If you are like most parents in Singapore, you will want your child to perform well academically, make friends, and grow to new heights. Many parents go as far as enrolling their kids in some of the most prestigious schools in Singapore to give their children an advantage over their peers. This may not be an option for you, especially if you are on a budget.

Well, it may interest you to know that there is an alternative way for you to help your child reach his potential quicker.

Enrichment classes are presently trending in Singapore because of how effective they are. Enrolling your child into one is a surefire way to help him develop faster. These classes can potentially help your kid study better, spur interest in learning, boost motivation, and so on.

If you live around Novena, where there are many enrichment centres offering educational classes, it may be difficult for you to narrow down a good one that can address the needs of your kid.

This article will make your search easier, as it sheds light on some key things to look out for when choosing an enrichment class in Singapore.

Involve your child

In the quest to help your child develop quicker, you may be tempted to sign him up for popular enrichment classes like Math, English, Science, and so on. And if your child happens to be interested in any of these subjects, he will become even better at them when you sign him up for an enrichment class that centres on them.

That said, if for some reason your child isn’t excited about the class you signed him for, chances are, he is not going to benefit much from it. He may end up looking at the class as a chore.

You can prevent this by involving your child in the decision-making process.

Ask your child what he is interested in or what he will like to learn about, and find an enrichment class on the subject he is interested in.

Know what you are paying for

As you will soon find out, most enrichment courses in Singapore are expensive. So before choosing anyone, it is important that you learn as much as you can about them. It won’t be out of place to compare courses from different centres.

Note that some courses are expensive because of the qualification and expertise of the teachers that will be teaching them.

Check the learning environment

Even if enrichment centres have tons of good reviews online, there is still a slim chance that they won’t be able to address the needs of your child. An effective way to know if a center will be good for your kid is by visiting the center in person.

During your visit, you should inspect the learning area and ask yourself the following questions

• Will the classroom be conducive for my kid?
• Is the learning area clean?
• Are the learning tool and equipment provided by the facility up to standard?
• Does the center have a good parking facility?

Do consider these various factors before deciding on your child’s educational journey. Remember that this may be a big step for a young child and your loving support and guidance as a parent would be a great help for your child.