In today’s challenging academic landscape, parents more than ever feel the need to send their children to enrichment programmes. Whether to assist their children with homework, improve current academic performance or ensure that their children do not get left behind, enrichment classes appear to be a viable option.
According to the Ministry of Education, Singaporean households spend an average of $112 a month on tuition and other education courses for their children. As parents, it is crucial to understand several basic things before making a decision, so here’s a new parent’s guide to Singapore’s enrichment centres.
The Common Types of Tuition Centres in Singapore
In Singapore, there are many types of private tuition centres available for your child. There are currently no government run or government linked centres offering such services, unless schools themselves choose to conduct extra enrichment sessions outside school hours. Otherwise, parents have the option of private tuition for their children.
All Subject Enrichment Centres
These tuition centres offer packages, usually covering all core subjects for the primary secondary levels, with some room to choose between optional subjects. Usually, their price packages will be slightly more affordable if your child takes the whole package rather than picking and choosing individual subjects. They also offer more convenience as they can function as a one-stop tuition centre for your child.
Single Subject Enrichment Centre
These centres focus only on one, or at most two subjects. They offer support to students who may be weak in only one particular subject, with the presence of subject specialist teachers. With specialised expertise, these centres will be able to offer customised learning solutions for your child as they delve deeply into that one subject.
Online Enrichment Programmes
With the advent of technology, Edutech enrichment programmes are becoming ever more popular. These fully online and virtual programmes offers your child access to resources where they can learn through technologically advanced methods. These include interactive games, lectures, animated lessons, quizzes, live streamed lessons and so on.
How Does MindSpace Stand Out?
MindSpace is an after school care programme that provides enrichment classes to cover all the core primary subjects, including English, Mathematics and Chinese. With more than 25 branches all over the island, you can easily find a MindSpace Centre near you.
With MindSpace, you can break the cycle of endless tuition for your child, and free up their evenings and weekends to spend time bonding with family. Our proprietary curriculum includes methods like the Champion Mindset, The Art of Learning™ and The Optimal Flow Method™ which will equip your child to face the mounting pressures of primary school life, and develop a resilient approach to learning that will allow them to function at their full potential.
In Summary
As an after school care provider, MindSpace believes in being a safe and supportive space for your child to develop holistically. In addition to caring for their academic needs, we also provide them with the tools they need to manage their own knowledge in an effective manner and avoid being overwhelmed.
In addition to enrichment lessons, your child will also benefit from our Champion Mindset moments and homework success sessions on a daily basis, as well as nourishing meals and adequate rest times. Contact us to find out how your child can begin attending MindSpace after school.