AFTER “A” LEVEL NEXT STEPS A marathon rather than a sprint. That’s the best way to describe an educational journey, in which the “A” levels is one of the major milestones. While national examinations are important, its significance on the […]
LOCAL, OVERSEAS OR PRIVATE PATHWAYS AFTER “A” LEVELS Choices, choices, choices. Has your child just received his “A” level results? Is he fazed by so many different pathways? This article summarises the main pathways “A” level graduates can take for […]
A QUANTUM LEAP TRANSITING FROM “O” TO “A” Students must understand that what may have worked well for them in secondary school may not work in the “A” levels. So, is there a huge learning gap from […]
HOW THE WORLD WORKS TAKING ECONOMICS IN JC Most students are unlikely to have any prior background in economics. If any consolation, everyone starts on a clean slate, and it will be a new challenge for many. Whether the child […]
POCKET MONEY FOR JC HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH How much pocket money is adequate in a JC? This article is good for parents whose children are embarking on the exciting next phase of their journey. Notes […]
JC JUGGLING ACT BALANCING STUDIES, SPORTS, AND SOCIAL LIFE How does one balance studies, sports, friendships and a social life while in JC? Students and parents should know that the rigor of the JC education will not allow a […]
REPEATING JC1 MOVING ON FROM TEMPORARY SETBACK Every year, there are a number of students who fall short of advancing to JC2, this is not uncommon. Each school’s criteria, otherwise known as the Bell Curve, has some bearing on the […]
BEAT THE JC BLUES DEALING WITH EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS JC schedules can be very hectic and vigorous. It is not uncommon for a child to experience days when they are overwhelmed with homework and assignments and emotions. Stress strategy This […]
TRANSITING FROM JC TO UNI BIGGER GAP COMPARED TO POLY STUDENTS While it can be said that the polytechnic style of learning and school structure will be more similar to that of a university, one can question if poly students […]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT JUNIOR COLLEGE THINGS TO TAKE NOTE Choosing the right JC school could pave the way for the next milestone in the learning journey. This article seeks to explain some tips in choosing the right JC. Ultimately, both […]