The Parents’ Verdict

My daughter, Zi Xi, joined Mr Wong’s IP English tuition just last year. Since young, she had no interest in the English language as it was her weakest subject and her results were subpar. Coming under Mr Wong tutelage, I noticed that she started developing an interest in the English language. Mr Wong’s passion for teaching is manifested through his meticulously crafted teaching materials and his enthusiasm is keenly felt by his students. His IP English tuition incorporates the discussion of current affairs which cultivates the students’ critical thinking. He also constantly encourages his students to formulate their own ideas and opnions while respecting them as they posit them during class disussions. It is through these engaging teaching methodologies that Zi Xi’s attitude towards English has changed. She now enjoys reading and and is more attentive to current affairs, even forming her own individual opinion on various global issues. As the saying goes, “Learning without thinking is pointless, thinking without learning is dangerous.” Zi Xi has since steadily to an A grade. I am really grateful for Mr Wong guidance.

Mrs Fang

Parent of Fang Zi Xi

(CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School)

Prior to joining Mr Wong’s General Paper tuition class, my daughter, Yanwen, did not attend any IP English or General Paper (GP) tuition classes. Thus, she has always been weaker in her GP, especially the essay writing component. For her GP Promo at the end of J1, she only managed to squeeze out a C grade. That was when I sought advice from a very experienced parent whose son is in Raffles Institution and she recommended The Rationale Thinking Learning Centre to me. It took me much effort to convince Yanwen to go for the GP trial class. However, to my surprise, that trial class changed Yanwen’s mind and she decided to carry on with the regular GP tuition classes.

During her General Paper Prelim exam, she managed to get an A! I can still remember when she brought back her GP paper, she shared with me how she managed to write and structure her GP essay which is something she used to struggle with. She is now able to write with many ideas and from various perspectives. I asked her if this was due to Mr Wong’s General Paper tuition lesson that helped her during this exam, and without any hesitation, she gave me a definite “Yes!”. She also shared how Mr Wong helped her to realise that GP is actually a very interesting subject and even praised him for treating his students like his own children, caring for each of them.

As a parent, I am rejoicing at my daughter’s improvement in her General Paper. I am delighted that Yanwen met such a great teacher! In the end, Yanwen scored an A at the final ‘A’ Level GP exam as she brought in her new found interest and confidence for the General Paper into the exam hall!

Mrs Chen

Parent of Chen Yanwen

(Hwa Chong Institution)

“My two boys are excited to bring home what they have learnt from their lessons”

Mr Edwin Wong speaks well and teaches well. He is the archetypal star English tutor with an amiable disposition. My two children have been attending his English tuition class for the past year. My elder son, Ryan, thoroughly relished the lessons taught. The English tuition curriculum conducted by Mr Wong adopts a holistic approach. It has helped my sons to improve their communication skills, creative writing, vocabulary and grammar. It has broadened their horizon!

My younger son, Shaun, dislikes tuition because he feels that it is a waste of time and money. However, he doesn’t mind attending Mr Wong’s English tuition because he consistently delivers a high-quality learning experience. The lessons are enriched with both local and international current affairs and are simplified that the students are able to relate them easily. Since attending Mr Wong’s English tuition, Shaun has shown confidence in his command of English and his English has jumped by two grades within a short time.

Often, my two boys are excited to bring home what they have learnt from their lessons and share it during mealtimes! As a parent, I feel assured that my children are in good hands. I will continue to send my two boys to Mr Wong’s English tuition and recommend you to send yours too.

Mrs Lay Ling

Parent of Ryan and Shaun Ong

Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.

Initially, when Yuxin told me he wanted to attend Mr Wong’s English tuition class, I was very hesitant as he had not been interested in the English language since a young age. However, we know that English is very important so we have been telling him to read but he just simply refuses to do so and I can see from his grades that he wasn’t doing well. As parents, we understand that English is the most important subject as it helps with other subjects such as Geography and History, where you have to write fluently to get the grades you want.

Since he had this interest to join Mr Wong’s English tuition programme, I decided to give it a try. After joining his class, I’m quite surprised that within a few months, Yuxin’s vocabulary has improved.

For the past one year that he has been with Mr Wong, his English grades improved tremendously. Most importantly I can see a change in his character. Which is something that is quite surprising to me.

I would think that English tuition is just to improve your command of English, so what has it got to do with your character? I believe the stories and current affairs he shares have inspired the students, especially my son. I feel very grateful because Yuxin had never been so interested in his studies but now he even goes out of his way to buy books to read. I am very grateful for what Mr Wong has done for Yuxin and I’m very glad that I’ve enrolled him for Mr Wong’s English tuition.

Mrs Wei

Parent of Ethan Wei Yuxin (Raffles Institution, RI)