Testimonials
“ | Lucas joined Essence Education Centre in Primary 5 and spent 2 years under the patient tutelage and guidance of Ms Zhao. We found Ms Zhao to be extremely dedicated and sincere towards the well-being of her students. Besides providing useful tips targeting at the weaker areas for improvement, she also provided prompt feedback to ensure that we were always kept in the loop regarding Lucas's progress.Essence's curriculum was comprehensive, with standards set at a reasonably challenging level to drive student improvement. This allows Lucas to continually improve and effectively prepare for PSLE.With Ms Zhao's support, Lucas achieved A* in Chinese and Distinction in Higher Chinese in the PSLE. Thank you Ms Zhao and Essence Education Centre! - Parents of Lucas Boh [Primary 6 NYPS 2019] | ” |
“ | Dear Ms Zhao, we wish to express our sincere appreciation in helping Pei Xuan with her Chinese. Within five months, she had improved from 20.5/45 (SA1 Paper 2 - before joining Essence East Coast) to 34/45 (SA2). Thank you for your patience, care and encouragement you have given to her. We look forward to another breakthrough in 2014. - From Parent of Amelie Toh on 20 Dec 2013 [P3 Tao Nan Primary School] | ” |
“ | I would like to say a big thank you to Wang Jia Shan Laoshi (from Essence East Coast) for providing my niece with such a loving and wonderful learning journey. I have noticed that Wang Laoshi teaches with love, patience and motivation. With her guidance, my niece has improved significantly in her comprehension and creative writing. I am very happy with the improvement in her results. My niece really enjoy studying under her. Keep up the great work Wang Laoshi! - From Aunt of Charlyn Yeo on 23 Nov 2013 [P3 Maha Bodhi Primary School] | ” |
“ | I would like to thank Essence Education for guiding my P5 girl Cherly in her Chinese. Within a year with Essence, my daughter has made great improvement.The results are out and she scored 96/100. She got 100% for Chinese in total (Top in Chinese). Special thanks go to Wang Laoshi (from Essence East Coast) for her patience and enthusiasm in guiding my daughter. I entrust my daughter Cherly in your hands in coming PSLE 2014. Again, a big thank you to you, Wang Laoshi! - From Mother of Cherly Peh on 18 Nov 2013 [P5 Hougang Primary School] | ” |
“ | I would like to thank Essence Education for guiding my P5 boy Matthew in his Chinese. Within half a year with Essence, my son has made great improvement from 50 plus marks for SA1 to 80 plus marks for SA2. Nanyang Primary School will be awarding him the best improved Chinese award for P5 during the prize presentation and they only select one student each level. A big thank you to his Essence teacher Mdm Shao! - From Mother of Matthew Teo on 8 Nov 2012 [P5 Nanyang Primary School] | ” |
“ | "Mom, she is the best Chinese tutor I've ever had!" exclaimed my daughter after her first lesson with Wang Lao Shi of Essence Education Centre. I was surprised as Chinese was not her favorite subject at school. With time, I observed that each Chinese lesson was well structured and my child was carefully guided through each chapter. Wang Lao Shi guided my daughter very well and her relentless effort in ensuring that my daughter understood each topic well before proceeding to the next was commendable. Wang Lao Shi also constantly encouraged my daughter to speak out during Chinese lesson and not to fear about giving the wrong responses. This has certainly motivated my daughter even more. Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank Wang Lao Shi for her patience and dedicated teachings which were instrumental in cultivating my daughter's love for learning the Chinese language. - From Mother of Wang Qiru [P2 RGPS] | ” |
“ | Xu Laoshi is an extremely patient and caring teacher. She teaches with a passion and has a technique in ensuring my child understands the topic and the key concepts. More importantly she is able to keep the child interested and motivated in keeping up with the work. We are extremely grateful for having her tutor Nicole in a subject that we believe she will excel in. - From Mother of Nicole Lee Yi Xuan [P4 SCGS] | ” |
