Real results from real Ace Brainery students.

Before joining Ace Brainery, my Chemistry grades have always been below average and I consistently struggled trying to self-study the subject. After going through half the year without external help, my grades heavily deteriorated and that was when I decided to join Ace Brainery through strong recommendation from my good friend. Desmond carefully curated his lessons and also simplified complicated concepts. The pace of the lessons was well thought through which allowed me to have enough time to understand and revise the concepts that were being taught.

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What stood out to me the most was the way Desmond made a genuine effort to check in on every student and ensured that each and every one of us was on right path. No matter what time of the day it was, he will always answer any of our questions patiently and thoroughly. I am extremely grateful to have Desmond assist me in my Chemistry journey. In summary, since joining Ace Brainery, my Chemistry grade has improved from a low 5 to an extremely high 7 that happened to during the single most important HL Chemistry exam, which was the actual IB sitting. I am so thankful for Desmond's teaching and will definitely recommend Ace Brainery to anyone who needs help in their IB Chemistry journey :)

I joined Desmond’s class at Ace Brainery at the start of IB Year 5. Throughout my secondary school days I have always had difficulties with regards to my Chemistry, and it was always one of my weaker subjects. Having Desmond as my tutor helped significantly in compressing and simplying Chemistry concepts into ideas that were relatable, easy to grasp and understand, which ultimately paved the way in forming the foundation of my Chemistry knowledge.

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Over the lessons that I’ve had with Desmond, his skill at efficiently communicating Chemistry concepts, along with his genuine concern for his students’ success was what helped me develop into a student with much greater confidence and understanding of the syllabus. Desmond also always went out of his way to answer each and every of my questions, even when I asked him late at night. His passionate attitude towards teaching also inspired me to put in the due effort to obtain stellar results. Overall, with Desmond’s help, I was able to obtain my 7 in Chemistry, and I couldn’t be more grateful for all the effort he expended, not just in teaching Chemistry, but even guiding me in life lessons which I would carry with me far into the future. Thank you Desmond!!!

When I first joined Desmond’s HL Chemistry class, I was extremely lost in school and had not much idea as to even approach basic Chemistry questions. I was scoring grade 4s and 5s for Chemistry in Year 6, and I was really worried because no matter how I studied, I just could not understand the subject matter. However, Desmond explained Chemistry concepts very well and also effectively planned his lessons so that we managed to cover all required revision before our actual IB exams.

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Desmond’s confidence in his teaching reassured me, because I knew that I would be able to get 7 in Chemistry as long as I followed what Desmond told me to do. Sincerely, trust in Desmond and you will get your 7!

I first joined Ace Brainery at the start of Year 6, after barely passing my Year 5 promotional exams. Within just a few lessons, I could see an improvement in my Chemistry proficiency. Mr Desmond always made lessons interesting and easy to understand, allowing me to be able to grasp concepts fast. Furthermore, Mr Desmond would even stay back after lessons to answer my questions, even encouraging us to text him outside of lesson time to ask questions.

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Even though I had multiple questions, he would take the time to answer each question slowly and explained them excellently. Due to Mr Desmond’s help, I managed to secure a 7 for Chemistry, which was something I never thought was possible. Thank you Mr Desmond!

Being taught by Desmond for 2 years definitely developed my love for Chemistry, making it my favourite and strongest subject. Desmond is one of the most hardworking and dedicated teachers I have met. I really appreciated everything from the tricky questions he asked us in class, to his useful exam tips and strategies, and the constant help he gave students both during and after class. What makes Desmond a really special tutor is how much he cares for each and every one of his students, catering to their individual needs.

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He always encouraged us to send him questions via WhatsApp, and would answer them at any hour. I remember sending 10-15 questions in a row (not just once), yet Desmond would take the time to explain everything in voice recordings until I understood. Moreover, he sometimes praised and encouraged me during class, and that motivated me to work harder and improve faster. Desmond’s guidance has allowed me to consistently score 90 and above in all my Year 6 examinations, with a final score of 93 for my IB HL Chemistry exam, and I could not be more grateful. I’ve recommended Desmond to many of my friends, as I can say for sure that he will help anyone excel in Chemistry. Thank you Desmond!

