The Best GP Tuition in Singapore To Ace Your A-Level Subject

Key Features of our General Paper Programme

Our General Paper tuition program in Singapore covers all the essential skills and GP syllabus content requirements with efficient step-by-step instructions, intensive consultation support and academic monitoring to ensure progress. Our approach of two teacher mentors per student guarantees that each student will always have access to the best supervision, teaching and resources.

Our dedicated educators also analyse and investigate the latest issues and trends so students can have enough room to prepare and handle all the content difficulties for General Paper. We constantly provide our enhanced and updated notes, which are simplified for you to apply them seamlessly during any examination. With our General Paper tuition in Singapore, you can spend your time more effectively and wisely in preparation for your A Levels.

Achieve Excellence in your Paper 1 - Essay Writing

Many students often find themselves stuck within the 23-29 mark range in terms of their essay scores, with no clear strategy on how to do better for paper 1. They find content preparation a bit too time-consuming. They lack mastery of the skills (or even awareness of the skills they need to do well). Most importantly, they feel frustrated with the lack of a clear and comprehensive strategy and framework to accelerate growth and make tangible improvement in their results.

If you have had such experiences before, you are not alone. Many of us teachers have also had similar experiences before, both as a student and also later on, as MOE teachers teaching at junior colleges in Singapore. The broad-based nature of the General Paper subject makes GP teaching a very subjective affair.

This is perhaps why having a comprehensive strategy that effectively tackles all the skills required for each component of the paper is of paramount importance. As ex-MOE teachers (or top tuition center teachers) with years of experience, we have constantly seek to refine our strategies to attain maximum efficiency. Being graduates from top universities (e.g. Cambridge, Oxford, King’s London) also means that we are high-achievers who are seeking for sophistication in our materials, and also for perfection in terms of lesson delivery and to ensure that our students work towards effective application of skills.

To get a decent grade for GP, you will need to get at least 35 marks for Paper 1. While examples are certainly important, one needs to develop the right cognitive ability as well as more sophisticated writing ability to work towards a more complex and nuanced response for General Paper. We have divided the Paper 1 requirements into three major components:

Master your Paper 1 Skills - Essay Writing

Part 1: Developing the Right Cognitive Ability to Address Questions
To develop the right cognitive thinking, our teachers implement a thinking framework to ensure that 1) you do not wrongly interpret the question, and 2) you can work towards a more sophisticated level of analysis. There are four main aspects to this:

Polarity
Variable/topics
Conditions & Contexts – master the answering frameworks for the 9 different question types
Developing Complexities – The ‘GERPBLC’ Approach

As a student, you will master the strategies required to unpack question statements (e.g. to apply limits to the perimeters of the debate, or engage in broadening of key terms and issues), so as to have a fitting analysis that is both broad-based, complex and accurate.

Part 2: Having Good Points, Analysis, Philosophy and a Wide-range of Useful Examples
Macro Content Lectures: At TTT, we provide a monthly macro lecture with points and examples covering a key GP topic/issue. The notes also include some of the latest key theories and trends and this is especially useful for students who are aiming for 40+ in their essay component.

Micro Essay Outlines: Each year, we also provide about 30-50 micro content essay outlines to our students, which provide the points, examples, structure and analysis for popular GP questions. The micro outlines also serve to enhance the content picked up by students in the macro content notes, by looking at other possible questions or angles that can be tested for each topic.

Model Essays: We also provide model essays written by our teachers and top ex-students, for our current students to reference.

Summary Sheets: We also provide summary sheets for key questions, to help students to save time when preparing for their examination.

Part 3: Mastering the Skills needed to showcase Superior Technical Writing Abilitya
All students at The Thought Tailor will master the skills required to write an efficient paragraph, both in terms of organisation, clarity, and flow, as well as also analytically in terms of organising arguments for maximum impact. We also provide a high-impact vocabulary list (for the introductory, body, counter-argument and rebuttal paragraphs) to enhance your language.

Some of the things that we work on include learning how to:

write an effective introduction comprising of a hook, definition, debate and thesis statement
avoid writing terrible thesis statements (black or white, all or nothing type of reductionist statements). Students develop a nuanced statement that is more representative of the complexities of reality.
introducing interesting and complex structures at the macro (essay-wide) and micro (intra-paragraph) level.
connect your explanation and examples together in a coherent manner.
present examples in a sharp and effective manner for a better analysis.
use different combinations of examples for maximum effect – we teach 12 types of examples.
Introduce complex evaluation in your body paragraphs and final analysis to show depth and breadth in understanding.

