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7 Skills Students Should Be Taught in Schools

17th March 2023

Crucial life skills shouldn’t wait. Learn more about why these skills matter and how to practice them.

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Top 5 Phrases Parents of Successful Children Say

17th January 2023

Top entrepreneurs of the world receive valuable guidance from their family. Find out what these parents say to encourage their children.

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2022 in Retrospect

31st December 2022

We’re reflecting on our achievements this year and would like to extend a sincere thank you for all your support in 2022!

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7 Tips on How to Discuss Politics with Your Child

3rd December 2022

Is politics a tough topic to tackle? Don’t shy away from informing your child Follow our tips on how to talk to them about politics.

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Visit Our Booth this November!

28th October 2022

Get exclusive discounts when you visit our booth! We’ll be at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre on 5 and 6 November.

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4 Types of Literacy Students Need

19th September 2022

Literacy is more than just reading and Maths. Can your child understand information in different forms? Here’s 4 types of literacy they need.

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3 reasons why personal statements get rejected

11th September 2022

Sending in your application for UK universities? Avoid these common mistakes with your personal statement.

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Give Your Child the Best Head-Start with StarWorks

31st August 2022

Gear yourself for success with our new education programme for 14 – 17 year olds. Our all new StarWorks programme has the whole package!

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Study Abroad or Locally?

6th August 2022

Should your child study locally or abroad? Watch our talk with HSBC and industry experts on the great debate.

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An Action-packed August awaits!

15th July 2022

Here’s some enrichment workshops and suggested activities your child can pick up during the summer holidays.

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Get Started with Our University Admissions Resources

8th July 2022

Thinking about university? Here’s a list of our resources and articles for those interested in studying abroad or in top institutions.

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Make education fun this summer.

30th June 2022

Give a boost to your child’s learning this summer with PrepWorks Academy. No deposits, short classes and engaging lessons to be had!

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4 Reasons Why a Postgraduate Degree Can Benefit You

26th June 2022

Hesitant about getting a postgraduate degree? Check out reasons why it might suit you and how PrepWorks can help you make it happen!

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Top University Graduates to be Granted Work Visas

20th June 2022

Study in a top university and work in the UK! Announced in 30 May 2022, Britain will now offer work visas to graduates. Read to learn more.

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7 Tips to Combat Exam Stress and Anxiety

28th May 2022

Suffering from exam stress? Read our blog post for some ideas on how to manage it and enjoy a special discount on tutoring.

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Make full potential of your summer break

23rd May 2022

Considering what to do for summer that is entertaining and beneficial? Have fun, bolster academics or help the world with these activities.

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4 Ways Mentorship Programs Help Students

22nd April 2022

Increase your chances of entering a top university via our mentorship program. Learn more about it and how it can help you.

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Learn Music, Not Coding, to Boost Your Brain.

16th April 2022

Should kids learn coding to boost their intelligence? MIT neuroscientists look at this misconception in education.

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Sibling Discount for All Services

4th April 2022

PrepWorks is offering a limited time discount from 5 – 15 Apr 2022. Enjoy 15% off when you register a sibling for any of our services.

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Have an Action-Packed April Break

10th March 2022

Our April workshops and events are now open for registration. Get early bird discounts now or additional discounts when you sign up.

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The Dangers of Doomscrolling

5th March 2022

Doomscrolling is the new bad habit in the information era. Read about the importance of stopping yourself from fixating on bad news.

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Nurturing Independent, Adaptable Learners

23rd February 2022

Find out how learning has evolved throughout the years. Subscribe to a new style of education with PrepWorks Academy

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Is the Tassel Worth the Hassle? – From BFM

17th February 2022

Find out how the pandemic has changed top university admissions and whether studying abroad is worth the effort.

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7 Reasons for Embracing the Awkward Silence

11th February 2022

Change your mindset on ‘uncomfortable silences’ in conversations and use it to your advantage instead. Read on to find out why.

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COVID-19 Variants – An Explanation for Students

27th January 2022

Need to explain COVID variants? We’ve got you covered. Includes additional questions and discussion points for parents.

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Upcoming Medicine-related Events

22nd January 2022

Join us next week to learn more about Medicine in the UK or prepare for your interview.

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Build Top 5 In-demand Skills in Children

19th January 2022

Cultivating crucial skills take place at a young age. Here’s 5 ways to develop the in-demand skills in your child.

