Class size
Maximum 4 students
Students are grouped by learning pace, not just by level — if no existing session matches your child’s pace, we open a new one.
Class registration for the 2027 school year is open.
Sec 1 IB pathway English tuition
Our tutors help Sec 1 and Year 1 students at IB pathway schools understand texts, explain a writer’s choices and write analytical paragraphs. Lessons use your child’s schoolwork, with time to discuss an idea before putting it into writing.
Live online classes · Maximum 4 students · 1.5 hours weekly
What we practise
- Read accurately and select details that answer the question
- Explain a character’s actions and the effect of a writer’s choices
- Write a paragraph with a claim, evidence and explanation
- Share an interpretation and listen to another view
Syllabus & assessment
Examples of school programme sources
ACS (Independent), SJI and HCIS programme sources are linked below. Sources checked 10 October 2026. Lessons follow each student’s school materials.
Study guide · 01
Build an analytical paragraph from one observation
Start with a question about the passage: what does an action reveal, why does a place feel uncomfortable, or how does a description affect the reader? Choose one detail that helps answer it. State the interpretation, include the relevant evidence and explain the connection. A paragraph does not need to retell every event before making its point.
Say what happens in the passage, then explain what it suggests. Check the surrounding sentences: if another detail points to a different interpretation, adjust the answer.
The task
“Leo left the last slice on the plate, though he had barely eaten.” What could the action suggest?
Worked response
Leaving the slice despite his hunger suggests that Leo is considering someone else’s needs. The contrast between what he wants and what he does supports that interpretation.
The answer explains the action rather than only labelling Leo as generous. More context would help establish whom he is thinking of.
Study guide · 02
Use discussion to strengthen the next written answer
Ask the student to explain an answer aloud before extending it in writing. A listener can ask which detail led to the view or why a character’s choice matters. Those questions reveal an unstated step in the reasoning. The student can then add that step to the paragraph in their own words.
Bring the school’s passage, question and teacher comments. We use these to choose what to practise, whether the assignment involves a story, poem, non-fiction text or presentation.
Common difficulties
A response tells the story again
Students may understand the events without explaining their significance. We use a short passage to practise connecting what happens to what the reader learns.
A quotation is left unexplained
Students explain why a quotation supports their point, then include that explanation in the paragraph.
How our tutors help
Read a recent school response
The assignment, the student’s answer and teacher feedback show which reading or writing skill needs attention first.
Talk through the interpretation
The tutor asks what your child noticed and which words led to that view. Discussing the answer helps them write it clearly.
Apply the skill independently
A new extract checks whether the student can choose evidence and explain it. Targeted practice and spaced review reinforce the lesson.
Your class
Lessons and practice, every week
Class registration for the 2027 school year is open.
Trial
$30 subsidised trial rate
A dedicated trial session at a different timeslot is offered at a subsidised rate of $30. We’ll help you explore the available options.
Class format
Live online
Weekly duration
1.5 hours
Levels
Secondary 1 / Year 1 at IB pathway schools
Between lessons
Subject practice on the DeepThink platform
Practice is included as part of the classes.
Registration
2027 school year
Open now. Request a trial class and we will message you to confirm the level and schedule.
Getting started
Arrange a trial class
Bring recent schoolwork so the tutor can plan the first lesson.
Bring a recent piece of work
We read the questions, your child’s answers and teacher feedback to choose what to work on.
Confirm the right class
We message you to confirm the school programme, 2027 year level and lesson time.
Try a lesson
A trial class lets your child meet the teacher, take part and see how the lessons work.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for parents
How many students are in each class?
Four, at most. Students are grouped by learning pace, not just by year level, so each lesson moves at the speed of the students actually in it. When no session matches a child’s pace, we open a new one. In a class that size, every child answers questions, gets their working checked, and gets help the moment they need it.
How much does a dedicated trial session cost?
A dedicated trial session at a different timeslot is offered at a subsidised rate of $30. We’ll help you explore the available options.
Which Year 1 students do these classes support?
We support Sec 1 and Year 1 English and Language Arts students at IB pathway schools. Support currently covers ACS (Independent), St Joseph’s Institution (SJI), Hwa Chong International School (HCIS), Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) and School of the Arts (SOTA). Lessons use their current schoolwork.
Can a student start before receiving a school assignment?
Bring a recent English exercise. If school assignments are not available yet, the tutor can use a short reading and writing task to decide where to start.
How can parents help with an analytical paragraph?
Ask what the student thinks the passage suggests and which words support that view. Encourage them to explain the link. Keep the assignment and teacher comments together so the tutor can help with the next revision.
Is registration open for 2027?
Class registration for the 2027 school year is open. Request a trial class using the form. We will message you to confirm your child’s 2027 level and class details.
Is practice included?
Yes. Students practise on DeepThink between their weekly live online lessons.
Ready to start?
Try a trial class and see how DeepThink works
Experience our teaching approach and find a class that suits your child’s learning needs.
Class registration for the 2027 school year is open.