English Enrichment Class in Singapore

Our English enrichment classes for primary and secondary students are tailored to each student’s developmental stage and academic demands. Younger learners build strong foundations in literacy and expression, while older students learn to think more critically, write with stronger structure and intent, and engage confidently with complex texts and ideas.

Across every class, students develop the four key language domains in an integrated way. Reading strengthens writing, discussion sharpens thinking, and listening builds precision in response. This ensures students do not learn skills in isolation, but grow into well-rounded language users who can express ideas clearly and thoughtfully.

Students take part in meaningful tasks such as storytelling, discussions, debates and stimulus-based writing. These experiences make the English language purposeful and concrete, helping students practise audience awareness, tone and structure while learning how to communicate effectively in real contexts.

Vocabulary and grammar are developed through the texts and tasks students work on each week. Students learn how word choice creates tone and meaning, and how sentence structure shapes clarity and effect. This contextual approach builds stronger retention and more natural, confident usage.

Through guided analysis and discussion, students learn to notice how texts work: how meaning is constructed, how language creates effect, and how ideas are shaped by perspective and context. These habits of mind strengthen higher-order thinking and prepare students for more advanced academic work over time.

Our enrichment curriculum develops strong language ability that naturally supports school assessments and examinations. As students strengthen comprehension, writing control, language accuracy and oral communication through authentic tasks and rich texts, they also become more confident in applying these skills under timed and structured conditions when needed.

Storytelling is woven throughout the programme, beginning with guided sentence-building and early narrative work, and gradually developing into richer, more expressive writing. Students learn how to shape a narrative, develop detail, and choose language intentionally, such that their writing becomes more vivid, coherent, and personal as they progress.

From the earliest levels, students learn to read with real understanding. As they advance, they learn to notice deeper meaning, draw connections, and discuss ideas thoughtfully. Students also engage with multimodal texts, learning to interpret visual and textual cues together, an increasingly important skill in modern literacy.

Speaking is built into classroom life. Younger students practise expressing ideas clearly and comfortably, while older students learn to respond with stronger structure, personalisation and maturity. Through guided discussion and stimulus-based speaking tasks, students develop confidence, articulation, and the ability to think on their feet.

Vocabulary and grammar are developed through what students read, write and discuss each week. Instead of learning words in isolation, students meet language in context: through themes, stories, and classroom conversation. In this way, their vocabulary becomes more natural, nuanced, and usable. Learning through context strengthens both writing quality and clarity of expression over time.

In Secondary 1, students strengthen narrative craft through rich literary exposure and guided writing workshops. They learn how to develop voice, shape narrative structure, and use literary techniques intentionally, while building a stronger sense of how language creates effect. Lessons include close reading, guided discussion, multimodal analysis, and stimulus-based writing tasks that help students respond thoughtfully to ideas, images, and real-world contexts.

In Secondary 2, students learn how to express opinions with stronger structure and reasoning. Through discursive and expository writing, they practise organising ideas coherently, developing arguments with evidence, and improving flow. Students also learn to analyse how texts persuade: using rhetorical devices, positioning, and the arrangement of viewpoints. Through this, students become more confident readers of non-fiction and more convincing writers in their own right.

Across all secondary levels, students practise expressing ideas verbally with composure and purpose. Through structured discussion, presentations, and debate-style tasks, they learn audience awareness, tone control, and the ability to respond thoughtfully under pressure. These skills strengthen both academic performance, and communication as scholars and leaders.

For older students, enrichment becomes increasingly ideas-driven. Students engage with complex argumentative and opinion texts, learn how to deconstruct viewpoints, identify reasoning gaps, and write substantiated responses with clarity and depth. Lessons build real-world knowledge across broad themes such as technology, media, the environment, ethics, and social issues, while strengthening the skills that support advanced academic work, including summary, paraphrase, and structured critical writing. This pathway also provides strong preparation for the transition into more demanding programmes such as General Paper and Theory of Knowledge.

Academia’s lessons are designed to be intellectually engaging and genuinely enjoyable. Students work with rich texts, authentic prompts and purposeful tasks that invite curiosity and reflection, while teachers guide them with clear structure and high expectations. This balance helps students develop stronger language ability as well as the habits of mind that support creativity, clarity and thoughtful expression.

