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I would certainly recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe. It is a unique gift of an individual (Mr Dave Sim) to be able to present Physics in such a simplistic manner. Despite joining Mr Dave Sim’s class late into my J2 year, the weekly lessons made a tremendous impact on my grades and gave me confidence for my upcoming exams. What I absolutely love about his lessons is that he makes an effort to ask every student questions and this definitely helped me pinpoint my weak areas

Tan Pek Nan John NYJC

Mr Sim’s notes and teachings are really easy to understand and learn. 🙂 They build the perfect foundation for your Physics syllabus. All you need is a little effort on your part and the A should be yours. I came to this tuition with a U grade and only 5 months to the A levels. Mr Sim has helped me get an A for physics which is nothing short of a miracle! :p You’d want to have Mr Dave Sim as your Physics tutor, because really, he is an awesome teacher. Not only because of how capable he is, but because he truly has a heart for his students. I wouldn’t have conquered survived Physics without his help. Thank you so much Sir! 😀

Jia Jun ACJC

The best tuition centre I’ve ever joined 😀 Mr Sim helped me to understand Physics much, much better, and the grades kind of speak for themselves. During my ‘O’ Levels I managed a A2 for my Physics out of pure memorization of questions, and I didn’t get it at all.Definitely didn’t help in JC! I am extremely thankful that I got to know Mr Sim. He’s clear and enthusiastic in his teaching and explains it in more simplistic ways to aid understanding. He helped me to improve my understanding of Physics, and also helped me enjoy studying it much more. I would recommend all my friends who need help in Physics and don’t like it to join 😀 Hahaha, because Mr Sim is just that awesome.YAY PHYSICS CAFE FREE DRINKS FREE BISCUITS(^^)

 

Joanna ASRJC

Hi Sir,

It has been such a great joy having you as a physics tutor. I can frankly say, I have never had as much fun in class as I had during physics. All your jokes (whether they were funny or not :P) just made the class atmosphere so much more relaxed and every lesson was such a joy to be a part of. Your whole teaching style and ability to interact with and reach out to us students is just phenomenal, and you have taught us how fun and extremely enjoyable studying may be. Your templates and approaches have also made studying physics so much easier for us, and you have taught us how it is not too difficult to understand this subject after all. The great amount of time you have put into creating notes for us students and helping us in every way possible has been so heart warming to see, and I am sure everyone will agree with me in thanking you for all your effort and be eternally grateful to you. There are only a few teachers who create such an impact with their extreme passion to teach and their great concern for their students’ well being. You are definitely one of them. Your tolerance in aiding those who were not able to catch the concepts so fast, and your ability to make the class more enjoyable yet maintain the learning environment is something I will never forget, and will most certainly try to learn. And once again, thank you very much for being such a passionate, student-concerned, thoughtful, and just absolutely great teacher. =) enjoy your holss!

Ganesh RI(JC)

Mr. Sim has definitely been a tremendous help to me in my understanding of Physics! I have become extremely confident in what I am doing and I almost always can explain properly to my friends whenever they ask me physics questions! I would definitely say that Mr. Sim was very successful in teaching the exam answering techniques but even better is the fact that he made Physics look so easy ! Indeed, I will never believe something so difficult can be so easy until I joined the Physics Cafe. I think what sets Mr Sim apart from other Physics teachers is that he is very adept at teaching us the concepts behind each Physics topic and I think the most amazing thing is that he can somehow make Physics so fun and alive at the same time. Anyone can always see his enthusiasm as he teaches Physics! In my opinion, I think Mr Sim is very genuine and he always has his students’ welfare at heart. He has been very motivating throughout my journey at the Physics Cafe and I know he will continue to inspire even more students. Learning Physics has never been so enjoyable before and I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe (as I already have)! I would never settle for less than an A for Physics at the A levels and will definitely do Mr. Sim proud! Finally, many thanks for Mr. Sim’s patience and guidance throughout. My time at Physics Cafe was truly memorable and enriching!

Cheong Jia Chin ASRJC

Physics Cafe has been very successful in helping me answer any type of question, be it easy or challenging. However hard the questions may be, Mr Sim always breaks down the question until it is possible for anyone to solve any type of question. Before I joined The Physics Cafe, I have been constantly failing Physics and I struggled to understand any concepts. Needless to say, Physics was my most dreaded subject. After having joined The Physics Cafe, my improvement was so sudden and I passed my first ever Physics test. From then on, I have never failed Physics and was performing better than many students in my class. All these would not have been possible if not for Mr Sim who is so gifted in explaining concepts so clearly that anyone can understand the content without having the need to look back at their lecture notes. Lessons at The Physics Cafe are very unique with a cozy learning environment and many opportunities to answer questions. I believe students from The Physics Cafe will have a better grasp of concepts and confidence when tackling Physics problems, having been through rigorous training by Mr Sim. I am certain that the 2014 JC2 cohort of Physics Cafe will do well this year. I will certainly recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe and I wish The Physics Cafe all the best in the future. Thank you very much, Mr Sim!

Neil George Dominic ASRJC

Mr Sim is respectable, responsible and enthusiastic physics teacher. He teaches us with extreme patience and this can be reflected when he explains to us the physics concept again and again until all of us understand. While repeating the concept, he never makes me bored as he explains it in different ways and sometimes teaches us through games. He really enjoys teaching, not only regards it as a job. He tries his best to prepare us for all the exams and tests and but never fails to encourage us even when we do not do well. No matter what kind of students we, most of us are moved and motivated by his passion for physics and teaching.

In facilitating our understanding, he prepares overviews which summarize all the key physics concepts for us. This is actually very useful for us in preparing for the exams. It is concise and whole-rounded. By learning by the key concepts, it is easier for us to remember all the important things.

Yao Hua RI(JC)

Mr Sim’s popular physics notes are concise and comprehensive. He never fails to break down a chapter into different key concepts and ideas, making it easier for us to understand. Even a particularly difficult chapter will seem manageable and much less intimidating. He would even classify questions into different types where you would use the same type of calculations for. This simplifies things and makes it easier to tackle questions in an exam. I particularly like his idea of using a “SOP” to solve physics questions.

Soo Lin RI(JC)

I am very thankful and glad that I have joined The Physics Cafe since J1. Without the guidance I received from Mr Sim, I would probably feel very demoralised about Physics as a subject and wouldn’t do as well in school. The Physics Cafe has definitely made me more confident in tackling physics questions and the skills picked up have been indeed very valuable to me. What I am going to say next is probably going to be quite extreme but sometimes I think that I can just forgo school lectures and just attend The Physics Cafe’s lessons. I have never regretted joining The Physics Cafe and I am very grateful to Mr Sim and the team behind the tuition centre for their hard work and dedication. Thank you 🙂

Lau Shu Qing ASRJC

I feel that the physics notes you gave to us is superb, so much so that many from other classes have asked for it too. The summarised physics notes are concise and to-the-point, cutting short all the ‘long stories’ in the lecture notes. It is easily comprehensible and very systematic, making it very clear for the reader to know exactly what is going on. (On a side note, I feel that you should publish a A-level physics book compiling all your notes as I believe they will be in hot demand and will likely provide relief and soothe the anxiety of many other potential physics students in the years to come.) All in all, I feel that you are one of the best physics teachers I have encountered so far, as you genuinely cared for us and have tried to stimulate our interest in the subject. Without you, I guess my physics concepts will still be muzzled up. You helped to clarify and clear all the misconceptions that I previously had. I would like to sincerely thank you for being such a dedicated teacher. Thank you Mr Sim!

Qi Han RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a very dedicated teacher who has the rare ability to teach physics in a concise, clear approach. Physics has never been easy for me to grasp. But after joining Mr Sim for close to 2 years, i have been taught again and again the key concepts of each topic. Once you have grasped these major concepts in a topic (1-2 concepts at most), things become much easier and the topic becomes less and less daunting. Keeping in mind that the entire physics syllabus only comprises of 20 topics (spread across 2 years), physics with Mr Sim is actually not a difficult subject after all. That being said, Mr Sim’s lessons are the perfect complements to lessons in school. In fact, any of his students will say that they’ve got the edge over their peers in school because of the materials Mr Sim provides and also of the techniques taught in understanding and answering questions. Overall, I highly encourage my juniors to learn physics from mrsim, not only because he is a driven teacher who is 100% dedicated to help his students achieve the A, but also because learning physics as an A level student under his guidance has been a worry-free and engaging experience.

George Wong DHS

I think Mr Sim’s notes are extremely concise and to the point. They highlight the most important parts of each chapter, and sieve out the redundant information. His notes also provides many examples which allows me to get familiar with using whatever knowledge i have learned straight away, so that i will remember it better. His lessons are always interesting, and he knows how to joke from time to time. His teaching method is very heavily oriented towards making you score well for physics, and though he does not usually talk much about the story of the theory, he produces results. Also, his lessons are well prepared and his use of animations and applets to help me learn are very appropriate. All in all, he is the one of the best, if not THE best physics teachers i have ever known.

Chien Ming RI(JC)

Upon starting Physics in Junior College, I was unable to fully comprehend the fundamental concepts that were taught in the beginning. As a result, it caused my understanding of Physics to be weakened substantially as the following topics were built upon these fundamental concepts and ideas. However, Mr Sim was able to teach these basic yet intriguing topics with ease. His grasp and passion for the subject showed through when he was able to answer each and every one of our questions in detail while most teachers avoided and ignored them. Moreover, his constant SMSes reminded us of the hard work we had to put in. Overall, the Physics Cafe has been able to summarize the important points of each topic in point form. This complemented Mr Sim’s detailed explanation in class, and together with the ample practices that were given, the Physics Cafe is the whole package for JC Physics. 

Lim Shi Wei RI(JC)

It’s been a very VERY fun year in the physics cafe, and Mr Sim is one of the best tutors I have met. His enthusiasm for teaching physics and helping students is hard to match, and his notes, provided in the form of small, easy-to-digest booklets, are comprehensive in terms of summarising what is important. He also provides many questions for practice – important in a subject where application is key, and school tutorials can be somewhat limited in terms of practice. I really have to thank Mr Sim for helping me to improve in physics, and I highly recommend the Physics Cafe to anyone who is struggling in the subject, or who simply find it difficult to grasp concepts.

Tan Wei Zheng Daniel RI(JC)

Mr Dave Sim is quite simply, the best Physics teacher that I have ever had in the past 18 years of my life! The key feature distinguishing Mr Sim from the rest of the physics teachers that I have been exposed to is the unique personal connection that he develops with his students. His heart and soul for teaching translates into improved results and passion from his students, and his unique ability to understand a student’s needs complements his incredible explanation and teaching skills. He is not your ordinary run of the mill teacher, he is an inspiring person who can actually teach Physics. He has made Physics an interesting and enjoyable subject and I have never felt such excitement going for Physics lessons which are both enjoyable and productive, something which is indeed difficult to find in teachers. No regrets! 🙂

John Yu RI(JC)

I am very grateful to Mr Sim for helping me get my A for Physics at the A levelsI hated Physics in J1 because the abstract ideas and concepts made no sense to me at all. But Mr Sim not only made Physics accessible to all of us through his amazing teaching, I was suddenly able to grasp key concepts better and do questions with astonishing ease and speed! The regular topical recaps, practice questions that ranged in difficulty and timed practices during Physics Cafe lessons were definitely a blessing. It is thanks to Mr Sim’s teaching that I was also able to develop an passion for the subject over time and that is why I have chosen to do engineering in university. If you are struggling with Physics, I would definitely recommend The Physics Cafe because Mr Sim makes the once seemingly insurmountable challenge called Physics a breeze (:

Reetaza Chatterjee RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has been extremely effective in helping me understand the physics concepts which I didn’t in the past. The notes given out are very concise and effective and they help a lot in revision as it shows the main concepts and formulas for all the chapters, and it can be seen that Mr Sim has put in a lot of effort into crafting the notes. Mr Sim has been a very helpful and patient teacher throughout the 1 year I spent at the Physics Cafe and he always seem to be able to make difficult topics a lot more digestable and understandable. The lessons here are much more interactive as compared to the dull and mundane tutorials in school, and it forces one to think instead of waiting for answers, and it is this kind of lessons which helps students improve. This place has made a huge difference in my physics results, and I will definitely recommend the Physics Cafe to my friends.

Brandon Chua RI(JC)

Mr Sim has been my physics tutor for about a year now and indeed it must be said he is one of the most likable teachers around. The first thing that strikes you about Mr Sim is that he is indeed a teacher at heart. Mr Sim enjoys a passion, magic. We all know that magicians never like to reveal their tricks, no matter how trivial they may be. However, Mr Sim has on several occasions taught us a few of his tricks, of course not before performing them first. (Let me stress that this was of course done during our free time!) To many this may seem as an irrelevant point, to me it is a testament of Mr Sim’s character. Teaching is in his blood, by it physics, magic, or other things. What makes him so special is not only his heart to teach, it is also his personality. Despite being our teacher he has still retained his youthful nature and is able to bond with the class on a whole new level. In my opinion, a teacher cannot effectively communicate his or her knowledge without first bonding with the class. I’ve never enjoyed a lesson so thoroughly and learnt so much at the same time. Indeed my journey with Mr Sim has been short, it has been an unforgettable journey. Though as a student close to competing my A level i’ll “disappear like the pen in ear” (this is reference to a trick taught to us by Mr Sim), i’ll never forget what Mr Sim has taught me over this period of time, and what he represents. (a rare breed). Bravo Mr Sim. A million thanks of gratitude (:

chris 09S06H (i mean every word =p) you’re the bes RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has really helped me a lot as a student to grasp concepts better and to tackle exams better. It has been the catalyst to the improvement i have made for my Physics subject. The Physics Cafe, with Mr Sim especially, has made Physics so fun and interesting for me that i’ve never ever lost interest in it ever again no matter how hard it was, or how boring it might have been. Physics Cafe lessons are very different from school’s tutorial and lecture system as it goes right into the main crux of JC life, which is to solve A level questions. School’s prefer to help us develop and understand the topics and do no emphasis as much on the examination techniques as The Physics Cafe does. The Physics Cafe provides us with the essential tools to supplement our knowledge and thus make it simpler for us to answer questions as we now know what Cambridge wants. I would definitely recommend my friend to join The Physics Cafe as the essential tools you gain to tackle exams and the supplements to your knowledge are just the basic things you will obtain.The bond and friendship you will form with not only your mates from the Physics Cafe but also with our dear Mr Sim will be very much worthwhile for all of us.

Ng Wei Peng Jordan RI(JC)

I used to struggle with Physics in J1, as it was such a complicated subject to me. I did not understand any of the school’s lectures and they seemed really boring to me. However, when Mr. Sim started to teach me the subject, I found myself understanding the concepts involved instead of pure memorising, and Mr. Sim always managed to simplify even the most complicated ideas in the H2 physics syllabus. Mr. Sim made learning Physics easy and even interesting, and I started to do better during my exams without much difficulty. Mr. Sim was also concerned about my grades and gave me much needed encouragement during the days leading up the ‘A’ Levels. My experience learning in The Physics Cafe has hence been very fruitful and enjoyable, and I would definitely recommend it to those who do not already know about this learning centre! 🙂 Once again, thank you so much for your guidance and encouragement 🙂 regardless of my result in March, I feel that you have really made Physics more understandable and fun for me 🙂 Your physics lessons were indeed very helpful and enjoyable, I cannot even begin to describe how thankful and happy I am! Haha 🙂

Jolyn Yeo RI(JC)

Since JC1 ,my girl in one of the top JCs had changed 5 Physics tutors. Mr Dave Sim is the sixth.Before she joins Mr Dave Sim’s class she was demoralised and had no confidence in learning Physics cos no matter how much time she had spent in Physics she did not do well in her exams.After joining Mr Dave Sim’s class in end of April, She is gaining interest n confidence in learning Physics.She started to feel Physics is as intresting to learn as Chemistry which is one of her stronger subjects. Mr Sim’s STYLE AND WAY OF TEACHING makes Physics a subject which is SO MUCH EASIER AND FASTER TO UNDERSTAND and hence can derive the answers by the FASTEST AND EASIEST WAY.Each time after his lesson,my girl is able to handlle better her school tutorials and also those self-practice questions. My girl always says “ IF I HAVE MR SIM AS MY PHYSICS TUTOR FROM JC1, I WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM IN GETTING A.HE IS DAMN GOOD” In conclusion, I will STRONGLY recommend him to anyone who needs Physics tuition.

Mrs Tanaka VJC

Before joining the Physics Cafe I had difficulties summarizing my notes and sometimes, I fear that I might miss out important and essential concepts. Since joining The Physics Cafe, I do not have to spend hours and hours reading my school notes just to understand a particular concept. I can just take Mr Sim’s notes out before exams and quickly revise it. Moreover, the notes include examples similar to exam standard. Attending Mr Sim’s lessons has been a real eye opener. After spending long hours in school for physics lectures and tutorials, I might still not understand what was taught. However, after attending one lesson at TPC, I magically understood everything I was previously unsure of or did not understand. I will definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends and juniors as it is definitely worth the money and time. TPC helps you understand Physics better. As compared to hours wasted trying to figure out what is being taught in school on my own, it is worth the time travelling to The Physics Cafe.

