<![CDATA[Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor]]>Hi… can someone help me and give me some advise !!


I had 2 children, age 8 & 9… They are weak in English Comprehension and Composition… Not so sure should I send them to Enrichment school or engaged a Private tutor ??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1003/comparing-enrichment-programme-versus-private-tutorRSS for NodeMon, 04 May 2026 23:52:49 GMTTue, 16 Sep 2008 08:56:45 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 02 Jun 2020 01:37:08 GMT]]>Personally I chose the group route for my children. I find that there is more cross-learning from peers, and this helps my kids remember better. My friend advised that private tutor can help the children advance faster because it is 1-to-1, but sometimes private tutor doesn’t have the experience to plan a curriculum well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1979043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1979043Tue, 02 Jun 2020 01:37:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:05:29 GMT]]>I think it really depends on individual case . For the kids in lower grade (P1 to P4), enrichment class is more suitable. As the class is more structured, and teach step by step. For the kids in upper grade (P5 to P6 ), private tutor should be better choice. The experienced tutor can help the kids to find their weak areas, and provide targeted training to improve these areas.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967288https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1967288Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:05:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:26:06 GMT]]>I think enrichment programme works better than getting a private tutor. bec enrichment programs are much more specialized and that, for me, I think they can address the issue better. and with many years of handling a specific subject and with a lot of experience, I think they can give our students a more specific and relatable advises.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966767https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966767Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:26:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:56:44 GMT]]>I personally feel that enrichment classes are more effective when it comes to languages as the students can communicate with one another in the language (eg, English). This can help them to improve in terms of speaking the language. Also, it is better to have some peer support so that the kids won’t feel so stressed out. Hmm but it also depends, if my child is really weak (and lagging) in the subject, I would send him to a private tuition so that he can catch up.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1853615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1853615Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:56:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:34:12 GMT]]>Enrichment does helps in a student’s development and that itself may lead to better grades instead of constant piling of tuition. Views?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782471https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1782471Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:34:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:51:16 GMT]]>How does enrichment help a child academically? Is this a trick question? Enrichment refers to music, sports, art etc right? Academic refers to results right? Certainly tuition (private or not) prepares child for exam doesn’t it?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1764795https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1764795Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:51:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:33:32 GMT]]>I also find school generally putting much thoughts in the syllabus and teaching. Private teaching usually made us buy assessment books. I go to schools for all my classes- music, tuition, swimming.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1760853https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1760853Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:33:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Thu, 04 Aug 2016 05:46:19 GMT]]>Hi mabelboey, I agree with you because my 1st n 2nd kids went for group tuitions before and results were better as compared to private tuition now. Since one in S4 n the other is S2 so perhaps will be good to switch back to group tuitions

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707384https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707384Thu, 04 Aug 2016 05:46:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:15:13 GMT]]>You make some excellent points in favour of group tuition. However, there are some children who are too easily distracted in a group, even when the group is small.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707043Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:15:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:29:42 GMT]]>I would prefer my boy to go for group tuition too! He will have the opportunity to interact with other students and meet new people. And the most crucial part is group tuition provides a supportive environment where the students can learn from the questions posed by their peers, correcting their misguided judgements and reaffirming what they know. He will be able to hear other peoples' opinions and listen to questions he may not have thought of. Individual tutoring is too boring for him. I guess he will be drifting off most of the time :slapshead:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1707020Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:29:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:05:36 GMT]]>Having error when trying to read the PM . Can send to my email. Evelynlkang@hotmail.com

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1672839https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1672839Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:05:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 05:10:24 GMT]]>

XiaoDingDang:
Hi Amber T,


Where did you send your ger to? My dd also dream off when in MS lesson. I am thinking to put her in smaller group set up.
Kindly advise.

Hi! you've been PM
🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1672766https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1672766Tue, 26 Apr 2016 05:10:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:50:50 GMT]]>Hi Amber T,


Where did you send your ger to? My dd also dream off when in MS lesson. I am thinking to put her in smaller group set up.
Kindly advise.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1667183https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1667183Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:50:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:06:58 GMT]]>I would think a small group is better than private. 1-to-1 seems boring. Especially if the child cant connect with the tutor. I'm saying this through my ger's opinion. She seems to want to do more in a group. (She told me she does it because everyone is doing! ) hahahahah


I guessed in a small group of not more than 5, the tutor is able to have all the kids doing their work and not dream off. I tried centres with classroom setting. My daughter always goes to lala land. Just like in school! Private tuition for her she told me she is bored!!!!

anyway glad to be able to put her somewhere is learn and enjoy now! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653756https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653756Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:06:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:13:39 GMT]]>

utdad:
Forgot to add we are staying in the yew tee area. anyone can recomend a good 1 to 1 tutor for psle math science english. We would be thankful.Its painful to see that his confidence so low even his teachers are not bothered about his poor p5 math n science results. I am just lost...dont know how to help him....

