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Jul 2006
Smartlab is accreditated as an International Examination
Centre as part of the University of Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE). University of Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE) is part of the Cambridge
Assessment Group which is the former University of Cambridge
Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), a department of the
world-renowned University of Cambridge and a not-for-profit
organisation. SmartLab is proud to work with CIE in offering
the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and
Trainers as programme and Cambridge International Diploma.
For more details, please click
here.
Oct 2006
One of the founders of Smartlab has won the
Spirit of Enterprise out of a total of 200 nominees.
For more details, please click
here.
Feb 2007
Newsletter
- Congratulations to our students
who have done us proud in the PSLE, GCE O level and GCE A
level examinations. Most of them have demonstrated the
ability to improve their grades through their own confidence
and determination. We would like to take this opportunity to
thank all our teachers, past and present, who have worked
selflessly in wanting to make a difference to the students’
performance. We would like to thank all the parents for
believing in us, and allowing us to participate in your
child's journey. Lastly, for the students, we salute you and
continue to believe in each and everyone as you scale for
higher heights and take on greater challenges in your life.
Jul 2007
Smartlab has joined the institutional member of the
College
of Teachers.
Oct 2007
Smartlab has been awarded the
Singapore
Prestige Brand Award. For more details,
please click
here.
Dec 2007
Teen Towkay programme conducted to help raise funds for the
Society of the Physically Disabled and the SPCA. For more details, please click
here.
Feb 2008
Newsletter
- Congratulations to our students
who have done us proud in the PSLE, GCE O level and GCE A
level examinations. At least 3/4
of our students have improved by 1 grade or more during
PSLE, and 2 grades or more during GCE O level and GCE A
level. Average grade improvement for each student in our
centre is from 2.5-3.9. We would continue to focus on
developing and implementing our curriculum in the 3 stages:
Exploration, Strengthening and Consolidation since
inception, and found them beneficial in gearing and
conditioning students to improve their assessment scores.
May 2008
Founder of SmartLab(R), Mr Tony Tan Lay Thiam has been invited to as part of Spirit of Enterprise (www.soe.org.sg) to Ngee Ann Polytechnic Student Entrepreneurship Day 2008 to inaugurate the "Shadow-an-Entrepreneur" Programme.
For more details, please click
here.
Jun 2008
Parents up in arms over tough exams,
Straits Times Article
1st Jun 2008
Extract of the article:
SmartLab's chief executive Tony Tan, 38, sees about a 10 per
cent jump in enrolment after mid-terms every year. His
largest groups of students come from Primary 6, Secondary 4
and JC 2.........Tuition centres, too, said they had to
rebuild crushed egos. Said SmartLab's Mr Tan: 'It's good to
shake their confidence a bit but not to the extent where it
collapses. The objective of assessment should be that they
can come out of it stronger.'
Jun 2008
Tuition Nation,
Straits Times Article 15 Jun 2008
Extract of the article: To cater
to this seemingly insatiable demand, education centre chain
SmartLab Education launched an online service this month. It
now offers students a 'virtual classroom' where they can log
in from home to post questions to teachers on messaging
systems or virtual whiteboards. SmartLab's managing
director Hazel Poa said its aim is to eventually enable
students to get help from tutors at all times. Its online
tuition service costs between $49 and $79 monthly, and
caters to upper secondary and junior college students. The
market rate for private one-on-one home tuition is between
$10 and $150 an hour, depending on the student's level and
the tutor's qualifications. Group tuition classes cost
between $60 and $350 monthly.
Jul 2008
Student Awards for deserving individuals who display an
unyielding attitude in striving to improve their results and
maintaining a positive attitude towards learning. For more details, please click
here.
Aug 2008
Founder of SmartLab(R), Mr Tony Tan Lay Thiam has been invited to give a presentation at Nanyang Technological University on entrepreneurship "My Life as an Entrepreneur" on 9 July 2008.
For more details, please click
here.
Nov 2008
Founder of SmartLab(R), Mr Tony Tan Lay Thiam has been invited to form part of a panel together with Associate Professor from NTU-NIE and Director from a Singapore Youth organisation in discussing the topic: "The tuition culture in Singapore: boon or bane?"
For more details, please click
here.