Since secondary school, Chemistry was never a subject that I could grasp. All the information seemed abstract and I never really scored well in examinations even if I studied. I continued to struggle with Chemistry during IB, and when I got a 5 during my Year 5 promo exams, I decided to look for help, especially as I hoped to pursue medicine in university. Joining Mr Desmond’s class was probably one of my wisest decisions.

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He is always engaging in class, and also encourages us to ask questions. He clarified every single doubt I had, frequently sharing exam tips on how to study effectively, and helping to draw links between various topics. I never expected my understanding for the subject to be able to improve so much in the span of less than a year. I even started to enjoy learning Chemistry, and eventually managed to get a 7 for IB. I’m truly grateful for all his support and am genuinely blessed to have had him as my teacher.

Since my secondary school days, my Chemistry has been very weak cause I often missed school due to my involvement in competitive tennis in Chemistry. Hence, I really struggled in my first year of IB for HL Chemistry, and just managed to scrape 5 points for the finals. It was then when my friends recommended me to join Ace Brainery. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Mr Desmond as they were interactive and productive. He is able to break down complex concepts into tiny digestible bits, allowing me to grasp the concepts much better.

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Mr Desmond not only does work with us during the weekly scheduled sessions, but also helps his students via whatsapp even in the late hours of the night (he has replied to my chem queries numerous times after midnight). His care and dedication has really helped me improve my Chemistry. I definitely would not have been able to achieve my final Chemistry results without his help! I am extremely grateful for Mr. Desmond. Ace Brainery is definitely the way to go :)

As a competitive swimmer, I had to travel often for overseas training camps and competitions. It was not a surprise that I was pretty behind schedule in my final IB final year due to many lessons missed in class and honestly, I had a lot to catch up for my HL Chemistry. I was very fortunate that Desmond was able to help me work out a schedule to coach me. He really helped me to understand the subject matter within a short span of time.

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He somehow has the ability to simplify and condense complicated concepts into very effective lessons. Not only is Desmond patient, but he is also very dedicated to all his students. I am very grateful for his guidance. Thank you Desmond!

Joining Ace Brainery lifted a huge academic burden off my shoulders during my time in JC as Desmond's Chemistry lessons were not only highly effective in breaking down complex topics and chapters, they were also extremely engaging. Desmond's once a week lessons were more than sufficient in keeping us afloat in school, which really allowed me and my friends to spend more time studying our other subjects. His attention to detail helped to strengthen our foundation and understanding of Chemistry.

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Furthermore, Desmond is also passionate tutor, and is also extremely approachable. He will always reply any questions we may have with in-depth explanations no matter the time of day. His unwavering support and encouragement helped me consistently secure good grades in Chemistry, and I highly recommend Ace Brainery to anyone taking Chemistry.

Chemistry has always been my weakest subject. I really struggled to score any better than an E grade in my first year in ACJC, and I actually failed the subject many times. Things only started to change after my friend recommended Ace Brainery to me after my J1 Promotional Examination. Desmond organises his materials and teaches in a way that makes it a lot easier for students to grasp complex Chemistry concepts. This helped me a lot as my biggest weakness was the inability to grasp those concepts.

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Not only is Desmond an exceptional teacher with a profound knowledge of Chemistry, his dedication to help students improve is evident in how he goes out of his way to contact weaker students in his own free time to offer extra help, as well as his speedy and detailed responses to our questions asked on WhatsApp. Thanks to Desmond’s guidance, I managed to improve tremendously, and finally achieved an A grade for H2 Chemistry in the A Level Examination. I have always recommended Ace Brainery to my friends and juniors, and I will gladly continue to do so!

During my JC1, I really struggled with my Chemistry as the concepts were too hard for me to grasp. In addition, there was also the lack of interest in Chemistry on my part. Hence, it was not unexpected that I got a U for my mid year exams. It was then that I decided to enrol in Ace Brainery after my Mum’s strong recommendation. After the first session, I discovered that Chemistry was actually not so hard after all! Desmond’s ability to explain concepts in a simple manner made it possible for me to appreciate the Chemistry concepts so much better.