Daniel Nur Hakim Ismail RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe provides a short concise lecture which focuses on answering technique as well as exam skills. This makes the Physics Cafe truly stand out, ensuring that every student is well equipped with the necessary skills and tools needed for the examinations. Another amazing tool which The Physics Cafe provides is the amazing “Secrets Enclosed”as well as the detailed, yet concise notes that come along with every chapter. This breaks every topic down to its first principals as well as the set number of skills that the questions about the topic can cover and test. This enables one to study efficiently and effectively for any examination as just flipping through the notes will ensure that one is able to absorb the important details for every topic! Most importantly, The Physics Cafe has a talented teacher Mr. Sim, who has an ability to get the main point of each topic across in an effective manner that one is able to remember the details for a long time after the lesson. Furthermore, Mr. Sim’s lessons are engaging and interactive, ensuring that one is fully alert throughout the whole lesson, thus ensuring that no time is wasted. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Colin Ong RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has helped me grasp difficult physics concepts that I could not comprehend in school, using mindmaps and numerous practices for each topic. As much as extra practice outside tuition and school is required, the Physics Cafe has definitely shorten the time spent on revision and offers an edge through challenging questions asked and addressed by the tutor. Lessons at The Physics Cafe forces students to think all the time; the tutor bothers to ask each student a question during lessons to test their understanding, and constantly provide challenging questions to push our limits. The Physics Cafe has certainly boost my confidence in Physics and I can attempt questions with more confidence and ease. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who seeks to improve their Physics!

Victoria Tan RI(JC)

In the Physics Cafe, the notes are concise and clear, making it easy for the students to understand. Mr Sim explains which formula is required under different circumstances, and explicitly establishes the link between various formulas. Beyond just the fundamental formulas, the technique involved behind various types of questions is explained, rather than just simply leaving it to the students to find out for themselves. This allows us as students to remain composed during the paper as we have learnt the necessary skills to tackle such questions. Time is spent much more efficiently at the cafe compared to ploughing through notes at home, being unaware of what we do not know. In The Physics Cafe, questions are modeled after the A levels, and covers a broad range of possible questions, allowing students to be well versed and equipped for the paper. Mr Sim helps explain what to look out for in the question, ensuring we correctly identify the focus of the question and hence applying the relevant concepts. Mr Sim keeps lessons engaging, ensuring all the students are able to follow the lessons. While doing practices, he helps the weaker students in particular, ensuring everyone benefits from it. His explanations are catered to the levels of the students and this was extremely beneficial as i was lagging behind the cohort when I joined. The Physics Cafe produces students who ace their exams as they are equipped with the necessary skills and are confident in their skills. I have no doubt the students of The Physics Cafe would do well. I definitely recommend The Physics Cafe for all students who may be struggling, it is never too late. I joined after CT2 and am already seeing huge improvements in my results due to the clearer conceptual understanding.

Ryan Sek RI(JC)

For me, Mr Dave Sim has been like a friend, albeit a very smart one, who was always there when I needed help. He doesn’t give you the impression that typical teachers give (think: uncaring and unconcerned). I think this trait of his makes attending his lessons an immense joy. That aside, I would say that he is really very strong in his physics concepts, which diffused over to me via his super effective teaching style. The method that he teaches does not involve anything complex, and hence, there is no need to memorise much (except for definitions of physics terms, a requirement that no one can escape from). As a result, my physics results shot up from class average to one of the top. I would say, my concepts are so good now that this subject has become a breeze to me. In addition, Mr Sim, gives out great notes (something he’s proud of too)! You only need to browse through these notes before the exams to sufficiently refresh your concepts. 5 stars! I think the tuition fees were totally worth the value that I got out of this experience. Thanks Mr Sim!

Huang Peng Fei RVHS

Mr Sim, I would definitely recommend my friends to join the physics cafe. The Physics Cafe made me interested in physics again due to Mr Sim’s enthusiastic and clear teaching. Finally physics made sense. The lecture notes are also very useful as they are not just summarized but include tough questions that might potentially come up for school exams and ultimately A levels. At the same time, the occasional small tests motivated me and trained me to be more calm and focused in exams. A skill which I felt was of utmost importance in exams. Ultimately I felt that the physics cafe really helped me a lot in my learning of physics.

Nicholas Sim HCI

The notes The Physics Cafe had prepared for each student comes in a form of booklet which had concise summary for each topic and ways to approach questions that could be set with the topics. That booklet is definitely useful and integral in my revision for my Physics examinations. In addition, Mr Sim is passionate about what he is teaching and enable the more complex Physics topics to be understood easily by the students. He just somehow is able to align our thoughts towards the different topics, and this is something which my school teachers rarely do so. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe! For friends who are relatively weak or strong in Physics alike, I would still recommend them to attend The Physics Cafe classes because the classes certainly would help to align our thoughts in a certain way towards Physics.

Lim Yu Han HCI

I feel that attending lessons at The Physics Cafe has been extremely fulfilling and useful for me. The concepts taught are extremely clear as well and it really does help to boost my confidence on the subject. The explanations are also extremely detailed, as compared to the lengthy explanations given by the school. I do not understand 3/4 of the lectures in school because the lecturers are just horrible but here in The Physics Cafe, I can actually understand everything that is being taught within the short 2h. I am really grateful for The Physics Cafe as it was really an extremely pleasant 2 years experience with them.

Zia Teh HCI

The Physics Cafe has really broken down each topic to its core and helped us understand each topic from the basics. The June workshop helped me out tremendously by not only covering a wide range of all the topics but also going through the popular questions. I have gain a lot of confidence, enough to hope for an A in the A levels unlike before. The lesson environment is also wonderfully set up and it can be seen that there was a lot of effort put in into decoration and other details. The environment is made really conducive for studying. Lastly, I belief many of us would have gain not only confidence but also lots of knowledge from the journey this year. I will definitely recommend my friends, and I have, to join The Physics Cafe.

Zeng Fang Ni HCI

Hi Mr Sim, before I joined The Physics Cafe, I was very reluctant to take up tuition at JC level because of some bad experiences in secondary school. The lessons were not properly structured and it was difficult to learn. Coming to The Physics Cafe, however, has changed my perception entirely. Detailed explanations in class, coupled with concise notes and clear emphasis on problem solving techniques were very helpful in grasping concepts quickly. The lessons were engaging and well paced, which helped to build up my confidence in the subject. The tutor, Mr Sim, was also willing to spend extra time outside lesson to help clarify my doubts. My journey with the Physics Cafe ends with the commencement of the A levels. Though the preparation was demanding and tiring, it was nonetheless an enjoyable and enriching journey. I am thankful to have Mr Sim walk this journey with me, and for his constant encouragement that helped me pull through the tough times. Thank you for your help Mr Sim!

Spencer Teo HCI

I got an A for physics and I feel really relieved and happy. I feel good about my results as i cannot ask for more. The Physics cafe definitely made a huge difference in this long journey. Mr Dave Sim is very meticulous and he takes the extra effort to be interested in every student’s progress. He breaks down challenging concepts and explains them in further details. He consolidates tips into small booklets and teaches his students to be exam smart. He also gives us ample questions for us to practice and to increase our exposure to all the different kinds of questions with different level of difficulty. Yes I feel that I am able to understand concepts better than the other students in my school as I have a headstart to the topics that were going to be taught. I highly recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Ng Tann Wei HCI

Despite joining The Physics Cafe for only around 2 months, I see great improvement in not only how I approach questions but also my learning methodology. Compared to the thick school lecture notes which covers much background knowledge and less application relevant to tackling examination questions, The Physics Cafe has structured its lessons and organized the notes in a very concise and easily applicable way. This has helped me to move from spending lots of futile time revising materials with a diluted focus to being able to learn to sharpen my key concepts and practice applying them during examination preparation. I’m really glad that now, I can start to learn to go into the examination hall with an organized and clear mind with concepts in “Secrets Enclosed” rather than approaching questions in a random manner. Joining The Physics Cafe has given me learning experiences so enjoyable and fruitful that I would recommend it to any friend who desire to develop passion and confidence for the subject.

GuYuling HCI

I would certainly recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe. It is a unique gift of an individual (Mr Dave Sim) to be able to present Physics in such a simplistic manner. Despite joining Mr Dave Sim’s class late into my J2 year, the weekly lessons made a tremendous impact on my grades and gave me confidence for my upcoming exams. What I absolutely love about his lessons is that he makes an effort to ask every student questions and this definitely helped me pinpoint my weak areas

Tan Pek Nan John NYJC

Mr Sim’s notes and teachings are really easy to understand and learn. 🙂 They build the perfect foundation for your Physics syllabus. All you need is a little effort on your part and the A should be yours. I came to this tuition with a U grade and only 5 months to the A levels. Mr Sim has helped me get an A for physics which is nothing short of a miracle! :p You’d want to have Mr Dave Sim as your Physics tutor, because really, he is an awesome teacher. Not only because of how capable he is, but because he truly has a heart for his students. I wouldn’t have conquered survived Physics without his help. Thank you so much Sir! 😀

Jia Jun ACJC

The best tuition centre I’ve ever joined 😀 Mr Sim helped me to understand Physics much, much better, and the grades kind of speak for themselves. During my ‘O’ Levels I managed a A2 for my Physics out of pure memorization of questions, and I didn’t get it at all.Definitely didn’t help in JC! I am extremely thankful that I got to know Mr Sim. He’s clear and enthusiastic in his teaching and explains it in more simplistic ways to aid understanding. He helped me to improve my understanding of Physics, and also helped me enjoy studying it much more. I would recommend all my friends who need help in Physics and don’t like it to join 😀 Hahaha, because Mr Sim is just that awesome.YAY PHYSICS CAFE FREE DRINKS FREE BISCUITS(^^)

 

Joanna ASRJC

Hi Sir,

It has been such a great joy having you as a physics tutor. I can frankly say, I have never had as much fun in class as I had during physics. All your jokes (whether they were funny or not :P) just made the class atmosphere so much more relaxed and every lesson was such a joy to be a part of. Your whole teaching style and ability to interact with and reach out to us students is just phenomenal, and you have taught us how fun and extremely enjoyable studying may be. Your templates and approaches have also made studying physics so much easier for us, and you have taught us how it is not too difficult to understand this subject after all. The great amount of time you have put into creating notes for us students and helping us in every way possible has been so heart warming to see, and I am sure everyone will agree with me in thanking you for all your effort and be eternally grateful to you. There are only a few teachers who create such an impact with their extreme passion to teach and their great concern for their students’ well being. You are definitely one of them. Your tolerance in aiding those who were not able to catch the concepts so fast, and your ability to make the class more enjoyable yet maintain the learning environment is something I will never forget, and will most certainly try to learn. And once again, thank you very much for being such a passionate, student-concerned, thoughtful, and just absolutely great teacher. =) enjoy your holss!

Ganesh RI(JC)

Mr. Sim has definitely been a tremendous help to me in my understanding of Physics! I have become extremely confident in what I am doing and I almost always can explain properly to my friends whenever they ask me physics questions! I would definitely say that Mr. Sim was very successful in teaching the exam answering techniques but even better is the fact that he made Physics look so easy ! Indeed, I will never believe something so difficult can be so easy until I joined the Physics Cafe. I think what sets Mr Sim apart from other Physics teachers is that he is very adept at teaching us the concepts behind each Physics topic and I think the most amazing thing is that he can somehow make Physics so fun and alive at the same time. Anyone can always see his enthusiasm as he teaches Physics! In my opinion, I think Mr Sim is very genuine and he always has his students’ welfare at heart. He has been very motivating throughout my journey at the Physics Cafe and I know he will continue to inspire even more students. Learning Physics has never been so enjoyable before and I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe (as I already have)! I would never settle for less than an A for Physics at the A levels and will definitely do Mr. Sim proud! Finally, many thanks for Mr. Sim’s patience and guidance throughout. My time at Physics Cafe was truly memorable and enriching!

Cheong Jia Chin ASRJC

Physics Cafe has been very successful in helping me answer any type of question, be it easy or challenging. However hard the questions may be, Mr Sim always breaks down the question until it is possible for anyone to solve any type of question. Before I joined The Physics Cafe, I have been constantly failing Physics and I struggled to understand any concepts. Needless to say, Physics was my most dreaded subject. After having joined The Physics Cafe, my improvement was so sudden and I passed my first ever Physics test. From then on, I have never failed Physics and was performing better than many students in my class. All these would not have been possible if not for Mr Sim who is so gifted in explaining concepts so clearly that anyone can understand the content without having the need to look back at their lecture notes. Lessons at The Physics Cafe are very unique with a cozy learning environment and many opportunities to answer questions. I believe students from The Physics Cafe will have a better grasp of concepts and confidence when tackling Physics problems, having been through rigorous training by Mr Sim. I am certain that the 2014 JC2 cohort of Physics Cafe will do well this year. I will certainly recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe and I wish The Physics Cafe all the best in the future. Thank you very much, Mr Sim!

Neil George Dominic ASRJC

Mr Sim is respectable, responsible and enthusiastic physics teacher. He teaches us with extreme patience and this can be reflected when he explains to us the physics concept again and again until all of us understand. While repeating the concept, he never makes me bored as he explains it in different ways and sometimes teaches us through games. He really enjoys teaching, not only regards it as a job. He tries his best to prepare us for all the exams and tests and but never fails to encourage us even when we do not do well. No matter what kind of students we, most of us are moved and motivated by his passion for physics and teaching.

In facilitating our understanding, he prepares overviews which summarize all the key physics concepts for us. This is actually very useful for us in preparing for the exams. It is concise and whole-rounded. By learning by the key concepts, it is easier for us to remember all the important things.

Yao Hua RI(JC)

Mr Sim’s popular physics notes are concise and comprehensive. He never fails to break down a chapter into different key concepts and ideas, making it easier for us to understand. Even a particularly difficult chapter will seem manageable and much less intimidating. He would even classify questions into different types where you would use the same type of calculations for. This simplifies things and makes it easier to tackle questions in an exam. I particularly like his idea of using a “SOP” to solve physics questions.

Soo Lin RI(JC)

I am very thankful and glad that I have joined The Physics Cafe since J1. Without the guidance I received from Mr Sim, I would probably feel very demoralised about Physics as a subject and wouldn’t do as well in school. The Physics Cafe has definitely made me more confident in tackling physics questions and the skills picked up have been indeed very valuable to me. What I am going to say next is probably going to be quite extreme but sometimes I think that I can just forgo school lectures and just attend The Physics Cafe’s lessons. I have never regretted joining The Physics Cafe and I am very grateful to Mr Sim and the team behind the tuition centre for their hard work and dedication. Thank you 🙂

Lau Shu Qing ASRJC

I feel that the physics notes you gave to us is superb, so much so that many from other classes have asked for it too. The summarised physics notes are concise and to-the-point, cutting short all the ‘long stories’ in the lecture notes. It is easily comprehensible and very systematic, making it very clear for the reader to know exactly what is going on. (On a side note, I feel that you should publish a A-level physics book compiling all your notes as I believe they will be in hot demand and will likely provide relief and soothe the anxiety of many other potential physics students in the years to come.) All in all, I feel that you are one of the best physics teachers I have encountered so far, as you genuinely cared for us and have tried to stimulate our interest in the subject. Without you, I guess my physics concepts will still be muzzled up. You helped to clarify and clear all the misconceptions that I previously had. I would like to sincerely thank you for being such a dedicated teacher. Thank you Mr Sim!

Qi Han RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a very dedicated teacher who has the rare ability to teach physics in a concise, clear approach. Physics has never been easy for me to grasp. But after joining Mr Sim for close to 2 years, i have been taught again and again the key concepts of each topic. Once you have grasped these major concepts in a topic (1-2 concepts at most), things become much easier and the topic becomes less and less daunting. Keeping in mind that the entire physics syllabus only comprises of 20 topics (spread across 2 years), physics with Mr Sim is actually not a difficult subject after all. That being said, Mr Sim’s lessons are the perfect complements to lessons in school. In fact, any of his students will say that they’ve got the edge over their peers in school because of the materials Mr Sim provides and also of the techniques taught in understanding and answering questions. Overall, I highly encourage my juniors to learn physics from mrsim, not only because he is a driven teacher who is 100% dedicated to help his students achieve the A, but also because learning physics as an A level student under his guidance has been a worry-free and engaging experience.

George Wong DHS

I think Mr Sim’s notes are extremely concise and to the point. They highlight the most important parts of each chapter, and sieve out the redundant information. His notes also provides many examples which allows me to get familiar with using whatever knowledge i have learned straight away, so that i will remember it better. His lessons are always interesting, and he knows how to joke from time to time. His teaching method is very heavily oriented towards making you score well for physics, and though he does not usually talk much about the story of the theory, he produces results. Also, his lessons are well prepared and his use of animations and applets to help me learn are very appropriate. All in all, he is the one of the best, if not THE best physics teachers i have ever known.

Chien Ming RI(JC)

Upon starting Physics in Junior College, I was unable to fully comprehend the fundamental concepts that were taught in the beginning. As a result, it caused my understanding of Physics to be weakened substantially as the following topics were built upon these fundamental concepts and ideas. However, Mr Sim was able to teach these basic yet intriguing topics with ease. His grasp and passion for the subject showed through when he was able to answer each and every one of our questions in detail while most teachers avoided and ignored them. Moreover, his constant SMSes reminded us of the hard work we had to put in. Overall, the Physics Cafe has been able to summarize the important points of each topic in point form. This complemented Mr Sim’s detailed explanation in class, and together with the ample practices that were given, the Physics Cafe is the whole package for JC Physics. 

Lim Shi Wei RI(JC)

It’s been a very VERY fun year in the physics cafe, and Mr Sim is one of the best tutors I have met. His enthusiasm for teaching physics and helping students is hard to match, and his notes, provided in the form of small, easy-to-digest booklets, are comprehensive in terms of summarising what is important. He also provides many questions for practice – important in a subject where application is key, and school tutorials can be somewhat limited in terms of practice. I really have to thank Mr Sim for helping me to improve in physics, and I highly recommend the Physics Cafe to anyone who is struggling in the subject, or who simply find it difficult to grasp concepts.

