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In this section, SmileTutor has a host of articles dedicated to helping you keep up to date on education news. We consolidate information from different sources and do in-depth research on various topics so you don’t have to!

Content covers changes in the syllabus over time, opinion pieces, guides on choosing an education path i.e. Junior College vs Poly and other education related articles we have created for parents, tutors and students.

Singapore Education News

MOE Announces Resumption of Activities in Institutions…

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced the resumption of handpicked activities in Institutes of...

O-level Class of 2020 Secured the Best…

The year 2020 has certainly changed how students prepared for their O-levels because of the...

6 Must-Know Tips to Get into Your…

Do you feel like you can’t get into your dream poly course? Well, you’re not...

Amazing Tips for Encouraging Positive Attitude Among…

A positive attitude can change the way learners think and approach a subject or topic....

8 Reasons Why CCAs in Singapore School…

In Singapore, we’re provided with an enriching and holistic education. Every student is unique, some...

Polytechnics in Singapore: Overview, Courses, Admissions

Looking to enrol into 1 of the 5 polytechnics after completing your N/O Levels, Nitec...

Covid-19 Arrangements for National Exam Takers including…

With the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering across the country, the Singapore government announced new arrangements...

Are We Too Focused on Grades in…

Academic performance in Singapore is often pushed to children because it is believed that the...

Others

7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Children’s Day…

Celebrated every first Friday of October, Children's Day is one of the most anticipated days...

How To Become An Academic Freelance Writer?

Have you just earned your graduate degree and want to use your flair for writing?...

Healthy Lunches You and Your Child Can…

During the pandemic, Home-Based Learning and homeschooling have become a common occurrence. Parents are racking...

How do Children Learn Languages so Easily?

In Singapore, it is extremely common to be bilingual. With our respective Mother Tongue and...

Singapore’s Edusave Scholarships and Awards

Singapore is well-known for its diverse and multicultural society. Education has played a critical part...

Special Education Schools: Complete Guide to SPED…

As parents, you play a critical role in helping your child build his and her...

9 Tips For Learning A Foreign Language

One of the ultimate ways to communicate with people around the world is to learn...

Easy Tips to Writing Your First Book

Most experienced writers will tell you that the part they found most challenging is actually...

Syllabus Changes

What is Blended Learning?

Like many countries worldwide, Singapore is slowly trying to find ways to help its citizens...

Changes to National Exams in 2020: List…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore Schools from all levels were closed for 2 months and...

Changes to PSLE Grading & Curriculum: What…

The Singapore education system is known to be highly demanding and deeply focused on academics....

PSLE Primary Math Syllabus Changes to Look…

The PSLE Math paper requires intensive preparation based on the Primary Mathematics syllabus. Your child’s...

PSLE Primary Math Syllabus Changes To Look…

The PSLE Math syllabus is a very distinctive examination as compared to most of the...

Tackling The Changes Of PSLE Science 2017

Come 3rd Oct, hundreds of students will sit for the new PSLE Science paper. The...

PSLE Changes Over the Years And How…

No doubt you already know that 2021 will bring us significant changes in the Primary...

4 Truths You May Not Realize About…

You’ve heard the news - The age-old PSLE T-score will be replaced by the new...