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Top 5 Skills Employers Look For in a Candidate

6th January 2022

These top 5 skills are a must for job seekers. Build these in your child by developing 21st century skills.

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How to Keep Your Kids Productive During the December Break

29th December 2021

Running out of ideas for things to do during the school holidays? Read this to find out how you can keep your child productive during their break.

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PrepWorks Academy is open for registration!

22nd December 2021

Get quality education with no deposits and on a monthly basis. Learn more about PrepWorks Academy and how we run the programme.

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6 Meaningful Ways to Engage Your Child During the Holidays

20th December 2021

Stumped for things to do during the school holidays? Click here for 6 ways you can keep your child engaged during their break.

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Don’t put off your personal statement to the last minute

15th December 2021

Don’t put off your personal statement to the last minute. Sign up for our 1-day workshop or package today!

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8 Benefits of Public Speaking for Children

7th December 2021

Speaking clearly and persuasively is a skill often overlooked by schools. Find out how public speaking can help your child.

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Interview Tips and Interview Package Special Offer

3rd December 2021

Have an upcoming interview with the university of your dreams? Get some quick tips to improve and sign up for our special interview course.

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Equip Your Children with Vital Skills to Ensure Success

1st December 2021

Pave your child’s path to top UK boarding schools and top universities by inculcating 21st century skills. Learn more about them in this post.

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Is your child a critical thinker?

30th November 2021

Get your child to ask ‘why?’. Learn more about critical thinking, an in-demand skill, and how to cultivate it in children.

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The Guide to Studying in the USA for Malaysians

23rd November 2021

The Guide to Studying in the USA for Malaysians The USA is one of the most popular university destinations for international students, and for very good reasons.

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Holiday Enrichment Workshops are Now Available

21st November 2021

Looking for holiday workshops? PrepWorks is here to help! Get discounts when you sign up early or join 2 courses.

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Top University Talent: Born or Bred? – From The Star

15th November 2021

Is ‘top university material’ nature or nurture? Read our insightful piece on The Star that covers what our founder learned from experience.

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How to Teach Children about Sustainability

2nd November 2021

It’s impossible to aim for perfect sustainability, but teaching these habits from a young age can do wonders for the future.

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Check out Our New Guide – Roadmap to Ivy Leagues

1st November 2021

Ivy League applications are significantly different from UK university applications. Check out our new guide to demystify the process.

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Physical Classes and Consultations are Back!

5th October 2021

We’ve missed you! Book physical classes and consultations today. Check out our guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Making a Difference This October

27th September 2021

Inspired by student efforts, PrepWorks aims to help students get access to education. Join our talk to support underprivileged children in Malaysia.

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13 Simple Tips of Becoming a Better Writer

21st September 2021

Want to improve your writing? Check out these tips from Harvard Linguist, Steven Pinker. Explanations and examples included.

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Book Your Cambridge and Oxford Open Day Slots

15th September 2021

Grab a chance to learn more about Oxbridge by signing up for their Virtual Open Days. Featuring live chat and Q&A sessions.

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Welcome back, StarWorks

6th September 2021

Our enrichment program, StarWorks, is set up to help bridge the gap between local and global education systems so that younger students can start training their brains earlier.

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Battling Screen Addiction in Adolescents

26th August 2021

What are the signs of screen addiction in adolescents? Here are the red flags to watch out for & the steps that parents can take to combat the problem.

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Is Your Child’s Smartphone Hindering His Social Skills?

26th August 2021

Find out how excessive screen time can affect your child’s social skills and what you can do to promote healthy smartphone usage.

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Give children the mental support they need

13th August 2021

Adults are not the only victims in the current mental health crisis. Children need support more than ever. Find out why and how you can help.

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PrepWorks is in the news!

6th August 2021

We are in the news! We would not have done it without your support. Check out the articles PrepWorks is in via this post.

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Ivy League Advantage – From Options by The Edge

1st August 2021

Learn what makes a top university entry challenging and how PrepWorks can help close the gap a student has.

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Lockdown: Now what – is work experience cancelled?

27th July 2021

Is a work experience that necessary? We explore the benefits of a work experience and options you can go for despite lockdown restrictions.

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Read This Before Applying to a UK University as a Singaporean

22nd July 2021

Are you a Singaporean looking to apply to a UK university? Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step guide for UK university admission.

