Best in English Writing, Literacy and Expression

For more than a decade, Academia Education has provided advanced English tuition from Primary to JC levels, through a rigorous humanities-oriented learning approach that empowers its students in mastering English and critical thinking. Their innovative teaching methods, combined with Academia Education’s liberal-arts philosophy, have helped students excel academically and develop strong communication skills.

Founded by a former top Raffles student and Princeton graduate, Academia Education’s pedagogy is inspired by evidence-based strategies refined at prestigious higher educational institutions and liberal arts colleges. Their structured curriculum has delivered a track record of stellar results in English and General Paper for PSLE, O and A levels.

Since 2013, Academia Education has developed creativity and global awareness in its students. If you want your child to develop into a confident thinker and communicator, look no further, with Academia’s dynamic curriculum, close guidance, and feedback, catered to each student’s specific needs.

BEST FOR

More than 50% of Academia’s students have scored AL1 for their PSLE English. For O-Level English, almost all of their students get A or B grades, and over 70% of their A-Level students achieve Distinctions for General Paper.

Students at Academia Education are also supported beyond examination scores. As the Academia team includes graduates from top local universities, Ivy League institutions, and Oxbridge, they share experience and guidance for DSA applications, scholarship essays, and university interviews. Many alumni also stay in touch with Academia Education, returning to seek advice or serve as interns.

Instructors at Academia undergo rigorous training in classroom management, as well as its signature curriculum, feedback approach, and assessment standards. Creating a positive learning environment is also a core area of focus at Academia Education, which aims to nurture thoughtful, articulate, and confident students who are interested in learning.

Academia supports student projects, the most recent being TheWriteChance, a student-founded non-profit which empowers children through creative writing, mentorships, and workshops, fostering self-expression and community. Academia has also been a partner of Care Corner’s Academic Support and PSLE Readiness programme, providing a boost for Primary 6 students from lower-resourced families who lack crucial academic support.

FEATURES

Humanities-Centred, Critical Thinking Approach – Beyond exam preparation, students are trained in the following areas: critical thinking, analytical reading, effective communication, intellectual curiosity and global awareness.
Structured Progression Across Levels – Students follow a long-term developmental pathway based on clearly defined levels (lower and upper primary, secondary and pre-university). Instead of attending isolated exam-preparation classes, students go on a personalised language journey with scaffolded progression.
In-House Curriculum Development – All teaching materials, worksheets, reading passages, and lesson resources are developed internally, continually updated in response to curriculum demands, examination changes, and student needs.
Small Class Sizes – Standard classes are capped at 8 students.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Proprietary Learning Technology: Cogito – Built on Brightspace, Academia’s unique Learning Management System uses curated tools for learning support, with student progress tracking and data-driven performance metrics.
Strong Emphasis on Writing and Communication – Students are trained in the following skills: reading comprehension, inferential thinking, creative and argumentative writing, oral communication, vocabulary and grammar. Lessons combine instruction, discussion, guided practice, feedback, and correction.
Highly Credentialed Teaching Team – Academia’s instructors include graduates from top universities who are trained around a common pedagogical framework. Students receive detailed feedback, personalised guidance, and consultation beyond regular lessons.
Long-Term Educational Relationship – Academia offers more than just weekly tuition, as it provides mentorship, ongoing feedback, parent communication, progress monitoring, and enrichment opportunities such as holiday programmes and intensive courses.

REVIEWS

Student and parent feedback reflects the dedication of the instructors at Academia Education:

“I am truly grateful for the dedication and support that Ms. Koh has provided. She is an excellent English teacher who guides him with patience and care at every step. Ms. Koh helped V review his Commonwealth Essay. Thanks to her guidance, he was awarded the Silver Award in the competition. We are extremely grateful for her support and guidance.”

“Having had the privilege of being taught by Mr Olivier from Secondary 2 to the end of my tertiary education journey in Junior College, I can earnestly attest that his teaching has transformed my proficiency. This enabled me to often rank among the top of my cohort in written examinations, excelling in both the General Paper and Literature in English subject at the A-Levels.”