Tan Wei Zheng Daniel RI(JC)

Mr Dave Sim is quite simply, the best Physics teacher that I have ever had in the past 18 years of my life! The key feature distinguishing Mr Sim from the rest of the physics teachers that I have been exposed to is the unique personal connection that he develops with his students. His heart and soul for teaching translates into improved results and passion from his students, and his unique ability to understand a student’s needs complements his incredible explanation and teaching skills. He is not your ordinary run of the mill teacher, he is an inspiring person who can actually teach Physics. He has made Physics an interesting and enjoyable subject and I have never felt such excitement going for Physics lessons which are both enjoyable and productive, something which is indeed difficult to find in teachers. No regrets! 🙂

John Yu RI(JC)

I am very grateful to Mr Sim for helping me get my A for Physics at the A levelsI hated Physics in J1 because the abstract ideas and concepts made no sense to me at all. But Mr Sim not only made Physics accessible to all of us through his amazing teaching, I was suddenly able to grasp key concepts better and do questions with astonishing ease and speed! The regular topical recaps, practice questions that ranged in difficulty and timed practices during Physics Cafe lessons were definitely a blessing. It is thanks to Mr Sim’s teaching that I was also able to develop an passion for the subject over time and that is why I have chosen to do engineering in university. If you are struggling with Physics, I would definitely recommend The Physics Cafe because Mr Sim makes the once seemingly insurmountable challenge called Physics a breeze (:

Reetaza Chatterjee RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has been extremely effective in helping me understand the physics concepts which I didn’t in the past. The notes given out are very concise and effective and they help a lot in revision as it shows the main concepts and formulas for all the chapters, and it can be seen that Mr Sim has put in a lot of effort into crafting the notes. Mr Sim has been a very helpful and patient teacher throughout the 1 year I spent at the Physics Cafe and he always seem to be able to make difficult topics a lot more digestable and understandable. The lessons here are much more interactive as compared to the dull and mundane tutorials in school, and it forces one to think instead of waiting for answers, and it is this kind of lessons which helps students improve. This place has made a huge difference in my physics results, and I will definitely recommend the Physics Cafe to my friends.

Brandon Chua RI(JC)

Mr Sim has been my physics tutor for about a year now and indeed it must be said he is one of the most likable teachers around. The first thing that strikes you about Mr Sim is that he is indeed a teacher at heart. Mr Sim enjoys a passion, magic. We all know that magicians never like to reveal their tricks, no matter how trivial they may be. However, Mr Sim has on several occasions taught us a few of his tricks, of course not before performing them first. (Let me stress that this was of course done during our free time!) To many this may seem as an irrelevant point, to me it is a testament of Mr Sim’s character. Teaching is in his blood, by it physics, magic, or other things. What makes him so special is not only his heart to teach, it is also his personality. Despite being our teacher he has still retained his youthful nature and is able to bond with the class on a whole new level. In my opinion, a teacher cannot effectively communicate his or her knowledge without first bonding with the class. I’ve never enjoyed a lesson so thoroughly and learnt so much at the same time. Indeed my journey with Mr Sim has been short, it has been an unforgettable journey. Though as a student close to competing my A level i’ll “disappear like the pen in ear” (this is reference to a trick taught to us by Mr Sim), i’ll never forget what Mr Sim has taught me over this period of time, and what he represents. (a rare breed). Bravo Mr Sim. A million thanks of gratitude (:

chris 09S06H (i mean every word =p) you’re the bes RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has really helped me a lot as a student to grasp concepts better and to tackle exams better. It has been the catalyst to the improvement i have made for my Physics subject. The Physics Cafe, with Mr Sim especially, has made Physics so fun and interesting for me that i’ve never ever lost interest in it ever again no matter how hard it was, or how boring it might have been. Physics Cafe lessons are very different from school’s tutorial and lecture system as it goes right into the main crux of JC life, which is to solve A level questions. School’s prefer to help us develop and understand the topics and do no emphasis as much on the examination techniques as The Physics Cafe does. The Physics Cafe provides us with the essential tools to supplement our knowledge and thus make it simpler for us to answer questions as we now know what Cambridge wants. I would definitely recommend my friend to join The Physics Cafe as the essential tools you gain to tackle exams and the supplements to your knowledge are just the basic things you will obtain.The bond and friendship you will form with not only your mates from the Physics Cafe but also with our dear Mr Sim will be very much worthwhile for all of us.

Ng Wei Peng Jordan RI(JC)

I used to struggle with Physics in J1, as it was such a complicated subject to me. I did not understand any of the school’s lectures and they seemed really boring to me. However, when Mr. Sim started to teach me the subject, I found myself understanding the concepts involved instead of pure memorising, and Mr. Sim always managed to simplify even the most complicated ideas in the H2 physics syllabus. Mr. Sim made learning Physics easy and even interesting, and I started to do better during my exams without much difficulty. Mr. Sim was also concerned about my grades and gave me much needed encouragement during the days leading up the ‘A’ Levels. My experience learning in The Physics Cafe has hence been very fruitful and enjoyable, and I would definitely recommend it to those who do not already know about this learning centre! 🙂 Once again, thank you so much for your guidance and encouragement 🙂 regardless of my result in March, I feel that you have really made Physics more understandable and fun for me 🙂 Your physics lessons were indeed very helpful and enjoyable, I cannot even begin to describe how thankful and happy I am! Haha 🙂

Jolyn Yeo RI(JC)

Before joining the Physics Cafe I had difficulties summarizing my notes and sometimes, I fear that I might miss out important and essential concepts. Since joining The Physics Cafe, I do not have to spend hours and hours reading my school notes just to understand a particular concept. I can just take Mr Sim’s notes out before exams and quickly revise it. Moreover, the notes include examples similar to exam standard. Attending Mr Sim’s lessons has been a real eye opener. After spending long hours in school for physics lectures and tutorials, I might still not understand what was taught. However, after attending one lesson at TPC, I magically understood everything I was previously unsure of or did not understand. I will definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends and juniors as it is definitely worth the money and time. TPC helps you understand Physics better. As compared to hours wasted trying to figure out what is being taught in school on my own, it is worth the time travelling to The Physics Cafe.

Daniel Nur Hakim Ismail RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe provides a short concise lecture which focuses on answering technique as well as exam skills. This makes the Physics Cafe truly stand out, ensuring that every student is well equipped with the necessary skills and tools needed for the examinations. Another amazing tool which The Physics Cafe provides is the amazing “Secrets Enclosed”as well as the detailed, yet concise notes that come along with every chapter. This breaks every topic down to its first principals as well as the set number of skills that the questions about the topic can cover and test. This enables one to study efficiently and effectively for any examination as just flipping through the notes will ensure that one is able to absorb the important details for every topic! Most importantly, The Physics Cafe has a talented teacher Mr. Sim, who has an ability to get the main point of each topic across in an effective manner that one is able to remember the details for a long time after the lesson. Furthermore, Mr. Sim’s lessons are engaging and interactive, ensuring that one is fully alert throughout the whole lesson, thus ensuring that no time is wasted. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Colin Ong RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has helped me grasp difficult physics concepts that I could not comprehend in school, using mindmaps and numerous practices for each topic. As much as extra practice outside tuition and school is required, the Physics Cafe has definitely shorten the time spent on revision and offers an edge through challenging questions asked and addressed by the tutor. Lessons at The Physics Cafe forces students to think all the time; the tutor bothers to ask each student a question during lessons to test their understanding, and constantly provide challenging questions to push our limits. The Physics Cafe has certainly boost my confidence in Physics and I can attempt questions with more confidence and ease. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who seeks to improve their Physics!

Victoria Tan RI(JC)

In the Physics Cafe, the notes are concise and clear, making it easy for the students to understand. Mr Sim explains which formula is required under different circumstances, and explicitly establishes the link between various formulas. Beyond just the fundamental formulas, the technique involved behind various types of questions is explained, rather than just simply leaving it to the students to find out for themselves. This allows us as students to remain composed during the paper as we have learnt the necessary skills to tackle such questions. Time is spent much more efficiently at the cafe compared to ploughing through notes at home, being unaware of what we do not know. In The Physics Cafe, questions are modeled after the A levels, and covers a broad range of possible questions, allowing students to be well versed and equipped for the paper. Mr Sim helps explain what to look out for in the question, ensuring we correctly identify the focus of the question and hence applying the relevant concepts. Mr Sim keeps lessons engaging, ensuring all the students are able to follow the lessons. While doing practices, he helps the weaker students in particular, ensuring everyone benefits from it. His explanations are catered to the levels of the students and this was extremely beneficial as i was lagging behind the cohort when I joined. The Physics Cafe produces students who ace their exams as they are equipped with the necessary skills and are confident in their skills. I have no doubt the students of The Physics Cafe would do well. I definitely recommend The Physics Cafe for all students who may be struggling, it is never too late. I joined after CT2 and am already seeing huge improvements in my results due to the clearer conceptual understanding.

Ryan Sek RI(JC)

For me, Mr Dave Sim has been like a friend, albeit a very smart one, who was always there when I needed help. He doesn’t give you the impression that typical teachers give (think: uncaring and unconcerned). I think this trait of his makes attending his lessons an immense joy. That aside, I would say that he is really very strong in his physics concepts, which diffused over to me via his super effective teaching style. The method that he teaches does not involve anything complex, and hence, there is no need to memorise much (except for definitions of physics terms, a requirement that no one can escape from). As a result, my physics results shot up from class average to one of the top. I would say, my concepts are so good now that this subject has become a breeze to me. In addition, Mr Sim, gives out great notes (something he’s proud of too)! You only need to browse through these notes before the exams to sufficiently refresh your concepts. 5 stars! I think the tuition fees were totally worth the value that I got out of this experience. Thanks Mr Sim!

Huang Peng Fei RVHS

Mr Sim, I would definitely recommend my friends to join the physics cafe. The Physics Cafe made me interested in physics again due to Mr Sim’s enthusiastic and clear teaching. Finally physics made sense. The lecture notes are also very useful as they are not just summarized but include tough questions that might potentially come up for school exams and ultimately A levels. At the same time, the occasional small tests motivated me and trained me to be more calm and focused in exams. A skill which I felt was of utmost importance in exams. Ultimately I felt that the physics cafe really helped me a lot in my learning of physics.

Nicholas Sim HCI

The notes The Physics Cafe had prepared for each student comes in a form of booklet which had concise summary for each topic and ways to approach questions that could be set with the topics. That booklet is definitely useful and integral in my revision for my Physics examinations. In addition, Mr Sim is passionate about what he is teaching and enable the more complex Physics topics to be understood easily by the students. He just somehow is able to align our thoughts towards the different topics, and this is something which my school teachers rarely do so. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe! For friends who are relatively weak or strong in Physics alike, I would still recommend them to attend The Physics Cafe classes because the classes certainly would help to align our thoughts in a certain way towards Physics.

Lim Yu Han HCI

I feel that attending lessons at The Physics Cafe has been extremely fulfilling and useful for me. The concepts taught are extremely clear as well and it really does help to boost my confidence on the subject. The explanations are also extremely detailed, as compared to the lengthy explanations given by the school. I do not understand 3/4 of the lectures in school because the lecturers are just horrible but here in The Physics Cafe, I can actually understand everything that is being taught within the short 2h. I am really grateful for The Physics Cafe as it was really an extremely pleasant 2 years experience with them.

Zia Teh HCI

The Physics Cafe has really broken down each topic to its core and helped us understand each topic from the basics. The June workshop helped me out tremendously by not only covering a wide range of all the topics but also going through the popular questions. I have gain a lot of confidence, enough to hope for an A in the A levels unlike before. The lesson environment is also wonderfully set up and it can be seen that there was a lot of effort put in into decoration and other details. The environment is made really conducive for studying. Lastly, I belief many of us would have gain not only confidence but also lots of knowledge from the journey this year. I will definitely recommend my friends, and I have, to join The Physics Cafe.

Zeng Fang Ni HCI

Hi Mr Sim, before I joined The Physics Cafe, I was very reluctant to take up tuition at JC level because of some bad experiences in secondary school. The lessons were not properly structured and it was difficult to learn. Coming to The Physics Cafe, however, has changed my perception entirely. Detailed explanations in class, coupled with concise notes and clear emphasis on problem solving techniques were very helpful in grasping concepts quickly. The lessons were engaging and well paced, which helped to build up my confidence in the subject. The tutor, Mr Sim, was also willing to spend extra time outside lesson to help clarify my doubts. My journey with the Physics Cafe ends with the commencement of the A levels. Though the preparation was demanding and tiring, it was nonetheless an enjoyable and enriching journey. I am thankful to have Mr Sim walk this journey with me, and for his constant encouragement that helped me pull through the tough times. Thank you for your help Mr Sim!

Spencer Teo HCI

I got an A for physics and I feel really relieved and happy. I feel good about my results as i cannot ask for more. The Physics cafe definitely made a huge difference in this long journey. Mr Dave Sim is very meticulous and he takes the extra effort to be interested in every student’s progress. He breaks down challenging concepts and explains them in further details. He consolidates tips into small booklets and teaches his students to be exam smart. He also gives us ample questions for us to practice and to increase our exposure to all the different kinds of questions with different level of difficulty. Yes I feel that I am able to understand concepts better than the other students in my school as I have a headstart to the topics that were going to be taught. I highly recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Ng Tann Wei HCI

Despite joining The Physics Cafe for only around 2 months, I see great improvement in not only how I approach questions but also my learning methodology. Compared to the thick school lecture notes which covers much background knowledge and less application relevant to tackling examination questions, The Physics Cafe has structured its lessons and organized the notes in a very concise and easily applicable way. This has helped me to move from spending lots of futile time revising materials with a diluted focus to being able to learn to sharpen my key concepts and practice applying them during examination preparation. I’m really glad that now, I can start to learn to go into the examination hall with an organized and clear mind with concepts in “Secrets Enclosed” rather than approaching questions in a random manner. Joining The Physics Cafe has given me learning experiences so enjoyable and fruitful that I would recommend it to any friend who desire to develop passion and confidence for the subject.

GuYuling HCI

Mr Sim’s notes are straight to the point and serves as a concise form of lecture notes, making it easy to revise for tests and exams. He is very approachable and i wouldn’t hesitate to ask him any physics question in class!

Yun Feng ACJC

Mr sim has really helped me tremendously with my physics! Before attending the tuition I was barely keeping up with the lessons in school. But Mr sim has really made physics lessons so much more enjoyable and most importantly easy to understand. It’s really amazing how he can make complicated concepts seems so easy to comprehend, and that we are able to solve all questions with the focused few concepts that he teaches in every topic. I will definitely recommend the physics cafe to all my friends.

Law Hong ACJC

The problem solving techniques taught are very concise and effective in solving problems as it allows students to logically tackle problem. Lessons in the cafe are much more focused and give room for critical thinking (which is sorely absent in most school lectures) especially with all the grade A questions we have become so obsessed with!

Shaun Tan ACJC

Topical mind maps were really useful in remembering the essential formulas and explanation for certain phenomenons. Lesson in The Physics Cafe is more enriching and allows students to have a clearer understanding of the subject through problem solving.

Lee Meiqi ACJC

The Physics Cafe is definitely a tuition centre that I would recommend. Apart from going through concepts, Mr Sim also goes through step-by-step methods to solving questions. This is by far the most effective way I have been taught to solve questions on my own because he breaks difficult questions down into very simple ones, making the thought process easier.

Joelle Ho ACJC

Mr Sim is a wonderful teacher who is able to make a three hour lesson go by in a blink of an eye. His lessons are engaging and interesting, and his explanations are concise and easy to understand. The secrets enclosed compilation is very useful for a quick reference, and gives us some assurance. Stay awesome Mr Sim!

Anchelski Teo ACJC

I will always recommend my friends to join physics cafe. In fact, I have recommend my friends to join from the beginning of JC1 because I feel that Physics Cafe has helped me maintain decent grades throughout my entire JC life. I like how Mr Sim gives us time and instruct us on how to decorate our notes and make them colourful. This is especially useful for visual learners like me. I also like how he has made the notes very neat and organized. Mr Sim also ensures that everyone stays alert during his lesson by taking turns to answer questions. Although some of the questions might be challenging at first, he will guide us along by prompting us. Only after much prompting and we still cannot get the correct answer, he will then teach us. This is something different from schools or other tuition centers as most would usually just give the answer instead of making the students think harder. In JC1 when topical MCQs were given, I felt that it was effective in ensuring that we understand our basic concepts, especially with the short and comprehensive worked solutions at the back. At the same time, MCQs are not as time consuming as open-ended questions so that has given us time to focus on our other subjects as well. Physics Cafe has also been flexible in the changing of tuition slots. As there are many time slots available, it is easy to reschedule tuition if say a last minute event pops up.

Lynette Ho ACJC

Lessons in The Physics Café have been indeed effective. It helped me to focus more on what the questions are asking and know what are the points the questions are asking for, thus making it easier and more efficient for me to answer the questions. Physics cafe will also pick out certain difficult questions for us to try and make it a point to break down the question so that answering questions will be more systematic. Also skills taught in answering questions were useful and helps in both saving time and getting the mark. Lessons in school did not taught us how to anwers questions to allow us to obtain the maximum mark.

Liu Weiting ACJC

The notes are both concise and informative…win-win situation! Lessons in the physics cafe are more engaging, and all sorts of potential questions or misconceptions, whether big or small, has been answered by the tutor beforehand, making exams much easier to handle! With clarification on all these little details, students like myself have been able to truly understand the concepts behind the physics topics, and also appreciate them in a new way. And yes i would recommend my friends to join the physics café

Ng Wan Mai ACJC

The physics cafe has helped me so much in grasping concepts in physics. In school lectures, teachers tend to cover a lot of content in a short period of time, perpetually leaving me confused and less motivated because physics would seem like such a difficult subject. At tuition, concepts are very succinctly organized to aid answering of questions to enable us to understand what the questions are asking for. Initially I was very involved in my CCA and never had much time to study because I was always so drained from school. When my work lagged behind, I was unmotivated especially since the content was so difficult to grasp. With Mr Sim’s help, I was better able to appreciate physics and started catching up with my work a lot faster than I thought. In addition to helping me academically, Mr Sim is a very encouraging teacher. Despite having so many classes a week, he still makes sure to open up more time to talk to us to ensure that his students are coping well with stress and school related problems. It is very reassuring when teachers make an effort to do so and definitely helps me to regain some motivation and drive for the A levels.