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6 Biggest Advantages of Acquiring a UK University Degree for Malaysians

20th July 2021

Unsure of whether you should study abroad at a UK university? Here are six reasons why you should acquire a UK university degree.

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Mistakes Older Millennials Made When Choosing a Career Path

6th July 2021

Choosing a course and career path? Learn why almost half of older millennials wish for a different career path.

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The Road To Oxbridge And Ivy League – From Tatler Malaysia

24th June 2021

Read this exclusive interview with our founder, Tamara, where she answers questions about entering top universities.

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Boost your application with these summer activities

21st June 2021

Take this opportunity to work on skills outside of school and boost your university application through competitions, work experiences and more.

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‘Insider perspective’ helps students enter top varsities – From The Star

20th June 2021

Find out how PrepWorks provides an edge to students aiming to enter top universities via the personalised support we provide.

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Back-to-school: How to Help Your Child Beat the Post-holiday Blues

9th June 2021

Is your child experiencing post-holiday blues? Find out how you can help your child beat the blues and ease back into the school routine.

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What Parents Need to Know About the New PSLE Scoring System

7th June 2021

Unsure of how the new PSLE scoring system will affect your child? Find out what the new scoring system entails & what you can do to tackle it.

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Why You Should Encourage Confidence in Learning

29th May 2021

Confident learners don’t falter in the face of challenging lessons or questions. Find out about the qualities a confident student has.

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PrepWorks students make it to Harvard, Yale, Cambridge and London School of Economics 2021 – From Malaysiakini

27th May 2021

Read about how our students got into their top university of choice and they overcome the obstacles they faced.

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London School of Economics

Success Stories – S. C.

7th May 2021

We’ve interviewed one of our students, S.C. who has successfully obtained a place in their first choice, London School of Economics.

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Success Stories – Jarell

7th May 2021

We’ve interviewed one of our students, Jarell, who has successfully obtained a place in both Harvard and Cambridge.

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On the Path to a Successful University Application

7th May 2021

We reflect on the issues students are facing due to the pandemic affecting university admissions, and how our students overcame these obstacles to succeed.

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How to Improve Your Child’s Social Skills in the Post-COVID World

27th April 2021

Have lockdowns, and social distancing made the youth less sociable? Find out how you can improve your child’s social skills in the pandemic.

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5 Skills Your Child Must Acquire to Excel in Singapore’s Competitive Workforce

27th April 2021

You don’t just need A’s and B’s to be competitive in Singapore’s workforce. Click to learn about the top 5 in-demand skills today!

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8 Features of a Positive Learning Environment

14th April 2021

A positive learning environment leads to a positive learning experience. Find out what makes classes fun and educational through our post.

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PrepWorks Referral Program

6th April 2021

Get rewarded when you recommend PrepWorks to people you know. Read more to find out about our referral program.

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Why Students Should Practice Critical Reading

26th March 2021

Critical Reading is a vital skill many people do not apply when consuming media. Learn how critical reading can help students in school.

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Boost University Applications With a Mentorship

10th March 2021

Improve your chances of entering the university of your dream through our mentorship program. Find out how you can work with experts.

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7 Ways to Encourage Creative Thinking

4th March 2021

Creative thinking is not only in art, but also problem solving. Encourage creative thinking by following our tips today.

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7 Tips in Cultivating Creativity

25th February 2021

What is creativity? How do we nurture it in children? Follow these methods to help kids become more creative.

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Maintaining Mental Wellness During Lockdown

19th February 2021

Mental health matters. We’ve compiled a few tips you and your loved ones can put into practice for your well-being.

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PrepWorks is now in Singapore

17th February 2021

PrepWorks is now also in Singapore to provide guidance for top university admissions. Check out the details for our Singapore branch.

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Curb the effects of excessive screen use

11th February 2021

Spending too much time staring at your screen? You’re not the only one. Learn about the effects of excessive screen use.

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Improve Focus in Online Classes

29th January 2021

Like it or not, students are going through online classes once more. Here’s a few tips on how to help them focus better.

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Guide to University Admissions

27th January 2021

Entering a top university goes beyond getting good grades. Read our brief guide on university admissions and timeline for some insight.

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Why Students Should Start Their Admissions Prep Early

21st January 2021

Get started with your top university admissions early. This post includes a timeline to help students visualise what they need to prepare for.

