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GIVE YOURSELF THE EDGETEST PREPARATION
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ABOUT US
We offer a full range of education services under one roof to better serve the needs of students, families, schools, and companies. Founded in Hong Kong 2008, The Edge has since expanded to multiple centers in Singapore, Shanghai and Beijing.
With our team of international experts, we analyse and formulate techniques and strategies that incorporate best practices and inspire learning. At The Edge, we adopt a hands-on and results-oriented approach to education through fun and engaging experiences. Our unique and holistic teaching and learning methodologies as well as educational tools allow us to discover the potential in every student. Together, we pave the road to their success.
THE EDGE EXPERIENCE
Maximise your learning experience with a team of test preparation specialists who achieve top 1% scores. We have meticulously crafted contents and materials that are geared towards stellar performances that are built on a decade of expertise, holistic content development and an exam-tested approach. As practice makes perfect, we provide complimentary mock sessions that simulate realistic performance in the actual test.
The Edge Learning Center in Singapore is a leading education service provider that specialises in Academic Tutoring, Test Preparation and University Admissions Consulting.
WHY CHOOSE THE EDGE?
EXPERTISE Hong Kong’s #1 SAT Test Preparation provider with over 20,000 student hours
QUALITY TEACHINGSmall class size of 1 to 8 for enhanced learning experience and maximised attention
EXPERIENCE Relevant, innovative and engaging teaching approaches make learning fun, yet effective
PERFORMANCE Exam-tested strategies and techniques with proprietary contents developed by subject specialists
TAILORED FLEXIBILITY 100% flexible scheduling for private tutoring
ACCESSIBILITY Strategic city location close to 5 MRT stations
TRANSPARENCY Transparent reporting through our Edge360 system gives parents constant feedback on their children’s progress in private lessons, allowing them to stay better informed on students’ growth and areas for improvement
TOP SCORING EXPERTS Outstanding team of full-time test preparation instructors with top 1% scores for both SAT and ACT
“We believe that proper education shouldn’t teach us what to think, but how to think.”
WE WERE STUDENTS TOO...Our passionate test preparation instructors, with 99th percentile scores, are not only dedicated to maximising SAT and ACT scores, but also committed to enriching your learning experience. Our tested and proven strategies and methodology, developed by our test preparation experts with over a decade of experience, have helped many students achieve stellar scores in their SAT and/ or ACT and get into their dream universities.
From left to right: Soo Seng, Victoria Ling and Iris Yao
Soo Seng MPhil (Cambridge), MSc (NUS), BEng (UTM)SAT, ACT, Mathematics and Physics
Soo Seng is a test preparation instructor at The Edge Learning Center. An educator with an engineering background, he has worked in the education field for 5 years. He mastered all his tests not merely by acquiring the fundamental knowledge of the subjects, but also by adopting unique strategies, formulated based on the skills emphasised in the tests and the objectives of the tests administered, to achieve his target scores. Having accomplished all his academic goals, he is excited to impart his knowledge to students, which includes sharing his proven skills and strategies with his SAT and ACT students.
Victoria Ling BBA (NUS)SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS and English Literature
Victoria has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. Upon graduation, she joined the IT and Telco corporate industry. For the past 8 years, Victoria has been a foreign English teacher in Vietnam and China, culminating vast experience in Test Preparation Coaching, specialising in Test Prep subjects such as SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and SAT Subject (English Literature). Victoria has been able to help many Chinese students transit into the English-speaking world by accelerating their language acquisition process and test preparation strategies and techniques.
Iris Yao BSc (NUS)Mathematics
Iris worked at an international school in Singapore for many years, part-time during her NUS days and full-time after graduation. She specialises in test preparation coaching and academic tutoring. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from NUS, majoring in Mathematics. Iris excels at addressing students’ common mistakes,
analysing exam-style questions and delivering answering techniques in a systematic way such that students can easily understand and apply the strategies towards maximising their test scores.
Dr Jerome Lim PhD (NUS), BSc (NTU) Chemistry
Dr Jerome is a dedicated teacher with PhD from NUS and has more than 5 years experience in teaching Chemistry to private and group classes. He engages students through fun and interactive methods to inspire learning.
Dr Sia E.K. PhD (Darmstadt), MSc (NTU), MBA (Strathclyde), BEng (NTU) Mathematics and Physics
Dr Sia is a seasoned teacher of Physics and Engineering with over a decade of experience. He is well liked by high school students of an international school who love that he imparts his vast knowledge and teachings through interesting methodologies.
ShirazMSc (NTU), MSc (Dublin), PGDip (Oxford), BSc (NUS)Biology and Chemistry
Shiraz acquired his teaching experience and skills during his formal employment as an Education Officer by the Singapore Ministry of Education, where he taught secondary school students Biology, Chemistry and General Science. He acquired tutelage experience through tutoring both secondary school and JC students in Chemistry, Mathematics and Science.
MathujithaPGDE (UCL), BA (Bard)English Literature
Mathu is currently teaching English Literature and had also taught at Bowen Secondary School. As an educator, Mathu aspires to foster an enlivened classroom that empathises with the lived experiences of humanity.
Our specially designed in-house curriculum and materials enable students to gain solid understanding of all question types and to attain 95th percentile scores or better in their SAT and/or ACT, a prerequisite for getting admitted into top U.S. universities such as the Ivies, Stanford University and MIT.