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He is also a tutor with a vast and also impressive knowledge in the subject matter, which is not surprising since he got first class coupled with many years of experience under his belt. Addtionally, his occasional jokes in class always made lessons fun for me. I saw my grades quickly improving significantly, and I managed an eventual B for my JC1 EOY. In JC2, I discovered that he is truly a level above my school teachers and perhaps other tuition teachers as he gave us extremely helpful advice on exam techniques, which solved important issues like time management. I am extremely grateful to Desmond for helping me so much not only in Chemistry, but also in issues which I periodically face outside of the subject matter. Thank you!

I was never really gifted at Chemistry, and I also was not one of those students who is able to quickly grasp new content and concepts. However, with Desmond’s style of teaching, I feel like I was able to understand everything much faster. Over the span of 2 years, I not only have an amazing teacher who somehow did the impossible and made me fall in love with Chemistry that became my favourite subject (which I found myself actively finding time to study it willingly), but I also have a very supportive mentor who would encourage me through the numerous downs I experienced due to the immense difficulty of my school papers!

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I can say with utmost confidence that Desmond is your guy to get you the A, as long as you’re willing to put in the effort.

I joined Ace Brainery after scoring a ‘U’ for my JC2 mid-year examinations. Then, my school teachers told me that my goal of obtaining an ‘A’ in Chemistry was near impossible, considering the number of lessons I’ve missed, but Mr Desmond never gave up on me. He remained extremely patient, retaught me everything from scratch, and kept pushing me towards my goal. During lessons, Mr Desmond simplified the syllabus and ensured we fully understood the material.

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He highlighted the important details so we knew exactly what was required in the exams, and also provided us with shortcuts to memorising them. After class, Mr Desmond would stay back to answer all our questions, and even stayed up the night before our exams to answer the last minute questions we had in a panic. I used to dread studying Chemistry but after joining Mr Desmond’s classes, I found myself looking forward to his weekly lessons. His commitment to his work and students is truly commendable and I highly recommend Ace Brainery to anyone looking for Chemistry tuition. As I’ve always told my friends, “I swear by Ace Brainery because if anyone can save you, it’s Mr Desmond.”

Mr Tan is a brilliant teacher that is efficient and effective. He has the ability to filter for us the important and useful learning points. He also concisely points out all the important things in the exam papers to look out for. Mr Tan’s notes are very detailed with just the right amount of information to be used on the exam day itself. Towards the A Level exams, he created a schedule to guide us on the proper sequence to do our papers.

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Moreover, he goes through the papers in class with in-depth explanations. Personally, Mr Tan has also really helped me in terms of my confidence. Nearing the A Levels and also after my prelims that I did not do too well in, he took time out of the regular tuition sessions to assure me that my efforts were good enough, and also encouraged me to continue working hard. When I felt that all hope was lost, his words kept me going, and motivated me to continue striving. In the end, I managed to improve from an E in my prelims to an A in the A Levels. Thank you very much Mr Tan!

I started attending Desmond's Chemistry lessons mid-way through JC2, as he was very highly recommended. Before that, I didn’t have much interest in the subject and merely see it as a requirement. Desmond’s classes were super engaging and he kept everyone on their toes throughout the entire duration of his lessons. The questions he posed in class were good refreshers (although embarrassing at times if I answered wrongly, haha).

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He made me realise how important the basics were even at the JC level. Desmond somehow has enough time to mark all the papers he gives us for revision and answer every one of our questions outside of class, which really shows his dedication to helping his students improve. After a while, I started to become interested in Chemistry, and I even looked forward to the weekly lessons! Never once did I come out of class having not gained/learned something. Despite being his student for a short while, Desmond’s lessons and teaching style really impressed me (and made me laugh). Thank you for the enjoyable semester, Desmond!

Before I started Chemistry lessons at Ace Brainery, I found it really difficult to understand the subject. It was really tough to keep up with my school’s lecture pace, and I was often clueless during my school’s tutorials. Through Desmond’s constant guidance and comprehensive notes, I was able to grasp the main concepts much more easily. He would also clear my doubts outside of tuition time every single time without fail, and even take the effort to explain them in great detail.