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6 Ways To Catch up on Learning

15th January 2021

Is the pandemic causing you to fall behind in your studies? Find out how to catch up with six helpful tips.

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One major reason students should study in the UK

4th January 2021

Get to know why students who are thinking about living in the UK should study there. Read more to learn about the new immigration route.

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Check out our upcoming workshops

7th December 2020

Thinking of activities for your kids this December holidays? Make full use of it with PrepWorks’ workshops!

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Maths Holiday Workshops

3rd December 2020

This December, join our PrepWorks Academy tutor, Nadia, in learning how to answer Maths questions in 2 fun-filled workshops.

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Make Writing Fun with our Creative Writing Workshop

27th November 2020

Creative writing need not be a boring activity. Take part in our Creative Writing Workshop to learn tips and tricks on how to make it fun.

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PrepWorks Academy is open for registration

26th November 2020

Give your child some stability in education and book their slot in PrepWorks Academy. Interactive, engaging classes for 21st century skills.

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Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic Fatigue?

24th November 2020

Pandemic fatigue is a real issue. Learn what it is and how to combat it with out guide. Stay safe and stay healthy.

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3 Benefits of Attending a UK Boarding School

19th November 2020

From developing skills to paving their education pathway. Learn why parents send their children to top boarding schools in the UK.

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What You Need to Know about UK Boarding Schools

12th November 2020

Want to know the different types of boarding schools in the UK? Read more about them in our comprehensive article.

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Top 5 UK universities

3rd November 2020

Get to know UK’s top 5 universities and what popular courses students go for in these institutions. Includes helpful links to ranking methods.

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Think critically with these 3 tips

21st October 2020

Critical thinking is the judgement of your thought process. Learn how to practice a skill valued by business leaders and top universities.

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Our new look

15th October 2020

PrepWorks has an updated website and a whole new look. Check out our new methodology established to help students succeed.

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5 Benefits of Studying in a Top University

9th October 2020

Studying in a top university gives one an education experience you cannot find anywhere else. Here’s 5 benefits to studying in a top university.

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Watch Clarissa’s Testimonial about PrepWorks

29th September 2020

Clarissa has recently joined the University of Cambridge. Learn how PrepWorks has helped her during the admissions process.

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Get last minute special rates for our admissions services!

28th September 2020

Need some last-minute help for your application? Sign up and get special rates for our services. (Limited time only)

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21st century skills – what, why, how?

15th September 2020

Are your kids building the skills they need for success? Set your kids up with 21st century skills so they can adapt to the everchanging world.

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10 reasons why kids should stay up to date

7th September 2020

From building empathy to widening their perspectives, find out why kids should keep up with the news and current events.

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Learn about Fulfilling Your Child’s Dream of Studying Abroad

4th September 2020

Learn about Fulfilling Your Child’s Dream of Studying Abroad 64% of parents wished they had started saving earlier for their child’s education* Join our panel of speakers as they share their own personal experiences and views on preparing financially for your child’s overseas education. Additionally, we will be sharing how Covid-19 has impacted the university…

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8 tips for better online learning

1st September 2020

Level up your child’s online learning space to help them focus on classes better. You can even apply this to your own workspace at home!

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Watch the HSBC Webinar on Finances and Education

28th August 2020

Financial Education for Children is now available! Starting your child on their financial journey may be challenging for some parents. Listen to our panel of speakers whom will be sharing their view and personal experience on the value of money growing up, and how they teach their children now. Join our Financial Education for Children…

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The Enlightening Truth About Online Schools

21st August 2020

Read about the pros and cons of online schooling and how PrepWorks works around the main problems with e-learning.

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5 tips of getting into a competitive university

18th August 2020

Top universities welcome anyone regardless of their background. Follow these 5 tips to find out what you need to do to get in.

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Homework: How much is too much?

13th August 2020

“Homework should be banned!” Why kids share this sentiment and how we can overcome it. One of the biggest complaints kids will have about their life is the homework they get. Granted, some students actually love doing homework, but recent studies have shown that students are feeling stressed out from the amount of work they…

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5 Reasons why kids should have a reading habit

27th July 2020

Why do kids not read much these days? Despite being surrounded by words, some of them are more content to immerse themselves in games or watching videos. Cultivating a good reading habit can be challenging, but the effort you put into getting your child to read will be well worth it! Read on to find out why a reading habit is good for your child, and a few tips on how to encourage them.

