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IB courses allow students to prepare for the workload and develop study skills necessary to be successful in college-level courses. IB courses on high school transcripts show college admissions a student's abilities and experiences in taking academically rigorous courses that are valuable assets to college admissions.
IB courses focuses on teaching students the process of accumulating knowledge and developing critical thinking skills. Earning the IB diploma includes additional requirements that often center around global awareness and being socially responsible.
Students can earn college credit from IB courses, but the amount of credit varies. Some colleges only grant credits to students with IB diplomas while others may grant credits for individual exams.
IB courses have a rigorous curriculum that requires students to go above and beyond in their efforts to study and perform well. It could translate to a lot of pressure if not handled correctly.
The IB curriculum requires student to perform well on both humanities and science subjects. Students with a strong preference of a few specific subject might enter the predicament with unbalanced allocation of time and energy on limited subjects.
IB course instruction style and quality differs from teacher to teacher which can greatly impact student‘s readiness for IB exams and IBDP program.
The IB curriculum does not only ask students to perform well on academic subjects, but also focuses on fostering creativity, research ability and social responsibility in students.
Sinica's 1-on-1 tutoring program gives students an individualized learning experience that is intentionally designed to help them target their learning gaps in weak areas.
Our instructors graduated from TOP 30 universities with 10+ years of teaching experience on average. Every tutor has undergone a rigorous screening process with subject exams and mock tutoring sessions to ensure they have the academic background and abilities necessary to teach our students well.
We prioritize teaching our students exam strategies while also tutoring them in their content area needs. We want students to feel confident in both their knowledge and exam-taking abilities.
We value building relationships with our students to best understand their academic needs and goals, so that we can provide support that is tailored to the way they learn and understand concepts.
We understand the importance of scores on student's academic future. We are committed to helping students reach their fullest potential by ensuring higher grades and cultivating outstanding abilities.
— At risk of failing multiple subjects
— Overwhelmed by homework
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— Often confused in lectures
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— Experience sudden drops in grades
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