Our tutors are distinguished professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions including Princeton and Oxford. Their expertise is complemented by rigorous training in Academia’s in-depth curriculum and unique marking style, ensuring personalised feedback and exceptional student support.

Academia takes pride in its fully in-house developed curriculum, continuously refined to align with current syllabi and education standards. Our curriculum integrates scaffolded writing, comprehension, and critical thinking frameworks proven to enhance performance.

Classes are available across our centres in Upper Thomson, Coronation, Whitley, and Pasir Ris, with additional locations planned as the programme continues to grow. We offer weekday and weekend schedules so families can choose a class timing that fits comfortably alongside school and other commitments.

Our track record speaks for itself, demonstrating our commitment to results across all levels:

• 10+ Years of Experience: Over a decade of helping students achieve their potential.
• 50%+ AL1 Rate: Over 50% AL1s; 70% AL1s and AL2s.
• 97%+ A/B: For O Level English
• 70%+ Distinction Rate: For the A Level General Paper

These results reflect our unwavering dedication to each student’s growth. Year after year, our students demonstrate that a focus on deep literacy and authentic communication translates into strong outcomes, even in challenging and advanced national assessments.

Founding Director

Mr. Loh is an educator, writer, and curriculum architect who has spent his career refining what he calls the mind’s fundamental programming language: English. A Princeton scholar and former nationwide top student, he has earned multiple Literature prizes at Raffles Institution and spent a year at Oxford as part of his scholarship. In 2013, he founded Academia to bring together rigorous thinking, exceptional writing pedagogy, and an intentionally designed curriculum. He has also worked as a language consultant and copywriter for high-profile clients including Louis Vuitton and BNP Paribas, bringing the same standards of precision and sophistication into Academia’s classrooms.

Director of General Paper & Pre-University Studies

PhD, Oxford University 

Certificate in Teaching Gifted and Talented Students, Purdue

Dr Neil Laurence Coomber, a highly respected educator and former Raffles Institution General Paper tutor, brings over a decade of teaching excellence and academic distinction to Academia. During his five years at RI, he set and marked key examinations, developed curriculum materials, and earned a reputation for his insightful teaching and legendary GP notes. Trained at both the Raffles Teaching Academy and NIE, he is known for his ability to mentor students through UCAS and Ivy League applications, combining intellectual rigour with a deep commitment to student success.

Head of Language Arts and Lower Secondary

Jeremiah Sng is an analytical educator with a double major in English Language and Literature from NUS and a Master of Education from NIE, where he was Postgraduate Valedictorian and recipient of the Singapore Teachers’ Union Gold Medal. His consultative and rigorous teaching style promotes active learning, analytical thinking, and lifelong curiosity beyond academic success.

Head of Lower Primary

B.S in Psychology (Honours)

Ms. Koh Shi Yi is a warm, engaging teacher who connects naturally with her students and understands the value of empathy in learning. Drawing on her experience across diverse educational settings and her background in Psychology, she tailors each lesson to the individual needs of her students, building confidence, curiosity, and a love for language. Her differentiated, student-centred approach helps primary learners think critically while feeling supported and motivated to achieve their best.

Head of the Frontier Team

Amanpreet Singh leads Academia’s Frontier Team with a wealth of experience in language instruction and curriculum development. Known for his dynamic teaching style and dedication to fostering critical thinking, Mr. Singh integrates innovative methods to engage students in deep learning and effective communication.

Head of the Integrated Programme

Bachelor of English Literature, NUS

Mr. Olivier Tan is a dedicated and extraordinarily responsible educator who firmly believes that mastering the English language is paramount to future success. A proud alumnus of Hwa Chong Institution, his passion led him to graduate with a degree in English Literature from the National University of Singapore. Mr. Tan embodies Academia's future-oriented ethos, patiently teaching students to write in an assured, elegant, and elevated style.

Specialist Teacher & Curriculum Developer

Matthew Low is a distinguished literary scholar and curriculum developer who graduated with Highest Distinction Honours from Nanyang Technological University, earning the Nanyang Scholarship and the School of Humanities Book Prize. His passion for literature shapes an inspiring teaching style that encourages analytical depth, authentic expression, and a lifelong love of learning.