Dr Jerome Lim Dr Sia E.K. MathujithaShiraz
SAT ESSENTIALS Gain solid understanding of the fundamental question types and best strategies for all sections of the test with our test preparation instructors.
The Edge’s diverse suite of SAT courses are built on a decade of expertise, holistic content development and an exam-tested approach that enhances students’ competency and confidence.
SAT
First introduced by the College Board in 1926, the SAT is the most widely used standardised entrance test for colleges and university admissions in the United States.
SAT POWER Identify and strengthen your specific weaknesses through a course of mock tests specially prepared by our test preparation instructors for dramatic results.
Individual
S$1300
10 Individual Hours of Review
5 Full-length SAT Mock Tests 2 Hours Detailed Review for Each of The 5 Mock Tests
Free Access to SAT Library 100% Flexible Scheduling with Customised Topics to Suit Your Needs
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Group Hybrid Group + Individual Individual
S$1600 S$2900 S$2600
30 Group Hours 30 Group Hours + 10 Individual hours 20 Individual Hours
The Edge's SAT Study Guide and Test Strategies
Full Coverage of All 4 SAT Sections (Reading, Writing, Math, Essay) 3 Full-length SAT Mock Tests Free Access to SAT Library
Unlimited Course Retakes for Group Classes 100% Flexible Scheduling with Customised Topics to Suit Your Needs for
Hybrid and Individual classes Complimentary 1 Hour Admissions Consulting Session
We highlight the importance of SAT Subject Tests that complement the qualifications of students applying to highly-competitive American universities. Our SAT subject course prepares you fully and ensure that you excel in all subjects.
SAT SUBJECT TESTS
SAT SUBJECTS
Group Individual
S$999 S$1899
12 group hours 12 individual hours
The Edge’s SAT Subject Study Guide and Test Strategies
2 Full-length SAT Subjects Mock Tests Free Access to SAT Library
100% Flexible Scheduling with Customised Topics to Suit Your Needs for Individual Classes
Complimentary 1 Hour Admissions Consulting Session
Mathematics 1 /Mathematics 2
Physics Chemistry
E/M Biology English Literature
The ACT is one of the most popular U.S. college admissions tests for students applying to U.S. universities. Our ACT courses utilise proven test preparation methodologies to help students get good results.
ACT
The Edge’s diverse suite of ACT courses are built on a decade of expertise, holistic content development and an exam-tested approach that enhances students’ competency and confidence.
ACT ESSENTIALS Master and learn all fundamental concepts and classic questions at all difficulty levels from a team of cherry-picked ACT instructors teachers with top 1% ACT scores. Acquire rigorous techniques and strategies to avoid mistakes and deal with difficult questions.
Group Hybrid Group + Individual Individual
S$1600 S$2900 S$2600
30 Group hours 30 Group Hours + 10 Individual Hours 20 Individual Hours
The Edge's ACT Study Guide and Test Strategies
Full Coverage of All 4 ACT Sections (Reading, Writing, Math, Essay) 3 Full-length ACT Mock Tests Free Access to ACT Library
Unlimited Course Retakes for Group Classes100% Flexible Scheduling with Customised Topics to Suit Your Needs for
Hybrid and Individual Classes Complimentary 1 Hour Admissions Consulting Session
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ACT POWER For students with strong basic knowledge, who wish to push their scores higher and be
better prepared for the timing of the test
Individual
S$1300
10 Individual Hours of Review
5 Full-length ACT Mock Tests
2 Hours Detailed Review for Each of The 5 Mock Tests Free Access to ACT Library
100% Flexible Scheduling with Customised Topics to Suit Your Needs
ACT DRILLING
Designed for aspiring high achievers that wish to fix specific subject weaknesses and obtain higher than a 90th percentile in their composite score
Group
S$1300
20 Group Hours for Each Selected Section
3 Full-length ACT Mock Tests
Carefully Mapped Drilling Materials for Comprehensive Test Exposure and Practice Section-focused for Need-based Scheduling (English & Essay / Maths / Reading & Science)
Free Access to ACT Library
1. 90% of the Top 100 universities in the U.S. require either the SAT or ACT for admission.
2. They are standardised comparison tools used by Admissions Officers to evaluate students from different schools in different countries.
3. Though not required, they’re useful for admission to universities in other countries, too:
• Singapore and Hong Kong universities accept SAT scores and some require them for
international applications.
• Canadian universities accept ACT scores and may require them for students who have
lower GPAs
• U.K. universities consider ACT scores and tend to give them more weight for American
applicants
Why do SAT and ACT high scores matter?
U.S. Universities that require high SAT/ACT.
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) are the two most widely accepted standardised tests of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enrol in universities.
Improve test results through the use of our proprietary exam-tested approach which focuses on overall linguistic competence. Identify, highlight and address problem areas with different test sections. Gain mastery of application on Classic Question based strategies in order to effectively answer test questions.
Group
S$2250
20 Group Hours
The Edge's IELTS / TOEFL Study Guides and Test Strategies Full Coverage of All 4 Sections
(Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) Free Access to Library
Complimentary 1 Hour Admissions Consulting Session
IELTS and TOEFL
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