Our proprietary Raffles Framework empowers every student with the necessary skills to tackle their high-stakes examinations.
The Raffles Framework uses a three-pronged framework to build students’ confidence in and mastery of the language.
This is facilitated by our unique approach to teaching which utilises banding, non-rote learning, and exam-oriented preparation.
Low to middle-ability students face difficulties with more fundamental aspects of the language.
These include areas such as grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure and can cause them to be heavily penalised across Paper 2 sections.
Example
Misspelling of common words: curiosity/ perseverance/ separate/ necessary
Sarah’s dedication (dedicate) to her work was recognised by her superior.
The past tense of some verbs do not end predictably with ‘-ed’.
Examples
Brought (bring), found (find)
The simple past tense of some verbs also take the same form as the root verb. Students may mistakenly end such words with ‘-ed’.
Examples
put (put), hit (hit)
Past participles are preceded by the words ‘has’, ‘have’ or ‘had’.
The past participles of irregular verbs can pose difficulties for students, since they do not follow a fixed pattern.
Examples
preferred (prefer), done (do)
Middle to high-ability students have minimal lapses in grammar and spelling and are competent in tackling fundamental level questions.
However, they may lose marks in sections which test advanced vocabulary, close reading, inferential skills, and overall comprehension ability. Lessons will focus on vocabulary expansion and higher-order skills in order to maximise their overall score.
A phrasal verb consists of a verb paired with a preposition. By changing the preposition, the overall meaning of the phrase changes.
Example
There was a concerted effort amongst various organisations to stamp out the disease.
(Students may not be familiar with the phrasal verb ‘stamp out’ and the corresponding meaning of to get rid of or eradicate.)
Collocations are groups of words which commonly appear together.
Example
He was fined heavily for evading taxes.
While evading means escaping or avoiding, these answers are not accepted because the word pair is a collocation.
As an only child, she was used to solitude. She did not mind being in her own company.
Students have to identify a word that accurately paraphrases the meaning of the second sentence.
As the sun moved across the cloudless sky, Jacob scrutinised the shortening and lengthening shadows on the ground.
Example
Question: What method did Jacob use to tell the time?
Answer: He used the position of the sun in the sky.
The answers to inferential questions are not explicitly stated in the text. Instead, students need to source for clues and make an informed guess of the answer. Without identifying that this question is inferential, students may lose marks because of copying.
In the first stage of our proprietary framework, students are taught the skills or step-by-step methods to tackle one section of the English paper according to their ability levels.
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Example
Synthesis and Transformation
Q: The farmer has milked all the cows.
A: All the cows have been milked by the farmer.
In this example, students must be able to identify that the question implicitly tests their understanding of subject-verb agreement. They should preserve the tense in the question and also identify that ‘cows’ is a plural subject. Without a solid language foundation, they may blindly copy the word ‘has’.
Like any other subject, adequate preparation is necessary to achieve success in Paper 2. The myriad of components in this paper can make it difficult to pinpoint what needs to be done to pull up your child’s score.
Through differentiated teaching and step-by-step instruction, we simplify the process of preparation so your child can achieve clarity and maximise his/her success.
The demands of the curriculum means that there is little time within the confines of each lesson to cultivate a broader appreciation of the English language. Instead, we maximise the time your child spends with us to achieve exam readiness.
Paper 2 totals 95 marks and makes up nearly 50% of your child’s overall English score. It is the most heavily weighted component of the PSLE English Paper.
Every lesson is thoughtfully planned to maximise the time that your child spends with us.
Through his/her time with us, your child will learn how to:
Raffles Programmes have an exam-oriented focus and are ultimately aimed at preparing students for the demands of high-stakes examinations.
Raffles Programmes have an exam-oriented focus and are ultimately aimed at preparing students for the demands of high-stakes examinations.
Level: P5/P6
Course Contents: PSLE Papers 2 and 4
Duration: 2 hours per lesson
Fees per Lesson $70
Fees per Cycle 4* $70 = $280
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– Complimentary access to snack bar
– Raffles starter pack (file and foolscap pad)
– Limited-time offer of 10% off course fees
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We specialise in preparation for the PSLE and GCE ‘O’ Level English paper and cater to students from levels Primary 5 to Secondary 4.
Lessons are capped at a maximum of 8 students for a healthy student-teacher ratio and so that every child enjoys individualised attention.
Your child will be placed into a class best suited for his/her ability level.
Our materials align closely with the MOE schools-based curriculum and are adapted from past-year PSLE and school examination questions.
We do not offer online classes at the moment. We believe that every child benefits from interacting with his/her peers in a purely on-site classroom environment.
Yes, you may wish to sign up for a one-month paid trial before deciding whether or not to commit to the Raffles programme.
We provide free consultations with our experienced team to help you understand your child’s learning needs and goals.
Our writing classes are skills-focused and designed to prepare your child adequately for your child’s graduating milestone exam.
Every lesson has a specific writing focus and dedicated time is set aside weekly for your child to practise the technique taught.
We try not to spoon feed your child model essays from the get-go. Instead, independent writing and application of skills is emphasised first. That being said, supervised guidance is available every step of the way. Depending on your child’s readiness, assistance will be provided at the teacher’s discretion.
Your child will sit for a placement test to help us place him/her in a class best suited for his/her ability level.
Course fees are strictly non-refundable. He/she may wish to attend a replacement class subject to class or teacher availability.