Students have trusted us and we have delivered. Now, we celebrate with them their achievements and excellence. Under our mentorship and tutelage, our General Paper students are inspired and driven. We have helped them to achieve their aspirations and dreams and we can do so for you as well.
Now, hear what our students have to say about our General Paper tuition.
English was not his first language, but he got an A for General Paper
Evelyn struggled with General Paper despite scoring an A for English
Our advice helped him take the leap from an E to an A!
Personally Curated Materials drew him to The Rationale Thinking
Marcus Lee (Raffles Institution, RI)
I joined Mr. Wong’s class at the end of IP Y3. Despite having consistently scored relatively well for English, I was never fully confident in my ability to articulate my arguments coherently in essays, nor answer SAQs well in paper 2. As such, I decided to source for a tutor. Like many of you reading this testimonial, I chanced upon Mr. Wong’s centre while surfing the web.
What initially drew me to try out his lessons is the fact that Mr. Wong is a one-man show. Being the sole teacher at TRT, he personally curates his materials and makes the effort to provide individualised feedback on essays to every student, if the student is willing to learn. Being his student of close to 4 years, I have realised that there are several things to like about Mr. Wong’s English and GP lessons.
Firstly, the wealth of knowledge Mr. Wong has never ceases to amaze me. He keeps up with the latest news across various fields ranging from healthcare to politics, and distils the key events (both locally and internationally) to present to students each lesson. Being able to build knowledge over time is key to doing well in GP, thus reading the most important articles every week have been crucial to developing my example bank that I can readily tap on in exams.
Secondly, Mr. Wong goes the extra mile for students who ask questions and are willing to put in effort. Despite his busy schedule, last-minute one-to-one consultations with him are always open. Students can therefore get real value on par with personal tuition for the price of group lessons.
Lastly, Mr. Wong is very receptive to feedback, and never stops improving on his pedagogy. To accommodate science students’ preference for templates, his linguistic skills notes have consolidated all possible SAQs into specific question types that can be answered with astounding accuracy using a fixed template. Mr. Wong has been invaluable in helping me master the General Paper. Truly, my success in the A levels for GP could not be attained without his help. Thank you Mr Wong!
Mr Wong’s tutelage helped his GP grades jump from a D to an A!
Amanda struggled with GP despite being strong in English, but went on to score an A!
Amanda Wong (Eunoia Junior College, EJC)
Despite having a strong foundation in English in secondary school, I struggled with General Paper (GP) because the content and subject requirements were a big jump from secondary school. It was then I decided to join Mr Wong’s GP lessons in J1 to seek improvements in my GP, and it later proved to be one of the best decisions I made in JC.
For essay writing, Mr Wong provides numerous model essays and current affairs to keep us updated on the latest happenings around the world. Instead of just passively feeding information to us, Mr Wong teaches us to critically analyse news articles and apply the knowledge to our writings. This really helped me to build a robust bank of content that I could easily incorporate into my essays.
For comprehension, Mr Wong provides a handy set of Linguistic Skills notes that allows students to be more aware of the methods to handle various question types. He also reviewed my papers and gave me constructive feedback on improving my Application Question (AQ) answers.
I am extremely grateful to be under the tutelage of Mr Wong and have benefitted greatly from his patient guidance. I am elated to have achieved an ‘A’ for my GP in the ‘A’ Levels examinations. This would not have been possible without his help. Thanks for everything, Mr Wong!
Tiffany benefitted from our Content Knowledge and Mr Wong’s sharing of his previous experiences in the Private Sector
Li Zhouya Tiffany (Raffles Institution, RI)
I joined Mr Wong’s General Paper (GP) tuition classes at the end of IP Year 4 as I heard many stories about the difficulties of the subject. With his weekly GP lessons, he provided the class with resources on current affairs and a variety of topics. They consist of both international and local news so we had a wide variety of examples that can be used in both the essay and the comprehension papers. On top of my school materials, the resources helped to expand my knowledge and gave me an edge over schoolmates who may not have had the same exposure.
