First Principles Education

Confidence Cannot Be Given

firstprinciplesacademy — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:42:39 +0000

Many children today receive more encouragement than any generation before them. Yet many still hesitate when faced with uncertainty. Confidence was never something that could be given in the first place. Many children today are surrounded by encouragement. They are praised for simply trying. They are told that they are capable, special, talented, and enough.

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Same Study Problem, Different Solutions

firstprinciplesacademy — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:14:15 +0000

Many parents notice when their child studies, attends tuition, and still does not improve.So they reach for the familiar explanations: more motivation, more tuition, more pressure, or more discipline.But the same study problem can come from different causes. Until the cause is clear, every solution remains an educated guess. Most parents are watching closely. They notice when homework…

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Learning Does Not Improve Linearly

firstprinciplesacademy — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:53:50 +0000

Many parents understand the power of compounding when it comes to money.Yet with learning, they still assume that lost time can be recovered later with more tuition, more hours, or with natural maturity.But a child is always compounding something: self belief or helplessness, character or convenience, independence or reliance on external forces. Most serious adults understand compound…

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Rethinking Tuition Through Mentorship And Independent Learning

firstprinciplesacademy — Tue, 06 May 2025 07:07:00 +0000

In a recent article by The Vent Machine, they explored why some Singapore parents are beginning to look beyond traditional tuition and toward mentorship based support instead. Written by Surabhi Pandey, the feature examines the pressures of local tuition culture and frames First Principles Education as part of a growing shift toward helping students build stronger learning habits…

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A Conversation On Singapore’s Tuition Culture

firstprinciplesacademy — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:55:00 +0000

In a recent feature on CAPITAL 958, our founder joined a discussion on Singapore’s tuition culture and the role it plays in how families think about education today. The segment places First Principles Education within a wider national conversation about why parents seek extra academic support and what students may actually need in order to thrive. The discussion gives space to a…

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Why Street Smarts Matter More Than Ever

firstprinciplesacademy — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:11:00 +0000

In a recent article by SingaporeMotherhood, they explored why children today need more than academic strength alone to thrive. Featuring Emil Lim’s perspective, the piece argues that while book smarts still matter, qualities like adaptability, initiative, resilience, and practical judgment are becoming even more important in a world shaped by uncertainty and rapid technological change.

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Helping Parents Guide The Transition From PSLE To Secondary School

firstprinciplesacademy — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:11:00 +0000

In a recent article on SingaporeMotherhood, First Principles Education shared practical guidance on how parents can support their children through the transition from PSLE to secondary school. Contributed by Lisa Teo, Head of Mentor (Quality Control) at First Principles Education, the piece focuses on helping families navigate this important stage with more structure, confidence…

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Does Going To A Good School Really Matter

firstprinciplesacademy — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:51:00 +0000

n a recent feature on MoneyFM 89.3, Emil Lim joined a discussion on whether going to a so called “good school” truly shapes a child’s future. The segment explores a question many Singaporean parents wrestle with and places First Principles Education within a broader national conversation about school choice, opportunity, and what really drives long term success. The feature frames Emil…

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A Profile In Educational Leadership And Study Skills Innovation

firstprinciplesacademy — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:05:00 +0000

In a recent profile by Women Going Places, they featured Marsya Ruzana Aw and her journey from struggling university student to Head of Study Skills at First Principles Education. The article highlights how her own academic transformation shaped her passion for mentoring, and how she now leads the development of student centred programmes designed to help learners build stronger habits and…

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Marsya’s Leadership And Educational Vision

firstprinciplesacademy — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:13:00 +0000

In a recent feature by The Ladies Cue, they profiled Marsya Ruzana Aw as part of their Fempreneurs series, highlighting her journey into educational leadership and her role as Head of Study Skills at First Principles Education. The article introduces Marsya not just through her credentials, but through her mindset, motivations, and belief that students need to be taught how to learn…

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