Camellia ACJC

Hi MDS, your exam techniques are legendary, and definitely the best kind of help I have ever received, and i believe it is my part that has not been executed as diligently as desired to get that A. The two hours here are more productive than 5 hours anywhere. Mr Sim is student oriented and really knows how to capture our attention without needing to be naggy or annoying like most school teachers. His unceasing enthusiasm wakes us up in class and makes everything interesting. I will without a doubt recommend my friends to join Physics Cafe, especially since my circle of friends are willing to invest in education.

Charmian Lee Jia Min ACJC

Everything has become so much easier ever since I joined TPC. Mr Sim is able to explain all physics concepts very well such that we are able to understand them very quickly. The 2 hours are well spent every lesson.

Uditi Bareja ACJC

I achieved an A for physics and was very satisfied with my score. Even though I was aiming for that score, actually receiving it first handedly really made me feel quite accomplished. Joining this tuition centre enabled me to clear my doubts on the fundamental concepts and build up my knowledge on the subject through easy-to-read and compressed notes. Mr Sim taught me how to use a step-by-step way of answering common and challenging questions which my school may not have prepared its students for. In class, he will time us to complete a set of questions, which I feel helped me gauge my time better during the actual exam and answer questions well at the same time. Outside of class, he gave more than sufficient practices with worked solutions, making me constantly practice and not forget the important physics concepts. This also allowed each student to do the given work at their own pace, fully understanding each topic before moving on to the next. Overall, it was nice to know that my efforts paid off and I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!)

Joanna Tan ACJC

Mr Sim has made a big difference when it comes to studying for my Physics A Level paper. I only joined in J2 but I managed to see a stark contrast in terms of how I studied for Physics before and after joining. The lessons are very useful in teaching me how to answer questions according to what the examiner wants because Mr Sim teaches using examples and not lecture-note style. In addition, he understands the common pitfalls in students’ way of understanding a particular concept and why they would think in that manner. By addressing them, he helps us to fully understand the topic such that we can answer the questions confidently during exams. Also, he does not only go through the solution but the entire thought process when answering different types of questions. This ensures that when it comes to exam time, even if we haven’t seen the question before, we still have a very good chance of deriving the correct answer.

Joelle Ho ACJC

I started going for tuition not because I do not understand the topic, but I need help in tackling the questions. Information can be found from textbooks and lecture notes, but solving questions in an entirely different thing. The physics cafe helped me to understand the topic even better and apply the knowledge to answer exam questions. Mr Sim has helped me to become more confident in the subject and my physics have improved significantly after joining Physics Maths Cafe. I can’t fall asleep during tuition because every moment is a filled moment, every minute and second is maximised for teaching and learning, no time for slacking or an eye shut or to daydream unlike in school. I will definitely recommend to my friends.

Esther Gay ACJC

The June Workshop really helped me consolidate all my learning throughout the year and a half. It has strengthen and reinforced old concepts as well as helped me understand the new concepts faster and better. The skills learnt has helped me a lot in my revision not only for physics but the other subjects as well. After the workshop, i feel more confident to tackle questions and most importantly made me feel more reassured that I am capable of an A in the A levels Physics Paper.

Cleona ACJC

The Physics Cafe has really helped me to understand seemingly difficult topics in physics with much ease and has greatly boosted my confidence in physics as compared to the time before joining. The lessons are much more concise and is very effective in helping me understand the topic, much more in 1 or 2 lessons than what the school lectures can cover over 3 or 4. I would strongly recommend my friends to join The Physics Maths Cafe as it is honestly one of the best tuition centers around that can help you understand physics topics with much more ease than you can imagine.

Ong Eden ACJC

The physics cafe provides very short and sweet summary notes for every chapter that makes it easy to refer to when solving questions. Through attending lessons, I feel my concepts strengthening each lesson and the standard structure of what is taught makes it hard for one to go wrong. I have indeed become more confident of my physics since joining the physics cafe. Unlike school, the physics cafe is very clear about what they are teaching and make no deviation from what taught in the first place. Difficult questions seem very easy with simple thought processes in lessons here, while it takes quite some time for teachers in school to get answers. I would strongly recommend anyone who needs help in physics to join the physics cafe.

Bernice Wan ACJC

My foundation and understanding of physics really increased tremendously from the short 2 months since i have joined, especially during Physics Maths Café Signature June workshop as it helped to clear many of my J1 topics concepts. TPC provides more than enough questions to help me grasp the physics concept better and Mr Sim’s explanations were all very thorough, clear and concise. I especially like how he covers what really is important to help us score by highlighting and repeating the main points several times. For my school, I feel that they sometimes skim through the content and place more focus on things that are not very relevant and the explanation can get quite confusing. I would definitely recommend others to join TPC 🙂

Yeo Jia Li ACJC

Physics cafe has allowed us a better understanding of the syllabus within the shortest time possible. It has shortened the time I require to spend revising each topic. It has indeed been a challenging journey, from learning how to answer basic questions to grade A questions. Even though it has been challenging, Mr Sim has always taught the lesson with a cheerful attitude, making jokes along the way and making us laugh. I hope that these last few weeks of lessons will truly be fruitful and that I will be able to obtain the grade I hope for.

Marcus Wong ACJC

I would recommend my friends to join the physics cafe 🙂 even though it takes me an hour to get there and back every week, I really feel that it has helped me tremendously in my physics!

Kathlyn Lee ACJC

Personally, Physics Cafe has been a great help in my understanding of Physics. Mr Sim have always used simple but specific examples to bring across key concepts to us, and these concepts are etched into me such that it makes revision a breeze. I cannot imagine myself getting the consistent good results in school without his guidance. Physics Cafe has allowed me to be ahead of my class at all times, a lesson a week is sufficient if one is attentive throughout it. I would definitely recommend my juniors or others in need of help in physics to join Physics Cafe. Thank you for the effort you have put in for us Mr Sim.

Chen Yi Jun ACJC

Lessons are very well structured and every minute of class is put into good use. The notes are fantastic!! Mr Sim is very thorough and patient in explaining concepts. Also what i really like about Mr Sim is that he knows what we feel as students. I will recommend everyone to join physics cafe if they need help in physics!

Cleona ACJC

I will definitely recommend the PMC to my friends as it’s a one of kind tuition centre that puts a personal touch into what they teach. You’ll be able to learn what you’ll dread learning in the most personal and anecdotal approach possible, which is going to be change the way you see your syllabus for the better! The classes are effective in the sense that the syllabus content has been perfectly captured into just the 2 hours of listening and thinking. The pedagogy behind such ways of teaching is just simply timeless.

Ethan Chia Cheng Wai ACJC

The physics cafe is already very well-known especially amongst my peers in school. In JC1 before I had joined the physics cafe, I never had any tutoring and was somewhat struggling to understand the concepts taught. I managed to scrap through my promotional exams but I knew passing was not enough. In the beginning of JC2, I decided to enrol in the physics cafe with one of my classmates. What awaited me was something completely unique and different. In the physics cafe, they do not just teach; they teach with understanding. They teach you how to manage your time well, and teach you critical thinking skills. It’s a holistic experience where you feel at ease too. My tutors Mr sim and Mr tan have been patient with me and they’re quite funny hehehe 🙂 While sometimes I’m slow at understanding, the tutors make sure to leave no one behind. Ever since, I feel more confident tackling my exam papers. The Centre is really cosy and conducive for self-study. In the end, joining the physics cafe wont only improve your grades, it will develop your interest and understanding in the subject, which is the most important thing if you want to remain positive in JC! I never regret my decision to join and I had an extremely fulfilling experience there!

Janice ACJC

I joined PMC during the holiday programme in June for the crash course. I was initially getting borderline passes meaning E and even at the brink of S. However, after tuition at PMC, I became more confident in physics as I learned the concepts more effectively and the various answering techniques. I improved and got D for promos. My parents are delighted and encourage me to improve further using the help of PMC. Overall, I’ll recommend PMC to my friends because the lessons are effective. I wish I had joined earlier in the year though.

Samantha Seet ACJC

Lessons in PMC helped me to understand concepts more in depth and clearly compared to school. Helped me to apply my concepts. We are also exposed to different types of questions. The student councillors are very patient with new students and we get free drinks!! I joined after term exams in July. And yes, I should have joined earlier so that I can be ahead of my class. I would recommend it to my friends!

Jane Shirley ACJC

The lessons are the best I’ve ever had. I didn’t really like physics although I had to take the subject, but the lessons here are definitely the most engaging, clear and concise with the key concepts. The tutors are sharp and well able to deliver the important points across well. They would deliberately take time to re-emphasize and constantly repeat these key concepts throughout a lesson and with a summary at the start of the next lesson to recap previously learnt key points. I admire how organised they are and their care for the students (shout out to Mr Daniel Kwok). Thanks to PMC, I really don’t struggle through lectures and tutorials in class anymore. I am grateful for the tutors here in helping me achieve a high percentile in school (ACJC 96% percentile) given that I got an A2 for O levels last year. They have done a great job and I have encouraged my classmates to join. Thank you for being amazing and keep it up!

Tristan Chua ACJC

The Physics Cafe really puts a lot of effort into providing clear and concise notes which really helps in strengthening your concepts and enables you to tackle questions more readily. This has really helped me to gain confidence and reignite my interest in physics. Thanks, Mr Sim for always being so patient with all of us! Also, they take into account the welfare of their students and this makes studying there a lot better. I would definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to those who require a boost in physics:-)

Shirley Lim ACJC

I struggled a lot with physics in J1 and I really hated it. But after joining The Physics Cafe, I improved a lot. I had a much better understanding of the concepts and I could do questions easily and this is all thanks to Mr Sim’s teaching skills. The way he simplifies and breaks things down to the essentials makes it a lot easier to grasp. The quality of lessons here is a lot better than those in other tuition centres and I wish I had joined earlier in J1. I recommended this place to my friend and she has also improved a lot too! P.S I love the vending machine

Rachel chow ACJC

Physics cafe makes concepts so much easier to understand because the tutor breaks down and dissects the different parts of a chapter, explaining them very simply and in a straightforward manner (eg quantum 1,2,3). Unlike school lectures and tutorials where it’s all over the place most of the times. I really like the online resources, free drinks, councillors, conducive environment (tables, chairs, aircon etc) and tutor(s). I joined in J1 before June holidays (Forces). Physics is the only subject I am most ready for honestly. I would have joined right from the start if possible. I have recommended almost all my friends from my school/other JCs who take H2 physics to join the physics cafe as I have seen tremendous improvement in my results and true enlightenment of what I am learning.

Jolene Pek ACJC

PMC has been a great lifesaver for me in maths. I remember coming in here contemplating whether I made the right choice because of the fees structure (one shot $1k+) so it’s taking a huge risk. However, I was proved wrong as the quality of teaching as well as the materials given were worth the amount I paid, not only informative but also helpful in helping me to grasp the concepts easily. My grades been consistent at high B, which indicates how my grades are obtained not by luck but by consistent practice and good foundation which is all thanks to PMC. thank you 🙂

Gan Kah Ee ACJC

I joined Physics cafe workshop in June when I was J1 and thought that their lessons were effective and made me understand the important concepts for each topic in a short period of time. I could do more questions and understand what I’m doing instead of blindly applying the formulas and hoping to get the right answers. I decided to join Physics cafe’s regular lessons in J2 and I’m glad I chose Physics cafe and not any other tuition centre. The materials given by PMC are useful and the notes are concise compared to school notes. I always read them before my exams, the notes have all the formulas I need to know for each topic and there is a list of definitions at the end too. The regular lessons cover important concepts for each topic in a short period of time and they give us challenging questions to do during lessons for each topic timed and thanks to that, I take shorter time to complete my MCQs than I did last year. They also teach a lot of shortcuts and faster ways to approach each question since A levels are more about how well you manage your time rather than your knowledge. The teachers in Physics cafe are really nice. When you don’t understand something during the lesson, they take the time to revisit certain concepts to make it easier for us to understand. They also cover common misconceptions students have when doing questions and advise us on how to avoid them when we are feeling panicked during exams. They also teach us several methods to approach each question so that we can choose the method that is easier for us to understand. Hot chocolate in Physics cafe is amazing also. You must try it at least once if you ever join Physics cafe. I highly encourage anyone struggling with H2 physics to join Physics cafe if they can afford it 🙂

Sruthi Saravanan ACJC

I only joined The Physics Cafe after my midyear examinations, where I did very badly. After joining for around a month, I saw my physics grade jump from an E to a C, in such a short period of time. I like how the notes provided are clear and make the topic much easier to understand. Mr Sim is also a very good teacher, who explains each topic very clearly. Even though tuition fees are not cheap, it is worth it as the classes really helped me to improve my understanding of the subject in a very short period, and I would have joined earlier if I had known about this earlier.

Wesley Wee ACJC

I like how in lessons; the teachers go through the topic from the start again to refresh our memory of the topic. I feel PMC has been able to produce such high distinction rate because of the skills they teach, and also the fact that the students are able to pick up and apply the skills quickly.

Samantha Seet ACJC

Mr Sim is able to come up with concise concepts for physics, by summarizing the important parts of every topic. His elaboration for every topic is clear and even when we do not get it the first time round, he is very friendly and approachable and never fails to ensure that his concept is brought across to us as clear as possible. He also emphasizes on exam skills to train us essentially for the A level examination. His tuition centre is very conducive for learning and he pays attention to every student’s needs as much as he can.

Ng Woon Aik ASRJC

Mr Dave Sim is an amazing physics teacher who is able to explain Physics theories and concepts in ways that we were able to easily understand. His physics notes were useful, especially the summary booklet we received during the June workshop. They were clear, concise and most importantly, have the most essential concepts and answering techniques for each topic summarized in A5 booklets which came in really handy. Mr Sim also has his way of encouraging his students to do better and was always sending us emails and texts to motivate us. I’ve always been bad at Physics especially since the start of my J2 year. After joining the physics tuition class in May, I saw myself improving gradually over the months and surprisingly also found myself developing an interest in the subject ( I really used to hate Physics!). All in all I’m really thankful to have had Mr Sim as my Physics tutor and if I were to choose again, The Physics cafe would still be my choice. (:

Lee Xinyi ASRJC

I got an A for my physics A- levels and I was very happy as I have never gotten an A before. I would say The Physics Cafe played an important role in helping me in my understanding of the subject and also prepared me well by strengthening my foundation and exposing me to many different types of questions. With all the material provided and explanations by Mr Sim I was able to compile a notebook of my own which also consisted of notes provided by the school, which really helped me understand the subject better. I will definitely recommend The Physics cafe to my friends and the lessons here were really quite enjoyable.

Jeanette Leong ASRJC

The notes are very concise and great for revision, I think The Physics Cafe have really gave me a good overview of physics and how to tackle the different types of questions with utmost understanding. The difference between The Physics Cafe and the school is that, unlike in school, the contents and concepts of each topics can be effectively taught to us and challenging questions are filtered out to best cater to the needs of students to ace the A levels. I’ll definitely recommend the physics cafe to my friends as the experience was a meaningful one.

Randall Ang ASRJC

The Physics Café is very good in teaching complex topics by summarizing the concepts into the notes and mindmaps. Made understanding the concepts a lot easier to grasp and apply. The constant worksheets for revision of the more complex topics were very useful as students got to try and apply their knowledge and ability of the topic once they have been taught it. Especially the grade A questions that gives students the idea of how a grade A question of that topic will be like. Lessons are engaging as Mr Sim will direct questions to students, masking the warring environment more interactive. I will recommend my friends to join! 🙂

Audrey Tang ASRJC

Looking back at 2011 after the O levels, never would I have expected that I could get an A for physics A levels, on top of how through the 2 years in JC, it was one of my best subjects. This is not because I am at all talented in physics, let alone highly interested in it. Rather, it was by the guidance and patience of Mr Sim that made this possible. Difficult concepts were made understandable, easier concepts were made meaningful, even revealing the depth of knowledge behind it.The rigor in which physics was taught at The Physics Cafe is remarkable. Concepts were taught on the basis of what the students could best grasp them from. Exercise questions were meticulously selected to provide breadth and depth to the chapter. Practice sets were given to us to ensure we could master the chapter at our own pace, balancing the demands we had from other subjects. The way in which The Physics Cafe is modeled reveals the kind of teacher Mr Sim is. Meticulous, yet visionary; rigorous yet understanding; disciplined yet caring. Therefore, it is truly no exaggeration when I say that Mr Sim is one of the best teachers I’ve had the privilege to know in my life. Thank you very much Mr Sim!

Charissa Chan ASRJC

Before I came to the physics cafe, I struggled very much with Physics. Questions that came at me seemed so foreign and demands so obscure that I had great difficulty in even applying my knowledge of physics to answer them. Thankfully, the skills I have learnt at physics cafe helped me approach complex “Grade A” questions systematically and efficientlydespite meeting such unfamiliar situations. While other teachers may teach me how to solve specific questions, the lack of a systematic approach and thinking which the Physics Cafe provided, had often left me unable to solve the next difficult question. I think the secret to the success of the Physics Cafe in helping students get their desired grades is probably their effective system of teaching and exam approach. I would highly recommend any lost souls who seek the grace of a Physics god to join the Physics Cafe.

