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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

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...

CCAs to Gradually Resume in Schools: Why…

Schools in Singapore are slowly reopening more activities for their students as the government tries...

8 Best Private Universities in Singapore

With the current Covid-19 pandemic, many students are now searching for schools locally instead of...

Others

PSB Academy: A Great Option After Your…

So, you’re done with your O/N-Level. What’s next? With so many options to choose from...

Know Your Language – The Origin of…

In a multicultural society such as Singapore, there are many languages being spoken across it’s...

Playing Video Games is Actually Good for…

Introduction More often than not, you’ve heard from people such as your parents or teachers...

Top 10 Martial Art Classes for Kids…

Asia is known for being the home of martial arts because it is where Judo,...

Top 10 Music Classes for Kids in…

Music through singing or playing an instrument can actually be beneficial to one’s life, especially...

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Thank you for your interest in advertising / contributing an article on SmileTutor. Our blog...

Most Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English Oral…

Oral exams are an important part of every language course for students because this allows...

What will Education Overseas Look Like After…

COVID-19 has shifted the way many sectors work worldwide as it forced many to close...

Syllabus Changes

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...