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Nearing our A levels, he also provides crash courses for us to attend. Each lesson covers a different topic, thus we were able to brush up on specific topics that we were weaker in, which made it very helpful. Desmond is a very dedicated teacher who genuinely cares a lot about his students, and I would definitely recommend everyone to join Ace Brainery. Had I not attended Ace Brainery, I definitely would not have been able to secure my A in H2 Chemistry for the A levels.

I started tuition with Wilson when I first started taking Chemistry at the start of Sec 3. As a student-athlete, I spent a lot of my time training which meant that I had less time to revise my school work. With the increase in workload and unfamiliar concepts in Chemistry, juggling my studies with my training was not easy but having lessons with Wilson allowed me to feel more at ease as I had a good understanding towards the various topics with his help.

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This was due to the fact that he went through the topics in a very concise manner which highlighted the main points of the topic and made the topic easily digestible for me. With the help of Wilson, I was able to better comprehend my teacher during class and score well for my Chemistry exams. Overall, Wilson has been a great help to me in my schooling journey for Chemistry.

When I first started lessons with Mr Wilson, I was having trouble with the simplest parts of chemistry like writing chemical formulae as I learnt them in school when covid was at it's peak. Mr Wilson took the time to build up my basic chemistry foundation and I managed to pick up quite quickly. Furthermore, I never felt like he was judging my abilities whatsoever. Mr Wilson is an extremely patient and caring teacher teacher.

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He uses fun and simple analogies to explain complicated chemistry concepts to me that helped me grasp the concepts much better. I used to have the impression that I had to strictly memorise everything for the chemistry exams but Mr Wilson would point out to me that some topics should not be purely memorised but fully understood and applied instead. For topics that needed some memorisation, Mr Wilson gave me some fun ways to remember them! Lastly, Mr Wilson also gives real life examples of how the chemistry concepts are applied which help me remember the concepts better!

My foundation in Chemistry was weak initially and I struggled to keep up with the school syllabus, but the lessons at Ace Brainery has allowed me to better understand various concepts and hence, Chemistry has also become my favourite subject.

I am extremely grateful for Wilson's patient and easygoing nature, which makes lessons both engaging and fun for me, and I look forward to it every week. He welcomes questions readily and I am able to clear all my doubts easily!

When I came to Ace Brainery, I was a confused Year 3 student going into Year 4 with a weak foundation of most Chemistry concepts. I was struggling with the subject and I couldn’t even tell the difference between atoms and molecules. However, once I started attending the lessons, Wilson’s clear explanations and notes helped me to have a much clearer understanding of many basic concepts that I was confused about. Moreover, he answered any questions I had and also helped me out with schoolwork.

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As a result, my grades improved significantly in Year 4. Every lesson was very enjoyable and I am thankful that Wilson made Chemistry more engaging and likeable for me!

Wilson is a one-of-a-kind teacher. I joined him at the start of secondary 3 in RGS and continued all the way until the end of my secondary school journey. Before I went to him, I was attaining a fail grade for my chemistry papers. My inability to grasp the concept of the topics I was learning then led to my dislike for the subject. Wilson understood this and therefore did his best to make lessons more interesting and engaging to get me more invested in the subject.

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He was one of those rare teachers that you could be completely comfortable around and bond with, which made lessons fun. He was also able to teach in a manner that managed to help me thoroughly understand the concepts that I could not grasp previously in school. Slowly but surely, chemistry became a much more manageable and enjoyable subject for me. I finally passed my first chemistry paper just 3 months after joining him. From there on, my chemistry grades continued improving steadily and by the end of my secondary 4 journey, I managed to attain an overall grade of 84 for chemistry, where the cohort median was 71. This huge improvement in my grades is a testament to his teaching.

Before i came to Ace Brainery, I wasn't exactly failing chem but neither did i have a lot of confidence in the subject. It was my worse science and I had adopted the attitude that i could only mug hard and memorise everything before the exam, that Chemistry was a subject of memorisation. But when Mr Wilson started teaching me in August of Sec 3 year, teaching and explaining concepts to me, things started to click. I was able to look at topics in a new light, and things that I previously had to work hard to memorise, I was now able to see the reasons why they were as such, and understand the underlying concepts and explanations, and suddenly Chemistry was not as hard as it had seemed before.

