Overview
Tien Hsia Language School, established in 1989, is a leading MOE-registered Chinese language centre in Singapore. It specializes in providing Chinese enrichment and tuition for children from preschool to secondary levels, focusing on building fluency, confidence, and a love for the language.
Educational Programmes
Tien Hsia offers a comprehensive range of programmes aligned with the MOE syllabus:
- Preschool Programmes (Nursery 1 & 2, Kindergarten 1 & 2): Uses stories, games, and songs to prepare children for Primary school Chinese, with a gradual introduction to Hanyu Pinyin.
- Primary Programmes (Primary 1-6): Enhances the local syllabus to boost spoken and written Chinese. Separate programmes are available for Primary and Higher Chinese.
- Secondary Programmes (Secondary 1-4): Enriches the local syllabus and prepares students for O Level Higher Chinese by emphasizing critical thinking skills.
- Holiday Programmes: Offers fun, interactive activities to boost Chinese language skills and cultural understanding.
Teaching Methodology
The centre employs an interactive and engaging teaching approach:
- Interactive Learning: Classes involve lively activities, stimulating the senses of sight, hearing, and touch to leave a lasting impression.
- Specialised Teachers: Tien Hsia maintains distinct groups of qualified teachers for preschool and primary/secondary levels, ensuring tailored instruction. All teachers are MOE-registered and have relevant degrees or diplomas.
- Focused Classes: The school ensures no mixed levels in its programmes and offers small class sizes for personalized attention.
PSLE Achievements
Tien Hsia has a proven track record of excellent PSLE results, consistently helping students achieve top scores. The centre proudly showcases its students' academic achievements from previous years, demonstrating the effectiveness of its preparation programmes.