Emily Koh ASRJC

Hi Mr Sim! Now that physics (and my A-levels) have ended, I thought I should send you this text 🙂 Thank you very much for being my teacher & for doing more than just teaching knowledge to us. I’ve learned more than physics from you; you’ve taught me what tenacity really is and exemplified the persona of someone who takes a lot of pride in what he does, spurring me on to strive to do the same 🙂 So thank you very much for that & for making physics enjoyable & almost painless to learn. I cannot promise you I can get an A for physics but I can assure you I’ve done my best and am grateful for your guidance nonetheless. All the best with your future/current batches of students & enjoy your well deserved end of year break!!

Charissa Chan ASRJC

You have definitely made me more confident in the subject and I understand it better. Mr Sim is clear and concise and so are the notes. The questions he goes through are also relevant and really boils down to the clarity of the explanation and logic (other than quantum) but with understanding, it’s easier to remember. Physics Maths Cafe teaches us what we need to know for A-Levels whereas school gives us too much information. I will and have been recommending my friends to join but it’s too expensive for them. But I guess it’s just Demand and Supply.

Nichole Ng Yu Wen ASRJC

Apart from providing a summary, the June Holiday Physics Workshop also exposed us to ‘grade A’ questions for each topic which consolidated the information that we have been learning in school and test our understanding of the topic. The timed conditions also simulate exam conditions by putting pressure on us to solve questions. Mr Sim is able to break down each chapter into the key concepts and provides us with concise notes which would save us a lot of time in the future when revising. He can clearly explain the key concepts in each chapter and the common mistakes students make, and the approach that we undertake when answering questions. He made studying for physics much easier and has definitely boosted my confidence in the subject.

Nicholas Loh ASRJC

After attending the physics cafe, physics really got a lot easier with mindmaps and many short cuts taught through practices after practices. Previously struggled understanding my own school’s lecture notes however Mr Sim has a way of helping students understand complex concepts through concise explanations. His lessons are also entertaining at times; livening and lightening the mood through some jokes! 🙂 The June holiday lessons were the most beneficial as it is through those lessons that I was able to catch up with my J1 work and clear my doubts at the same time. Thanks Mr Sim for making physics a lot easier and more enjoyable!

Chloe ASRJC

I would like to thank Mr Sim and the physics cafe team for organising the June hols revision programme. The programme has indeed served as a refresher for the concepts that were taught before. This made it easier for me to recall concepts whilst attempting past year papers.

Benjamin Wang ASRJC

TPC has helped me in ways that school could not have done so by equipping me with useful mental frameworks that stretch beyond physics application, I would say that it has imparted more than just skills and knowledge that aid in doing well for physics – providing me with a completely different way to approach problems.

Aravind K ASRJC

The physics notes are good and simple. They are so simple that me, as a Physics student, I only need 10 minutes to revise for each topic that is covered in the syllabus. Mr Sim explains concepts and uses analogies so well that concepts that seemed alien in school will be cleared up by the end of the session. I would totally recommend my friends that are taking Physics of any level to come and join TPC as I am sure that they will improve continuously under the guidance of Mr Sim.

Jonathan Lim ASRJC

I scored an A for my Physics in A-level and I was extremely delighted as I know it isn’t easy to get an A for physics. The Physics Cafe definitely geared me towards truly understanding physics and not just blindly solving questions like I used to. Weekly sessions and intensive revisions towards exams really reinforced key concepts essential to me to tackle the A-levels. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Colin Foong ASRJC

Physics Cafe has been really effective on training me towards answering all types of physics questions by enforcing that I should seek to understand and not memorize and regurgitate content. At the same time, giving us loads of work to practice on really helped me by giving me exposure to all sorts of challenging questions and giving me confidence during exams. Explanations of key concepts and summary of notes were extremely concise and helpful to me as well, unlike thick sets of lecture notes from schools. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Colin Foong ASRJC

Physics Cafe has been really effective on training me towards answering all types of physics questions by enforcing that I should seek to understand and not memorize and regurgitate content. At the same time, giving us loads of work to practice on really helped me by giving me exposure to all sorts of challenging questions and giving me confidence during exams. Explanations of key concepts and summary of notes were extremely concise and helpful to me as well, unlike thick sets of lecture notes from schools. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Tan Boon Ping ASRJC

I indeed have become more confident in solving physics questions and would more or less know if I would get it right or wrong. TPC explains concepts clearly first to make sure we understand and then proceed to solve questions that are related to that concept to help strengthen our understanding which is something I find really effective. Shortcuts and tips to solving questions fast and right are also taught which helps in exams. Yes I would definitely recommend TPC to my friends if they are financially capable to do so.

JesslynKoh ASRJC

The Physics Cafe had really helped in making me understand the concepts of each topic. Lessons are very well explained and steps to solving different types of questions helped me solve questions at a faster pace. Revision and practice for physics is more efficient and effective at TPC than to do it by myself. I used to score straight U for physics when I was J1 and even when I spend extra time on physics, I still could not pass. But after joining TPC, I’ve improved tremendously and started to see how the vague concepts became clear. Thank you Mr Sim 🙂

JesslynKoh ASRJC

The Physics Cafe has taught me very useful thinking processes and answering techniques that has helped me improve my Physics. The grade A questions that TPC provides have also benefited me greatly. Travelling to The Physics Cafe is definitely not a waste of time as what I learn/what is covered during the 2 hours lesson is definitely more than what I can do if I study on my own. After all, with The Physics Cafe, I am under expert help and as I continue to learn with Mr Dave Sim, I’m becoming an expert of my own. The Physics Cafe is definitely faster paced than school lectures/tutorial and we also cover more depth within a shorter amount of time in TPC. Though it may seem unlikely that it is possible to cover more within lesser time, Mr Dave Sim makes the concepts seem so easy that physics becomes an easy subject to grasp! I absolutely have faith the 2015 JC2 cohort of The Physics Cafe will do well this year and I definitely would recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends and juniors!

Brian Pek ASRJC

I will recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe as they place emphasis on problem solving techniques rather than just rote memorization. This has allowed me to gain confidence during examinations as I am able to solve the more challenging questions.
The Physics Cafe has also helped me to save precious revision time as they are able to go through more concepts and content in 2 hours than I am able to do alone in 5 hours.

Damien Tan ASRJC

I have become more confident in handling more challenging physics questions. The lessons are short yet effective in delivering the key points of each chapter so that students can learn and absorb them quickly. I really like and am thankful for everything that the physics cafe have provided.

Ryan Lai Teck Xuan ASRJC

The overview of the chapters have shorten the time for studying! In addition the physics cafe cares for the student as not many centres provide complimentary food and drinks. It helps me stay awake when I’m tired. 🙂

Soh Jia Min ASRJC

The Physics Cafe have been able to teach Physics concepts very clearly. Mr Sim cuts straight to the point when teaching instead of the school teachers who spend ages explaining concepts and in turn making us more confused instead. I love the free drinks and food from the holiday lessons!! I joined the physics cafe weekly lessons early in J2. I attended the J1 December holiday lessons too. I would say that I’m about 95% ready for the A levels. I would need to expose myself to more questions to be fully prepared. I would prefer to join from the start of J1 if I could turn back time. Pretty sure Physics cafe will maintain their standards 🙂 Yes, I would highly recommend my friends!! Especially those who don’t seem to work well with school teaching styles.

Muthu Aravinth ASRJC

The Physics Cafe have been able to teach Physics concepts very clearly. Mr Sim cuts straight to the point when teaching instead of the school teachers who spend ages explaining concepts and in turn making us more confused instead. I love the free drinks and food from the holiday lessons!! I joined the physics cafe weekly lessons early in J2. I attended the J1 December holiday lessons too. I would say that I’m about 95% ready for the A levels. I would need to expose myself to more questions to be fully prepared. I would prefer to join from the start of J1 if I could turn back time. Pretty sure Physics cafe will maintain their standards 🙂 Yes, I would highly recommend my friends!! Especially those who don’t seem to work well with school teaching styles.

Tay Yee Cheng Jermaine ASRJC

I got an A for my A level physics paper and I’m very satisfied with my grade. Lessons at The Physics Cafe have been extremely beneficial to me in my learning of the subject. Lessons here challenges students and trains them to think quickly. To my juniors, I feel that The Physics Cafe has very good tutors, and do not worry if you are not doing well currently. Have faith in yourself, and believe in the tutor’s plan. In addition, the tutors are very approachable, so do not be afraid to approach them to enquire your doubts. I strongly recommend my juniors to join The Physics Cafe, and all the best for your A levels!

Ryan Lai ASRJC

Very organised- Each topic is carefully segregated into the different concepts and explained very throughly with the many types of qns that can possibly come up in an exam. I like the tecnhiques you taught us such as the step-by-step procedure. It’s very helpful in solving qns.

Cassandra ASRJC

Mr Sim is an extremely excellent tutor! He is able to explain complicated concepts in such a simple yet concise manner that it is very easy to understand. Physics used to be a subject that I dread studying for but after joing this physics tuition, I feel excited to do Physics and am definitely more motivated to work hard to achieve good grades. I even look forward to every tuition because I know that at the end of the 2hr session, I would have learnt alot of things and be more confident in this subject. Sometimes it feels like “enlightenment”. The mindmap Mr Sim went through with us is the best thing a Physics student could ever ask for! It is definitely a tremendous help in my revision. Thank You very much Mr Sim!

Ho Yu Tian ASRJC

Mr Sim is an amazing teacher who knows how to explain even the most complicated concepts in a very simple manner to his students. The logical problem solving methods are easy to grasp and apply during the exams. I had almost given up on my physics before coming to Physics Cafe. But only after a few lessons, I managed to gain confidence and the necessary skills to do well for my exams. Also, Mr Sim’s concise notes are more than enough for any student to revise just before his exams and ace the paper! The Physics Cafe is truly my grade saver, and I hope with hardwork and Mr Sim’s guidance, it will be yours too! (:

Chandini Manoharan ASRJC

Lessons in physics cafe are more concise and teaches us the important concepts needed for exams in a direct way, unlike in schools where lectures can be boring and draggy :/ students struggling in physics should join mr sim’s class as you will really improve your grades! 🙂

Tiffany ASRJC

Mr Dave Sim teaches in a very fun, engaging and inspiring way. I will somehow feel the strong urge and passion for learning during and after his lessons. Wonder if others do feel that way too.!

Low Yong Han ASRJC

Dedicated teacher who jolts and awaken students. Lots of quality questions done in class and definitely appreciate the effort Mr Sim

Vernon ASRJC

The Cafe is very successful in providing detailed notes on every topic that are easy to understand. Also given the practice and training in class, it is very assuring personally. I do not think I am wasting my time going for tuition, in fact the time I spent there to cover that range of concepts, I would have spent much more time on my own. The Cafe ensures that concepts and techniques are easily understood. Students from The Physics Cafe will have a better understanding of concepts, compared to their peers. I am sure we will do well.

Gurnihal Singh ASRJC

The tutor teaches us step by step and we have the chance to do grade a questions. The summary map is very comprehensive and convenient to study.

L V Sree Bagvath ASRJC

Mr Sim is a vastly experienced teacher who is able to express his thought process to the students clearly. The little book of secrets is a concise and thorough guidebook that had been a great help for me especially just before the exams.

Eric Lim ASRJC

The Physics Cafe has concise and organized notes that are completely different from lecture notes in schools which are chunky and overlooks main points. I think with these notes students will know what they have to know within the shortest time possible. Since they are eventually preparing for the exam, it’s better to learn faster and learn more. In schools lectures are not as efficient as tuition and the physics concept is not delivered clearly unlike The Physics Cafe. I would recommend TPC to my peers.

Jessie Lau ASRJC

The Physics Cafe really did a great job in teaching and guiding students to solve all kinds of physics problems including basic ones and Grade A questions. I still remember that before Mid Year common test, I travelled overseas to visit some of my relatives. I did not revise physics at all. However, with the help of The Physics Cafe, I still managed to get 85 percentile in my school. I do recommend all my closest friend to join The Physics Cafe. I believe that Physics Cafe would never let people down.

Wang Fangyuan ASRJC

“You’ll never believe something so difficult can be so easy.” Its really true though :-). Even though i only joined the physics cafe in june, it has been a very meaningful and productive session and i’ve learnt much much more. I would definitely recommend my friends to join.

Brenda Fong ASRJC

Throughout my journey in Physics Cafe, I have become much more confident in the subject as I am now aware of the approach I should take towards different questions instead of just thinking randomly for a solution. What makes Physics Cafe stand out from normal lessons is how it helps to condense every topic into 2 pages such that it is sufficient for you to understand the topic clearly. With the addition on challenging questions, we are further aware of how the concepts of a topic are applied in the question and the way to go about answering it. The Physics Cafe is definitely the right choice for students who are keen to ace their Physics exams.

Ng Qing Hao ASRJC

The Physics Cafe has a very systematic and well-structured teaching method and materials which greatly aid students while doing their revision. It not only prepares us for our exams but also helps us understand the various topics. Mr Sim is an amazing tutor whouses creative methods and tips that further enable us to tackle tougher questions, which is usually what is not covered in school. Under the guidance of Mr Sim, I have become more confident in facing difficult questions. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Maths Cafe.

Aathira ASRJC

I was consistently failing Physics in J1 despite putting the most amount of effort into it for my promos. It was still my worst done subject. I just didn’t know my concepts well enough and didn’t know how to approach questions. Until my senior introduced me to The Physics Cafe, and it was quite a life saver. My grades jumped to a C in lecture tests and I had a lot more confidence in physics now even being able to help my friends in school. I think what makes TPC different from school is that Physics Maths Cafe new concepts and topics are built upon layers of what was taught previously. Being able to link them helps us remember and understand them clearer as oppose to school’s method or teaching topics on its own. Also the technique that TPC uses to help you answer questions are all very systematic which is a universal skill that can be applied throughout all types of questions making it much easier for you to answers questions from other topics. All of these factors made me very thankful and grateful for joining TPC.

Nicole Low ASRJC

Physics lessons in the Cafe has helped me tremendously in my physics throughout the past 2 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey with TPC especially since physics seemed quite absurd to me in J1 before joining the tuition. Surprisingly, I’ve looked forward to every tuition as Mr Sim makes lessons very productive yet fun. Despite living quite far away from the TPC centre I go to, I’ve never felt like the travel time was time wasted because I probably learn more in the 2 hours then if I had to learn physics all by myself. Mr Sim is one of the best tuition teachers I’ve gotten and despite the large class size, he manages and provides attention and concern to all (and sends very encouraging emails from time to time). Very thankful to have found TPC! Thank you Mr Sim!

Akshatha ASRJC

Even though I’ve only been with the Physics Cafe for a short period of time, it has helped me gain interest in a subject that I wasn’t very interested in at the start. I would highly recommend my juniors to join the physics cafe in the future!:) The Physics Cafe has certainly got my interest back on physics. Before i joined the Physics Cafe, I never once passed a single Physics paper and that has made me lose interest in that subject. However, after joining the Physics Cafe, I have come to realise how fun and amazing Physics can be! Thanks to Mr Sim, he was able to provide deep and concise explanations for students to better understand key important Physics concepts.

Toh Zhao Zheng ASRJC

The Physics Cafe has given me, by far, the best tuition experience I’ve ever had. Mr Sim is able to understand and empathise with students’ struggles and help us accordingly. He is patient and is always willing to answer any of our doubts. His teaching capabilities are simply put.. superior. He has the knack for explaining concepts in a way that anyone can understand by making it relatable. He draws links from chapter to chapter whilst going into the crux of every topic, allowing us to see the Physics syllabus from both macroscopic and microscopic views. In secondary school, Physics was always my most hated subject. I disliked how there seemed to be so many hidden elements to a single concept, and that none of my teachers could offer me reasonable explanations as to how things really worked. So yes, I memorised my way through ‘O’ Levels. Not fun. Boring. But I remembered being mindblown after my first lesson with the Physics Cafe. Gone were the “Don’t ask so much, just answer like this” days. Mr Sim ensures that every possible lingering question any student has is answered. From then on, I started gaining confidence and interest in the subject. May I also say that the Physics Cafe has the best staff ever. And honestly, their planning skills are superb. You can always trust them when you need help. They take care of your welfare so well you’ll start to wonder what else they can come up with. From shuttle buses home, free food, free coloured pens, to even a gigantic vending machine.. I have no idea. Hands down the best. Just enrol. Right now.

Pang Shihui ASRJC

The physics cafe has played a pivotal role in improving my physics. When I first joined in J2, my physics was really bad and I was one of the worst students at physics in my class. Fast forward to half a year later, and I am one of the best scorers in class. What I felt helped me tremendously was the style in which the lessons were conducted. As there is a lot of emphasis on exam answering techniques, I was able to grasp the techniques and the thinking framework quickly. Furthermore, Mr Sim has made a conscientious effort to ensure that the students have a good and comfortable learning environment through the provision of free snacks and drinks.

Lim Chee Yit ASRJC

I will recommend my friends to join the Physics Cafe. I enjoy attending Mr Sim’s lessons, which have helped me in understanding key physics concepts that I struggled to understand previously in school. Another beneficial takeaway from Mr Sim’s lessons are his advice on exam skills as well as students’ common mistakes, that I find very useful to me.

Joshua Goh ASRJC

Before I joined The Physics Café, I hated physics as I thought that it was a subject that was impossible to understand. During my exams, I would simple apply a random formula without understanding and hope for the best, and not to my surprise, I did not score anything above a U for the whole of my J1 and was always at the bottom 5 percentile in my cohort. However, after joining physics café after my block tests, my results started to show great improvement with the help of the well planned lessons and clear and concised summary notes. In less than 6 months, my percentile improved to around the level average despite struggling to break free from the bottom 5 percent for the entire J1. I will definitely recommend joining Physics Café to my juniors.