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Throughout the whole of my Year 4 as well Mr Wilson was extremely helpful, especially with regards to the harder topics. He would take the time to explain the reasons why this thing was such-and-such, and in exams or during class, even if I was not able to recall from memory the exact way a series or an answer should be, I could work from the explanations and underlying concepts and derive the correct answer, and I think that's the biggest impact Mr WIlson left on me. He helped me see that Chemistry was not a subject where whoever could memorise and regurgitate the best would score; there was understanding and application involved. That was a new way of thinking for me back in Sec 3, and it's stuck with me ever since. Even though now I am no longer under Mr Wilson the ideas and concepts of using First Principles to derive more difficult properties is something that continues to help me greatly in learning, understanding, studying for and appreciating Chem. Thank you sir!

Wilson’s patience and dedication in guiding me through Chemistry have been an immense blessing. Prior to his coaching, I lacked an understanding of fundamental Chemistry concepts, and was thus very unconfident in the subject. However, once I began lessons with Wilson, I found them to be both enjoyable and effective in allowing me to absorb the various concepts, hence concurrently developing a better appreciation of Chemistry – his organised and engaging way of teaching, which encouraged independent thinking while catering to the limitations of my needs and abilities, resulted in me acquiring knowledge at a rapid yet comfortable pace.

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Beyond the confines of regular lessons, Wilson was also readily available to assist in queries and school assignments; this was definitive of his going the extra mile to forge a genuine friendship with me. All in all, I am tremendously grateful for his efforts and devotion in enabling me to strive for excellence!

Before joining Ace Brainery, I found Chemistry a difficult subject to grasp the concepts of and thus failed my first exam in Sec 3. I was recommended Wilson for tuition by a friend and I am happy that I joined. Chemistry lessons with Wilson were always engaging and extremely helpful. During lessons, he was clear in explaining the different topics and always ensured that we understood what he was teaching us before moving on.

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When I had questions or difficulties during class, he was patient and encouraging and also taught us unique techniques to help remember the content easily. He goes the extra mile to answer questions that we have even if we text him late at night which shows his dedication to his students. He also provided a ton of resources to help us in our revision such as exam papers and notes. With Wilson’s help, I improved from an E8 at the start of Sec 3 to an A2 for my O Levels! I am very thankful to have had Wilson as my tutor and I highly recommend joining Ace Brainery!!

I joined Ace Brainery only a few months before my O Level exams, and Wilson miraculously managed to help me push my grades from a C6 to A1 within that short period of time! He is a very patient teacher who makes abstract chemistry concepts simple and easy to understand. I had been struggling with Chemistry for the majority of my upper secondary life, but with Wilson's help, the subject seemed to become much more manageable, simpler to understand and even fun.

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The tips and tricks that he provided to help us understand and memorise the concepts better gave me the confidence that I would be able to do well. He's a really great teacher and is very kind to students, will continue to recommend Ace Brainery to my friends!

Chemistry was always my weakest subject in secondary school and I honestly was expecting to fail it for the O levels. I joined Wilson’s lesson mid July in my Sec 4 year and it was just weeks before prelim. In that short intensive period, I managed to pull off my first ever chemistry pass during prelims and managed to get an A2 for the O-levels examination. In a short span of 5 months, Wilson has not only managed to pull my grades up through thorough explanations of concepts but has also inspired a deep interest of chemistry within me.

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His caring personality and eagerness to help (through the many many questions on text) really propelled me to do my best in chemistry. Even after Secondary school, chemistry still easily remains as my favourite subject and I only have Wilson to thank for sparking that love in me.

Upon failing chemistry in my mid year examinations when I was in secondary 3, I realised my chemistry needed desperate and immediate help as there was not much time left before my Os. This resulted in me asking multiple seniors for their help and advice to understand the multitude of unique concepts, but I just could not understand anything due to my weak foundation in the subject. After trying to improve my understanding of chemistry by myself for a few more months, I was honestly about to give up on the subject.

