FAQ (MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS):

Q: Why Eclat instead of other mainstream centres or home based tutors?

A:

1. Specialist tutors and support team who all **studied or taught in IP schools **to match the student both in capability and rigor
   v.s Tutors who lack the domain expertise and have a mixed portfolio of students
2. Classes are streamlined and cater purely to IP students in terms of classroom management as well as **content or skills mastery **
   v.s. Mixed classes with curriculum designed for national exams like N/O-levels
3. Turning **struggling IP students into confident learners **
   v.s Most mainstream centres often assume IP students are academically strong and neglect to check their work/give additional attention
4. Flexible makeup policy due to specialization
   v.s. Lack of makeup slots as most centres only have 1-2 IP classes
5. Eclat has** over a decade of data and experience on IP students and curriculum** with a strong support system/afterschool consultation
   v.s Generic experience and questions from most centres, tutors switch off after class

Q: With different IP schools sometimes having different syllabuses, or students with different speed, how do you plan to address this issue?

A:

1. Split classes based on content list (similar IP schools or individuals will be grouped together)
2. Small class size makes consultation streamlined and efficient
3. Differentiated Instruction within the classroom

Q: I have very specific questions I wish to consult on, will that be too disruptive?

A:

1. Students’ questions will be prioritized and encouraged
2. Consultation is free and encouraged

Q: Do lessons end right after their exams? Are there any headstart or revision classes available for Integrated Programme (IP) students?

A:

1. Lessons run from Jan to Late Nov as the IP curriculum is demanding and steps have to be taken for the students to keep pace
2. Headstart or revision classes are available every holiday period

Q: My child is struggling badly, will he/she be able to catch up if we join now?

A:

1. Eclat is founded on helping struggling IP students succeed
2. Students will be placed in a class where they are comfortable to speak up and consult
3. A** training timeline will be customized** with appropriate learning checkpoints, updates and goal-setting

Q: We prefer online classes, what are the details?

A:

1. Google meet premium, materials will be sent by WhatsApp, answers to be submitted via Camscanner
2. Students are expected to respond to questions when prompted by the tutor

Q: What is your policy on homework?

A:

1. Homework depends on the current workload of the student
2. Additional work is given on a case by case basis
3. Past year IP papers are available (hard to find in mainstream centres)

Q: My child needs double/triple sciences and double math, but has no time to attend so much tuition. What can I do?

A:

1. **Hybrid training **for Y3Y4 Math and Science is available in the centre
2. Each of our math and science classes covers 2 topics, A/E math or Physics/Chem
3. Tutor will sort the student into an appropriate class

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