English

Covering English as Additional Language EAL, ESL, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning etc.

Topics inc. Reading, Fact & Opinion, Presentation, Argument, Collating, Cross-References, Language, Structural & Presentational Devices, Types of Non-Fiction, Types of Media
Poetry (Sound, Imagery, Purpose, Tone, Attitude, Comparisons, Narrative, Responding)
Writing, Accurate Spelling, Appropriate Punctuation, Sentence Structures, Using Paragraphs, Work Presentation, Vocabulary & Stylistic Features, Exploration, Entertainment, Imagination, Description, Explanation, Arguments, Persuasion, Analysis, Review, Comments, Instructions

IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

IB Extended Essay

Mr. Keung is a graduate in BSc Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science LSE, University of London (UK). His major is in 17th century Philosophy of Science. He has over 10 years of practical experience in prepping students with common entrance exams, I/GCSE, A-level, IB, Cambridge Pre-U syllabus etc. Mr. Keung also has a high success rate with SSAT, SAT and ACT students. He is very familiar with top independent boarding schools and top universities entry requirement. Mr. Keung is experienced in school & university interviews, cv review, personal statements and critical thinking skills, IB Diploma Theory of Knowledge TOK and Extended Essay Dissertation Writing. Mr. Keung also tutors final year students dissertation at university level.

Mathematics

Advanced Topics inc. Differentiation, Integration, Sequences, Trigonometry, Vectors, Kinematics
Probability, Discrete, Continuous Random Variables, Correlation, Hypothesis Tests
Projectiles, Motion & Acceleration, Collisions, Energy & Power, Springs & Strings
Algorithms, Networks, Critical Path, Linear Programming, Matching, Game Theory

Topics inc. Integers, Powers, Roots, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio
Algebra, Index, Formulae, Inverse Proportions, Inequalities, Quadratic Equations, Sequences
Triangles & Quadrilaterals, Trigonometry, Transformations, Area & Volume, Vectors & Loci
Identification, Selection & Collection, Data Processing & Representation, Probability

Further/ Addtional Mathematics

Ms. Chan possesses a Bachelors degree BSc Accounting & Mathematics from the University of Dundee (UK) She has taught in the centre for over 2 years. Born in the UK and brought up in Belgium, Ms. Chan is fluent in the languages of English, French, Dutch and German; and is qualified in various Teaching Specialist Certificates including Teaching Business English, Teaching English to Young Learners, Teaching English One-to-One, TEFL Course etc. Ms. Chan focuses in teaching the academic subjects of English, Maths and Accounting.

Biology

Topics inc. Reflex, Fertility, Heart, Kidney, Enzymes, Respiration, Digestion, Homeostasis
Health Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, Cannabis, Pathogens, Diseases, Defence, Immunity
Adaptations & Competitions in Animals & Plants, Evolution, Inheritance, Reproduction, Cloning
Acid Rain, Global Warming, Environmental Issues, Biofuels
Animal & Plant Cells, Photosynthesis, Biomass, Food Chain, Osmosis, Active Transport, Exchange of Gas, Exchange in Plants, Transpiration

Ms. Mortel graduate in BSc Biochemistry at the Chinese University, Hong Kong. She has taught in the centre for over 5 years. And she is a Roman Catholic. Ms. Mortel is fluent in both English and French. She attained A* English, French and Life Sciences Subjects. Apart from specialising in teaching English and Life Sciences, Mr. Mortel is also a guitar teacher, conducting both practical and theoretical guitar music. During her leisure time, Ms. Mortel enjoys joining various English Speech & Drama Competitions. Ms. Mortel has taught on the topic of Biological Molecules, Cell, Enzyme, Exchange, Genes & Cell Division.

Chemistry

Topics inc. Rocks, Limestone, Cement, Extracting Metals, Alloys
Crude Oil, Fractional Distillation, Fuels, Hydrocarbons, Plastics, Polymers, 
Molecules, Compounds, Ionic Bonding, Covalent, Metallic Bonding, Bond Calculations
Masses, Formulae, Equations, Reversible Reactions, Haber Process
Reaction Rates, Collision Theory, Catalysts, Reversible Reactions
Electrolysis, Brine, Purifying Copper, Acids, Alkalis, Salts, Titrations

Mr. Hui possesses MSc Pharmacology (Distinction) from University of Oxford, and BSc Biochemistry from Imperial College London. A graduate from Dulwich College, Mr. Hui gained all A's in A-level Biology, Chemistry, Further Maths and Mathematics. Both of Mr. Hui's MSc and BSc projects were awarded First-Class Honours, he is interested in research in antibodies, vaccines and cancer cells. Mr. Hui is the magazine page editor of Oxford University Biochemical Society, and plays the piano at the Royal Schools of Music.

Physics

Topics inc. Current, Voltage, Electricity, Charges, Electronic Control, Resistors, Efficiency, Power
Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Movement, Forces, Projectiles, Momentum
Wave, Sound, Light, Spectrum, Refraction, Resonance, Wave Interference
The Solar System, Universe, Evolution, Radioactivity, Ionisation, Radiation
Particles, Atoms, Particles in Motion

Mr. Appleby, a Native English Teacher (NET) orginally from Newcastle, is a graduate BSc Physics from the University of Newcastle (UK). He is a high-flying achiever with solid A* grades in GCSE English, English Literature; and A grade in A-level Spanish. He holds TEFL (England Certificate & Scotland Grammar & Language Awareness) and specialises in phonics, conversation and argumentative debates. Mr. O'Kane is a keen sports follower in football and gaelic games. He enjoys travelling and is interested in learning about different countries and cultures. Mr. Appleby has taught on the topics of Force, Motion & Energy, Electricity, Wave, Image, Particle and Universe.

