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Don't Waste Time Reading Model Essays (JC Economics)!(Until You Read This)
Are you still memorizing model essays for JC Economics? The next time you pick up a model essay, focus on the content and structure instead!

Hess Academy
Mar 9, 20242 min read


The Trick to Do Well in JC Economics
The one trick to do well in JC Economics - make condensed notes. Avoid memorizing lengthy lecture notes for exam revision.

Hess Academy
Mar 7, 20242 min read


JC Cut Off Points 2026
JC Cut Off Points 2024 (Arts and Science)

Hess Academy
Feb 1, 20241 min read


JC Open Houses 2024
JC Open House Dates 2024. Check out our full compiled list of Junior College Open Houses in Singapore

Hess Academy
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Secondary Schools & IP Schools Cut Off Points PSLE
Following the PSLE 2023 Results release, here is the list of IP and Non IP Secondary Schools with their respective cut-off point.

Hess Academy
Nov 22, 20235 min read


Post PSLE 2023: Three Things You Can Expect from Full Subject Based Banding (SBB) in 2024
Subject Based Banding (SBB) was introduced in 2020 and will come into full effect across all Secondary Schools in 2024. SBB promises to...

Hess Academy
Oct 24, 20233 min read


What You Should Know about Subject-Based Banding (SBB) in Secondary Schools from 2024 Onwards
Subject-Based Banding (SBB) was progressively rolled out from 2020 and will come into full effect from 2024. We explore its implications.

Terence Ang
Oct 23, 20232 min read


O Level English: The Difference between Argumentative and Expository Essays
Welcome to our guide on O Level English essay writing. In this post, we explore the differences between argumentative and expository essays.

Terence Ang
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Essential 'Must-Knows' of the New O level English (1184 Syllabus)
In this post, we summarize the key changes of the new GCE O level English Syllabus (1184) and tips to prepare for the exam.

Terence Ang
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Must-Know GCE O level Exam Dates (Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level Examination)
GCE O level 2023 Exam Dates - Important Dates for Students taking the GCE O level Exam in 2023.

Terence Ang
May 9, 20232 min read


MOE School Terms & School Holidays 2023
Here are the MOE School Term and School Holidays of 2023, in Singapore.

Terence Ang
Oct 11, 20221 min read


O level English: 3 Types of Questions Tested in the Visual Text Comprehension
Many students dismiss this section as unimportant because it is only worth 5 marks. However, it is easy to secure these five marks if...

Terence Ang
Jun 10, 20222 min read


3 Tips to Score Well in O level English Editing
Tips to score in O level English Editing

Terence Ang
Jun 4, 20222 min read


3 Tips to Enhance Your PSLE English Composition
Many would say that a good plot which adheres to the given theme, is the most important element to score well in the Continuous Writing...

Terence Ang
May 18, 20223 min read


PSLE English: How to Score in Grammar Cloze
PSLE English: How to Score in Grammar Cloze

Terence Ang
Apr 29, 20223 min read


3 Tips to Write a Good Conclusion For Your English Composition
3 Tips to Improve your Conclusion
in Composition Writing.

Terence Ang
Apr 23, 20222 min read


Commonly Misspelled Words by PSLE Students
Spelling Can be Challenging Accurate spelling of words is a skill that is required throughout all the sections of the PSLE English Paper 1 & 2. Misspelling words can result a significant loss of marks or even the difference of 1 to 2 grades. In this post, we talk about the top 5 commonly misspelled words that your child should look out for. 1) Separate "Separate" is one of the most commonly misspelt words in the PSLE English paper. Even adults stop to think for a second wit

Terence Ang
Apr 15, 20222 min read


3 Tips To Ace the English Oral Examination
The oral examination is a special component of the English language examination which assesses how well your child can read and...

Terence Ang
Apr 9, 20222 min read


3 Common Language Errors in Composition Writing
"Language" is a key component that is graded for composition writing. In fact, it makes up 50% of the marks allocation. Under the stress...

Terence Ang
Mar 18, 20222 min read


3 Simple Tips to Develop Good Reading Habits
If your child does not like to read, you want to ease him/her into the process through good reading habits. Ideally, these habits will...

Terence Ang
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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