Comparing English Enrichment Programmes

[adafew]

I have narrowed down few key pointers between both centers


BC
1) Native speakers (80% from UK/US, 20% AU/NZ)
2) School fees - S$2300/year 80hrs (for weekend) signup before end Dec less S$200. That means S$26.25/hr. S$2050 for weekday(-20% if book before yearend = S$1640/year/80hrs = S$20.5/hr),
3) Payment 1/2 yearly or yearly
4) no makeup class for whatever reason
5) 1 story book /wk for kid to bring home for reading
6) twice yearly parent-teacher review
7) Class size max 18pax
1hr45mins/lesson
9) teacher to time slot typically not decided till end year

MA
1) Native speakers (20% from UK/US, 80% AU/NZ)
2) School fees - S$56/wk for weekend(include Fri) , if signup before end Dec, less S$1, that means, S$27.5/hr
3) Payment every month or every two months
4) makeup class allowed if produce proof of documents
5) 3 story books /wk for kid to bring home for reading
6) twice yearly parent-teacher review, one open wk (in May), allowing parents to sit-in the class to evaluate the program.
7) class size max 11pax
option 1hr30mins or 2hrs
9) teacher to timeslot allocated, so parents is able to access preference towards teachers preferred

Hope above helps for those who are considering these two centers

[minnie]

Glad to see this link, i am also eyeing BC for my K2 gals. Do let me have more comments. BC started the registration for next year, not sure if the programme will be too stressful for my gal. As my bbsitter does not speak english, such with a native speaker in BC, will it be good for my gal?

[ANON001]

Mee too, looking for english class for my son who will be P1 next yr… wonder Just Education is gd?

[lezzi]

Me three, I’m very confused now, some ppl recommended Mavis and Just Education to me… Don’t know which to chose?? I wonder if anyone with child who attend can comment

[kitty2]

My friends and my kids were from Just,we didn’t see any improvement after 2 years.The teachers are not dedicated,just doing assessments and they expect you to buy all the assessment books they published!!!

[lezzi]

kitty2:

My friends and my kids were from Just,we didn't see any improvement after 2 years.The teachers are not dedicated,just doing assessments and they expect you to buy all the assessment books they published!!!!

Hi, which branch are you with? Mind if i ask if your child was actually already quite good? Thats why u don't see much improvement? My ds is that type who is very borderline ones, so if there are any more slight mistake he makes, he will fail liao... so am actually looking for a tuition centre that can see \"results\"

[vannessa]

Anyone heard of the writer’s place at woodland cc, is it good?

[ksunflower]

Hi,


Does anyone has any experiences with British Council for K1/K2 at Marsiling branch? I heard the teachers for Kindy level are new teachers and they are on contract. I would like to know the learning experiences.

[all.013398in.013398one]

Hi,


My girl went thru PRP (K1 September) and ICR (K2, one year) at ICANREAD Woodlands Civic Centre and gained tremendously. She went from only knowledge of A-Z phonics and a few blends to independent reading within 15 lessons.
So highly recommend ICanRead.

Also attended 2 terms (16 lessons) of The Writer’s Place at Woodlands CC.
It is good for writing compo. But if your child is already quite good,
progress may be a bit slow as alot of repetition.

So, I am putting her back to ICanRead (Advanced Writing and Exam Skills - AWES) next year, P2.

Hope this helps. Cheers!

[all.013398in.013398one]

vannessa:

Anyone heard of the writer's place at woodland cc, is it good?

Please see my earlier comments.

Are you just looking at writing skills cos The Writer's Place only
focus on that. ICanRead's AWES for Primary students is more
well-rounded.