Tan Cheng Ping Katherine ASRJC

I really like the way Mr Sim conducts the lessons and it helps me to understand the various concepts way better. The notes are succinct and extremely helpful during my revision. All in all, The Physics Cafe is a pleasant place for learning and given a choice, I would have joined it earlier.

Jared Chua ASRJC

I like it that the notes are consolidated into the small booklet such that it allows me to see the bigger picture! It summarizes each chapter into one page, making the booklet a great book for final reading before the exam. I also like it that Mr Sim never fails to come up with random Grade A questions that link topics together, making the lessons more effective and interesting:)

Toh Jia Xuan ASRJC

The Physics Cafe has made me more confident in Physics and their notes really saved me a lot of time when I do the questions. Now doing Physics questions does not seem a chore and it is enjoyable to me. Physics Cafe teaches us steps to answer questions efficiently which is different from schools and other tuition centres. Mr Sim teaches well and he made understanding the Physics concepts much easier with his explanation and his notes. I will definitely recommend my friends to join Physics Cafe as it helped me, and it will help them too.

Goh Kiat Yin ASRJC

I really gained confidence ever since having been in physics cafe since Sec 3 when I failed and improved to an A just in a few months. The teachers are very devoted and they can solve any questions you ask them and explain them well, not just force you to memorise and honestly I don’t really pay attention in lectures cause physics cafe lessons to me are so much more useful ???? thanks to all the Teachers who helped me gain interest in this subject and helped physics be my most confident subject!!

Jodi ASRJC

Concise mind-maps are very helpful in preparing for major tests or exams. Lessons are much clearer and more geared towards higher order thinking compared to typical school lessons. I would recommend Physics Cafe to my friends.

David Simon ASRJC

The quality of The Physics Cafe lessons is better than the quality of school lessons and the lessons are extremely useful in helping me grasp key concepts required for each chapter as compared to lessons in school. The student councillors are also extremely friendly, and the Cafe Library is also a conducive and convenient place to study. I joined the Physics Cafe during the November holidays and after attending the lessons I feel more equipped with the skills and techniques required for A Levels and if given a choice, I would have joined earlier. I think that the JC2 2017 cohort of PMC will do well this year and I would certainly recommend my friends to join the Physics Cafe.

Jared Chua ASRJC

I am very fortunate to be one of the students that have joined Physics cafe in 2016. Physics cafe have really helped me in my understanding of physics. In school, I used to be very lost and always questioned what the teacher teaches as I do not understand. However, after coming to physics cafe, my understanding for physics have increased exponentially. This has led me to perform much better than my peers and attain good results. Mr Sim is also a very passionate teacher who is willing to help his students. He has always helped me when I have questions. I think physics cafe is also a very convenient tuition centre especially with digital make up classes that I can go for. All in all, I am very grateful to physics cafe and would definitely recommend my juniors.

Jensen Lim Chang Sheng ASRJC

The physics cafe lesson has really enlightened me in terms of the content of the topics, making something that looks challenging and complicated, to something that I can do and is within my reach. The content was delivered clearly, and I was told what are needed and are important for the exams to score the marks that I needed. I like that the centre is always filled w friendly student councillor who are always prepared to help when we are in need. They are always cheerful and that certainly made my day a bit brighter. I joined the physics cafe as I was doing really badly in school and a pass wasn’t within my reach. After recommendations from my friends around me, I decided to join physics cafe and I realised that the contents were actually very easy after we understand the topic fully. I hope to be able to practice more before the exams to be even more prepared. If given a chance, I would definitely join physics cafe earlier and not spend time trying to understand the topic myself which always end up being futile. The 2017 jc2 physics batch will certainly do well!!! 🙂 hehe maybe 10/10 get A/B haha Will definitely recommend to my friends!!!!!

Daphne Lim ASRJC

The lessons in PMC have been very well-explained and concise to make sure the lessons are taught well and efficiently. I’ve really learnt a lot from these lessons and these lessons really helped me to understand physics concepts even better and cleared any misconceptions regarding some difficult topics. Food catering during the June hols workshop are good, and the variety of drinks provided in the dispensing machine are sufficient. The student councillors are also friendly and professional too. I joined PMC before June hols at around end of April and yes, I wished I could join earlier so that I can be able to learn more from the PMC tutors. I believe that PMC students will do well this year under guidance from the great tutors in PMC. I’ll definitely recommend PMC to my other friends and juniors taking A levels in future.

Tan Wan Long ASRJC

The Physics Cafe has allowed me to understand key concepts and integrate them into challenging questions. I also like that the tuition centre is very flexible in allowing me to change my tuition dates and the conducive environment. I joined the Physics Cafe in March 2017. I think that the 2017 cohort will do well. I will definitely recommend my juniors to join the Physics Cafe.

Ivan Lua Yangzhi ASRJC

I joined the class late, yet it was a sudden change to how I looked at physics. I can do the questions faster and better thanks to the times training given and better explanations compared to school as they don’t explain certain things fully and mostly focus on the non- important stuff

Karthik Ramanathan ASRJC

The lessons are short and sweet with almost everything I need to know. Compared to school it is definitely more efficient as not a second is wasted by Mr Sim. The methodical approach in problem solving suits me as well and I would recommend all my friends to join The Physics Cafe if they are struggling in physics

Marcus Tan Zhong Hong ASRJC

I scored an A for the A levels paper and I’m very happy with it. The lessons in The Physics Cafe have been really helpful as the special notes provided really helped me to better understand and visualise the different topics. To any juniors out there, as long as you work hard and put in the effort, you will definitely be able to do well. I will definitely recommend more friends to join TPC!

Low Hon Zheng ASRJC

I scored an A for the 2016 A Level Physics Paper. The lessons in PMC have been really helpful due to the concise notes and simplified analogies given by Mr Sim, as well as his after-class lesson clarifications for those who seek them. My advice to any juniors would be to not give up on a subject and keep trying until the very end and I will definitely recommend PMC to friends and relatives!

Joshua Goh ASRJC

I joined PMC on my own accord and would definitely still do it, because what I gain here is so much more. I really like the good admin system and drinks. I joined during the J1 end of year workshop and I would definitely have hope to join earlier. The fees here are not cheap but I think it’s still worth it.

Germaine Tay ASRJC

I was scoring consistently grades of below D, and did very badly in physics as i was unable to grasp the concepts of the chapters. However, things began to take a turn for the better when Mr Sim started teaching me. My grades jumped from Es and Ds to As and Bs! which is a drastic improvement for me. My understanding of the topics became very much clearer, and instead of just scoring in physics, I was able to understand physics better and embraced the subject. Mr Sim is a very responsible teacher, and even became a friend to me, even after my A levels.

Dragg CJC

I highly recommend Mr.Sim simply because Physics is made as easy as ABC in every sense of the phrase, he will enlighten you on what is the underlying concept behind the concept that you learn in school he explains how certain formulaes are derived from with the pure basics and at a pace that anyone may understand so listen up people! Anyone who wants to do well in physics yet they can’t do it on their own, find Mr.Sim and he will ensure that you get the basics right and have the foundation to tackle the harder, more complex concepts of physics. All hail Lord Dave!

Tan Ying Hong CJC

Notes given to us are concise and useful. I like the summary behind every chapter that really focus on the important parts of that chapter. The secrets enclosed booklet have also help a lot as that is the booklet where we know all the crucial points to take note of and it has been summarised very neatly. Thank you for helping me understand Physics much better than I ever had.

Shiuan Yen CJC

The Physics Cafe’s notes were really great, I never looked at my tutorials again. Everything was covered in the graduating booklet. Lessons in The Physics Cafe are far more interesting and easier to pay attention to than in my school. Mr Sim is a great teacher and a dedicated one. Will definitely miss him. Everyone taking physics should go for The Physics Cafe! It’s a good way to strengthen concepts and do well for physics.

Jason Wong CJC

I feel that the notes are extremely concise and good because it rly helps with the answering skills during the exam. Mr Sim has also really helped to boost the confidence i never had with respect to physics – I haven’t been doing well since secondary school. Even though I only joined in June when I was in JC2, The Physics Cafe has helped me in terms of answering questions and strengthening my concepts. It’s really different from lessons conducted in school because of the details and skills Mr Sim goes into which has really benefited me. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Kimberly Chew CJC

Before I attended The Physics Cafe, I was scoring pretty badly for physics. There was always not enough time for me to complete the paper as the questions were always so demanding. Well, that was before I joined The Physics Cafe. Ever since I started attending Mr Sim’s lesson, I realized that the questions which I thought was demanding was actually quite simple. There’s always a definite method for solving the different question types. Plus, Mr Sim also teaches us how to solve questions as quickly as possible. Now, I’m scoring my As and Bs for all my major physics examinations, mainly As. I will definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my family and friends.

Chen Yi Hong CJC

I have understood much more in the few weeks of going for physics cafe than I learnt in my 2 years in school. Thanks Mr Sim for your guidance! Your jokes and the free coffee helped me to stay awake to grasp the complicated concepts which I failed to comprehend in school. I used to fail physics but now I’m performing much better, one of the top few in my class

Matthew Wong CJC

Hello Mr Sim! I just want to thank you for making physics so easy and reviving my love for the subject. When I first entered junior college two years ago I wasn’t sure whether or not to take physics or biology and this was especially frustrating because both were subjects that I loved. I decided to go with physics despite being slightly stronger in the latter because the courses I wanted to take were linked to it. It was a decision I largely regretted in my first year because no matter how hard I triedI never could do well in the subject. I didn’t understand what went wrong, I listened to lectures, handed in all my tutorials, rushed through assessment books and tys papers(even in the first year) and I was still failing. It just didn’t add up. I managed to stay afloat though, and hence didnt engage the services of Mr Sim until year two where I joined in the June workshop because I was really in an emergency situation. Honestly, I was a little reluctant to go for Mr Sim’s class at first even after a friend told me about all the magic that he managed to perform for physics.I have attended tuition classes in secondary school before and I have had my fair share of bad tutors who never really helped me at all. Most seemed like an extension of school (or sometimes worse) and I didnt believe that the physics cafe was any different. That all changed however when I attended the first lesson of the workshop. Within 15 minutes of the lesson I learnt something new about the first topic which I thought I was a master in. Throughout the workshop my physics standard has certainly improved much and topics which I was weak at suddenly became easy and I found many misconceptions in the topics I thought I was strong in. By the end of it, I felt ready to take on the exams and that was when I decided to attend his normal lessons as well. Mr Sim has an amazing way of linking all the topics together and when the A Levels finally came physics wasnt a bundle of topics it was one big subject that I had finally gained confidence for. I would highly recommend Mr Sim to anyone who is taking physics at the JC level because he is a really good teacher and I’m not the kind to praise others easily so I really mean it.

Heng Kun Qiang Amos CJC

Mr Sim uses many different programs and analogies to explain concepts. He introduces many methods to solve really challenging questions. I really like his crystal clear explanations whenever he teaches us a new concept. He is a really passionate and caring teacher.

Darryl Tanujoyo CJC

I personally believe that the physics cafe has allowed me to have a clearer idea of the different kinds of questions and concepts that can be tested for every topic. And through all these lessons, i honestly think that I’ve improved by a fair bit since i joined because back in JC1 physics was like a guessing game whereby I used any formula from the back of my head, hoping to get the answer right, which usually doesn’t happen. After every lesson that I attend, I truly gain more confidence in Physics, as everything that seemed so difficult at first starts to get a little easier. And that If I were left on my own to study, I would probably spend hours and hours trying to figure it out. The difference between Physics cafe and my school is that everything is different. My teacher in school likes to dwell on a question for extended period of time. For example, he went through 1 Quantum MCQ from 2007 paper for more than an hour, not kidding. Sometimes, at the end of the lesson I’ll be equally or even more confused than before. However at Physics Cafe, I constantly feel on task and that Mr Sim is able to explain everything in a very different way such that things do seem easier, and the things that I learn in 1 lesson can equate to what I learn in a 2 weeks in school. Also, I believe that the grade A questions that we do weekly has allowed me to have a stronger skill in problem solving, and not just stare at the question empty mindedly. Honestly, the people at Physics Cafe definitely have a stronger grasp of concepts, and most are able to solve questions at a faster and more efficient way, as a result of the time practices that we’ve gone through.

Koh Jia Qian CJC

Mr Sim is a very spot-on teacher who knows exactly the common misconceptions that students have in certain topics. The emphasis he placed on exams-smart techniques have helped me a lot in being more confident in answering questions too! His notes have certainly helped me in being able to consolidate all the information for each topic.

Wong Mun Fong CJC

The past two years with Mr Sim certainly was an enjoyable time! Physics in JC certainly became a breeze when my teachers went through concepts that I had already learnt at The Physics Cafe! The Physics Cafe does a great job in introducing the Secrets Enclosed booklet, which definitely helps students save time, in terms of looking for formulas. The Physics Cafe supplies loads of useful and necessary materials to help students, but only if they choose to do the work that is given. For me, I live very close to The Physics Cafe, so I am glad that I don’t have to spend too long travelling. Neither do I have to take so much time to revise physics as a whole. Physics cafe certainly gets to the points that you need to score instead of overloading you with basic examples that do not really test your understanding of concepts but application of formulas, which is not what exams really test. Peers in The Physics Cafe are more relaxed I would say, since we all know the secrets and tricks behind some of the questions, while others may have to struggle a bit harder than us to do well in Physics. I definitely think that the JC2 cohort of 2014 will do well (gut feeling). If my friends do need help with physics, I definitely recommend that they join the Physics Cafe!

Benjamin Lee CJC

The Physics Cafe provides short and concise notes for us to easily grasp Physics concept unlike those long and detailed notes provided by the school. I manage to understand Physics concepts better within a 2-hour long lesson at The Physics Café than 3 sessions of lectures in school. Mr Sim brings across ideas easily to us and makes learning of physics interesting. Without Physics Cafe, I would not be able to see the progress in my Physics grades! With effort, I believe that the 2014 JC2 will be achieving their desired goals. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Samantha Hong Hui Lee CJC

The Physics Cafe is an excellent place for anyone looking for help in physics. Mr Sim really helps you grasp the concept of the topic from day one. And he doesn’t stop there. He goes on and teaches exam techniques and problem solving strategies. This makes a big difference when tackling a hard question as it helps me break it up into smaller sections and then answer it step by step. It also boost your confidence in tackling a variety of questions. I struggled in school tutorials as there was no emphasis on answering techniques, which Mr Sim focuses greatly on and this makes a big difference in the final exam. He puts time and effort into his notes and selects good questions. He ensures that we grasp the ability to solve even the most difficult of questions.I would definitely recommend anyone struggling with Physics to join The Physics Cafe! It’ll make a big difference in your perspective of physics. Thank you Mr Sim for everything!

Rashaad Khan CJC

Mr Sim is by far the best physics teacher one could ever meet. Before I came to the physics cafe, I was not confident in solving difficult qns. However, Mr Sim’s approach to such questions really helped me gain my confidence to tackle such questions. He also explained concept’s really well and his problem solving strategies helped me built up my confidence in physics as my foundation in physics was already very poor. He puts in a lot of effort into his notes while also selecting good questions for us to grasp the concepts of the topic. I was elated when I scored an A for physics and I only have Mr Sim to thank for it. Thank you so much Mr Sim! I would definitely recommend anyone having trouble with physics to join the Physics cafe. It’ll make a difference in the way you look at physics, just like it did for me

Rashaad Khan CJC

At first, I didn’t really want a physics tuition because since primary school, the only subject I need tuition in was English but ever since I got into JC, I never really got a grade that is close to distinction and I lost motivation in many aspects especially physics because I never really understood what was taught in lectures or tutorials. However, it all changed when I joined The Physics Cafe as Mr Sim was able to explain everything so clearly and systematically that everything seems so simple! I always look forward to his lessons as I know I will learn something useful ranging from understanding the contents to how to effectively use what you know to tackle those grade A questions. Not only can I catch up to my classmates in school, I also gained lots of confidence in answering difficult questions. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe as it is really effective in pulling up my grades.

Lin Jun Jie CJC

I scored an A for Physics A level and i am really happy about it. The lessons in The Physics Cafe has been really helpful especially when the lessons are always well paced and easy to understand. The thing that makes the tuition experience better is that questions are asked and needs to be answered quickly as we do not want to look stupid in a class full of smart people. This really pushed us to think quickly and think smarter since giving the wrong answer is really embarrassing. The best advice for any subject including Physics is to make sure you know all the possible types of questions that may come out and the only why to do that is to keep on practicing. I would recommend anyone to join The Physics Cafe if they want to secure an A for Physics

Pak Jun Wei CJC

The Physics Cafe is really helpful in splitting each topic into parts and what are the different types of questions that will come out which makes us confident going into the exams. Having a guide to answer questions also has us stay calm when we see tougher questions.

I also saved a lot of time in The Physics Cafe as difficult concepts that will take me hours to understand by myself can be explain within minutes with simple ideas here.

In The Physics Cafe, just being there gives you a strange motivation to do well among people of other JCs especially the better ones. You are also trained to think quickly to answer the question until equations start popping out in your head within seconds.

My peers here in The Physics Cafe are way more serious in lessons and are confident in themselves with is nice to see as compared to in CJC where people are really laid back.

The JC2 cohort will definitely do as well or even better than the previous year.

I will recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe as everything is made simple even the most difficult concepts which really help.