Hi utdad,

Just happened to read your post. Few years ago, I also had a student who started to fail his Maths since P2. I started to coach him from P4 and he dislikes Maths and totally no confidence. So I worked hand in hand with his mother, we started revision from P3 work onwards and slowly built his foundation & also confidence. After all the hard work, he managed to get A in PSLE which we were very happy with it. Another good point is that he really very hardworking too. I gave him a lot of work to do but he never complained at all.

So, dun give up and slowly build his confidence. I am sure that your son can make it. No worries. All the best.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1620007https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1620007Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:13:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:53:29 GMT]]>group is better… teacher has handled many kids, can handle your kid better.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1615435https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1615435Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:53:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:38:45 GMT]]>Forgot to add we are staying in the yew tee area. anyone can recomend a good 1 to 1 tutor for psle math science english. We would be thankful.Its painful to see that his confidence so low even his teachers are not bothered about his poor p5 math n science results. I am just lost…dont know how to help him…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1611564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1611564Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:38:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:26:31 GMT]]>Hi i really need help. My boy doing psle next year. And we dont know what to do.we have tried group and individual tuition but dont seem to work. He has been failing his maths since p3. This year for p5 he fail his science. We are so worried…psle is next year…we need a good tutor who can build his confidence so he can improve his math science…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1611562https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1611562Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:26:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:11:59 GMT]]>Whether it is group or individual tuition, it really depends on the nature of the subject and the learning style of the child.


Group teaching tends to be more structured, and suitable to children who are more inclined to passively absorb information. Children who respond well to peer pressure will also benefit.

Individual teaching tends to be personalised and focused on trouble-shooting. It can be more efficient in teaching kids who are more responsive and curious and like unstructured learning.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481051https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481051Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:11:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:02:46 GMT]]>grp enrichment class seems to be better effect cos they interact w the other children and classroom setting gets them in the mood. Just my thoughts~

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481044https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1481044Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:02:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:37:05 GMT]]>It depends on the quality of the tutor be it at centre or private tutor.

Suppose we have, say, former school teachers at the tuition centre and as private tutor then you can consider the following factors:

1) Student’s current ability. If can get a decent pass but needs a push for B or A then a tuition class is okay as it is usually cheaper than private tuition for the SAME QUALITY TUTOR.

If the student is struggling to pass then attending another "general revision" class may not be good, as what the student needs is full 1 to 1 attention to address the individual’s problems.

2) Student’s characteristic.
If the student is quiet then he / she will probably just sit through the class not asking questions to clear doubts. Then 1 to 1 tuition would be better as a good tutor will probe the students to answer some conceptual questions.

If the student is active in asking question then a tuition class is ok.

3) Materials
A tuition class will definitely have materials provided for extra practice or revision. This is better than a lousy private tutor who comes for lessons empty handed. However for A level schools are not teaching the same order of topics. So maybe the school is teaching topic A but the centre may follow other school’s order and teach topic B. This leads to more confusion as there is no revision for the kid and suddenly he / she has to learn 2 topics simultaneously.

However as a private tutor I can provide customised materials to each student based on her learning needs. Also private tutor can follow the current topic the student is learning in school.

In summary: 1 to 1 is actually better if you can get a quality tutor and you have the budget.

If a 1 to 1 ex school teacher tutor costs you $640 to $800 a month (A level math market rate) but your budget is only $400, then you may want to consider a tuition class taught by former teachers.

If you can afford $640 then it could be a good investment as it is $640 spent on a "good product" compared to $300 spent on a "flawed product".

If you need any opinions on A level math tuition please feel free to contact me.

Cheers
Mr Ang
A level Math tutor ( former JC Lecturer )
94385929

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1456750https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1456750Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:37:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:19:07 GMT]]>tried private tuition for few years feel abit cmi. i think centres are better as they have to deliver as reputation at stake.


just me 2 cents 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1423097https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1423097Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:19:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Sun, 12 Oct 2014 03:22:22 GMT]]>In fact for science ( my ds is p3 next year) I don’t know what is point to start seeking external help when they don’t even try on their own!


As my though is if the centre has good teacher ( or material) and the cost is reasonable, why not? Just park them in to learn something new ( what I m looking for not to learn the content / concept ) but to practice on open ended question which I can’t help him!

But if I send him to more establish centre ( xx lab , xx point) with higher cost and class room size then I think I may wish the centre may cater to his school’s topic!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1397547https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1397547Sun, 12 Oct 2014 03:22:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Comparing Enrichment Programme versus Private Tutor on Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:36:50 GMT]]>I enquired before, certain centres have different time slots that focus on different topics as majority of students are from neighbouring schools, so they have different slots to try to cater to different groups of schools. But that was a year ago when i asked. Three years back, another science enrichment centre we know also have tuition group by topics. Not sure if they still have now. No harm asking your preferred centres.


With psle as big picture, learning being cumulative, advance learning i feel is still OK as they still need to tackle the same topics later on. Jmho.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1397474https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1397474Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:36:50 GMT