primary school knowledge and 40% tests middle school knowledge. Therefore, you need to have at least a G6 foundation to participate. If you want to achieve good results, you also need to have some knowledge of secondary school;
- Memorize at least 300 mathematics-related vocabulary words, and be proficient in reading and translating long English sentences.
- Target: For first-time participants and below G7, 15 points are required to pass; for non-first-time participants/senior students, it is recommended to score at least 19+; to get into the top 1% in the world, you need 22 points or more.
Pre-AMC8 Course Features：
1 Dominant
Closer to Singapore’s international mathematics teaching system (not only prepares for competitions, but also improves knowledge reserves and mathematical thinking).2 Extracurricular competition knowledge modules
Number theory and calculation.3 AMC8 high-frequency test points are the focus of learning
Skill calculation, text application, geometric transformation.4 major and difficult points to overcome one by one
Decimal, fraction, rational number calculation and understanding equations.$120.00 -
New Perspective English
(Instructor: Alex Lau)
Intermediate:
Look no further for a masterfully crafted English reading course introducing you to the worlds of cultures, histories, natures and sciences. Mr. Alex, who teaches and is in charge of English academic research at an international school, will make lessons fun and interactive with frequent use of ICT. Even the most abstract concepts and toughest vocabulary cannot escape the fate to be gamified by his quick wit. This course will also serve as an early dose of academic independence necessary for students tackling researches and technical writings for IBDP in the future.
Suitable for: Candidates should preferably have basic command in English reading, listening, and speaking.Advanced:
If you hunger for more sophisticated discussions and high level of vocabulary, come and enjoy Mr Alex‘s going gear 6 in the advanced level lessons. This course cultivates good reading and learning habits for students, especially those pursuing an IB diploma which is demanding in individual studies and writing. The materials will also provide inspiration for students’ own selection of topics.
Suitable for：Candidates should have strong command in English speaking and listening, with eagerness to improve in reading and to broaden their horizon$120.00 -
Cambridge English B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET) – Trial Class
This is an intermediate-level test to demonstrate that a learner’s mastery of English language skills is adequate for daily and instructional use. The test consists of four sections:
Reading (45 minutes):
Six parts of different types of texts (signs, newspapers, magazines, etc.) with multiple-choice, matching, gap-filling and cloze questions.Writing (45 minutes):
Two parts, involving email writing (about 100 words) and article or story writing (about 100 words).Listening (30 minutes):
Four parts of multiple-choice, matching, gap-filling and cloze questions based on recorded monologues, dialogues, and interviews.Speaking (about 15 minutes):
Four parts, including an interview on factual/personal information, a pictorial description, a discussion/negotiation of alternatives, and a discussion of personal opinions/experiences.Passing the PET indicates proficiency at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This test is a pre-requisite for the AEIS or S-AEIS test on the Primary 5 level (a score of 140 and above).
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AEIS English (Secondary) – Trial Class
This is a test of one’s mastery of English language skills necessary for secondary instruction in Singapore public schools. It lasts for 2 hours 10 minutes and consists of a writing part and a comprehension part, summarized as follows:
Writing:
- S1: 1 of 2 topics, 200-300 words
- S2: 1 of 4 topics, 250-350 words
- S3: 1 of 4 topics, 300-400 words
Comprehension and Language Use:
- S1/S2/S3: Comprehension based on 2 passages (15), comprehension cloze based on 2 passages (15), vocabulary (10), and grammar (10)
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iTEP SLATE Plus – Trial Class
This is an English language proficiency test developed by Boston Educational Services for middle and high school students, particularly tailored for non-native English speakers in academic settings. It evaluates a candidate in the following five key aspects:
Grammar (10 minutes, two parts):
- 13 fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions
- 12 multiple-choice questions
Listening (20 minutes, three parts):
- 4 low-intermediate level short conversations between two to three sentences, each followed by one multiple-choice question
- 1 intermediate level conversation of two to three minutes, followed by four multiple-choice questions
- 1 higher level lecture of about four minutes, followed by six multiple-choice questions
Reading (20 minutes, three parts):
- 2 low-intermediate level passages of about 50 words each, followed by a multiple-choice question each
- 1 intermediate level passage of about 200 words, followed by four multiple-choice questions
- 1 higher level passage of about 500 words, followed by six multiple-choice questions
Writing (25 minutes, two parts):
- 5 minutes to write a short response of about 75-100 words (email, note, etc.)
- 20 minutes to write a 250-word essay to express an opinion
Speaking (5 minutes, two parts):
- After hearing the recording of a question, prepare for 15 seconds and then respond to it in 45 seconds
- After hearing the recording of a question, prepare for 30 seconds and then respond to it in 60 seconds
$120.00