Pak Jun Wei CJC

Attending physics cafe definitely helped me to learn the concepts much faster and I’ve stopped using my school notes as physics cafe notes are much more concise and to the point. One thing that can be improved would be to include more qualitative question in the daily dose so as to get more exposure to more questions. The tutors are very successful as in class we rarely have to ask questions as all the potential doubts that we have are all explained by Mr Sim before we even need to put up our hands to ask. All the extra services provided are very good as not many tuition Centres care about the wellbeing of their students hence it is a great initiative on the Centres part to care for its students. I started joining in the first half of the year in J1 and I think I am ready to a certain extent. I would have joined earlier when I was in secondary school as my foundation for physics is very weak as I did not attend any tuition during secondary school. I would most definitely be recommening my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Mark Ng CJC

I joined The Physics Cafe at the start of JC2 and I wish I had joined earlier to get my foundations right. However I still benefitted from the lessons a lot and learnt so much. The new centre is at a convenient location for me, near my school. My favourite add-on service is the self-service vending machine as there is a variety of drinks to choose from. I will surely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends.

Abinaya CJC

The Physics Cafe provides Secrets Enclosed which is very helpful when studying. It provides the main concepts for us to understand the topic at a glance. This is helpful because, in school’s lecture notes, the content is usually messy and it is difficult to pick out main points. A good thing about physics cafe is the fact that it provides a study area for students with free drinks. This serves as a conducive environment for studying during major exams such as Prelims and A levels.

Tan Xiang Yun CJC

I really like how the notes are short and concise, its also very convenient to carry around and refer to. It helped me alot when I’m doing physics and didnt have to spend too much time referring to school lecture notes that are lengthy and misleading. Going through popular questions expands my perspective on physics questions, Mr Sim made everything seem easier. The new TPY branch is also really huge and comfortable, I like the vending machine the best! If i were to turn back time, I would join physics cafe earlier and I would definitely recommend you guys to my juniors and friends. Thank you so much for everything! I really appreciate the admin, from making me a cup of hot milo to printing notes on time, thank you for making the whole experience more comfortable, it felt like home. I hope i can do you all proud and reach my goal for physics As. See you all soon!

Megan Heng CJC

I felt that the Physics Cafe has been instrumental in my progress as I now know how to answer questions correctly and understand several concepts quite quickly. As compared to my school’s normal teaching style, this is more laidback and encourages me to learn more about the topic. I really enjoy how the topics are compartmentalised.

Josiah Michael Maringantua Samosir CJC

Thank you, Mr Sim, for helping me so much in physics. My grades have improved tremendously and it’s all thanks to your lessons. You are able to explain concepts in a succinct way such that I am able to easily understand and apply them. You have made me more confident in physics while increasing my interest in the subject. I am always grateful for all your effort

Shriya Nangia CJC

Firstly, the notes provided are extremely convenient, concise and useful. Lessons at the physics cafe are also more interesting and covers topics at a more in-depth level compared to lessons in school. I would recommend my friends to join the physics cafe

Chelsea Tan CJC

Thank you for making lessons more interesting and I am able to clear my misconceptions more easily! I am now looking forward to learning more about physics and I would definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends!

Ting Sze Yin CJC

There is training on thinking fast as well as methods on how to tackle certain topics which schools don’t normally teach. It is different from my other tuitions in the sense that I do not have to memorise answers in order to answer certain types of questions. Free drinks and the quality of the lessons is superb. I joined at the start of J1 and yes, I would have joined earlier. I would recommend it to my friends.

Ting Sze Yin CJC

Lessons at PMC are fairly similar to school lectures, except that a lot more emphasis is placed on answering technique, hence the abundance of practice questions available. This is certainly a lot more in depth than conventional school lectures. The centre is a very conducive environment for studying. I joined PMC in August. If given a choice to do so, I would definitely have joined PMC earlier, so as to better bolster my confidence for maths. I would definitely recommend PMC to my friends, if they ever need additional help regarding mathematics.

Wong Yi Ha CJC

I really like how we are forced to answer questions when the tutor asks us. In that sense, we cannot slack off at any time. My dream is to get an A for the A level paper for physics this year. I will be working towards it, and I hope my peers do too.

Ong Su-Ann CJC

The Physics Cafe summaries important parts of the respective topics into small booklets that serve as easy reference whenever we forget concepts or equations for that chapter. I like that the notes are short and easy to understand. I’ve joined the Physics Cafe before J1. I do hope the cohort scores well this time round. I will recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Joshua Tan CJC

I got a “D” for my A level, not too bad. The lessons are very clear as Mr Sim helps us to gather concepts through the equations needed for each individual topic, there’s class participation from every student and he checks our understanding through the after-class quizzes which we submit the answers using our mobile phones. To my juniors, persevere through and learn because of gaining new knowledge and understanding physics because it is fascinating and not for simply scoring well. And yes! I will recommend my friends to join the physics café

Samantha Ong CJC

Was I self-motivated? Not really at first. I was deeply traumatized by math because lessons in school were too fast and I couldn’t keep up. I ended up neglecting it so much I didn’t pass a single math exam the whole year in J1. In the end, after going through Mr tan’s lessons and going through the fundamentals. I now have enough faith to say that maths is my favourite subject and the only one I can really say I’ll get a good grade for. My parents didn’t force me to attend and I can gladly say if I had the chance I would have joined earlier because the experience here has helped so much in making math easier to understand. To be honest, when I still failed my math prelims last year in the time I joined (around last year June holidays), my results jumped from a single digit to a low forty which is honestly a huge jump. I think that the reason why most students here can score good grades in A level is not only because of their intelligence but also because of all the support they receive as well as the motivation to do well after being finally able to do the questions. If they were like me, the feeling of finally understanding a topic, to finally be able to answer the questions that previously looked like impossible puzzles, it was so satisfying that they naturally get motivated enough to start studying the subject on their own. It’s not just about smart per say, it’s like a combination between smarts and nurtured self-motivation. In my opinion for tuition fees, I feel that it could be cheaper? But the services are well worth the price they helped me out when I was failing and got me to a level where I can confidently say I will do well for my A-levels and I guess that’s what matters at the end of the day.

Ryan Goh CJC

I’ve always been quite unmotivated to study and practice math questions on my own, which is why I opted to come to PMC. The weekly classes give me ample opportunity to practice and hone my math skills through the selected questions. Going through the question afterwards also helps me to clear any doubts I might have regarding the question. The environment at PMC is surprisingly cosy and conducive, in stark contrast to the other tuition centres I have attended in the past, where the environment can be quite rowdy. As a whole, having the chance to attend classes at PMC has definitely helped me to improve a lot, not only in maths but in my studies as a whole, by instilling in me the discipline and motivation to want to excel.

Wong Yi Hao CJC

I feel that Physics Cafe is a great place to go to as the teachers go through the questions very detailed and the way they explain concepts are easy to understand. I joined physics cafe around April, but if I knew about this centre before, I would have joined from the start. When I joined PMC, the syllabus was almost completed, so I was lagging as the crash course workshop was very fast paced and only had a brief overview of the topic. I highly recommend physics cafe!!!

Donovan Ang CJC

I joined physics cafe when I was in J1 and I feel I have done relatively okay in school exams. I am also able to cope and understand physics concepts better in school now after attending weekly lessons at Physics Cafe. Sufficient help is provided and extra lessons especially the June Holiday workshop serve as a great platform to secure my foundation before attempting to do harder questions.

Ting Sze Yin CJC

Effective, clear and concise. Lessons are humorous too with constant interactions between the tutor and students. Yup will recommend

Kai Min DHS

The Physics Cafe has helped me better understand Physics with Mr Sim’s clear explanation of the concepts and the concise summaries of each topic. Also, I believe that the exposure to different types of questions and knowing the requirements each type of question has guided me to better tackle questions.

Sandy Lim DHS

I was amazed that a person without physics common sense like me was able to pass physics under the holy guidance of Mr sim; I have never passed a physics test in JC except for the mid years and prelim where I miraculously improved after attending his divine weekly lessons which equipped me with critical exam skills necessary to solve physics questions. He had also offered an invaluable perspective from the lens of a paper setter.It is unquestionable that my physics revision has become more efficient and effective with Mr sim, who is able to point out the key points and techniques to tackle different types of questions. I would definitely recommend my friends to join physics cafe if time can rewind.

Cheung Song Ting DHS

The physics cafe has effectively summarised the content and exposed students to all possible types of questions, making concepts easier to understand and apply. Tutors have been successful in helping students address misconceptions and questions and it has definitely helped me in my learning. I am now able to confidently tackle challenging questions all thanks to the lessons given by the physics cafe. I wished i had joined the physics cafe earlier before i developed all sorts of misconceptions which would take alot of time to clear up. It is definitely a great place to study physics and i definitely recommend it

Lim Jin Yang DHS

Physics Cafe has managed to change the whole idea of studying physics and make it more doable. Mr Sim teach us very difficult concepts in a very accurate and simple manner. It has definitions make the learning more enjoyable and I do not feel the need to memorise concepts to do well.

Zhang xinze DHS

I feel that the lessons in Physics cafe are very concise and highlights the key concepts we need to understand for each topic. The explanations of concepts are also very clear, and I feel that I learn much more in one lesson of Physics Cafe than I do in lectures at school. I do enjoy the free drinks provided as it helps me stay awake and refreshed during lessons. I joined physics cafe after the June holidays and I wish I had joined earlier as my understanding for the topics of the first half of the year is very weak and physics cafe really helped me nail my understanding of later topics, so if I had joined earlier, I would definitely do better in exams. I would definitely recommend Physics Cafe to my friends.

Bernetta Soh Lay Hui DHS

Before I joined physics café, I was at a complete loss of what to do since I did not understand anything. The notes given by Physics cafe as well as the lessons conducted were really concise and easy to understand which helped me greatly.

Fou Qi Hong DHS

The lessons here are concise and the preparation for different question types helps to better prepare us for exams. The simplification of concepts enables us to understand better, thereby allowing us to apply them effectively even when we encounter non-standard questions.

Ling Yu Qi Clarine DHS

Since joining physics cafe, my attitude towards physics has changed and the subject become less daunting. In physics cafe, the students’ welfare is well taken care of and I really enjoy the environment there. Mr Sim is an amazing teacher who teaches us the short cut to answering questions and adequately expose us to a variety of questions. Through physics cafe, my grades have improved drastically, and I would definitely recommend it to my friends!

Zhang xinze DHS

Thank you Mr Sim for your lessons! The clear structure, way of teaching and practice questions has helped me understand Physics and achieve my A!

Sherman Lim DHS

I joined PMC after midyear exams in JC1 because I was struggling to keep up in school and did not really understand much of the concepts and how to approach questions. PMC provided me with a concise summary of each topic and really helped me have a better understanding of the concepts and problem-solving techniques. If I could, I would definitely have joined earlier. I think the centre is a conducive environment to study and learn in and the drinks and food provided during lessons and workshops really help me energise and stay focused. I think that most of the students are naturally smart, but they are also very highly motivated. I also feel that the tuition fees are expensive, but at the same time it motivates me to make full use of the lesson and to be attentive because I know that it is costly.

Bernetta Soh Lay Hui DHS

Before joining PMC, physics was one of my worst subjects and I absolutely didn’t see the point in it. But after lessons at PMC, I began seeing the links in physics and the real world – and that grew my appreciation for the topic and I gradually started to work on physics more seriously, and I’m having fun doing physics more than last time. Today, physics is one of my better subjects. It’s just the interesting lessons and the moment of epiphany when you realize how to solve the questions that you can expect from PMC. Thanks to all the physics tutors at PMC who have helped me 🙂

Kwa Zhi Cheng DHS

I feel like the lessons have improved my understanding of Physics and make me more interested in the subject and not be so fearful of it. The Friday class is small and hence improved the quality of the lessons tremendously. I will recommend my friends to join PMC.

Lian Ran EJC

The physics cafe combines a lecture and a tutorial together in 2 hours and provides great content as well as smart strategies to tackle questions.

Blythe Hio EJC

I feel that the lessons in school are ineffective for me as I cannot comprehend what is being explained. The lessons by the Physics Cafe is highly effective and extremely motivational as it allows me to understand topics I never did in school. I have attended several digital lessons and it helps me a lot although it is just a video as the teacher explains every detail very clearly. I also enjoy the free drinks before class. I like how it is also very conducive and the location is very accessible! I joined right before my MYE for the crash course. Although lessons are great, I do not see a need to join even earlier since almost all the topics learnt during the earlier lessons are covered in the course. Yes, I would definitely recommend this centre since it is so effective.

Chng Min Ru EJC

Stepping into the Physics Cafe, the environment felt fairly similar to other popular tuition centres. The first impressions of the classroom were that of a packed and tense atmosphere with nicely sized notes that you could slip into your bag as easy as they slipped off the table during lessons. Never mind the packed classes and compact table space, never mind the weird two-tone walls that made it look like a hospital ward. The moment Mr Dave Sim steps into the room, it doesn’t take much to realise that the atmosphere changes. Every student, ones on their phones, ones chatting and especially the ones about to stand up for that last-minute restroom relief pauses for a moment to kick into gear for yet another lesson at the Physics Cafe. Every student other than the first timer that tucked himself into the corner of the class scrambling for his pencil case. And before that student dragged his pencil case from the depths of his bottomless drawstring bag, the lessons began. The intensity was of a whole different level, one that every student in that room immersed themselves in except for one. What followed that intensity felt like a magic show. One that made your eyes light up not for a flurry of tricks and sleights of hand, but for the fact the look that Mr Dave Sim had in his eyes. A look fuelled by an eagerness and tangible energy to teach. It was a breath-taking performance, literally, as I kept finding myself questioning how it was possible for him to keep up the energy and intensity without ever running out of breath. I’d never had imagined myself ever being so excited for the next 3-hour lesson (June Holiday Course) right after one just ended. I recall telling the friend that referred me here “He’s crazy good.” To put this long testimonial into a short and sweet conclusion, each lesson really is a magic show that keeps on giving, and making you excited for the next, with an adept magician and his pointer of a wand.

Damien Koh EJC

Mr Dave Sim makes lessons at The Physics Cafe very enjoyable with his liveliness and energy, and makes sure to explain new concepts in a manner that is easy to follow and understand. The concise notes and summaries have also helped me tremendously in my revision. 🙂

Gayle Chee EJC

I joined PMC before the June holidays, and the lessons at PMC have been extremely helpful in helping me understand the newer topics in JC and they have taught me how to tackle various types of questions. The intensive workshops to help us prepare for our mid-year examinations and promotional examinations were also very well-structured to ensure that we had a good grasp of all the topics that were being tested and that we were able to answer all the commonly-asked questions for each topic. The free drinks and snacks were a great addition to the lessons too! A huge thank you to the tutors for always doing their best to explain each concept as thoroughly as they could to us until we understood, and patiently answering all our queries after lessons 🙂

Gayle EJC

I feel that PMC has really made me enjoy doing physics more and I would really look forward to going tuition every week. The way lessons are being taught makes learning very systematic and easier for me because it lists down all possible types of questions. This allows me to see physics in a big picture rather than each individual topic. The environment of the centre as well as the lesson atmosphere make physics more than just a subject to study and score well in but more as an interest.

Lian Ran EJC

What I love about lessons at PMC is how productive and intellectually stimulating the lessons are! I felt challenged and stretched to my fullest potential every lesson and this made me work my brain in class and not just sit there trying to absorb information! This approach and style of lessons really worked for me and helped me to have a deeper appreciation and understanding of physics! I really looked forward to lessons despite how tired I was by the end of the week because I knew I would be learning something new each time! 🙂

Coral Koh-Reuben EJC

Physics Cafe really helped me to get a clearer understanding of physics. It helped me to break the topic down into segments such that I was able to understand the subject better. The tuition fees are not cheap, but I feel that it is worth it 🙂

Darren Sum EJC

The physics cafe has not only helped me in understanding the physics concepts better, but also gain more interest in the subject. With the summarized mind maps and grade A questions, it makes me more confident in tackling higher ordered questions. After attending the physics cafe, i find it much easier to follow tutorials and lectures in school as I already have a strong foundation from the tuition. I would definitely recommend my friends to join.

Charles Lim HCI

Lessons at The Physics Cafe is really enriching! I always learn new answering techniques for every topic, thus I am more fully prepared in the question type of each topic and familiarize with them. The Physics Cafe is unique in its own way as it gives me a much clearer overview of each topic and how they are linked. I am also constantly exposed to new and challenging questions that can test my knowledge and understanding of that topic. Thus, I highly recommend The Physics Cafe to other students, especially when much effort is put into the secrets enclosed booklet and the summary. Mr Dave Sim really put in an extra mile to take care of the welfare of the students and constantly gives us encouragement!

Ng Tann Wei HCI

The Physics Cafe is not just about Physics. Mr Sim has demystified the A level examinations, imparting skills which one would find not just useful for the Physics paper itself, but for other subjects as well. He has developed a philosophy on the taking of examinationswhere no single question is ever too difficult to solve – there is a logical approach towards solving Mr Sim manages to make even the most difficult concepts bite-sized, and with the many time practices, confidence in handling the toughest of questions can be built. Thank you Mr Sim!

Bryan Wong HCI

Physics Cafe is definitely worth every single cent spent. Lessons may move at a very fast speed but it’s good because it forces you to pay full attention. Mr Sim’s lessons are very understandable and I’m able to grasp the concept of topics relatively quickly. It is so much more efficient compared to schools lectures. Definitely a must go!

Zamen Lin HCI

I feel that attending lessons at The Physics Cafe has been extremely fulfilling and useful for me. The concepts taught are extremely clear as well and it really does help to boost my confidence on the subject. The explanations are also extremely detailed, as compared to the lengthy explanations given by the school. I do not understand 3/4 of the lectures in school because the lecturers are just horrible but here in The Physics Cafe, I can actually understand everything that is being taught within the short 2h. I am really grateful for The Physics Cafe as it was really an extremely pleasant 2 years experience with them.