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Sign up for our Online Primary School this summer!

27th July 2020

Sign up for our Online Primary School this summer! Worried that your children might be falling behind in their academics? Let them make new friends during the summer and meet highly qualified and interactive teachers from universities like Cambridge, Nottingham and Birmingham University through our online primary school. Our engaging classes provide a global education…

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Learning Mandarin made easy

1st July 2020

Learning Mandarin made easy For parents, pushing kids to learn a new language they don’t speak at home can be a real challenge. Mandarin is no exception, especially with a completely different writing system. Students may end up feeling left out compared to more fluent classmates, as they lack the opportunity to practice it with…

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Are you the ideal candidate for US institutions?

11th June 2020

Are you the ideal candidate for US institutions? Students taking the next step in their education sometimes find the application process confusing. While sending in transcripts of your good grades are a given, universities and colleges look beyond just that. No matter which institution you intend to apply for, your application will be given careful,…

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Are you suited for the US or UK’s higher education systems?

8th June 2020

Are you suited for the US or UK’s higher education systems? If you’ve decided to study abroad, there’s always the conundrum of which country to study in. The United States and United Kingdom are both popular destinations for international students, offering a wealth of opportunities, courses and institutions to pick from. The facilities available and…

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Nurture Intrinsic Motivation In Your Child

30th May 2020

Empower Your Child With Intrinsic Motivation – Part 2 In our previous article, we looked into why intrinsic motivation is necessary for a healthy, happier mindset and provided a few steps you can take to introduce it to your child. To recap, intrinsic motivation is when someone is able to motivate themselves without the need…

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Empower your child with intrinsic motivation

28th May 2020

Empower Your Child With Intrinsic Motivation – Part 1 It’s a common tactic to use extrinsic motivation as a means to encourage children to do something. These include a promised trip if they get good grades, or dessert if they finish their vegetables. Although offering rewards makes them repeat good behaviour or actions, children may…

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How to Beat Procrastination

20th May 2020

How to Beat Procrastination We all get that feeling once in a while, when we think of the tasks we need to complete today and all the hassle it will bring – sometimes it’s so easy to just sigh and say ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’.  Procrastination. Although it’s defined in a rather blasé term by…

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Are You Moving Enough?

6th May 2020

The negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle were being talked about 80 years ago. In the 1940s, a Scottish epidemiologist named Morris investigated the risks of what was then called ‘sitting disease’. He discovered conductors were at lower risk for coronary heart disease than their bus-driving colleagues. When he expanded the study and compared postal delivery workers to sedentary postal clerks, similar results were found.

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Home tutor to your doorstep.

2nd May 2020

Prepworks is happy to announce that we can now bring classes to you from the 4th of May onwards! In light of the loosening MCO measures, we can arrange to have a tutor who lives within a 10km radius from your home to travel to you for lessons.

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Your child may learn better online.

1st May 2020

How students handle and respond to online learning will definitely vary due to their personality and preference. A good online learning environment and engaging class are crucial to boost your child’s learning. Joining StarWorks can be a way to help your child accustom themselves to online learning. As the lesson goal is less rigid and not tied to a school syllabus, your child can learn crucial skills at their own pace in a fun and encouraging environment.

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Help your child speak clearly and confidently.

24th April 2020

Help your child speak clearly and confidently. Some kids are too shy to talk no matter how much you encourage them. Some kids talk too much and end up with a whirlwind of words you just can’t catch up to. Speaking clearly and confidently is a valuable skill that often gets neglected by most, until…

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Guided Research and Mentorship Program

16th April 2020

Research from home and gain experience you won’t get from school. Our program costs RM17,500 to have a US professor as a mentor, and RM20,000 for a UK professor.

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Designing An Evening Routine For Success & Happiness

12th April 2020

We’ve already talked about how to design the perfect morning routine, so why stop there? Unsurprisingly, our night-time routine can be just as important in helping us to navigate through our lives as the best version of ourselves. Unlike morning routines, which are designed to solely prepare you for an awesome day, evening routines have…

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Designing a Morning Routine For Success & Happiness

8th April 2020

Since we’re all cooped up at home, your schedules might end up a bit more relaxed. You should be getting your well-deserved rest, and while getting ready in the morning is different from what you usually do, a morning routine can help kickstart your day. It’s not about waking up at 6 a.m. to run…

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Why writing skills are vital even in our digital world

2nd April 2020

Why writing skills are vital even in our digital world. It’s often said that kids these days just don’t bother with reading or writing anymore. Gone are the days of writing letters or recording your day in a diary. Why write three paragraphs when you can take several pictures? The media we consume nowadays are…

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Stuck at home? We have some cabin-fever hacks for you!

