Cognitus Academy: English Tuition Review [2021]

Cognitus Academy

Filed in best English tuition centres | March 26, 2021

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Experience
>8 years
Level
Primary
Secondary
Junior College
Class size
Maximum of 8
Trial lesson
Available
Teaching modes
On-site
Online
Number of centres
1
Address
1 Goldhill Plaza
#03-05 Podium Block
Singapore 308899
Phone
+65 8321 8252
Opening hours
Tue-Fri: 13:00 – 21:00
Sat & Sun: 09:00 – 17:00
Website
Cognitus Academy
Email
admin@cognitus.edu.sg

Cognitus is a Latin word that means “to know, learn, or recognize”. It is by these guiding words that Cognitus Academy aims to fulfil its mission of helping students achieve their full potential.

The academy believes in the value of critical thinking and how it helps a child succeed, not only academically but in all aspects of human life. Based on this philosophy, Cognitus Academy focuses on developing a child’s critical thinking skills through critical reading and writing.

The academy’s founder, Dr Daniel Chua, is an innovative educator who currently serves as an adjunct fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and a consultant of the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Planning and Development Division.

Highlights

The centre’s lead tutor, Dr Chua is a multi-awarded teacher who counts a Fulbright Research Award from the US Embassy among his numerous achievements.
The centre’s teachers had to go through a meticulous screening process and 3 months of training before they started handling classes.
Critical Reading & Writing (CRW) Strategy is refined and applied at the centre.
The centre uses innovative tools such as a student’s online portal and a digital library to further support a child’s learning.
All students have access to the centre’s library (200 titles) and various online periodicals such as The Straits Times, Time, National Geographic kids, and BBC Earth.