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Hong Kong: A Case Study in the Global Rise of Private Tutors

According to a report by Polaris in April of 2022, private tutoring has been rapidly increasing in popularity for many years. This trend is predicted to continue with even more......

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The Importance of a Private Tutor for Your Mental Health

Studying diligently and working hard before an exam is certainly the most sure-fire way to succeed. But this in itself is a daunting task, especially while academic standards increase and......

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Developing a Growth Mindset in Mathematics

The “growth mindset” is an important concept in learning and education. It refers to the idea that our abilities are not set in stone but can be developed over time......

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General Tips: Acing Your US Boarding School Interview 

If you are in the process of applying to a boarding school in the US, you might find that interviews are often a large component of the application. While some......

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A Tutor’s Perspective: Top Challenges of IB English and Some Solutions

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum offers an array of Language and Literature courses in 17 different languages. The IB English course is widely followed in Hong Kong schools, and therefore......

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