P6 English
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P6
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P6 English tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers small groups of 3-6 learners, aligned with MOE's STELLAR 2.0 curriculum. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to sharpen composition, comprehension, and oral skills for PSLE. "Strong readers become strong writers—comprehension and composition develop together," shares our curriculum director. Our intensive approach helps children achieve their best PSLE results.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Planned retrieval practice at expanding intervals — weekly topic quizzes, monthly mixed reviews, and term revision cycles — timed to strengthen memory just before it weakens, so knowledge stays accessible under exam pressure.
Socratic Questioning
Probing questions that surface each student's reasoning — 'Why did you choose that method?' and 'What if the question changed this detail?' — revealing gaps in understanding early so misconceptions are corrected before they compound.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Graduated support from fully guided to fully independent — tutors first model the solution, then prompt during practice, then observe silently — systematically building competence while ensuring students do not develop reliance on hints.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
1.5 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Advanced comprehension skills: Tackling complex passages with accuracy, addressing literal, inferential, and evaluative questions.
- ✓Vocabulary and language use: Enrichment with idioms, figurative language, and precise word choice for exams and expression.
- ✓Grammar mastery: Full command of advanced grammar structures, ensuring accuracy in all written work.
- ✓Composition writing: Crafting engaging, well-structured essays with strong introductions, logical flow, and impactful conclusions.
- ✓Comprehension answering techniques: Exam-focused strategies to provide concise, accurate, and well-supported answers.
- ✓Oral communication: Reading aloud with expression and context-based responses to photo stimuli in the Stimulus-Based Conversation component.
What P6 students commonly work on
- 1
Comprehension accuracy — answering all parts of the question completely
- 2
Composition polish — writing compelling stories under time pressure
- 3
Synthesis mastery — combining information accurately and concisely
- 4
Oral confidence — reading expressively and responding thoughtfully in Stimulus-Based Conversation
- 5
Exam stamina — maintaining quality throughout the full paper
Learning Progression
Builds On
P5 English with composition skills, comprehension techniques, and grammar mastery
Prepares For
Secondary English with longer essays, more complex analysis, and formal presentations
Key Transition
This is the PSLE year — P6 students must demonstrate mastery across all language components to achieve their best results in the national examination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We focus on all four PSLE components: composition writing with compelling narratives, comprehension with answering techniques, grammar and vocabulary mastery, and oral communication skills including Reading Aloud and Stimulus-Based Conversation.
We teach story planning, vivid descriptions, dialogue writing, and impactful endings. Students practise with varied themes and receive detailed feedback to develop their unique writing voice while meeting PSLE standards.
PSLE English tests language application, not just knowledge. Students must synthesise information, infer meaning, and express ideas precisely. We build these higher-order skills through structured practice and feedback.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 1.5 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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