At EduGrove, we take the stress out of preparing academic papers with our Mandarin Critical Thinking and Creative Writing programmes. Our meticulously crafted programmes are designed to guide students through the rigours of their respective exams, ensuring their success every step of the way. Recognising the pivotal role enrichment classes play in your child’s educational journey, EduGrove is committed to delivering the highest standard of Chinese tuition programmes for Secondary School students in Singapore.
In our tuition classes, your child will delve into an immersive learning experience designed to sharpen their Chinese language skills across various aspects. Through targeted activities like expressive writing, effective communication drills, critical thinking challenges, and comprehensive exam preparation, we equip Secondary School students to excel in both academic assessments and real-world applications.
At our Chinese enrichment centre, students leverage drama, interactive word games, and innovative flash card activities to deeply engage with and retain new vocabulary and phrases. This approach turns learning into a dynamic experience, captivating even those who find Mandarin challenging. By applying what they learn in vibrant, real-world scenarios, students build a robust vocabulary that enriches their writing skills.
Our enrichment classes emphasise mastering effective communication through dynamic role-playing activities like the “Hot Seat Interview” and group discussions that foster idea sharing and persuasive debate. This practice not only boosts linguistic skills but also builds confidence in articulating thoughts clearly and convincingly in Chinese.
We integrate core texts and real-world materials to enhance students’ ability to analyse and comprehend advanced texts. Regular exercises in critical reading, paired with improvisational drama, encourage students to dissect complex concepts and articulate their own arguments, fostering a deeper understanding and application of the language in discussions and exams.
Focusing on essential exam skills, our programme covers oral presentations, diverse writing styles (including argumentative, narrative, descriptive, and expository), and targeted comprehension exercises. Students also learn the nuances of formal and informal communication, preparing them for various components of the O-Level exams through repeated practice and strategic feedback.
Interactive drama fosters creative learning by linking a student’s emotions and motor actions to newly learned content. This aids in recalling idioms and model phrases within proper sentence structures. Role-play allows students to embody characters’ emotions, actions, and moral values, enhancing comprehension, composition, and oral skills. Improvisational drama hones critical thinking and boosts confidence in expressing oneself creatively in Mandarin.
Flashcards offer students a dynamic visual-verbal learning experience through dramatic actions and games. These activities engage both visual and verbal memory, promoting long-term memorisation. Consequently, students will effortlessly recall keywords and model phrases in the future.
Utilising local news videos and current affairs articles, students are encouraged to brainstorm, share, or debate their own thoughts and ideas on various topics. This process aids in developing their ability to articulate informed arguments, drawing upon their comprehension and reasoning skills.
To empower our students to confidently and successfully address their composition and comprehension exercises, we regularly review annual O-Level papers to ensure our syllabus remains fresh and relevant. In tandem with this, we furnish students with tailored vocabulary lists to enhance their home revision. Additionally, ample class time is given to complete worksheets, affording students the opportunity to address any queries directly with teachers. As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect!”
I enjoy how at the start of every lesson, the teacher gets us to share any recent news we’ve heard/read and this gives us a platform to speak freely therefore helping to boost my confidence in speaking Chinese. During lesson, she always encourages us to attempt to answer any questions asked and makes sure that we understand everything that was taught in the lesson. I love EduGrove because it has helped me improve my Chinese to 77% in the recent exams and increased my confidence when it comes to speaking/learning Chinese.
EduGrove’s unique developmental pedagogy for the Chinese Language was impetus to my child’s academic success. New keywords were taught through role-playing and drama activities in class. Classes are highly engaging with fun interactive games and activities that made lessons interesting. And her results improved from a grade E in her SA2 Chinese results to a grade B for PSLE.
Be it for Primary School Chinese enrichment or Secondary school programmes, EduGrove’s educators are distinguished graduates, many holding at least a Bachelor’s degree from prestigious universities, and are proficient in Standard Mandarin. They are not only skilled communicators but also possess an adept understanding of pedagogical strategies that make learning Mandarin engaging and effective.
Absolutely, EduGrove’s tuition curriculum is meticulously designed with a focus on one exam component each week to ensure thorough preparation for every aspect of their Chinese examinations. This approach equips Secondary School students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel, integrating targeted strategies into our teaching methods for comprehensive exam readiness.
EduGrove stands out through its dynamic and immersive teaching methods that encompass role-play, word games, improvisational drama, and structured written exercises. This holistic approach ensures that students not only learn Mandarin but also apply it practically, enhancing retention and making the learning process both effective and enjoyable.
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EduGrove has helped thousands of students not only achieve success in their Chinese grades but also fall in love with the language through our simple yet revolutionary approach. Voted by parents annually as the best Chinese enrichment centre in Singapore and having won the Industry Star Promising SME 500 Award, EduGrove is one of the leading providers for Chinese enrichment lessons.
As the only Chinese enrichment centre that offers specialised classes for students from playgroup to secondary, EduGrove’s team of specialist curriculum writers and teachers are experts in helping every student from each age group achieve their full potential in the Chinese language.
If your child requires something a little different from the norm, be it to focus on composition writing or one-to-one tutoring, we are able to tailor a specific plan to suit their needs.
Through updates and feedback after each class, teachers work hand-in-hand with parents to ensure their child’s positive progress. We track the progress of each student, cultivating their strengths and identifying areas for improvement. Regular evaluation allows teachers to adjust the goals for each student according to their learning style.
We aim for big successes but keep our class sizes small. With a maximum of 12 students per group, teachers are able to pay close attention to the needs and development of every student in their care. Each classroom has a dedicated area for drama and games, as well as desk-bound activities. Teaching takes place in spacious, light-filled studios, equipped with state-of-the-art learning tools, enabling students of all ages and levels to play, discover, and thrive in a truly conducive learning environment.
Not only do we help students ace their Chinese examinations, we also develop their 21st century competencies like creativity, critical thinking, and presentation skills that are crucial for them to thrive in their future tertiary education and adult professional lives.
EduGrove’s way of conducting Chinese lessons requires a very special breed of Chinese teacher. They are dedicated educators focused on meeting the needs of every class as a whole and every individual student in their care. Essentially they take on the role of form teachers. Working closely with parents, EduGrove teachers are concerned as much with the holistic development of their students as they are with nurturing and improving their Chinese studies.
Our teachers are also able to communicate with English-speaking parents and work closely with them to improve their child’s Chinese language abilities.
EduGrove has assembled a team of industry experts to specially design a set of curriculum that combines with our award-winning methodology to ensure students excel in their national exams.
Covering all commonly tested keywords, oral, comprehension, composition and listening comprehension, EduGrove students are confident and well-prepared when it comes to taking on their PSLE and O-Levels!
We use drama, word games, and creative activities interactively not only to excite, motivate, and inspire, but more importantly to coax the students to vocalise and apply the keywords and phrases taught. These dynamic learning tools also help students remember more effectively.
Learning a language doesn’t have to be a chore. Research has shown that children learn best through play and that’s why our classes are designed to get away from the traditional rote-learning way of learning Chinese. Our curriculum is designed to ignite every student’s desire to learn, which means every activity is designed to be FUN!
Instead of focusing on the tedious memorisation of keywords, we use drama and word games in all classes from Preschool through to Primary and Secondary to help students remember lesson content in a more FUN, ENGAGING, and EFFECTIVE way!