Nearing the A level examinations, Mr Wong regularly held extra consultation lessons to help us clarify our doubts. He offered to help us review our school papers to identify areas for improvement and develop more insightful responses to the questions. We also had regular essay planning sessions and comprehension sessions in class where we get to share our responses and learn from one another.
Mr Wong is a very passionate and dedicated teacher. With his guidance and help which I am very grateful for, I managed to attain an A grade for my GP in the ‘A’ Level examination.
Her GP grades improved from a C to an A in her Prelims and A’ Levels in just 6 months!
Chen Yan Wen (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)
“I was delighted to find such useful and targeted resources that made studying for General Paper (GP) a joy. The in-house GP Linguistic Skills notes provided are exceptionally helpful in tackling the various types of SAQ and Summary well. Moreover, the weekly current affairs provide a refresher of real-world issues that Mr Wong efficaciously relates to essay or AQ topics. I find this very helpful as it enables me to use it to explicate my views during the GP examinations in school, which is something that I used to struggle with.”
Methods and Skills helped him to be confident during his exams
Samuel (London School of Economics, UK)
I enrolled in Mr Wong’s General Paper (GP) lessons at the beginning of J2, 2021, when I was studying in Raffles Institution (RI). Prior to enrolling in Mr Wong’s GP lessons, I found GP challenging, in terms of the techniques required to craft a well elaborated and nuanced essay and Application Question (AQ). However, upon enrolling in Mr Wong’s GP lessons, I learnt the various skills ranging from elaboration to evaluation, imperative to craft an insightful essay. Moreover, Mr Wong often shares with us about the important issues occurring globally, on a weekly basis. In addition, Mr Wong also delineates specific case studies ranging from gender issues, to politics both locally and globally. As a result, I was more knowledgeable and competent in crafting lucid and substantiated essays and AQs for my school examinations and for my A’Level GP examination
Mr Wong has also taught us very insightful methods to tackle challenging comprehension questions, which has helped me refine my skills to answer such questions precisely.
Additionally, I find that Mr Wong’s lessons play a pivotal role in allowing me to refine my skills, through the work assigned to us on a weekly basis, without fail. Nearing our examinations, Mr Wong would upload numerous reading materials on specific topics we choose to attempt for paper 1. This has allowed me to confidently attempt my school examinations and A’Levels to the best of my ability. Besides, Mr Wong would also provide intensive lessons prior to our examinations to refresh us on important topics and give us the opportunity to clarify any lingering doubts so that we can perform better for our examinations.
It is thus evident that Mr Wong is a very dedicated tutor who gives his best to help his students achieve their goals both academically and career-wise. Mr Wong is also a very wise tutor who goes beyond imparting academic knowledge, imparting imperative life skills to us. Under Mr Wong’s guidance, I have finally achieved an A for the A’Level GP examination.
Our thorough and extensive curriculum has enabled Ethan to score an A in General Paper
Ethan Wei Yuxin (Raffles Institution, RI)
Through the creation of his own General Paper tuition curriculum gathered from a myriad of books and research and his many years of teaching experience, Mr Wong knows exactly where students require most help and offer effective targeted solutions.
He also discusses noble and influential educators like erstwhile US Secretary of State Dr Condoleezza Rice and pre-eminent Historian Niall Ferguson and adopts their inspiring teaching methodologies – which are really infectious for many of us.
