Tips and Guides

21st Oct, 2026

Which Humanities Elective is the Best Fit for Your Child?

Your child may be wondering which of the Humanities electives—Geography, History, or Literature—requires more memorisation, which is easier, etc.

Before I share more, let's get this out of the way: ALL Humanities subjects require memory work, because they all build critical thinking skills. For students to craft convincing arguments, they need strong evidence to support their claims.

However, there are also differences in the type of content and skills of each subject.

The best choice is not the "easiest" option, but the one that matches your child's interests and aptitude.

9th Mar, 2025

Revised JC Admission Criteria by MOE

On 6 March 2025, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced major changes to JC admission criteria, to take effect from the 2028 Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).

18th May, 2021

How to Avoid Misinterpreting Sources

If you struggle at the dreaded Source-based Qns (SBQs) and keep thinking to yourself, “I don’t understand the source”, this article might be useful.