Schoolhouse By The Bay

Testimonials from Parents of Schoolhouse’s K2 Graduates

Primary School Enrolled	Parents' Testimonial
CHIJ Katong Primary	Nurturing a child to have self-confidence, to be independent and ability to solve simple logical problems by herself are the strongest components of TLL program. Social skills have improved tremendously.  Well-prepared to enter primary school.  Very confident.  Took school bus to primary school alone on the first day with no parents going with her.  Enjoys primary school and well-liked by teachers.  She's the class monitor.  Would have liked Schoolhouse to emphasis more on reading skills, but otherwise perfect. Thank you.
Kong Hwa Primary School	Creativity, oral expressions, Speech & Drama - these are the strongest components of The Learning Ladder program.  Your program is intensive and the kids are well-prepared.
Kong Hwa Primary School	Learning through play and having dedicated teachers who love children are the strongest components of TLL program.  My sons answered questions 4 to 7 in this survey himself.  He even said that his answers to questions 5 and 6 are more related to his own character rather than reasons pertaining to Schoolhouse.  Well done, Schoolhouse!
Tao Nan School	My child enjoyed Schoolhouse.  He understands the differences between Schoolhouse and primary school.  My child is a cheerful and confident boy.  Schoolhouse gave him an overall foundation which was key to him finding his way around his primary school.
Tao Nan School	We believe that Schoolhouse did a good job in preparing our child for the local primary one system.
Ngee Ann Primary	The structured timetable from one activity to another very different activity is the strongest components of The Learning Ladder program.  The level of Mandarin was comparable to that of Primary 1.
St Stephen's School	The English and Reading programs as well as the Mandarin are the strongest components of The Learning Ladder program.  He is asked regularly to recite his poems and stories in front of the whole primary school!  He has also been getting good marks for his Chinese.  The biggest impact of Schoolhouse has been his confidence level and his love for learning.  We believe that Schoolhouse did a good job in preparing our child for the local P1 system.
CHIJ (Kellock)	The strongest component of TLL program was your teachers' dedication and commitment to our daughter's learning and growth, that is they were very positive and encouraging.  This made her learning fruitful and enriching.  Our daughter was an introvert child when she was enrolled into your program in 2002.  She was "speaking with her eyes" as described by your teacher in her 2nd year there.  By the 3rd year, she was "leading" and had assimilated well in your program.  Now in P1, she is a confident child and contributes actively in class, as described by her P1 form teacher.  She is also appointed as class monitor.
CHIJ Katong	The strongest component of TLL program are: a) building confidence level of the child via various play activities b) encouraging creativity and showmanship in each individual child. We believe that Schoolhouse did a good job in preparing our child for the local P1 system because: · our child is academically prepared · Schoolhouse taught the children to be independent · Schoolhouse encouraged children to speak up and fend for themselves

“I would like to thank all the teachers who have taught and taken care of my child in 2006. He has improved so much and learnt a lot.”

“The teachers have been very friendly and understanding throughout the year and patient in answering my queries.”

“We liked the system of changing classroom and teachers as I feel that children should not stick to only one teacher. By having different environments will allow the child to have cultivated good adaptability.”

“To have different teachers allow the child to receive different teaching techniques, advices and coaching, this gives the child an all-rounded exposure.” 

“We believes that our system enables children to be independent, confident and the ability to adjust easily when environments changes.”

"Plenty of room for the child to express their views and interact with others."

"Instills self-confidence, self-respect and social skills."

"Too bad it's over! He misses going to Schoolhouse."

Curriculum in Schoolhouse builds good skills and a foundation for life.

- From Parents at the Schoolhouse By The Bay