Huzefa leapt from an S to an A for GP and is now pursuing a Law Degree at NUS
Huzefa (Temasek Junior College, TJC)
Joining Mr Wong’s General Paper tuition turned out to be an amazing choice as he was able to play to my strengths as a student and coached me to not only become good at GP but actually enjoy it. He gave us weekly current affairs articles as well as research papers on important GP topics, which helped build up my content. He also adopted Linguistic Skills for GP which allowed me to present my answer logically. Now, I am in the NUS Law Faculty under the Bachelor of Laws programme
Melissa is a Humanities Scholar at VJC and is in the top 3% in her school for General Paper
Melissa Guat (Victoria Junior College, VJC)
“Due to his progressive teaching methodologies and not to mention, his engaging General Paper tuition classes, I could always gain an edge over most of my classmates in terms of the command of the language. This “edge” that I have gained has proven to be effective when I came in 2nd in the whole school for GP. Mr Wong is extremely patient in his teaching and he never fails to adopt an inclusive culture as he frequently asks for our opinions on ways to better cater to our needs.”
Ruth maintained the 100th percentile and achieved an A at the ‘A’ Levels for GP
Ruth Lim Yu En (Temasek Junior College, TJC)
I found myself thoroughly immersed in the explanation and analysis of General Paper (GP) topics crucial to the workings of society today. As the GP tuition lessons continued, I genuinely found the content interesting and it became natural as I broadened my knowledge beyond simply studying for the subject. As language is a skill that takes time and practice to master, my extended time in the GP tuition lessons proved beneficial as I was able to build up my vocabulary while sharpening my answering techniques.
Nicholas leapt from 0th percentile in school to an A-grade for his GP!
Nicholas Goh (Meridian Junior College, MJC)
TRT’s General Paper (GP) tuition lessons incorporate the latest news articles, from various credible resources both internationally and locally which made the GP lessons a lot more interesting and were very useful content for GP examinations.
I especially liked the AQ pack and content notes of the various GP topics that Mr Wong provided which supplemented my existing school notes. Heavy content and facts were condensed into simplified notes and it really made GP easier for me to learn and understand.
From an E to an A for her General Paper. Joy is now pursuing her dream in NTU!
“I knew Mr Wong could really help me in my General Paper“
Joshua Ng (Victoria Junior College, VJC)
When I came to Mr Wong for GP tuition, I knew he could really help me in my General Paper. He assessed my strengths and weaknesses and advised me accordingly. As I continued to attend his GP tuition lessons, I learnt the crucial GP Linguistic Skills. Mr Wong’s GP tuition lessons also provided a lot of quality content in his lectures, with both local and international examples that I could use easily in my AQ and GP essays. I like the way he uses critical thinking to make the arguments logically sound and persuasive.
An all-rounded General Paper tutor specialist who enlightened me.
Park Ji Won (Raffles Institution, RI)
Being a Science stream GP student, I always thought that the Arts is abstract and it was hardly covered in school but Mr Wong was uniquely able to cover both Science and the Arts. It was interesting because he teaches art from a business angle. I think this is largely attributable to his previous banking background and years living in London and Hong Kong. He is able to provide different perspectives on why art is important to a country and the economic and aesthetic benefits that it brings.
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He struggled with Content Knowledge and our content library aided him in his journey to an A-grade.
Liu Zi Cheng (Raffles Institution, RI)
The vast library of content knowledge for General Paper is constantly being updated and built upon by current events and was an invaluable asset to me, who struggled to come up with evidence in my GP essays. The GP Linguistic Skills enabled me to systematically and reliably score marks while keeping my answers concise. However, it is Mr Wong’s close interaction with his students that makes his General Paper tuition lessons special.
Under Mr Wong’s tutelage, Andrea steadily climbed from a D to an A for her GP.
Andrea Yeo (Hwa Chong Institution, HCI)
I was very impressed by the quality of his GP tuition lessons. I found his Linguistic Skills notes to be very comprehensive which helped me to tackle the GP Comprehension structurally. I also liked the AQ packs which are prepared through the in-house research as it gave me a better understanding of the various AQ topics for GP. Mr Wong is a very approachable GP tutor. I was slow at showing improvements at the start, but he was very patient with me and he never gave up on me.
