Parent guides
Clear answers to the questions parents ask us
Subject choices, banding, exams and study habits, explained by KLS tutors for Singapore parents.
- Full SBB
G2 vs G3 Math: What's the Difference, and Which Should Your Child Take?
What G2 and G3 Math mean under Full Subject-Based Banding, how they differ, how your child's level is decided, and how to choose. A guide for Singapore parents.
By Desmond - Sec 3 subjects
Pure vs Combined Science: How to Choose in Sec 3
What Pure and Combined Science mean, how they differ in content, workload and later options, and how to choose in Sec 3. A guide for Singapore Sec 2 parents.
By Desmond - SEC exams
SEC vs O-Level: What Changes for Sec 4 Students in 2027
The SEC replaces the O-Level from 2027. What changes, what stays the same, how grades and the exam timetable work, and what Sec 4 parents should do now.
By Desmond - Sec 3 subjects
Should My Child Take A Math? A Guide for Sec 2 Parents
What A Math covers, how it differs from E Math, who it suits and how to tell if your child is ready. A plain-English guide for Singapore Sec 2 parents.
By Desmond - Starting Sec 1
Why Good P6 Students Struggle in Sec 1 (and What Most Parents Miss)
Many strong P6 students see their marks drop in Sec 1. Why it happens, the Math and Science jumps parents miss, and how to prepare after the PSLE.
By Desmond