Comparing English Enrichment Programmes

[MsCompetitive]

Hi one of my twin is a high achiever - I have 2 options to choose from; put 1 of my twin at TAS P3 level (even though he is P2 next year). Or put him in Mindstretcher HA classes. Both are admitting him.


Anyone who has experienced in both TAS n MS…which is better in English?
And how do they teach English?

[DSMolly]

Dear parents

I have an urgent need to know if any Enrichment centres/schools, tuition centres impose a deposit (e.g $100) when you sign your child up for courses and only refund you if you give notice of 4 weeks in advance should you decide to discontinue the course with the school? If less than 4 weeks notice is given deposit will be forfeited. If you know of any school having this T&C can reply to this? So far I know that I Can Read prog n ‘My English School’ has this unfair practice. Thks a lot

P.S This deposit is separate fr the non-refundable registration fees which was also paid to the school.

[qms]

DSMolly:

Dear parents

I have an urgent need to know if any Enrichment centres/schools, tuition centres impose a deposit (e.g $100) when you sign your child up for courses and only refund you if you give notice of 4 weeks in advance should you decide to discontinue the course with the school? If less than 4 weeks notice is given deposit will be forfeited. If you know of any school having this T&C can reply to this? So far I know that I Can Read prog n 'My English School' has this unfair practice. Thks a lot

P.S This deposit is separate fr the non-refundable registration fees which was also paid to the school.

Most centres have such a clause.

[nicnac]

Yes. Many centres practise this, the amount may differ though…some $50, some $100, others may be one-month deposit.

[FantasyLandDreams]

Yes I think this T&C is more a "norm" nowadays rather than an exceptional case basis…

[DSMolly]

Thks everyone for the info. Even though this deposit may be a common practice but to.a certain extent i felt like a violation of consumer rights. Suppose there was a sudden change on the teaching method, teacher or arrangement that is not acceptable, but its alrdy past the advance notice for withdrawal from course, we are to lose the deposit. Meanwhile course provider gets to safeguard their interests.

I just thought this is smthg that parents like me in our eagerness to support our children can sometimes fall prey to unfair tactics without realising the consequence of such ‘norms’.

[Mummy2]

Hi parents, I am looking for English enrichment class for P2 & 3. Any recommendation around Jurong West or East area.Thanks.

[cheongyw]

Hi!


Anyone selling or giving away Mindstretcher Writer's Toolbox materials for Primary 2 and Primary 3?

Please contact me via what's app at: eight two six eight nine six nine nine (Hp).

Thanks

[cheongyw]

Hi All,


Anyone has Mindstretcher Writer's Toolbox materials to let go? I am looking at Primary 2 and Primary 3.

Please PM me asap as I need them urgently.

Thanks very much

[slowbyslow]

Hi I am asking if anyone out there is interested in joining P6 English class? The centre needs a min number to start this class in Jan 2015 . My friend’s child wants to start the class but needs to have a minimum number. Pl PM me if you are interested. The centre is located in Upper Bukit Timah.