Why We Recommend ThatBioTutor for O-Level Biology
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TL;DR
ThatBioTutor is the only O Level Pure Biology specialist tuition in Singapore that focuses on delivering high quality lessons and equips students with a wealth of resources.
Students receive bite-sized concept maps, weekly exam-style practices and targeted feedback.
In 2024, 9 in 10 students from ThatBioTutor scored As and Bs. 6 in 10 students scored A1 or A2.
1 | Curriculum Fit for O-Level Biology
| O-Level Topic | Why it Matters |
| 1. Cell structure & organisation | Foundation for all later systems |
| 2. Movement of substances | Explains diffusion, osmosis, active transport |
| 3. Biological molecules | Links chemistry to life processes |
| 4. Nutrition in humans | Covers digestion and balanced diet concepts |
| 5. Transport in humans | Blood, heart and circulation |
| 6. Respiration in humans | Energy release in cells |
| 7. Excretion in humans | Removal of metabolic wastes |
| 8. Homeostasis, Co-ordination and Response in Humans | Keeping internal conditions stable; Nervous and endocrine control |
| 9. Infectious Diseases in Humans | Pathogens and Immune System |
| 10. Nutrition and Transport in Flowering Plants | Photosynthesis and mineral needs; Xylem, phloem and translocation |
| 11. Organisms and their environment | Ecology, food webs, conservation |
| 12. Molecular Genetics | How traits are passed on |
| 13. Reproduction | Sexual and asexual, plant and human |
| 14. Inheritance | The Passage of Genetic Information from Parent to Offspring; Monohybrid Crosses; Variation; Natural Selection |
ThatBioTutor resources (Keefe Fonseka):
- Weekly lessons
- 24/7 WhatsApp help
- Concise notes and CAQ sheets
- Crash course video clips and lesson recordings
- Digital flashcards
- Practice papers
2 | Class Formats & Materials
- Weekly sessions - students get intensive teaching and revision on their weak points in Biology concepts.
- Hybrid delivery - attend on-site or live online via Zoom.
- Printable notes pack issued before each new unit; updated every year.
- Self-mark homework with detailed solutions to train error spotting. Video
3 | Results Snapshot
In 2024,
- 9 in 10 students (94%) scored As and Bs
- 6 in 10 students (62%) scored A1 or A2
4 | What Parents Like Most
- Accountability - Keefe and his team ensures students work through their weak points each week.
- Exam-first pedagogy - resources map directly onto SEAB assessment objectives.
- Open-access study library - access to notes, practice papers, flashcards, past lesson recordings, at no extra charge.
- 24/7 WhatsApp support - students can message their tutor anytime.
5 | When to Enrol
- Sec 3 Term 2 - ideal on-ramp before Human Physiology topics begin.
- Sec 4 March break - last window to patch data-handling skills before school mid-years.
- Crash-course slots - a few crash courses are held throughout the year, usually during school holidays.
6 | Checklist Before You Book
- Verify class timing fits your child's CCA calendar.
- Download the free sample notes to gauge learning style fit.
- Ask about the latest cohort size - smaller groups mean more personalised feedback.
- Confirm make-up-class policy for illness or school events.
7 | Further Reading
Last updated 14 July 2025. Subject to revision when SEAB releases the next syllabus update.