May 2009
Tutors' before-&-after boast irks schools, parents,
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090520-142656.html on
21 May 2009. Extract of the article: Smartlab managing
director Hazel Poa said in an email interview that there are
usually several factors involved when a student does well.
But she added that Smartlab believes that its methods play
an important part in the improvement of its students. She
said that her tutors can give more attention to students
than school teachers because 'our class sizes are eight or
less for most of the levels'. Visit http://www.smartlab.com.sg/SmartLab/Students.htm to
view the details of results of all the Smartlab students
compiled since 2002.
Jul 2009
Working
with National Kidney Foundation (NKF) as part of community
partnership, Smartlab(R)
is providing free tutorial classes to children and immediate
relatives of NKF patients in all centres islandwide in
Singapore.
Aug 2009
Founder of SmartLab(R), Mr Tony Tan Lay Thiam has been
invited to be a one of
their distinguished judges for the FedEx/Junior Achievement
Asia Pacific International Trade Challenge -- one of the key
student entrepreneur exchange events in the Asia-Pacific
region by Junior Achievement Singapore, where teams from
Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hong
Kong and Thailand participated.
The
International Trade Challenge aims to prepare young people
to become tomorrow’s leaders in our global economy, and
inspire further achievements by students through
international exposure and cross-cultural exchange.
Junior Achievement is the
world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to
inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global
economy. Since its founding in 1919, Junior Achievement had
contributed to the business and economic education of more
than 87 million young people around the world. Visit
http://singapore.ja.org/.
Aug 2009
"We are a group of
students from Temasek Polytechnic doing a research on
Assisted Student's Learning. And part of the research is to
find out tuition centres that are popular among singaporeans.
We are pleased to inform you that your school ("Smartlab") has
been recognised as one the most popular tuition centres
according to our survey of 270 parents in singapore." An
interview of the founder was conducted on 6 Aug 2009 at
Farrer Park Branch by the group of 4 students from Temasek
Polytechnic. We were happy to be able to provide support to
the students who are finishing their final year project on
"Assisted student's learning".
May-Oct 2009
In 2009, SmartLab® conducted the Golden Book
Enrichment Programme for selected Secondary 4 students of
Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah. The purpose of the Programme
was to improve the academic performance and confidence of
the students for their GCE ‘O’ level exam preparation. Click
here for more details.
Dec 2009
SmartLab® expanded overseas with the operation of
a centre in Malang, Indonesia. The appointed centre is
Teachers Training and Development Institute. Visit our
centres.
Jan 2010
Numerous of SmartLab® centres: Jurong East, Hougang, Tampines, Woodlands, Farrer Park and Marine Parade have been awarded Certificate of Appreciation by National Kidney Foundation for the provision of free tutorial classes to children and immediate relatives of NKF patients. The certificates were presented by Mr Yatiman Yusof, board member of NKF and Chairman of Volunteer Management Committee on 14 January 2010.
Click here for more details.
On 24th January 2010 Sunday, students participated in the Annual Chinese New Year Bazaar held at the Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn. The event was organized to celebrate the upcoming festive season through the sale of merchandise. Students from SmartLab® sold goods from The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' (SPCA) and Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD). Their sales would help to raise funds for these societies.
Click here for more details.
Feb 2010
On 20th February 2010, Madrasah students on SmartLab’s enrichment programe who have excelled in their GCE O level examinations were recognized. 17 students have demonstrated academic excellence and improvements. Awards were presented by Director, SmartLab at Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah School located at 277 Braddell Road. Click here for more details.
On 11th February 2010, SmartLab celebrated the Lunar New Year. The event is organized for the teachers, staff and private school students and is held at Farrer Park branch. There games, food and prizes. The programme aims to build bond between teachers and students.
Click here for more details.
March 2010
Mr. Tony Tan Lay Thiam, SmartLab had assisted in Start-Up@Singapore 2010 as a judge. Mr Pyi Pai Phyoe , Judging Director, penned an email to thank Mr Tony Tan for his contributions. Extracts are as penned: "We are truly honoured and grateful to have had you as part of our panel of judges. Without the invaluable contributions of the judges, this competition would not be as successful as it is now. We would like to continue our collaboration with you for many years to come and together, we hope to be that beacon for start-ups on their road to success!"
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