Strengthen your Paper 2 Skills - SAQs, Summary & AQ

At The Thought Tailor, we provide students with the thinking approaches and answering framework to help students develop accuracy in their responses for the short answered questions, comparison questions (for the new JC1 syllabus 2023), summary and application question.

We provide a mixture of focused drills targeting each question types, as well as regular micro timed-practice to ensure that students are able to apply the skills under timed condition. Especially given that our recent ex-MOE teachers have taught at a range of schools including RI, HCI, NYJC, TJC, VJC, SAJC, DHS, TMJC, CJC, MI, we are also able to draw on varied school experiences, to develop the most accurate answer key for past-year A level comprehension questions.

Short-answer and Summary Questions
Learn the step by step strategies (including the thinking approaches, the text reading strategies, checklist to identify accurate contextual clues and answering frameworks) needed to address all 6 question types – IYOW, Literary Devices, Writer’s Craft, Author’s Purpose, Tone and Inferential Questions. With comprehensive scaffolding (e.g. discussing the 14 types of writer’s craft and the 6 types of author’s purpose questions), you can be assured of attaining perfection in your response.

We also provide useful strategies and a list of common words for paraphrasing to ensure that our students are able to tackle the summary component effectively.

For JC1 students, our recent ex-MOE teachers also offer accurate strategies and skills required to tackle the new comparison-type questions (can comparison between text 3 and 1, comparison between text 3 and 2).

Regular drills for each question type are also provided to ensure perfection. With the required MOE school training in exam-setting and marking for the new JC1 curriculum (A level 2024), you can be confident that our in-house drill practices would meet the required standard implemented in MOE schools in 2023.

Application Question
We teach close reading strategies to help students to break down the passages and to select the best application question arguments for your application question essay.

At TTT, students also learn how to respond to both single-text and double-text AQ (old syllabus), and also how to respond to a more general AQ task requirement (new syllabus) as well as the strategies, context, and evaluative strategies required to develop efficient AQ responses. With regular homework and micro timed practices, we ensure that students are able to apply the necessary skills under real exam conditions.

To enhance students’ learning, we also provide useful statistics and local contexts (in our SG Context and Examples Booklet) to help students to generate better examples and application analysis for their application question

Regular Practices and Marked Work
At The Thought Tailor, we provide homework after each session. Our teachers regularly mark the various assignments to help us to understand some of the issues that our students face. We also provide a checklist for our assignments, to help our students to gain a better understanding of the assessment criteria, so that they can augment their responses to perfection.

The Benefits Our General Paper Tuition Offers

Efficient Step-by-Step Strategy

Hone your critical thinking abilities, refine your writing skills, and master the art of managing time during your examinations.

Intensive Consultation Support

We offer free, unlimited consultations for personalised advice and strategies to ensure efficient progress.

High-Quality Notes

Receive comprehensive notes filled with everything you need to know and understand, prepared by experienced teachers and research teams.

Common Challenges A-Level GP Students Face

Difficulty in dissecting information and gaining an understanding of the topic at hand
Difficulty in crafting well-structured and coherent essays that express their ideas with clarity and precision
Difficulty in crafting well-structured and coherent essays that express their ideas with clarity and precision

Why Do You Need General Paper Tuition?

General paper is a subject that cultivates critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills in students. However, it’s no secret that this discipline can be complex and difficult for many. Students are expected to possess profound understanding of modern-day issues, global affairs, and societal challenges, and be able to develop strategic essays that provide a deeper insight into these topics.

Our experienced tutors adopt a holistic approach to guiding students towards excellence in general paper by equipping them with effective exam strategies, time management techniques, imparting valuable knowledge, and nurturing skills that can facilitate better performance during examinations.

Choosing a General Paper Tuition Centre

Testimonials

Lessons at TTT are filled with constant practices and feedback that never fails to sharpen our answering and writing techniques. Dr Chua and Mr Russell always facilitate fruitful discussions in class from which everyone can gain valuable insights. Their unremitting efforts in helping us improve is something that everyone here at TTT is grateful for. With TTT, you will most definitely be able to ace this subject!

