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Hi mummies,
Does anyone have any information to share for the above classes??
Thank!!!
Does anyone have any information to share for the above classes??
Thank!!!
Jts my experiences ... i went to many trial class in different areas of development.
I could Heguru is good. My LO is with them for 4 terms . We was away for 1 term and when we are back there is some difficulties to settle in the class again. It took a few sessions. Am glad I saw improvement in LO.
- Able to recognize letters
- Able to answer most questions in class correctly
- Dance to the songs
- I love that they teach foreign language
Of course, some activities is beyond LO's abilities as he is 14 months but in year 2 class. However after 2-3 lessons, he is easing into year 2 class .
Recently went to a cheaper right brain training class in thomson area. The fees is much cheaper but the quality is so much different.
- Teacher not well train
- Lesser activities but means more time for hands on
- flashing of cards slower than heguru by alot
- worksheet takes from internet (y I know cos am an educator myself so i know which site they took it from)
- materials are of low printing quality)
- lessons are in house develop ( getting from various sources and paste as 1 lesson)
After the trial with the above class in thomson, it really shows you pay what you get
Hi, by what age will they outgrow right brain training? Thanks!My kids and I have attended several Right Brain Training programmes before, in Singapore as well in Malaysia. Sharing some feedback:
Shichida:
- Not bad, many hands-on handmade activities that engage my kids
- Tables and chairs arrangement. My boy who was initially active will be restless at the back of class, wont disturb friends
- Quite a no of non local teachers, but some are okay. Teachers not very lively
- Fees: 1 term - 12 lessons, about $834/term (no replacements even for PH) - $70/lesson
Heguru:
- Teachers are lively, but some pronunciation not as clear
- Faster paced than Shichida (can be good as some kids are like in a shock state, but can be not so good as kids not enuf time to complete the activity)
- Open concept, no tables and chairs (can be gd/bad)
- Fees: 1 term - 7 lessons, about $599.20/term (no replacements even for PH) - $85/lesson
Tweedlewink (Malaysia):
- Slower paced than the above 2, more gentle approach
- Teachers are lively
- A lot of supplementary and hands on activities, eg. Art activities
- Science included
- Not in Singapore
Genius League:
- Faster paced than Tweedlewink, but not as fast as Heguru. more time for activities
- Teachers are lively
- Tables and chairs arrangement
- Science experiments for 3 yrs onwards
- Fees: 1 term - 12 lessons. Promo rate $678/term (1 + 1 replacement lessons) - $56/lesson
My 1st boy no longer in right brain classes as have outgrown the age. My 2 younger ones are now in Genius League.
When they first start, all 3 can't keep still.. just got to hang on and be patient.. slowly their focus and attention will increase. But worthwhile cos over time you can see their memory improve, and can learn faster
Hi. in ur experience do u think shall try on heguru or kuno to let kids who r 3 yo to learn n digest better? Can advise? ThanksThis is informative! Thank you! Just to add on to the list based on my own experience
Shichida:
- 1 teacher teaching 6 children
- Slower pace and lesser activities as compared to Heguru
- More hands-on activities as compared to Heguru
- Teacher's delivery can be dull and not as engaging
- Cannot feel the passion of my teacher
- Teachers mostly foreigners
* own verdict: persisted for 6 months and decided to switch
Heguru:
- 2 teachers teaching 6 children
- Very fast pace and more activities than Shichida
- More music, songs
- Teachers are a lot more energetic and engaging as compared to Shichida
- Mostly local teachers
- Heard from other mummies different centres are managed by different management and standard may differ. Generally, centres under "Heguru Education" are good, based on personal experience (I have attended Buangkok and then Waterway Point) and feedback from fellow mummies.... so far I am happy with the centres and classes.
Heard the newer branch in Sembawang is not very good. Not sure about "Heguru Method" as I have not tried them. Do more research before enrolling
* own verdict: still attending, can see progress in my children
Genius League:
* own verdict: Attended a trial class. Local set-up with no credentials. After experiencing Shichida and Heguru, I have to say Genius League is disappointing. Sub-standard class delivery, sub-standard class activities. Teachers are not proficient. For the price, it makes sense to top up a little more for a much better learning and right brain training experience.
Kuno Method:
- New to Singapore, recently launched
- 2 teachers (my class currently has only 3 children)
- Normal pace
- Not exactly right brain training from what i see. Teach logical thinking, IQ, mathematical concepts, communication
- Fun and engaging
- Teachers are local
- One term 7 lessons, $480 for a term, so $68 per lesson. Trial class $30.
* own verdict: So far, I like the way the classes are conducted. There are different segments - group play, individual hands-on activities and teachers' 1-to-1 assessment.