29th March 2020

Stuck at home? We have some cabin-fever hacks for you! 5 tips to prevent cabin fever As the world shudders into a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is staying home to prevent the spread of the disease. Even though we know that it’s for the best, everyone, kids especially, can’t help but feel…

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Major exams cancelled! What do I do?

27th March 2020

Major exams cancelled! What do I do? In lieu of the coronavirus outbreak, many major exams have been cancelled to protect the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved. It is definitely a sad, but necessary decision. Students and teachers have been toiling for months to prepare for the examination, spending long hours studying, discussing past…

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PrepWorks now offers LIVE ONLINE tutoring and academic coaching

26th March 2020

With Malaysia’s Movement Control Order being extended to 14th of April, it’s vital to set up an academic schedule for your kids. PrepWorks is now offering online services to make sure your kids can continue learning.

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COVID-19: An Explanation for Kids

24th March 2020

COVID-19: An Explanation for Kids. The coronavirus has affected more than 169 countries, and claimed many lives. It’s difficult not to worry about the illness, known as COVID-19, especially when everyone is talking about it. But what we need to do now is to stay calm and follow a few rules and instructions. Here is…

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All Classes to be conducted online or postponed until further notice

18th March 2020

In light of the lockdown and to prevent further spreading of the Covid-19 virus, PrepWorks is doing our part in taking all our 1-on-1 in-home tutoring, weekly classes, holiday workshops and events online!

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How To Remedy A Damaged Attention Span

2nd March 2020

How To Remedy A Damaged Attention Span The internet used to be a luxury tool which we only switched on when we wanted to do something specific. Now, it is incredibly sophisticated and what we can use it for is potentially limitless. You may have noticed that these days, most of us have checked our…

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7 Easy Ways to Encourage our Kids to Read & Write

26th February 2020

Explore our Writing Workshop for 11-13 year olds coming up this Easter if you would like to pull the handbrake on technology and allow your child to discover the wonder in this contagious art form that classrooms might be making too technical and sterile. As for reading, start with a Kindle. Quoting Margaret Atwood who wrote The Handmaid’s Tale : “In the end, we’ll all become stories” so learn to create and write yours the best you can.

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Low Self-Esteem

10th February 2020

People with low self-esteem tend to not be very kind to themselves, judge their own actions negatively, and take on less challenges in life due to a belief that they will inevitably not succeed. Building self-esteem is a process, and it can take time to shift beliefs. Find out how.

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The Case for Studying Arts and Humanities: the “A” in STEAM

3rd February 2020

The Case For Studying Arts and Humanities In the words of Steve Jobs, “Technology alone is not enough. It’s technology married with liberal arts, married with humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.” Here at Prepworks, we can’t help but agree. It has come into our awareness that the majority of…

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30% off Oxbridge, Ivy Leagues & Non-Oxbridge Admissions Packages!

23rd January 2020

To celebrate we would like to extend a special Chinese New Year offer of 30% off all our Oxbridge, Ivy League and Non-Oxbridge Admissions packages.

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Congratulations to all our Students!

20th January 2020

Results are out! A Message from our Director I can imagine a day like 15th January would be filled with mixed feelings to the extremes – some elated and some huge disappointments. Getting into Oxford or Cambridge is no easy feat and a big achievement. However for some of us who hold ourselves to the…

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How To Get Kids To Open Up

17th January 2020

Why is it that many children find it so challenging opening up to their parents and what can parents do to improve the quality of these dialogues? We hope that this article will provide you with some resources to further enrich your connection with your kids!

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PrepWorks at the British Boarding Schools Show!

20th November 2019

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Undecided which boarding school to apply for? Join us to meet top UK Boarding School representatives and the Admissions Directors First-Hand!

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2019 Year End Courses

14th November 2019

Need to be more mindful, self-aware and have improved focus in school? Or is 2020 a big year for you – full of important exams and you need to find that motivation, self-discipline and get your study habits on track?

