Secondary 4 Integrated Programme (IP)

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Our Year 4 Integrated Programme focuses on preparing students for the transition to Junior College and the demands of the A-level syllabus. Through a blend of advanced concepts and skills-based lessons, students are equipped to tackle higher-order questions and develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills. With targeted revision, hands-on activities, and comprehensive assessment preparation, our programme helps students to tackle academic challenges with confidence and excel in their upcoming years of study.

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English

Lesson Duration: 2 hrs
Class Size: 13 students

The fourth year in the IP will see students preparing for more assessment-oriented, skills-based lessons in order to make a smooth transition to the Junior College years of Years 5 and 6. Our lessons will help them be better prepared to meet the demands of the A-level syllabus.

Our world-class content will equip students with a repertoire of global and general knowledge, and our classroom practices help them to be introspective learners who are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses. They will learn to defend their perspectives with writing and speaking skills that are inspired by world-renowned authors and journalists.

Through this programme, we ensure that students is not only ready to move up to tertiary education, but they are also well-prepared to rise above academic challenges.

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Integrated Mathematics

Lesson Duration: 2 hrs
Class Size: 13 students

Our Year 4 IP Mathematics programme equips students with the skills to tackle higher-order and non-routine questions by integrating real-world contexts into their learning. This approach further develops their ability to apply concepts flexibly to unfamiliar situations.

Students will learn systematic question analysis skills, application of effective problem-solving strategies and answering techniques to excel in the assessments. Additionally, this programme bridges the gap between Secondary and JC math by providing a strong foundation in advanced mathematical concepts, such as Calculus.

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Biology

Lesson Duration: 2 hrs
Class Size: 13 students

Our Year 4 IP Biology programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in advanced topics in Biology and equip them with the knowledge and skills to understand how systems interact with the environment and the intricate processes sustaining life.

Through our engaging lessons, hands-on experiments and application-based questions in tutorials and mock practice papers, students will learn advanced topics such as Molecular Genetics (including translation and transcription) Reproduction in Humans and Plants and Inheritance.

We also introduce students to advanced concepts such as the Immune System, chemical structure of cell membranes and Evolution to prepare them for the rigour of H2 Biology.

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Chemistry

Lesson Duration: 2 hrs
Class Size: 13 students

Our Year 4 IP Chemistry programme is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Chemistry concepts, practical skills and real-life applications that will lay a strong foundation for their future academic pursuits.

Students will learn advanced topics such as Rate of Reactions (including Le Chatelier's principle), Chemical Energetics (including Hess' Law), Electrochemistry and Organic Chemistry through engaging lessons, hands-on experiments and a comprehensive range of curriculum materials.

Through rigorous practice of data-based questions and application-based questions in our tutorials and mock practice papers, we serve to foster higher-order critical thinking and problem-solving skills in our students and to prepare them for the rigour of H2 Chemistry.

**We also offer classes for specific IP schools to ensure alignment with students' curriculum:

  • Raffles Girls’ School

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Physics

Lesson Duration: 2 hrs
Class Size: 13 students

Our Year 4 IP Physics programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in advanced topics, such as electricity, electromagnetism and radioactivity. Students will also be introduced to advanced mechanics concepts, such as linear momentum and impulse.

Through our engaging lessons, hands-on experiments and mock practice papers, students will be given opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills and learn to effectively communicate scientific ideas. This programme will also prepare students for the rigour of H2 Physics.

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Bradley Hang

TLL alumnus

"I started my journey with Learning Lab in 2022, when I was in Secondary 3. Before I joined, I was constantly getting “C”s for my English exams. Over time, through the guidance from my dedicated teacher, Ms Tay, I was able to see my English grades slowly improving from an initial C6 at the start of the year, to a B4 for my end of year assessment in Secondary 3. Eventually, after months of hard work and guidance from Ms Tay, I was able to obtain my first ever distinction, an A2, for my preliminary examination.

On the day of my English O-levels, I calmed my nerves and remembered everything Ms Tay had taught me, from proper answering techniques to identifying question types in my Paper 2 to answer questions precisely. In the end, I was finally able to achieve my desired result: an A1 for the 2023 O-levels. I was overjoyed with my results for sure, but I knew that I couldn’t have done it without my hard work and determination, and most importantly, the proper guidance from Ms Tay."

Gloria Chua

TLL alumnus

"Recalling the lessons I've had in Paris 1 or New York 5, the most valuable one I gained was the sense that the world is my oyster. It is not just the names of the classrooms or the impeccable decor that encourage this sense.

I took English from P4 to S4, and the fondest moments have been those where my teachers and I discussed the many happenings outside of the classroom. Be it my teacher's fondness for architectural marvels across the world as a window shedding light on the ebbs and flows of the global economy, or her entertaining stories of her childhood encouraging reflection on our own educations, I have learnt much more than just English itself.

I am privileged to feel like I can now feel the pulse of this vast world, becoming an active participant in it, and in large part I have because TLL encouraged me to find this world beyond the classroom."

Mdm. Mazlita

Parent of Primary 3 / Primary 6 / Secondary 4 students

"The Learning Lab is a perfect embodiment of how great companies are built on great products. Throughout the 8 years that my three children have been taking lessons at The Learning Lab, the teachers and staff have consistently delivered an excellent educational experience for them.

My eldest son, Arif, always looked forward to attending his classes! As a GEP student, he thoroughly relished how lessons are enriched with current affairs, famous personalities and interesting case studies. In his own words, “The lessons come alive”. It also helped that his teachers displayed tremendous dedication and extramural excellence, which fuelled his passion for learning. His time at The Learning Lab definitely stretched him well beyond his years, which was well reflected when he emerged as the 2nd highest PSLE scorer nationwide in 2011.

I will continue to entrust their education to TLL, as it has continually equipped my children with the tools and motivation to go further in life and succeed in their future undertakings."

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