WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS

Lexna Neo

Saint Anthony's Canossian Secondary

English C6 to A2

Before I joined Good School Tampines, I was very unsure of the different writing techniques and comprehension question types. However after i joined, everything became much more simplified. The tutors was also very patient. My tutor, Ms Sarah Tan, would always be very patient in explaining to me my composition errors and how I could write it better. For example, the tutors would always give us very concrete and specific examples so that it is easier for students to comprehend. Without fail, my tutor was always very willing to help me mark my essays which was something I was very appreciative about.

For comprehension wise, Ms Sarah explained to us the different question types there were and always gave us ample practice so that we would know how to identify the question types during examinations which made it a lot simpler to answer the questions.

Another thing I like about Good school is the small group size which made it easier for the tutors to focus on our weakness and improve on it individually. Thanks to my tutors, my Secondary English grades were able to improve.

Ryan Leong

Maris Stella High

English C6 to A2

In Primary School, English was a subject I did not struggle with much since I use it every day. As such, I had a tremendous amount of confidence for English and clinched an A* for the subject in the PSLE. However, when I advanced to Secondary education, English as a subject became a whole different ball game; new sections such as summary as well as essay types were introduced, the vocabulary I possessed was extremely short of what was required, and thus the whole subject just became complicated and puzzling to me, pulling me down to a C6 during my Secondary two year-end exams.

That is when I searched and chanced upon Good School online.

Although the Centre is situated snuggly in a small corner in Kovan, but as the saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” When I first arrived at the place, it appeared to be a bit run down. However, inside Good School is so much different, like the contrast between black and white. With furnished floor, furniture, complete with cooling air-conditioning and even a mini snack store, I must say the environment was extremely welcoming. Even my tutor, was the humorous kind, and not before long I was on track with the class.

My tutor, Mr Tan Wei Jie, has an extremely unique way of looking at the English language: through formulas. He used to share with us as a person who studied computing, that he wanted to incorporate Math into English to make it easier for us to tackle tough questions and essay topics. Hence, he created formulas as strategies for us to memorize to handle comprehension and essay questions, effectively and efficiently. He also shares with us hot news articles every class to help us build up our repertoire of current affairs knowledge in preparation for the expository and argumentative essays. Moreover, my tutor was also available round-the-clock for any queries I had about the lessons and to submit any essays I have written to further enhance my essay writing abilities.

As a result, I have him to thank for my stellar results of an A2 in my O'Levels, and I strongly recommend his classes in Good School if you want to have a unique perspective of English as a subject and yet ace your English examinations with style (literally).