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Mindfulness, Meditation, And How To Practice Them: Part 2

12th November 2019

Mindfulness, Meditation, And How To Practice Them: Part 2 In part one of this two-part article, I explained how hitting what could be described as a rock-bottom led me down the beautiful and challenging path of completely redesigning my habits, involving reconnecting with my deeper self and the present moment through practices of conscious awareness.…

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Mindfulness, Meditation, And How To Practice Them: Part 1

8th November 2019

Mindfulness, Meditation, And How To Practice Them: Part 1 In this two-part article, our Prepworks tutor bravely shares about her personal experience involving mental exhaustion and transformation through meditation, in the hopes that it will inspire other people to take better care of themselves so that they don’t end up in a similar situation. She…

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The Importance of Developing Critical Thinking Skills

21st October 2019

The Importance of Developing Critical Thinking Skills We live in a society where we are constantly being bombarded with advertising and subliminal messages; so much so, that we are somewhat immune to the fact that these signals are overtly trying to influence our thoughts and behaviours. Let’s look at an average day for evidence of…

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Pursuing an English Literature Degree – Is it Really ‘Useless’?

27th May 2019

“What job can you get with this degree?”
This question would probably be a familiar one to many parents out there worried for the future of their children who will be taking a closer step into the real world.
It is a fair concern as humanitarian subjects such as language, philosophy, history, and many others within the category does not have a direct application to the job market. However, how true is it that degrees such as these would lead you nowhere? Well, according to PrepWorks’ Tutor, Carmen Thong, it is true only to a limited extent.

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A Reading List to Remember

1st April 2019

Ever thought what books your child should have read by the time they were 18? Or just looking for the perfect reading list of educational, inspirational and thoughtful literature. If these questions have crossed your mind, especially for some of us a million times, you are reading the right blog! Below we have a collection of books and their summaries: a list to inspire, to educate and for fun!

Put together by one of our top English tutors, having just got accepted (on full scholarship) to do her PhD in English Literature at Stanford University, PrepWorks brings you their favourite under 18 book list. We recommend you to get these books today or borrow them from our updated PrepWorks library!

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GRIT: A Key Skill for our Future Generation?

18th March 2019

As a teacher for over a decade, my question has always been ‘What sets one student apart from another?’ Is it nature or nurture? Usually, by the end of the first class, I have a feeling who will do well and who would need extra help. What did the kids who I knew would do well have in them? What were the qualities I was unconsciously looking out for?

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APPLYING TO UK BOARDING SCHOOLS

13th March 2017

A guide on when to register. It is very normal to think that applying to boarding schools in the UK can be thought of a year in advance, just like any other international school. However this is unfortunately too late by top UK boarding school standards.

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What is the Best Route to the Oxbridges and Ivy Leagues?

19th December 2016

Should I send my child to International School, Chinese School, the local system? Is the international school system worth it? What is the value of a Chinese school education – can my child get to Oxbridge that way? Should I consider sending my child to a Top UK boarding school and what benefit does that bring? We interviewed some of our tutors who kindly shared with us their education pathways.

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Is Boarding School Life for me?

14th December 2016

Ever wondered what it was like to be in a Top British Boarding School? How dramatically life would change from the comforts of your own home, from being able to have your own bedroom and bathroom, from feeling the warm sunshine, from having more free time to do as you wish, from eating Malaysian food and from seeing your parents everyday?

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Preparing your Child for a Top UK and US University

30th November 2016

Every parent wishes the best for their child. If you are reading this you are probably of the opinion the best is to send them abroad for university.

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How to prepare for an Oxbridge Interview

27th November 2016

As November nears its end, some applicants may have already received interview invitations from their respective colleges and universities. After getting over the initial excitement, the nervousness will set in and the big question will be – what can I do to prepare?

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Why are Public Speaking skills important?

13th April 2016

At PrepWorks we aim to cover all the skills the normal academic curriculum may not focus on: the skills that are what I would like to call the ‘last mile’ skills. One of these skills is Public Speaking or really the art of Speaking.

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University: Planning the Time of Your Life – and making it better!

15th February 2016

3 Handy Tips for 15 – 18 year old students as they approach their final years in high school and begin thinking of the next important step: university.

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Where and what to study at University?

15th February 2016

Simple questions to ask yourself before you pick a degree and university.

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