Sometimes I feel right brain training like Shichida and Heguru are more touch-and-go, so Kuno is a good complement in offering slower classes to make sure the children have time to digest, understand the concepts and able to articulate better. Children also have opportunity to interact and improve socialization skills...
So far so good for me, will continue to observe. They are having promotions currently.
These are just my personal experience and views for sharing.
Hi!
I have been to numerous brain enrichment for my children. Personally I feel both Heguru and Kuno are quality enrichment courses for children 3 years old.
It is very difficult to determine whether Heguru or Kuno is better because they are quite different in what they teach, and how they teach.
In short,
- Heguru covers a wider range of activities in class. Due to the fast pace of the lesson, sometimes it can be a little of "touch-and-go". Memory training is a big part of the program.
- For Kuno method, each lesson covers and elaborates on specific concepts, in an engaging way. It also involves group work which I like, for socialising. The lesson is designed such that they teach less per class (as compared to Heguru), but focuses on children understanding what is being taught, how to apply them, how to logically solve problems.
I think the best way is to try out both enrichment and see which your child learns better?
But if you have the time and means to try both concurrently, i do feel they do complement each other pretty well.
The abilities developed through Heguru can be used to enhance learning in Kuno.
The knowledge gained in Kuno is useful in reinforcing understanding of activities conducted in Heguru.
Hi.Hi,
Heguru:
Strangely, I found out after a while that there are different franchisees for Heguru, with varying standards.
I have quite pleasant experience with the "Heguru Education" franchisee. Their website www.hegurueducation.com.sg.
My friends always tell me they attend classes with celebrities in some of their branches. I am attending the branch in Punggol. Teachers are good, lesson materials are new and well-made. It seems they have all local teachers.
Based on what I hear from my friends as I don't have personal experience, the "Heguru Method" franchisee in Harbourfront and Choa Chu Kang are more commercial.
They make it compulsory for parents to buy materials upon signing up. Somehow, their overall fees seem to be higher than the rest. Management seems more rigid. Some of my friends mentioned that their teachers are malaysians and their command of english can be better.
Avoid the "Sembawang" branch as teachers are inexperienced. Some are not local.
Better to visit the different centres to understand and see for yourself.
Kuno:
So far, they have 1 centre in Yishun Northpoint City. Their website www.kunomethod.com.sg
The environment is nice, teachers are good and speak well. Management is friendly and nice.
Nowadays have a lot of copy cats trying to get a share of the market. I think it's really importable to go to a accredited one with foundation and reputation because one will never know if there is some kind of adverse side effect from rojak schools with no solid expertise in right brain training.. I know for sure Shichida and Heguru have their foundation/origins in Japan, so the trust is definitely there.Genius League is pretty sub-standard as compared to Heguru and Shichida.
Bad delivery of lesson activities and not-as-good materials.
For true right brain training, memory development, speed and accuracy, stick to Heguru or Shichida.
For logic, reasoning, and thinking skills, stick to Kuno Method. They just opened a new centre in Safra Punggol and offer trial clases.
All 3 are authentic from Japan, and standard is there.
I have 3 kids and they have been with Genius League for 3 years and is still with them now. My kids love attending the classes, and always look forward to go to class. The most observable effect is their ability to focus and memory. At the start, especially my youngest one, they can't sit still and were very fidgety. My youngest cried and didn't wanna cooperate. After a few lessons, I could see the transformation. The lessons are engaging, so even if the child does not really wanna be engaged, after some time they will be able to. My first boy is very strong in memory and Maths now, and I am also impressed by his high speed calculation ability. For all 3, the teachers commented that they are one of the top in class. You will see if you start young, they can follow instructions very early and will be ahead of their peers. The earlier you start the better even though you may feel they are too young at first. I have seen it in many kids, transformed after attending the lesson.
I can also see the curriculum evolve. I personally enjoy the materials prepared. What I also like is the multiple stimulations the lessons provide. Sometimes, my son would suddenly sing the multilingual song like the Japanese song they learn in that month. Being with them for 3 years and 3 kids, I have also been with several teachers, and they are good. Some are better but generally all are good. Lesson is fast paced, so when I first started I had a culture shock, but I get used to it and feel it is a good pace to capture kids' attention after some time. I heard Heguru is faster, but I know right brain does not mean faster is better. Glenn doman is also right brain but it is 1 second per card, which is very slow in our understanding of right brain method. I believe each school/ system has its own strengths and I appreciate them all. All schools help to nurture our kids in their own unique ways.
I like the Science segment when they move on to the N2 age. My kids enjoy the Science experiments. I heard they are introducing new Genius Maths syllabus and I am looking forward to it.
