2012 GCE A-LEVEL RESULTS Indigo students have done it again! 51%* scored A for General Paper and 62%* for Economics. This is well above the national distinction rate of 19% for GP and 39% for Economics. Samuel Lim, Group Director Curriculum Studies said, "If you look at the feedback from our students, it is the way we advance their level of critical thinking that allows them to do well. Not just in GP, but in Economics, for those who took up our twin package. The high level of self motivation, the various developmental workshops and academic seminars as well as mentorship of students by corporate leaders also contributed to Indigo students academic success."
* % may vary slightly as some results are not captured
Indigo's GP lessons were extremely focused on the requirements and helped guide my answers in a way that did not compromise creativity. It helped me develop key content and ideas at the back of my hand. Also, I was able to realize my strengths and weaknesses in a composition to help make an excellent choice in the A level examination. Amelia Quek, Temasek Junior College, Class of 2012 A in A-Level General Paper
Beng Khoon joins Indigo as its Director, Training Academy with effect from 1 March 2013. He is no stranger to the field of education, having taught in private educational institutions and in his home church for many years. Beng Khoon last worked as the CEO of a SME and was formerly a senior corporate leader in several fields ranging from logistics to travel & tourism. His teaching experiences, as well as his rich experiences accumulated from two decades of corporate work and regional exposure, will definitely complement and enhance the learning and development of Indigo teachers and its students. Beng Khoon's first task is to be involved in teaching Language Arts for Integrated Programme (IP) students and the General Paper. In his words, " the subjects Language Arts and GP are about the development of critical thinking skill, and creative and impactful expression. These are key 21st century global talent competencies which our students must acquire in order to be successful. My job is to inspire and motivate students to exceed beyond their imagination. This is a hallmark of the Indigo experience.
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Sim Beng Khoon Director, Training Academy, GP & Language Arts Lecturer Resource Panel Samuel Lim Director, Curriculum Studies, Master Teacher/Coach, Principal GP & Language Arts Lecturer Mark Chang Director, Resource Development, Economics Lecturer & Executive Coach Carol Ip Director, Economics Program, Master Teacher/Coach, Principal Economics Lecturer
Mark Chang, CEO of Talent Catalyst said, For enrichment center to set up a training academy is a bold move and visionary."
Sean Koh, founder and Managing Director of DCatalyst, an ex-scholar and a graduate from Stanford University said, I am lecturing in SMU, and until lately in another university as well. However, when I started to teach at Indigo, I had to be trained to ensure that I am able to deliver the lesson with a sharp focus on academic excellence and without losing the emphasis on other vitally important areas such as the long-term development of students, the instilling of selfconfidence and the introduction of real world experiences to motivate students. One key piece is the application of my knowledge on design thinking to enhance students level of critical thinking skill. I am not surprised that their students can do so well." Mark Chang aptly summed up the Indigo teaching bench strength with this comment: The management team spares no effort to assemble a team of professionals, from teachers to top corporate leaders and professionals in their respective fields, with a shared vision to impart, to educate and to challenge its students to be more than they ever imagined.
Free Seminars for Parents & Students The Art of Scoring As in A-Level GP & Economics
Speaker: Samuel Lim Director of Curriculum Venue: 180 Kitchener Road #07-11 City Square Mall Day/Date/Time: Fri 15 March 2013, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Parents and students are welcome. Please register at www.indigo.com.sg Sign-up for our GP/Econs Free Trial Lessons @ www.indigo.com.sg and Secondary English Free Trial Lessons @ www.focusacademy.com.sg
Indigo / Focus Academy Phone: 66342208 / 62536869 www.indigo.com.sg; www.focusacademy.com.sg contact@indigo.com.sg; contact@focusacademy.com.sg