Shaun, Hwa Chong Institution

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TTT provided skilled teachers and comprehensive materials that guaranteed academic excellence. Ms Sanusha is an engaging and thoughtful teacher who makes her lessons fun and precisely targets our learning needs. Ms Amy ensures her students possess a wide range of examples and case studies for general paper which makes application easier in examinations. Their wonderful, insightful lessons have helped sharpen my knowledge and analytical ability, enabling me to write more sophisticated essays.

Madhu, Raffles Institution

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After scoring quite poorly in my J1 promos, I wanted to find a tuition centre that would boost my critical thinking and writing skills. Lessons at TTT did just that, allowing me to write a better essay and also with more complex vocabulary. Mr. Russell and Dr. Chua are also very nurturing, with them being always available for consultation sessions. Thank you TTT for allowing me to improve significantly in J2!

Wen Xin, Raffles Institution

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The notes provided are very detailed, rich with current affairs and nuanced arguments, and Mr Russell and Dr Chua are both amazing, passionate teachers. Thanks to the teachers and assistant tutors, my grades have improved from a D in J1 Promotional examination to an A grade in the J2 preliminary examinations, which allowed me to be in the top 20 percent of my entire cohort!

Meng Xuan, Hwa Chong Institution

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Before joining TTT, I was completely lost in terms of studying GP, and I thought it was impossible to score good grades. But now, I am glad I made the decision to join because the teachers (Dr. Chua and Mr. Russell) provided very good strategies. Their comprehension answering techniques were particularly useful as they categorised the different question types and provided various answering frameworks.

Aryan, Catholic JC

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My grades have exponentially improved, undoubtedly due to TTT’s meaningful lessons. TTT’s notes are very detailed and offer thoughtful and insightful perspectives. They clearly stand head and shoulders above the rest and were imperative in aiding my GP revision. I would like to thank TTT for helping me to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the various complicated issues that are prevalent in our world.

Elgin, Raffles Institution

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I used to fear GP because I have never really fared well in English in secondary school. Lessons at TTT changed that, with wonderful content notes, essay outlines with useful points and examples. Mr Russell and Dr. Chua also introduced various theories and philosophies that I can use to write complex essays. I am glad I joined TTT early in J1, as it gave me a good foundation for GP.

Yu Fan, Eunoia JC

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Initially, I really struggled with broadening my essay ideas and exploring deeper concepts. TTT has definitely strengthened my ability through a systematic framework of defining keywords, examining assumptions, and looking at further complexity and relevant theories (i.e. social contact). TTT places great emphasis on ensuring students truly internalise what the content is about, instead of merely memorising topic sentences and examples. TTT has made GP more meaningful, enjoyable and eye-opening.

Benecia, Hwa Chong Institution

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Lessons at TTT helped develop our skills in the multifaceted areas of GP. They help us increase the complexity of our essays and make our essays stand out from our peers. Both teachers are highly experienced and their frequent check-ins have certainly served to bolster my confidence in the subject. Overall, I am proud to admit that TTT has played a huge role in improving my GP grade.

Kelly, Hwa Chong Institution

 5/5

Mr Russell is the best GP teacher I have ever had (even considering the strength of the VJ GP department). I vividly remember after my first lesson, I was inspired by the evaluation and theories (such as Foucault’s Governmentality) he taught, and I immediately wrote an essay. The night before my A levels Paper, Mr Russell took the initiative to check up on me and even arranged an impromptu consultation. Thanks to TTT, I secured an A for A level GP.

Rangi, Victoria JC

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Mr Russell’s lectures on politics, national identity and globalisation were really informative and interesting. The notes included many points and examples that can be used for essays, as well as some essays written by Mr Russell himself during his uni days! His comments on my work helped me to better understand and improve my weaker areas. I am grateful for his help in getting an A for A level GP.

Anthea, Raffles Institution

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FAQs about General Paper (GP) Tuition

1. What is the general paper examination in Singapore?

General paper assesses a student’s knowledge on current affairs and puts their critical thinking skills to the test. It involves the study of our complex world, including current affairs, societal challenges, and more.

2. How can I benefit from general paper tuition?

General paper tuition provides guidance in responding to questions effectively during exams and imparts exam strategies to help you excel.

3. Are there specific areas of focus in general paper tuition?

Usually, general paper tuitions will cover essay writing skills and comprehension techniques to help you craft coherent and impactful essays during your exam. While tutors work to help you hone these skills, they’ll also build on your ability to analyse current affairs and think critically.

4. How can parents support their child’s preparation for general paper?

Encourage your child to read different materials regularly and engage in discussions on current affairs with them.