1. Registration Procedure

How do I register my child for the STEP Tuition Programme?
You can register at any of the centres closest to your home on Mon/Wed/Fri from 7pm to 9pm.
Click her for a list of Centres.
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What to bring for the Registration?
(a) Child’s Birth Certificate/Identity Card/Student Pass
(b) Parent’s/Guardian’s Passbook (Primary pupils)
(c) Fees (refer to Section 2)
(d) Mid-Year and Final Year results (compulsory)
(e) Curriculum material fees $10 (primary) / $5 (secondary)
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I have enrolled my child in the STEP tuition programme (Primary Level) Can he attend only for one subject? Eg. Instead of Eng, Maths & Sci - wants only Maths.
Yes. He can attend only Maths lesson but the payment will be the full amount for all three subjects. [ 5 top ]

What is the duration for Primary classes?
It is from 23 January to 17 October 2008. [ 5 top ]

When is Secondary programme commencing?
From 23 January to 2 May 2008 (Programme 1) & 23 June to 3 October 2008 (Programme 2). Each programme runs for 15 weeks. [ 5 top ]

Can I just take one subject for Secondary programme?
Yes. One subject will cost $60/- per programme. [ 5 top ]

2. Money Matters

What are the fees like for each level & what are the subjects offered?

How to apply for GIRO?
You can request for a GIRO form at the STEP centre. Fill up the relevant information and submit to the centre personnel. Parents/Guardians would be required to endorse for approval. The Centre will retain the GIRO form. (Please bring along Bank pass book or passcard for the centre to check). [ 5 top ]

Can I pay the fees (Secondary only) in instalments instead of the one up-front payment?
Yes. This will be in 2 instalments of $60.00 each. Fees will be collected at the beginning of each month for that particular programme. E.g. 1st Programme - total fees = $120.00 for two subjects. Instalments - pay $60.00 in the 1st week of February and the remaining $60.00 by 1st week of March. [ 5 top ]

3. Class Matters

Are there a mix of students in class, e.g.: with Sec 1 Exp. & Sec 1 (NA)?
Yes. The mixture of students will only be done if the minimum number of students required to fill a class is not met. E.g. There are 2 students in 1Exp and 3 students in 1NA, then both the classes will be combined. [ 5 top ]

4. Centre Location

I stay in X area. Which is the nearest Centre?
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Centre Y is my nearest centre. Why are there no Normal Academic (NA) classes here?
There are no NA classes because of the low enrolment rate - number of students registered to-date is less than the required number. (Or, there is no demand for NA classes at your area). We may consider opening a class for NA if there are at least 5 or more students for that class. [ 5 top ]

5. Tutors

Are the tutors trained?
Yes. 90% of our tutors are trained tutors. [ 5 top ]

6. Others

What is STEP?
STEP stands for SINDA Tutorials for Enhanced Performance. It is a tuition programme for Indian pupils scoring 40-80 marks and for students who want to do better. [ 5 top ]

Are there classes for students in the Normal Technical Stream?
Yes. Secondary students from the Normal Technical stream are offered English and Mathematics at $120 per programme.
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Do you have classes for EM3 students?
Yes.

Can EM1 students register for STEP?
Yes, but there is no separate class for them. [ 5 top ]

I cannot afford to pay fees. Can I apply for fee subsidy?
Yes, you can obtain a fee subsidy form from the respective centre and you need to bring along a copy of your latest payslip. [ 5 top ]

FOR ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT SINDA AT 1800-295 4554.

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