“ | Dear Ms Zhou, please help me to thank Gao Laoshi for his fantastic job! Within four lessons before Sachin's SA2, Gao Laoshi helped my son pass his P5 SA2 Chinese. He scored 123/200, thanks to Gao Laoshi, first time even Sachin score better in Booklet A. Gao Laoshi really can inspire him to persevere and read. I am gald I called for your help! I will drop in to thank Gao Laoshi and you one of these days, our mandarin learning journey has always been fun with you, ESP you. Thank you so much, you never said no to me whenever I asked for help. With you around, I feel we can always learn mandarin, no door will close for us. That's what teachers should be like, always caring for my son and encourage him a lot! - From Mother of Sachin on 1 Nov 2012 [P5 ACS] | ” |
“ | Hi Zhou Lao Shi, just a feedback to you. Yang Laoshi is very good and patient. I am very happy with the way he teaches Adrian. - From Mother of Adrian on 30 July 2012 [N2 Nanyang Kindergarden] | ” |
“ | Dear Zhou Lao Shi, thank you so much for all your help with my daughter's oral exams and Chinese - the results are out and she scored full marks for oral (both self introduction and conversation). She got 99.7% for Chinese in total. Our grateful thanks and appreciation to you, Gao Lao Shi & Yang Lao Shi. - From Mrs Wang | ” |
“ | Hi Zhou Lao Shi, Rui En results is 37.5/45 and Jia En is 39/44. Both have shown great improvement. Thank you for the patience and you never give them up even though they are not fast learners. My sincere thanks to you and Shao Lao Shi and keep up the excellent teachings. - From Mother of Goh Rui En & Goh Jia En [P3 & P1 CHIJ] | ” |
“ | I really like your curriculum because the standard you have set is high. Both my daughter and I appreciate your patience and encouragement. To me, you are the Learning Lab of mandarin. - From Mother of Marianne Lim [P2 Nanyang Primary School] | ” |
“ | If the wing of grace could bring someone like you this far; enlightening Zachary to embrace his roots in Chinese language, must have not been anything but amazing. My husband and I are most grateful for your continual guidance and personal attention given to Zachary and we entrust our youngest daughter Rachel in your good hands in the coming PSLE 2011. Thank you, Ms Zhou! - From Mother of Zachary Chan & Rachel Chan [Sec 1 River Valley High School & P6 Yew Tee Primary School] | ” |
“ | You are by far one of the most responsive and helpful teacher I’ve ever met. I always marvel at how swiftly you responses to my request and I have always appreciated this sense of responsibility in you. I know to do that is not easy because of the workloads you are having. Again, a big thank you to you! - From Mother of Chiu Jing Yun [P3 Nanyang Primary School] | ” |
“ | I have been under Ms Zhou for the past 3 years and my results have been improved from C5 to A1. The lively discussions on news articles and current affairs guided by Ms Zhou greatly improved my argumentative essay writing skills. Ms Zhou has taught me to learn beyond my textbooks and made me achieve A1 for my O-level Higher Chinese which I never imagined possible. - From Serene Tan [Nanyang Girls High School] | ” |
“ | Essence Education Centre has provided with me with a very conducive learning environment. My experience there has been a fun and enjoyable one. Ms Zhou is helpful, knowledgeable or most importantly, passionate in teaching. I attribute my A* to Ms Zhou who helped me a lot during my revision for the PSLE and my creative writing skill also improved a lot. - From Daniel Chong [Hwa Chong Institution] | ” |
“ | About Ms Zhou, I must say she surpassed my expectations. She makes it a point to go far beyond what is expected, teaching more than the usual contents that one expect from tutors from other agencies. Apart from being friendly, Ms Zhou certainly has a kind heart and her care and concern no doubt shines through. Her patience in teaching and her willingness to adapt to the pace of each student is another of her fundamental characteristic, and one that leaves an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to be tutored by her. I truly appreciate Ms Zhou’s attention and encouragement she has given to my children, especially my boy, who is weak in the Chinese Language - From Mother of Jeryn Cheong & Jordan Cheong [P3 & P6 Nanyang Primary School] | ” |