Student’s Testimonials

“Mr Tan is really enthusiastic and competent. He will really help any student facing difficulties learning chemistry attain much improvements in their results!”

Mr Tan is really enthusiastic and competent. He will really help any student facing difficulties learning chemistry attain much improvements in their results! Personally he has helped me with any doubts i had especially during the crucial months leading up to the A levels and we have developed a really strong friendship together. I will remember Mr Tan for his passion of helping students and assisting us in excelling in chemistry for life.

“He clarified chemistry concepts in class, answered my questions after lesson time and even entertained my questions outside of class. Learning chemistry is so much better with him around!”

I came to know about Mr Tan through my friends and I’m so glad I made the decision to go for his lessons. I joined in the earlier part of JC2, which was fortunately enough for me to save my grades. From having a consistent grade of U for all my school tests and exams, I eventually got a D for my school prelims and finally, a B for A Levels. All this is thanks to Mr Tan’s teaching, which both improved my learning and raised my passion in chemistry. He clarified chemistry concepts in class, answered my questions after lesson time and even entertained my questions outside of class. Learning chemistry is so much better with him around!

“Mr Tan helped me find my interest in chemistry again.”

I got to know Mr Tan's classes via my mother who walked pass his tuition center. Engaging, interesting and inspiring, Mr Tan helped me find my interest in chemistry again. He made me work extra hard and gave me hope even though all may seem lost at many junctures throughout my A Levels journey.

Thank you Mr Tan! Even though I may not be an excellent Chemistry student, I've always paid close attention and heeded your advice. Fellow brothers and sisters taking your A Levels, listen carefully to Mr Tan's class and work hard under his guidance because it will all pay off, one way or another.

“His lessons are really packed with content and he doesn’t waste any time in class. … Mr Julian Tan is easily approachable despite having so many classes and students. … the most patient teacher I have ever met.”

I was introduced to Mr Julian Tan through my friend who has been his student for a year. I looked through his notes and realised it is packed with loads of info and challenging questions.

Mr Julian Tan explains all the concepts very clearly and it is really easy to understand new topics. His lessons are really packed with content and he doesn’t waste any time in class. During my first lesson, I was surprised by the extreme pace and couldn’t catch up. But from the second lesson onwards, I managed to cope and it was no longer an issue for me. Mr Julian Tan is easily approachable despite having so many classes and students. In class, he often comes forward to help you when he sees you struggling and is probably the most patient teacher I have ever met.

“He has provided me with good guidance and resources. Furthermore, he's very hard-working and committed, which pushes me to do well.”

I've been with Mr Tan since 2016 and he's truly a great teacher! He has provided me with good guidance and resources. Furthermore, he's very hard-working and committed, which pushes me to do well. thank you Mr Tan for all that you've done! I really appreciate it :)

”Mr Tan is clear and concise in his teaching as he goes through each step of the question or concept clearly.”

My friend introduced me to Mr Tan when I was searching for Chemistry tuition around the second term of JC2. Mr Tan is clear and concise in his teaching as he goes through each step of the question or concept clearly. His notes allowed me to do some quick revision on concepts before exams and his question packs were useful in explaining the ‘traps’ in common exam questions. Thank you Mr Tan for providing ample but not excessive work for preparation of our exams! :)

“I really love how Mr Tan conduct his lesson because it has clarity and depth. I enjoy all the additional information out of syllabus because those really prepare us for the unexpected in the paper.”

I came to know about Mr. Julian Tan through word of mouth from my peers. I really love how Mr Tan conduct his lesson because it has clarity and depth. I enjoy all the additional information out of syllabus because those really prepare us for the unexpected in the paper.

Remember to prepare lots of questions before going for lessons and clarify them immediately after lessons!

“I no longer study chemistry, but the confidence i gained from his support, as well as the willingness to ‘just try’ in the face of unfavourable odds, stay with me.”

Mr Tan taught me Chemistry during my last two years of high school. He is a great chemistry teacher, who is very passionate about the subject, and communicates ideas clearly. More than that, Mr Tan is an unbelievably caring teacher. He looks out for each of his students individually, and is especially patient and encouraging towards those who aren't performing as well. At the same time, his warm personality allows him to click well with his students and makes him approachable.

Mr Tan has undoubtedly been one of the most influential teachers on my life so far. I was tremendously fortunate to have him the Chemistry Olympiad lecturer and teacher i/c when I was in Raffles Junior College. Many times, it was Mr Tan's influence and encouragement that stopped me from quitting the programme. In the early days of Chemistry Olympiad, I was struggling in the programme - I was probably the weakest student in class then, and I was sleeping in every lecture because I didn't understand the material. At that point, dropping out seemed like the most reasonable option. Mr Tan was the teacher i/c of some 2-week long overseas trip to the UK that I participated in, and at some point I confided that I was thinking of dropping out. I was surprised by his reaction - while some (and I would say most) teachers may encourage students who are struggling to drop the programme so that they can focus on those who are more committed, Mr Julian Tan - in spite of my horrible performance in the class till then - told me that he thought I had the ability to grasp the material, so long as I actually tried to read the textbook and study on my own. That was one of the turning points of my Chemistry Olympiad journey. I eventually did well in the Singapore Chemistry Olympiad, and was shortlisted to undergo training at the National University of Singapore to qualify for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO). Chemistry Olympiad trainings clashed with my Chinese Dance practices and training schedule, and I was again convinced that I should just give it up, since I had about 0% chance of making it to IChO, regardless of how much effort I could put in (...everyone else was just very good!) Again, it was Mr Tan who convinced me to stay with the programme. The day the commitment form was due, he persuaded me to stay in the programme - he thought it was alright that I skipped all the trainings and just did the selection test at the end, and so I just went along with it.

Looking back, at both points at which I was just about to quit the endeavor altogether, it was Mr Tan who convinced me to stay, and he deserves most of the credit for my later accomplishments in the area. This eventually constituted one of the most enjoyable, challenging, and enriching experiences of my JC life, and without his influence and encouragement, I definitely wouldn't be where I am, or have accomplished what I did.

I no longer study chemistry, but the confidence i gained from his support, as well as the willingness to 'just try' in the face of unfavourable odds, stay with me. Thank you Mr Tan!!! You are awesome!! I hope you continue to be such a great influence on your students