He avoided hard topics. But Mr Wong helped him to score an A for his GP at the recent ‘A’ Level exam
Brandon Loo (Raffles Institution, RI)
I owe a huge part of my results to Mr Wong for exposing me to GP topics I would have previously avoided due to a lack of knowledge – specifically politics and human rights, which definitely proved to be beneficial for me in the final A level GP exam. When I first started attending his GP tuition classes, I was amazed at his fluency in articulating his ideas. Despite being hesitant at first, his GP lessons were engaging and informative, and they sparked my interest in world politics.
“I like Mr Wong’s teaching style during his GP tuition lessons …”
Poh Yu Heng (Raffles Institution, RI)
Mr Wong’s teaching style during his General Paper tuition lessons caters to every student, as he personally looks through every GP essay framework and gives us feedback, making the resulting model essay relatable to every student. In AQ, where I faced the most problems, Mr Wong provided GP AQ packs that contain news articles relevant to the GP AQ topic. They were especially useful, more so in the rarer and harder topics, and it was extremely useful for revision.
He struggled with GP at first, but he managed to clinch an A at the final A Level GP exam.
Lo Yong Zhe (Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ASRJC)
The JC General Paper requires a more rigorous demand for proficiency in the English language. Hence, I enrolled for Mr Wong’s GP tuition after getting an egregious C6 for my English. He covers a multitude of GP topics, including challenging topics that students tend to avoid. The numerous writing practices that we did strengthened my writing techniques and ability. He also simplifies complex GP concepts, like Linguistic Skills, so that I am able to interalise and learn them.
Raashidha achieved stellar results in her ‘A’ Level GP and is fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-fledged Doctor!
Raashidha Farveen (Victoria Junior College, VJC)
I was clueless about international politics, as I had little knowledge about events happening around the world. Mr Wong gave us up-to-date GP information and taught us how to incorporate the latest headlines as examples in our GP essays. He follows the news religiously and I remember once coming for a lesson on Saturday, where we received the latest Brexit news dated the same Saturday 3am! That is the level of commitment that he has for his work.
From an S to straight As including General Paper. Now he is in SMU School of Law.
Darshan Daryanani (Meridian Junior College, MJC)
Mr Wong is a very dedicated General Paper tutor. He commits himself to his students and is determined to improve our GP grades, regardless of the amount of time it takes. His GP notes are tremendously helpful, they are precise and full of content that we can use for our GP exams. Aside from that, he also provides us with model GP essays that apply the new vocabulary he teaches us all the time.
He applied the GP skills he learnt from TRT and he leaped from an E to an A!
Tan Ding Xuan (Nanyang Junior College, NYJC)
After joining The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre’s General Paper (GP) tuition class, I became more polished in both my content and skills thanks to his comprehensive GP notes, which Mr Wong took the time to break down for us and clear any doubts we had. As an inquisitive student, Mr Wong’s interactive General Paper lessons truly helped to stretch my critical thinking skills, making his classes very enjoyable.
Jovine made the tremendous jump from S to an A for her General Paper.
Jovine Koh (Serangoon Junior College, SJC)
His GP tuition lessons are always organised and well executed. He constantly prepares current affairs articles for us to utilise in our work and examinations, ensuring that his GP students are always updated with the latest information. His GP tuition lessons are interesting as he encourages his GP students to speak up and voice their opinions and share their knowledge with the rest of the class. This proved to be extremely effective.
S to an A for General Paper in just 6 months! Congrats Pei Qi!
Tan Pei Qi (Nanyang Junior College, NYJC)
His General Paper tuition classes trained us to recall concepts and make links between ideas and topics that were commonly tested in GP, such as the various types of Inequalities linking to Crime & Punishment and to Politics. We went through many rounds of GP essay writing and approaching GP comprehension questions, and I’m really glad that I became more prepared and confident in doing the General Paper papers during the final A Level examinations.
Kester leaped from a S to an A for his General Paper.
