Whether your kid’s love to read to prefer rolling around in the grass, enrichment classes can provide the extra oomph they need to go further in life.
“I think parents recognise the need to give their children a firm foundation before they start their formal school years from Primary 1 onwards,” says Esther Wong, Regional Director for Marketing and Business Development at Lorna Whiston Schools, “and enrichment programmes play an essential part in giving children a head start. All parents want their children to be well-prepared so that their kids can truly enjoy school.”
Enrichment doesn’t just relate to academia either. While good grades and educational achievements are lauded in Asia, there’s also a case to be made for playtime, movement and spontaneity too.
Singaporean parents have a plethora of activities to choose from in whatever area they want their kid’s to excel in. So, no matter what path you dream up for your child, there’s definitely going to be a class for it here:
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Instill confidence and water-safety awareness in your little swimmers with programmes that cater to infants and preschoolers. Using a blend of teaching techniques, children will learn how to be independent in an aquatic environment with the use of a flotation device.
Open up worlds and start children on a journey of self-awareness, confidence and growth with drama programmed designed for children and young people who are eager to find their voice and contribute their ideas. Active, participatory and aesthetically rewarding, those from 18 months to teens can participate.
At this space, children are able to discover, explore and express freely the creativity within them in a stress-free, cozy and vibrant environment. Besides regular art classes, ArtHaus also offers a Holiday Program and special workshops for kids to hone their creative skills.
Little tots aged 18 months to six years can head here to enjoy the wide range of enrichment programmes from theatre to arts to doodling to dance. Da Little School provides quality education to the early years without a hefty price tag attached to it.
Kids who are looking for the latest fun games and activities can head to The Fun Empire for a spot of Bubble Bump Soccer, Poolball, Combat Archery Tag and Augmented Reality Laser Tag. Whatever their desire, your children will find endless entertainment here.
This educational institute stands out as the go-to brand for English language programmes in Southeast Asia since 1980. Their unique lessons are tailor-made to students’ needs and besides operating bilingual preschools, Lorna Whiston also has a dynamic speech and drama school.
Your child could become the next Mark Zuckerberg with classes ranging from robotic tinkering, coding and 3D-printing through to full-blown entrepreneurial thinking. The Keys Academy teaches computational concepts in a really engaging way and simply helps kids lift the curtain on technology.
Designed to ensure academic excellence and world-readiness, The Learning Lab runs premier tuition programmes in English, Chinese, Math as well as the Sciences for students at the preschool, primary, secondary and pre-tertiary levels.
Singapore’s first children’s centres for creativity where families and children can play, create and be inspired together. From artist-led workshops and holiday camps, to site-specific participative installations and Art Jams, there is something new and different every week for your child to explore.
Discover the wonders of science, technology and mathematics through the Science Centre’s unique blend or exhibitions, educational programmes or events. Your children will arrive with curiosity and leave inspired by its creative and innovative content.
Sewing isn’t just for adults! At Sew Into It, your child can learn how to operate a sewing machine and sew beautiful handcrafted items in no time. Beginner-level workshops cater to children as young as six years old, allowing them to showcase their creativity and gain greater confidence.
Learn Classical Music with qualified teachers. Ranging from masterclasses and workshops by prestigious European musicians to cross cultural-exchanges via trips to major European musical cities, Tanglewood students go beyond examinations by winning awards and music competitions.
A variety of dance classes for children of all ages and abilities are on offer as TAS. These include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Boys, and You&Me. There’s also Glee Club, a multi-disciplinary offering that lets students sing, dance and act.
Help your child build strength, coordination, confidence and mental clarity at Trifecta, which offers classes designed for different age groups and skill levels. Some martial arts disciplines available include Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.