Hi All! any outlet to recommend to try for either heguru or shichida in the north, north east area?
May not be relevant but I thought I should share.
My 1st job was with Shichida and the owners do not really treat employees well. They are very much after money rather than really loving the children...
I know all enrichment classes need to make a profit, but the experience there really was not great. Not withstanding that it is probably still a good program though I did not send my child to them and don't really plan to. She is now in music and movement program rather than memory program.
My girl is with shichida at civics. She turned 3yo just in sept and joined only this year in april. I have seen tremendous improvement in her. I am thinking of sending my younger son to a brain training school too and am deciding to let him join shichida or try out other schools like heguru or genius league.Hi All! any outlet to recommend to try for either heguru or shichida in the north, north east area?
My girl is with shichida at civics. She turned 3yo just in sept and joined only this year in april. I have seen tremendous improvement in her. I am thinking of sending my younger son to a brain training school too and am deciding to let him join shichida or try out other schools like heguru or genius league.
I have tried Shichida, Heguru, Happy Train and Genius League.
My own verdict..
Shichida and Heguru are both original from Japan. They are reputable. Standard of classes is there, materials used are good, centre and class environment are ok as well. Fees are a little higher but I feel you get what you pay.
For local brand, Happy Train gave me quite an okay experience.
Personally, please avoid Genius League.
In comparison with the 3, teacher's delivery of lessons, lesson contents, materials are all a notch below.
Very disappointing experience, considering the fees are not really far off from the rest.
I would pay a little more for the quality and benefits to be reaped.
To be honest, I was misled by all the good reviews here. My own experience was nothing similar to what were posted.
It leads me to wonder if these reviews are indeed genuine. So be very careful, just to share so that fellow mummies won't waste money, time and efforts like me, on Genius League.
May not be relevant but I thought I should share.
My 1st job was with Shichida and the owners do not really treat employees well. They are very much after money rather than really loving the children...
I know all enrichment classes need to make a profit, but the experience there really was not great. Not withstanding that it is probably still a good program though I did not send my child to them and don't really plan to. She is now in music and movement program rather than memory program.
You should really try heguru! I can totally vouch for their quality! I've seen amazing development from those kids really! I'm a strong believer! Do not give up and practice what's taught to them on a daily basis! I've seen my kids progress so far and so fast! They become such Keen learners! I'm really impressed!I am very disappointed with the organisation too.
I was with Shichida since my grl 10mth old.
Now she 3yr old.
I only learned abt makoto club - apparently for shichida kids after 4 -5terms. There was no communication on this club .. went i found out its like some invitation has to be given?!
I just think that for the amt of money we parents give to the org, there shd be some kind of community- sense but i dun feel it at all.;(
Hi mothers.I just saw this thread.My two year old attended schichida in Hong Kong which we liked a lot.We just moved to Singapore.I read from the above reviews that schichida is not so good here.Is it some branch or teachers considered good here.I found Heguru too fast for my liking.Can someone give some more feedback on schichida
Shichida is pretty dependent on the teacher .. some Teachers have been there for years and they are very experienced and classes always Long wait list
I look at this thread with fond memories of the time when I used to bring my son to Shichida classes at Springleaf Tower. He was 18 months then and he attended the classes for 1.5 years. There was no Heguru class available then.
My son is 16 years old now. Recently, I had a gathering with a few of the Shichida mummies and we traded notes whether we think those classes made a difference to our kids’ “intelligence”. If we measure based on the schools and the PSLE scores our kids scored, we would say these classes did not make much of a difference.
However, one thing we all agreed was that the classes somehow made our kid have quite good memory - they can remember things well. Personally, my husband & I found the classes useful as we did the various flash card & linking memory activities with our son then every day. These activities supplemented the toy playing.
Nowadays have a lot of copy cats trying to get a share of the market. I think it's really importable to go to a accredited one with foundation and reputation because one will never know if there is some kind of adverse side effect from rojak schools with no solid expertise in right brain training.. I know for sure Shichida and Heguru have their foundation/origins in Japan, so the trust is definitely there.
May not be relevant but I thought I should share.
My 1st job was with Shichida and the owners do not really treat employees well. They are very much after money rather than really loving the children...
I know all enrichment classes need to make a profit, but the experience there really was not great. Not withstanding that it is probably still a good program though I did not send my child to them and don't really plan to. She is now in music and movement program rather than memory program.
Hello everyone, I'm looking for right brain training for my 2 year old(born 2019). I'm quite torn between happy train and heguru.
Anyone sending their kids to city Square heguru for toddlers?