1. What kind of contents do you cover during your tuition lessons?
For Primary School tuition lessons, the focus will be on the school textbook
vocabularies (emphasis on the ability to use them correctly and with ease),
comprehension techniques (identifying question type and keywords etc),
composition and oral skills (building of students’ vocabulary bank, using of
conjunctions, writing/talking with greater descriptions and details etc).
However, simple and interesting news, video clips, short stories etc are
regularly included in our lessons to make learning more close to daily life and of
practical value to our younger students.
For Secondary School tuition lessons, while the focus is still
very much on vocabulary expanding, comprehension, composition and oral skills, the
reading and discussion of newspaper articles, literary works etc will form a
substantial part of our lessons to ensure that students are not only equipped
with the language skills but also the cultural sense and awareness that they
are required to acquire for a better understanding and appreciation of Chinese
Language at higher level.
In addition to the above-mentioned contents, existing students will also have access to my online resource sharing platform in which more materials such as lesson-based learning takeaways, news articles, model essays, video clips, comic strips etc are shared regularly for students to learn more at their own pace beyond my tuition classes.
In addition to the above-mentioned contents, existing students will also have access to my online resource sharing platform in which more materials such as lesson-based learning takeaways, news articles, model essays, video clips, comic strips etc are shared regularly for students to learn more at their own pace beyond my tuition classes.
2. What are some of the advantages of small group tuition?
While there is no doubt that 1-1 tuition will provide students with
greater attention from the tutor, small group tuition has its own benefits.
Being in a small group encourages group learning, positive competition and
greater engagement (during revision games and discussions). In general,
children and teenagers enjoy fun and excitement in learning and if these
elements are moderately incorporated into lessons, it will heighten their
interest in learning Chinese and achieve a desirable learning outcome. In
addition, as the class size is capped at a maximum of 4 students, parents are
assured that their children are still given the adequate and necessary
attention during lesson.
3. When do I make payment for tuition
fees?
Tuition fees
are collected at the beginning of every month. If a payment is still not made by 15th of the month despite repeated reminders, the student's vacancy will automatically be given up to the other students on the waiting list. In the event that there is a 5th week in the month, the fee for the additional lesson will be derived by dividing the fee stated for the 4 lessons by 4.
4. How do I make payment for tuition
fees?
PayNow / Paylah! / Internet banking. Alternatively, parents can also make payment by enclosing cash in an envelope addressed to Ms Toh.
5. For group lessons, will fees be charged if my child is
unable to attend a lesson?
If
a student is unable to attend a group lesson, fee for that lesson will
still be charged. However, the recorded lesson video and learning
materials will still be provided to the student so that he/she is aware of
what the other students have learnt in that missed lesson.
For school holidays, the tutor allows pro-ration of tuition fees up to a maximum of 2 lessons missed during June holidays and up to 3 lessons missed during Nov/Dec holidays. Parents will have to pay for the remaining lessons (not covered under pro-ration of fees) to keep their child's place in the class if they choose to absent their child for more than 2 lessons during June holidays and more than 3 lessons during Nov/Dec holidays. Parents need to understand that the group tuition only takes place weekly and school holidays is an ideal time for students to focus and work hard on their weaknesses, it will be unrealistic to expect improvement if the child is frequently absent from class.
6. Do you conduct lesson on Public
Holidays?
No, there
will not be any lesson on Public Holidays. However, there are exceptions during examination season if the students need help in revision.
7. Do you offer additional lessons on
top of the existing lessons during school examination season or school
holidays for the students from your group classes?
There will only be extra group lessons during
school examination season or school holidays if at least 2 students from the same class are able to attend the additional
lessons, subjected to the tutor's
availability. Alternatively, parents can opt
for additional 1-1 lessons during the examination season or school holidays, subjected to tutor's
availability.
8. I heard from referring parents that you actually terminate some students, is it true?
Yes, I will not hesitate to terminate any student from my group classes, refunding the tuition fees paid in advance should he/she fools around in class and is of great disturbance to the other students after repeated reminders and warnings. As parents are paying a premium fee for my tuition service, I am committed to provide a conducive learning environment with quality lesson delivery for students who attend my classes. In addition, if a child is often absent from class (not able to meet attendance rate of 80% during term time) and the reason for absence is not due to illness, official school activities or urgent family matters etc, I will advise the parent to withdraw the child from my class and give up the vacancy to other students on my waiting list who are more willing to prioritize learning over fun and leisure. Parents need to understand that consistency in learning is necessary if they expect improvement in the child's grades. I will not turn away any student as long as he/she is keen to learn and wants to do well for the subject.
For 1-1 tuition, I will also inform the parent and terminate my service if the student is not responding to help/guidance due to attitude issue or mismatch of personality (lack of chemistry)between me and the student. In my opinion, if my tuition service does not help a student develop interest in the subject and make progress in his/her grades over a reasonable period of time, then it is a waste of money for parents to continue to pay me such premium tuition fees.
9. What are your hourly rates for 1-1 tuition lesson?
Yes, I will not hesitate to terminate any student from my group classes, refunding the tuition fees paid in advance should he/she fools around in class and is of great disturbance to the other students after repeated reminders and warnings. As parents are paying a premium fee for my tuition service, I am committed to provide a conducive learning environment with quality lesson delivery for students who attend my classes. In addition, if a child is often absent from class (not able to meet attendance rate of 80% during term time) and the reason for absence is not due to illness, official school activities or urgent family matters etc, I will advise the parent to withdraw the child from my class and give up the vacancy to other students on my waiting list who are more willing to prioritize learning over fun and leisure. Parents need to understand that consistency in learning is necessary if they expect improvement in the child's grades. I will not turn away any student as long as he/she is keen to learn and wants to do well for the subject.
For 1-1 tuition, I will also inform the parent and terminate my service if the student is not responding to help/guidance due to attitude issue or mismatch of personality (lack of chemistry)between me and the student. In my opinion, if my tuition service does not help a student develop interest in the subject and make progress in his/her grades over a reasonable period of time, then it is a waste of money for parents to continue to pay me such premium tuition fees.
9. What are your hourly rates for 1-1 tuition lesson?
Please check with tutor for more details.
