Singapore is often referred to as a “Tuition Nation,” with even former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noting that tuition has become a “minor national obsession.” Many Singaporean parents are willing to invest heavily in tuition, believing it to be a crucial factor in their children’s academic success. According to the 2008 report on Singapore household expenditures by the Department of Statistics, households spent approximately $820 million on centre- and home-based private tuition, a significant increase from $470 million a decade earlier.

In today’s highly competitive academic environment, tuition is frequently seen as a necessary step for achieving distinctions and staying ahead in the educational race. However, Dr. Anthony Fok emphasises that tuition should serve as a supplement to a child’s school education, rather than a mandatory component of the education system or the only pathway to success. Its primary purpose is to address gaps in understanding, reinforce learning, and provide targeted support where needed.

All H1 and H2 students will be placed in the same class. This is because the topics are largely similar for both H1 and H2. The slight difference between H1 and H2 are topics such as Market Structure, Cross Elasticity of Demand, Income Elasticity of Demand, which are covered in JC 1 for most colleges.

The difference between H1 and H2 is largely the examination format. For H1, students need to do 2 case study questions. For H2, students need to do 3 out of 6 essay questions.

The ten-year-series (TYS) is an annual publication, which compiles all of the past 10 years’ GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ level examination questions. The TYS has been used in schools for more than four decades. Students claim that the TYS shows a pattern in the types of questions asked over the years. Nonetheless, the questions now tend not to repeat in the future examinations, unlike in the past. Although the TYS is still relevant since knowing how well you do in an actual past-year paper gives you an indication of how prepared you are, students should also equip themselves with more than the TYS such as other guide books which covers the syllabus adequately as well. Following from this, Dr Anthony Fok has written a series of Economics guide books which covers areas such as evaluation points, diagrams, summary notes book and model essays which will facilitate the students in their revision.

In the GCE ‘A’ Level Economics examination, there is now less focus on assessing lower-order thinking skills such as basic knowledge and comprehension. To excel, students must demonstrate higher-order thinking skills, including application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, in their responses. Simply memorising and regurgitating lecture notes is insufficient for achieving top marks. Students are expected to explain current economic events using relevant economic principles, integrate concepts from different topics to construct coherent arguments, and reconcile conflicting ideas. Additionally, they must evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of various economic policies and present answers that are logical, clear, and concise, as examiners prioritise quality over quantity in essay responses.

Keeping up with current affairs is essential. Students should stay informed about global economic developments, with particular attention to the Singapore economy, through online sources and print media. Being able to reference up-to-date information and statistics in examination answers can significantly enhance performance.

Beyond awareness of current events, students must also be able to apply economic concepts accurately in context. The combination of strong knowledge, application skills, and evaluative thinking is crucial for achieving distinctions in the Economics examination.

To register, please SMS student’s full name, school, selected time-slot to 8251 3684. A confirmation SMS will be sent upon successful placement.

No. However, upon registration, students may wish to bring down their latest Economics examination scripts for Dr Anthony Fok to review. He will review and analyse the student’s strengths/ weaknesses and provide suggestions on how to improve. Please photocopy a copy of the examination papers for him to review.

One month’s tuition fees and one-time material fee of $120 will be payable. This material fee is non-refundable should the student withdraw from class before the year ends.

The $120 material fee is collected upfront to pay for the printing of notes and worksheets throughout the year.

Yes. An official receipt will be given.

Fees are payable at the beginning of each month. There will be pro-rating of fees if the student begins lesson in the middle of the month. However, there is no pro-rating of fees if the student misses any lesson, regardless of the reasons.

All of our programs are based on a month-to-month commitment. If there are 5 lessons during the month, the fees will be pro-rated.

The fees will be pro-rated based on the number of remaining lessons in the month of registration.

In the unlikely event that the tuition fees are revised, parents will be notified at least 1 month in advance.

We accept payments only via PayNow. For PayNow, please use our UEN: 201431776E.

Please note that there is strictly no refund of fees. Students are advised to plan their schedules carefully and attend any makeup lessons within the same week. In the event that a student is unable to attend a scheduled makeup lesson, no refund of fees will be issued.

To ensure that students do not miss out on learning, all lessons are recorded, and the video recordings will be sent to your child for review. This allows students to catch up on missed content at their own pace while staying on track with the syllabus.

Students on the MOE’s financial assistance scheme may wish to apply for a discounted fee. Approval will be granted on a case-to-case basis.

The class schedule will be fixed for the entire year.

Thank you for your interest in JC Economics Education Centre. Due to Dr. Anthony Fok’s busy schedule, which includes conducting lessons, writing Economics guidebooks, and attending conferences, he is unable to take personal calls or respond to enquiries directly. For any questions regarding tuition, programmes, or enrolment, please contact our administrative team via SMS or WhatsApp, and they will be happy to assist you promptly. This ensures you receive accurate and timely information while allowing Dr. Fok to focus on delivering high-quality lessons to his students. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you.

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