Our Guidelines

To parents who are interested in how the Tuition School is conducted we have a guideline for our teachers

1. Teachers must come in at least 15 minutes prior to lessons.

2. Sign-in before going to classes. This is to ensure that there is always a record kept students' attendance is also kept in record and their attendance is also taken.

3. Change of time tables are not allowed. However in emergency cases another teacher may relief the class. It is always the school's policy to try to have redundant teaching staff, in other words there are at least two teachers capable of teaching the same level and subject. Another reason for the redundancy is that if one teacher does not "fit the bill" the other teacher might just work better for the student.

4. Monthly student report for each student is compulsory and must be submitted a week before the end of each month. We welcome parents to request for their children's performance record, it is a good sign of parent teacher communication.

5. Lesson exercises and notes are prepared in advance to ensure a structured and well thought lesson, but with the small number of student per class we can still cater to the students' individual needs if it comes to that.

6. The cleanliness of the classroom are ensured after each class including the drawer, floor and clean the white board and it will be done as a group responsibility. It is meant to nurture a sense of responsibility and care towards the environment and each other.

7. Most of our teachers are prepared to be called for duty at any time.

10. Classes and the lesson preparation are checked by the principal from time to time.

11. Teachers are not allowed to resign without valid reasons and proof must be presented if

resignation is unavoidable.

12. Teachers must be in their respective classrooms during lessons. NO loitering is allowed

during lessons.

13. Teachers are not allowed to use phones or any other electronic devices during lessons. The

short 2 hours should be fully dedicated to teaching and guiding students.

SBUC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

List of Public Holidays where SBUC Tuition School will not be conducting any classes 

1. 1 Januari 2014 - Awal Tahun Masihi
2. 14 Januari 2014 - Maulud Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasalam
3. 1 Februari 2014 - Tahun Baru Cina
4. 24 Februari 2014 - Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam
5. 27 Mei 2014 - Isra' dan Mi'raj
6.31 Mei 2014 - Hari Ulang Tahun Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei
7. 30 Jun 2014 - Awal Ramadan*
8. 15 Julai 2014 - Ulang Tahun Hari Keputeraan Kebawah Duli Yang Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam Ke-68
9. 16 Julai 2014 - Memperingati Nuzul Al-Quran
10. 28 Julai - 30 Julai 2014 - Hari Raya Aidil Fitri*
11. 6 Oktober 2014 - Hari Raya Aidiladha
12 25 Oktober 2014 - Awal Tahun Hijrah 1436
13. 25 Disember 2014 - Hari Krismas

*Holiday begins on the day set for moon sighting.

Taken from MOE calendar 2014

Tips for English Oral Examinations

Invigilating Oral Exams today

There are several things that I think students taking oral exam should consider and take note of. I would be impressed if they had done it. Apparently, it's not as easy to exercise as I thought it would be.

1. Be polite, Nobody likes students that are rude. Especially when coming into the room and immediately announcing that they don't speak English. Year 8 and still don't speak English? Not likely.
2. Wear proper uniform, I had a student kicked out for wearing sports attire instead of a proper uniform, Of course I asked him to come again but at least tomorrow, he will come with a proper uniform.
3. Speak clearly, If you are not confident in speaking in English, Fake it till you make it! Better than lowering you voice and hoping that we wouldn't be able to hear it. By the way, rule of thumb, If a teacher cannot hear you, they cannot give you marks, if a teacher hears you mispronounce a word, for me, I'll just assume it's just a slip of the tongue and ignore them.
4. Thank us, be polite, good manners will get you far. Teachers are humans too and we crave being recognised as human beings as well.
5. Did I mention being polite?

Tips for English Oral Examinations

Picture description tips,

I know that students are nervous and everything, but here's a few commonly used phrases that can be used to help you to get started

 - I can see in the picture...(describe anything that you see in the picture).  A sock, a pair of trousers, a cat whatever, just don't wait for the teacher to prompt you.

- I think...(very powerful phrase). You can practically say anything after this, it's your opinion, "I think that an alien robot is attacking the sock; I think the cat is eating a banana; I think it is a market on Planet Pluto." Point is, it is your opinion even if it's wrong, we don't particularly care about it. We are looking at how you convey your opinion.

- It looks like.... Another opinion based phrase. Whatever comes out after that will not really matter.