Kester Wu (Nanyang Junior College, NYJC)
After joining his GP tuition, I was inundated with an enormous amount of current affairs for GP and I was afraid that I could not keep up. However, Mr Wong helped me by providing me with personalised tips I could use to write my GP essays with better fluidity and impact. He also provides students with a structured approach (Linguistic Skills) on how to answer the questions in General Paper Comprehension.
“The execution of lessons and materials provided here at TRT are unparalleled anywhere else“
Lukas (Raffles Institution, RI)
The execution of GP lessons and materials provided here at TRT are unparalleled anywhere else. Mr Wong’s unique pedagogy is characterised by personalisation and students here at TRT can expect to receive personalised feedback on their essays, AQs and even SAQ responses. Concomitantly, students can expect to receive feedback on their word choices and over-time experience improvements in their linguistic ability. The teaching materials provided by Mr Wong are teemed with a bevy of contemporary examples which have both international and local roots, as well as useful insights – which can prove to be extremely useful when evaluating such examples in essays and AQs; be it as a direct port or a learning tool to engineer the same on our own. Mr Wong is also an entertaining teacher who never fails to reel in his students’ attention throughout the entire lesson period – further augmenting his already excellent teaching ability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tuition programmes are offered at The Rationale Thinking?
The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre currently offers you two unique tuition programmes to choose from – ‘A’ Level General Paper tuition and the IP English tuition. Find out more about our unique approach to our tuition curriculum here.
Why is there a need for General Paper Tuition and IP English Tuition?
The preponderance of students in Singapore struggle with mastering the Language subjects. However, the English language is arguably the most important subject in Singapore as it is our lingua franca. Furthermore, the daily use of Singapore Colloquial English (commonly known as Singlish) is exacerbating this problem further. As a language specialist, we aim to tackle this prevalent issue. A strong foundation in the English language is vital to acing other subjects such as General Paper, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, etc. and ultimately getting coveted placements in Ivy League Universities.
Here at The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre, we specialise in coaching our students in the English Language and General Paper. Our specially curated curriculum aims to break down the complexity and technicalities of mastering the English language and General Paper to give our students the confidence to attain their Distinctions.
Why should I join The Rationale Thinking?
The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre prides itself in not just enabling our students to score Distinctions for the ‘A’ Level General Paper and the IP English examinations, but we also firmly believe in moulding the next generation to become Global Thinkers. With our carefully curated in-house notes assembled by our dedicated research team, we train and impart our students with the skills and knowledge that are not taught in school. Not forgetting to build up a good character to prepare them for their future careers in the world’s leading industries.
For a start, we offer all prospective students of The Rationale Thinking one trial lesson*. More details about our trial lesson can be found here.
Are your tuition classes conducted in a group setting or individual tuition?
Our General Paper and IP English tuition classes are conducted in a well-controlled group. Unlike Science and Mathematics, the IP English language and General Paper requires more than just rote learning of formulas. It is through the cross-fertilisation of ideas while studying for the language subjects that our students are exposed to various ideas, opinions and perspectives – the perfect environment that stimulates critical thinking. This will ultimately aid them in crafting a coherent essay during their examinations. While we aim to provide a broader view of the language subjects, we also refine the curriculum to suit our students’ needs, rectifying their weaker aspects and cementing their foundation before building upon it.
Who is the tutor?
Mr Edwin Wong personally coaches his students for both General Paper and IP English tuition programmes. He is a well sought-after English language specialist, revolutionary thinker and transformational teacher. He has helped numerous students achieve Distinctions in their IP English examinations and their ‘A’ Level General Paper and many of them have gone on to secure placements in competitive academic courses in local universities or obtained Public Service Commission (Overseas Scholarship) with Ivy-League Universities.
I am interested in the tuition programmes. Are trial lessons offered?
Yes! We offer all prospective students of The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre one trial lesson* of either General Paper or IP English tuition programme. The trial lesson is chargeable upon official registration for regular classes. Otherwise, your trial lesson will be complimentary. More information and details can be found here.