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It was then when one of my seniors introduced me to Wilson in Ace Brainery. Unwillingly, I decided to try out a lesson in his class and within that 2 hour lesson, I got a better understanding of a topic which I had been struggling on and learnt some things to look out for in the topic. This rapid improvement convinced me that my chemistry still had some hope despite it being my worst subject at the time, so i decided to continue on with the class. Based on my experience in the class, I feel that Wilson’s teaching style is very different from any teacher that has taught me before. He involves everyone in the class without fail when teaching and the notes he gives are very concise and easy to understand. Whenever someone raises a question in or out of class, he will always respond as soon as he can and ensure they understand his explanation. Furthermore, I truly believe he is a very passionate teacher as he constantly goes the extra mile for the class. Some examples of this is how he would let students come 30 minutes before the class starts if they wanted to clarify anything with him in person and how he would host the lesson online and in person at the same time after the pandemic quarantine; this allowed students to attend the lesson at home if they could not attend it in person. Also, around the start of 2020, he noticed that I was quite a few topics behind the class since I joined rather late compared to the rest, so he decided to free up some of his own time to personally come down and give me extra tuition at my place for a few weeks. This allowed me to catch up to the class and not be completely lost when he goes through new topics. I genuinely believe that I would not have been able to turn my F9 grade at the start of 2020 to an A1 grade for O levels without Wilson’s guidance. I am really grateful for his help and if anyone is struggling with chemistry, I would definitely recommend them to join Wilson’s class.

Chemistry had always been a daunting subject for me, until I started attending Wilson’s classes in Secondary 2. I never really understood Chemistry and was always falling behind in class. To make matters worse, the less I understood, the more my disdain towards Chemistry grew. Being very intimidated by the subject, I kept procrastinating studying and refused to touch Chemistry for fear that I wouldn’t understand anything.

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However, with Wilson’s quality notes and complete knowledge of the syllabus, coupled with his patience and endless encouragement, I practiced and studied more, gaining confidence and scoring better! Weekly classes with Wilson helped me as he very patiently broke down and simplified every topic for me, answering all my questions. In addition, despite having to conduct lessons online due to the Circuit Breaker period in 2020, he always reached out and made sure that I understood every lesson. Wilson is a caring and passionate teacher, and I am very grateful for his help. Without his guidance, I would not have turned my E8 chemistry result at the end of Secondary 3 to an A2 for the “O” Levels! Thanks Wilson!!

At the start of my sec 4 i can honestly say i was a consisted 39% for chemistry and thats when I started desperately looking for a chem tuition and i stumbled upon the very well known Wilson. Everyone was saying how good the tuition was so I thought why not give it a try. Within the first 4 months of tuition i ended up topping the class for Chemistry in all the tests. His friendly and caring way of teaching really motivated me to work a lot harder than i expected myself to.

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His surprise Liho during lessons were the best because it just helped us keep going. From never thinking i would even pass chemistry to getting an A2 in O levels (which is screwed up :( ) i must say i could never have done it without this dude Wilson. I can safely say he is worth the hype.

From a C6 to a consistent A1, Wilson was a supportive and patient teacher throughout my time under him. Wilson was extremely dedicated in clarifying all my many doubts and ensuring I understood the material well, motivating me to work hard for the grade I wanted. His fun and unique way of teaching inculcated a love for Chemistry in me and led me to pursue HL Chemistry in the IBDP. I wouldn’t be here without him! Thank you Wilson!

I had 3 Chemistry tutors prior to taking my O level exams. Wilson was my third and last tutor and my search ended there, there was no need for anyone else. Patient and familiar with the O level Chemistry syllabus, Wilson helped simplify many difficult concepts and its applications, which greatly boosted my confidence in the subject. In my 2 years with Wilson as my tutor, Chemistry was my strongest Science subject and I went on to score an A1 in the O level examinations.

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His tutelage has led me to pursue Chemistry as a HL subject in my IB diploma programme and I have found the good foundational knowledge Wilson laid for me in Secondary school very helpful even now. I am so grateful to Wilson for his guidance and for those times he cheered me on especially when I was feeling burnt out. Thank you Wilson.