Economics

Advanced Topics inc. Competitive Markets, Price Mechanism, Supply & Demand Analysis, Market Failure
Managing the Economy, Measure Economic Performances, Instruments of Economic Policy
Business Economics & Economic Efficiency, Market Structures, Government Intervention
The Global Economy, Application, Analysis & Evaluation of Economic Models globally
Assessment of Policies aimed to deal with Economic Problems

Topics inc. Opportunity Cost, Specialization, Production, Consumption, Labour Division
Market Economies System, Firm, Sole Trader, Partnership, MNC
Money Market, Stock Market, Central Bank, Trade Unions, Labour Market, Wage
Demand, Supply, Price Elasticity, Taxes, Inflation, Unemployment, Growth Cycles
Costs, Revenue, Profit, Beak-even, Production Scale
Government, Macroeconomics, Privatization, Import, Export, Exchange Rates

Business Studies

Topics inc. Developing New Business ideas, Market Research, New & Existing Businesses
Managing the Business, Small/ Medium & Large-sized Companies, Management Tools
Business Economics, Market Competition, Macroeconomics, Minimize Uncertainty
International Business, International Trade, Import & Export, Tariffs, Rules & Regulations
Making Business Decisions, Company Competitiveness, Corporate Objectives & Strategies
The Wider Economic Environment & Business, Information & Communication Technology

Ms. Wan is graduate in bachelors degree in Translation and Geography & Resources Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. And had been an exchange student at La Trobe University (Australia) and the University of California Berkeley (US). She has taught in the centre for over 5 years. Ms. Wan had achieved top A grades in A-Level Economics, Geography and Psychology. She possesses the musical achievements of Grade 9 Piano and Grade 5 Flute.

Accounting

Topics inc. Balance Sheet, Profits, Trading Account, Profit & Loss Account, Final Accounts
Double-Entry Bookkeeping, Prime Entry, Trial Balance, Ledger Accounts
Two-Column Cash Book, Three-Column Cash Book, Control Accounts, Accruals, Pre-payment
Double-Entry System, Depreciation, Bad Debts, Doubtful Debts, Budgeting

Ms. Wan is graduate in bachelors degree in Translation and Geography & Resources Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. And had been an exchange student at La Trobe University (Australia) and the University of California Berkeley (US). She has taught in the centre for over 5 years. Ms. Wan had achieved top A grades in A-Level Economics, Geography and Psychology. She possesses the musical achievements of Grade 9 Piano and Grade 5 Flute.

Geography

Topics inc. Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Rocks, Weathering, Glaciation, Coasts, Sea
Rivers, Hydrological Cycle, Erosion, River Features, Flooding, Flood Control
Weather & Climate, Rain, Synoptic Charts, Satellite Image, Weather Hazards
Ecosystems & Soils, Biomes, Conservation, Acid Rain, Global Warming, Pollution, 
Population, Distribution, Density, Growth, Migration, Maps, Graphs & Charts
Settlements, Urbanisation, MEDC, LEDC, Farming, Types, EU, Industry, MNC

Ms. Chan is graduate in Barchlors degree BA Geography & Resources Management and Translation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. And had been an exchange student at La Trobe University (Australia) and the University of California Berkeley (US). She has taught in the centre for over 5 years. Ms. Chan had achieved top A grades in the subjects of A-Level Economics, Geography and Psychology. She possesses the musical achievements of Grade 9 Piano and Grade 5 Flute.

Psychology

Ms. Man is graduate in bachelors degree in Translation and Geography & Resources Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. And had been an exchange student at La Trobe University (Australia) and the University of California Berkeley (US). She has taught psychology in the centre for over 5 years, covering both GCSE and A-level topics. Ms. Man had achieved top A grades in A-Level Psychology, Geography and Economics. She possesses the musical achievements of Grade 9 Piano and Grade 5 Flute.

History

Topics inc. Britain 1918, WWI, Schlieffen Plan, Peace Settlements, League of Nations 
Hitler, Great Depression, WWII, Japan, Germany, Cold War Europe 1949
Korean War, Berlin Wall, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, Détente
Communism, Soviet Union, Poland, Gorbachev, Collapse of Communism
Britain 1951, General Strike, Depression & Recovery, Russia 1941, Bolshevik, Stalin, 
Germany 1945, Weimar Republic, Nazi, USA 1941, USA Boom & Slump

Religious Studies

Topics inc. Christianity, Jesus, The Gospels, Judaism, Beliefs, Authority, Practice
Personal Issues, Value, Marriage, Divorce, Family, Contraception, Abortion
Social Issues, Old age, Illness, Death, Euthanasia, Prejudice, Discrimination
Justice, Peace, Crime & Punishment, Work & Leisure, World Poverty
Existence of God, Religion & Science, Good & Evil, Truth & Spirituality

ICT

Topics inc. Data, Computer Systems, Networks, CPU, ROM, RAM, Operating Systems
Data Capture, Validation, Storage, Processing, Presentation
System Analysis, Top-Down, Flow Charts, Word, Graphics, Spreadsheets & Databases
Data Logging, Control, Simulations, Internet, Web Design, Email, Data Security
Computer in the real world, Electronic Office, Traffic Management Systems
Computer & Society, Law, Workplace, Health & Safety Issues, Social, Moral & Ethical Issues

Chinese

Advanced Topics inc. 漢語口語與聽力強化訓練, 漢語精讀理解和詞彙訓練
漢語作為第二語言的寫作練習, 中國語文翻譯學習, 國際時事文化討論

Food, Health, Geography, Tourism, Transport, Culture, Environment, Pollution
Education, Employment, Leisure, Youth Interests, Festivals, Entertainment
Modern Chinese History, Society, Literary Texts