Zia Teh HCI

The Physics Cafe has been very beneficial to me throughout the past two years. I learnt the basic exam techniques and methods to score well, which my school lecturers do not go into much detail. Although I live far away from the tuition centre, I believe it is still worthwhile to travel here as I am able to revise whatever I have learnt before within 2 hours, whereas I may take longer at home as I’m easily distracted. Lessons at The Physics Cafe are aimed at drilling key concepts into students via intensive practice. I feel this is very suited to my learning style as I need more practice to score well. The occasional homework, although dreary to do, is actually very helpful as I get to revise whatever I have learnt in 10 or so questions, especially before a test. On the whole, I would recommend The Physics Cafe to anyone who is looking to score an A in Physics.

Jeremy Tan HCI

The Physics Cafe notes are well consolidated with simple mind maps to summarize the complicated concepts. Mr Sim is an awesome lecturer who is able to make the lessons enjoyable and fruitful. Every lesson is definitely worth the time and money. Under the guidance of Mr Sim I’m sure the cohort would do well this year. I would definitely recommend those who are losing hope to join The Physics Cafe! 🙂

Denise Chan Yun Xuan HCI

Hi Mr Sim, I am definitely very happy to have done well for my physics paper. My experience in coping with the subject was never easy. To be honest, I began with a shaky start. I felt very lost when school first started. I was so weak in my foundation that I couldn’t even properly grasp the physics concepts that were supposed to have been learnt in secondary school. My enrolment in The Physics Cafe gave me the opportunity to learn to overcome these obstacles. The Physics Cafe charted a course that was easy to follow and gave me confidence to keep trying despite making little or no headway along the journey. Mr Sim was a very encouraging teacher who inspired me to keep the faith and carry on working hard despite failures. The clear focus on problem solving techniques made seemingly arduous questions much more manageable. The concise notes made revision of materials a breeze. I might have been consistently doing worse than my peers in tests and exams, but I never felt inferior because the lessons at the Physics Cafe always gave me the confidence that I was on the right track and that I would succeed if I kept trying. It was a tough journey, but nonetheless, a learning experience that was worth the hardship. In the end, I got the only A that I had ever gotten in JC for physics. I will recommend my friends who are having a hard time with physics to try the Physics Cafe. Though the journey may be tough in JC, it will definitely be an eye opening and enriching experience.

Spencer Teo HCI

It’s definitely more time saving to learn from lessons in The Physics Cafe as self study has not been helpful for me. The lessons here helped me understand much better than I would on my own. I think the difference between me before lessons here and right now is that when I look at a question, I know methods to solve it and have the concepts in my mind. In the past, I am always unsure and guessed equations to use. The lessons here are much more focused and easy to understand than school lectures and tutorials. I think the cohort this year will do well. I know that I didn’t really fare well for my prelims, but I really saw improvements in my overall understanding. I am no longer afraid of physics as a subject and I know that i have a chance to achieve my A in A levels(which I must!). I will recommend it to my friends because I could not imagine a better tuition for physics The Physics Cafe.

Li Jia Ning HCI

My experience in the Physics Café has been really pleasant as I learnt to understand Physics concepts much better and efficiently. The notes designed by the Physics Café are very suitable as they are concise and contain the most important concepts in every chapter. It is also very skill focused, which benefitted me tremendously in terms of answering questions. Before I attended The Physics Café, I was struggling to extract out main concepts in every chapter and to understand the concepts taught as the notes provided by my school has too much unimportant and distracting information. Even after spending a lot of time understanding my school notes and concepts, I was still troubled by the application of concepts in exams. After joining The Physics Cafe, I find that I can do my paper much better. More importantly, I am very glad that I have started to build up confidence in Physics. Mr Dave’s lessons are very interesting and exam-focused. The students in The Physics Café are very capable and their capabilities really motivate me to work harder. I want to be as good as some of them. Generally, from my observation, this cohort can do really well in the A level’s. I will also work as hard as I can to make sure that I eventually reach my target in spite of the ups and downs in my performance during school exams throughout these two years.

Ma Shenglin HCI

The notes written clearly identify the concepts and possible question types tested for each topic and definitely help me to be more focused when revising the different topics.I definitely feel more confident when doing the Physics paper after the workshop. Lessons at The Physics Cafe are at a much faster pace than those in school and the emphasis is on answering techniques instead of knowledge transfer

Tricia HCI

Physics used to be my weakest subject and I found it frustrating not being able to grasp the content of the school lectures as compared to my other subjects. You’ve not only taught me the correct thought processes when approaching questions, but have also inspired me to be more confident in Physics. The Physics Cafe is definitely a lifesaver and I will recommend to my juniors who are struggling in J1 just like how I did last year.

TriciaWinston Tan HCI

The physics cafe helps students understand every physics concept in a very clear and concise manner. The notes are crafted in a very organized way which is very useful for a good summary of each topic and definitely helps us to save time when doing a quick revision of all the topics just before an exam. Attending physics cafe lessons have definitely helped me to be more confident in solving physics questions. Moreover, Mr Sim makes an effort to engage every student in class by asking each one of us questions to check our understanding of concepts. His explanations are also very clear and I will always new revelations and have a much deeper understanding of the topic after after attending his lessons. This is also something that differentiates the physics cafe from other tuition centres. I will definitely recommend the physics cafe to my friends.

Tanya Chee HCI

The Physics Cafe’s pedagogy is very unique and different as compared to the conventional method of teaching Physics in schools/tuitions. Not only has it been very effective in answering examination questions, it has also saved me alot of time from revising from the school notes, allowing me to dedicate extra efforts into my other subjects. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe, as their results can only improve if they do!

Jesse Tan Ze Xi HCI

The Physics Cafe has helped me to consolidate all my concepts in a very effective manner and enabled me to have a clear understanding of the topics. This has greatly improved my confidence in physics, and the engaging lessons have sparked my interest in the subject. Attending lessons at the physics cafe is time well spent, with a comprehensive but concise coverage of a topic in each lesson. I actually wish I had joined The Physics Cafe earlier so I didn’t have to struggle so much in JC 1! I will definitely recommend the physics cafe to my friends:

Tanya Chee HCI

Attending lessons here has helped me in my understanding and learning of physics greatly. I used to think that physics was a very tough subject to handle, but now my mentality has changed. Mr Sim has managed to make seemingly difficult concepts so much easier to understand and grasp. In the past, I used to have a lot of apprehension towards physics, but now I actually look forward to solving physics questions!!

June Tan Hwee Shan HCI

The physics cafe has equipped me with various problem solving skills and new ways to approach grade A questions, which I do not think I would be able to do without help from physics cafe. Also, I have improved by leaps and bounds under Mr Sim, due to his clear explanations and his ability to break down questions which makes it simpler and easier to understand.

Abigail Teo HCI

The physics cafe is truly amazing! Before I joined the physics cafe, my knowledge towards most physics concepts were very shallow. However, ever since I’ve joined the physics cafe, I’ve started to really come to understand the these concepts. Mr Sim carries out lessons in a very engaging way and makes understanding challenging concepts a lot easier especially for students like me who are not strong in the subject to begin with. The Physics Cafe also has a very conducive environment which makes learning a lot more enjoyable and they provide services such as shuttle buses and complimentary snacks which makes the learning experience that much better.

Abigail TeoSamantha Ong HCI

The Physics Cafe really helped me in both understanding and question tackling. Together with the super concised notes provided, Mr Sim constantly highlights the different types of questions for various topics and teaches us how to approach them differently or look out for how the different topics may be integrated into one tough question. The new tuition centre in TPY is really really nice and convenient, especially with all the student privileges like complimentary food and drinks. It does make going to tuition a lot better 🙂

Anthea Foong HCI

Even though I just joined The Physics Cafe recently, the June workshop helped me understand concepts and chapters that I had been struggling to grasp since JC1. I guess something that I wouldn’t have expected is a four-grade improvement in Physics after such a short time because I’ve been getting straight Us for Physics hahaha. The Physics Cafe helped to illustrate simple methods to solve seemingly complex problems which was easy to understand and remember which helped me replicate the steps in my own self-revision at home. I really like how the atmosphere is set to be relaxed even though the lessons are fast-paced.

Tan Yongching HCI

The Physics Cafe is not only a cafe which fills our tummy but also boosts our confidence in our physics and fills our brains with physics concepts made easy! Although I’m still not scoring an A, I’ve improved since I joined the Physics Cafe. Mr Sim is very approachable and we have very nice admins too! 🙂

Lua Ser Ning HCI

The notes are very concise, and the lessons were really clear so it makes it easy for all of us to understand. Mr Sim teaches us how to approach questions and common misconceptions and all these really help make the concepts easier to comprehend

Chan zhini HCI

The lessons are always very concise and to the point such that I always have new takeaways from every lesson. Rather than just merely going through the drills, the lessons guide me through the thinking process for every question and I believe that is the most important skill for me to tackle any questions in exams under pressure. The snacks and drinks are also really nice perks to get us through the intense 2-hour long lessons thank you:)

Tan Tuan Ying HCI

I’m more confident whenever I sit for physics papers and I’m also able to refer to Mr Sim’s concise notes before the exam for last minute revision. The lessons are much fast-paced but the explanations are clear.

Shereen Tan Yi Jun HCI

PMC makes physics concept much easier by skipping the mind-boggling derivation of equations which saves lots of time. I joined in May and I wished I’ve joined before that to attend mechanics lessons as I am rather weak in that. Of course, I will recommend my friends over.

Li Jing Chen HCI

The Physics Cafe has been of tremendous help to me as the tutor (Mr Sim) has broken down difficult concepts into small, bite-sized information that are easy to digest and understand. What I like about the centre would be its amenities such as the digital lessons that allow me to have access to lessons I have missed.

Jaclyn Liam HCI

The quality is better than other tuition centres as clear and concise explanations are given by tutors. The free and easy adhoc schedule is something I like as it that does not restrict students to their time slot. Replacement classes can easily be made without having it to be arranged for them. the free drinks also serve as incentives during lessons. I would recommend friends to join 🙂

Tan Eu Ning HCI

The Physics Cafe has really helped me a lot in understanding the Physics concepts taught in school. The notes are concise, and the teacher definitely knows students’ weaknesses and queries and will address them during lessons. It has made my learning much more effective and efficient. 

Tan Eu Ning HCI

When I was in J1, I struggled a lot with Physics. Despite my efforts, I always scored an “U” grade. During the December Holidays, I decided to join The Physics Cafe and the lessons helped me to build up my foundation and prepare for the new year. With the concise mind maps and Mr Sim’s effective teaching, I could see significant improvements in my results. I wish I joined The Physics Cafe earlier, so I did not have to struggle so much in J1. I now enjoy Physics and it is no longer a chore to me. I look forward to lessons at The Physics Cafe because they are very informative, and I can learn much more compared to a week of lessons in school. Mr Sim is humorous and patient. After lessons, he will always stay back to clarify our doubts. The Physics Cafe is truly a cafe – not only one which feeds us with yummy snacks and iced milo, but also feeds us with the essential knowledge to satisfy our hunger and thirst to do well in school.

Lua Ser Ning HCI

Lessons in the Physics Cafe are useful for students who want the extra practice and exposure to a wide variety of questions. the notes are very comprehensive, and can be further added on to make our own notes. not so good for people who want personalised lessons or more attention one-on-one even cos there is little time before and after lesson to ask the teacher questions. I think without physics cafe, I might not have even passed physics at A levels, considering that I had consistently gotten U’s in school.

Natalie Ngin Li Xin HCI

I’ve been with PMC since sec3 and have been attending physics and math here. I remember being apprehensive initially as I did not know what to expect and physics was one of my worst subjects in secondary school. However, I soon realised that PMC teaching style suits me as once the concepts were taught to us, they were immediately followed up by showing students how to apply what we have learnt, which was more effective than in schools, eventually allowing me to score an A1 at O levels. Now, in JC, the same teaching style has helped me through difficult topics such as quantum physics and nuclear physics and has definitely motivated me to continue to work hard for this subject. 🙂

Khoo Yueh Leng HCI

I first joined because I didn’t really understand physics concepts when they were taught in school, but Mr Sim effectively broke down the complicated concepts into simple formulas and ideas for us to remember, which I think is very useful for my learning, allowing me to process the concepts a lot easier. Being able to understand physics more easily thanks to Physics Cafe whom made it a very enjoyable subject to learn!

Tan Wen Xiu HCI

Every lesson in physics cafe was enlightening and I felt like I was always learning so much in the short 2 hrs. If I had a chance, I would have joined physics cafe earlier as I would’ve been able to cope way better and understand concepts more quickly.

Yoke Min HCI

The Physics Cafe has really played a pivotal role in helping me and my friends grasp concepts in the shortest time possible, and students that have gone through the lessons pick up skills and learning techniques that will be able to benefit them not only in the A levels, but also in their future studies. The friendly and humorous teachers and staff also make lessons more enjoyable and helpful!

Zoey Ong HCI

The LPS is very useful as the lecture notes just has too many things and I get too stressed out about understanding and memorising everything. For the whole Physics 2 year syllabus the whole stack of my notes is <20 pages! It is efficient and very useful, the procedures apply to almost all the questions in the topic. Thank you Mr Sim!

Joan IB

progressed from struggling with Physics last year (and hating the subject) to understanding Physics and being able to apply the concepts and steps that Mr Sim taught me so. I was lucky to have Mr Sim as my Physics tutor. Currently doing the IB diploma & got a grade 7 (highest grade in IB) in Physics in my recent prelims! Now Physics is my most favourite subject. Mr Sim made it possible by explaining to me in a step-by-step process and exactly how to apply what I learn to questions. Mr Sim is one of the best Physics teachers in the world! He does not dismiss your questions no matter how insignificant – and makes sure you understand all the concepts. He is one of a kind – dedicated to teaching & committed to making sure you do well. Thanks!!!!

Joan IB

I studied IB Physics [HL] with Mr. Sim in the months leading up to my final exams. Before I started with Mr. Sim, Physics lessons at school didn’t make much sense; concepts were disconnected and poorly organized, and were pitched a level that went way over our heads. My teacher told me, frankly, that he didn’t expect me to do well. After just five months with Mr. Sim, though, I got the best possible score for my final exam of 7 points. Mr. Sim is a dedicated teacher, who was determined to give me as much time as I needed to do well. He has full confidence in his students’ ability as well as his own, which inspires even the most unenthusiastic students. This confidence is not uncalled for; my friends and I showed a rapid and marked improvement in our test results even after just a few sessions! His notes are concise and well-explained; his unique and problem-solving-based approach ensures that the student understands the reasoning behind the Physics, and he tailors his style for each student. And not only is he capable, he’s nice as well; he has a great sense of humour and boundless patience. He fielded even my most inane questions with perseverance. His ability to explain concepts from multiple angles allowed him to clarify questions that continued to trouble me, as opposed to a lot of the teachers out there who just keep repeating themselves until the student gives up and pretends to understand! He’s also well versed in the tips and tricks of question setting, and is able to advise his students on common mistakes and even some of the more unusual ones, which was miraculously useful for our very tricky final paper. Thanks, Mr. Sim, for putting the sense in science.

Sandesh Kaur IB

The thing that struck me about Mr Dave Sim was how dedicated he was to teaching and helping his students improve. We had a class from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, following which he had another group of students at 7:30pm – meaning that he had barely half an hour for his dinner. However, he often extended our lessons and answered our incessant questions, resulting in him having less than fifteen minutes to eat. (Sorry Sir ><) The four of us started lessons with him with only a few months left to the exam, in other words, a crazy crash course. I was terrible at Physics, really really terrible, but Mr Dave Sim managed to help me understand various concepts through his precise, yet simple explanations. One thing that was particularly useful was the mind map he’d create for each topic, condensing the entire chapter into a single page of concise and extremely useful notes. Make no mistake about it, those mind maps were our lifelines on the day before our exams. It was pretty tough having such a tight time constraint, but Mr Dave Sim was extremely patient, going through multiple questions and repeating examples to make sure we got all our fundamentals right. Somehow, we covered all that was necessary, and did well in our exams. Lessons weren’t only informative – they were highly enjoyable as well. The four of us actually looked forward to Thursdays! Mr Dave Sim made use of interesting teaching methods to help us visualise abstract Physics ideas. Videos, animations, models – you name it. He particularly had a knack for little magic tricks (too bad we figured them out though) which held Physics notions behind them. Learning Physics became fun and exciting. You’d want to have Mr Dave Sim as your Physics tutor, because really, he is an awesome teacher. Not only because of how capable he is, but because he truly has a heart for his students. I wouldn’t have conquered survived Physics without his help. Thank you so much Sir! 😀

Lydia IB

Before I joined The Physics Café, I was struggling with my H2 subjects in school, especially Physics where I consistently scored Us for class tests. Back then, I had no clue about what was covered during lessons in school, due to the slow pace of lessons there. I got very anxious that I couldn’t cope with Physics as a subject in the long run, until one of PMC’s former students recommended me to sign up. When I stepped foot into The Physics Café for the very first time, I was amazed by the overall appearance and size of the centre, and how it didn’t look like any ordinary tuition centre! There was that iconic vending machine with free drinks, and a self-service snack shelf. I was also quite blown away by how the lessons were conducted, as well as the conducive learning environment! Be it Physics or Math lessons, they may be fast-paced but are structured in such a way that is both time-efficient and easy to understand for students. What takes the school 4 lectures to cover is nicely compacted into a mere 2-hour lesson, and even the hardest concepts are being made easy here in PMC! Over time, I slowly improved from a U grade to a D, then finally to an overall B grade with an A for Paper 3! Previously, I was upset that I had no conducive place to study at home, in school, or in public libraries. Thankfully, The Physics Café is here to save the day! You have the freedom to study near the admin counter or all the way inside the designated study area in the centre. Be it Paya Lebar, Bukit Timah or Novena, all 3 centres provide you with an almost noiseless environment which is perfect for studying long hours! Even though I do not live near Paya Lebar, along with my school being at Bukit Batok, I always look forward to travelling all the way to The Physics Café no matter how long the journey is, be it to attend lessons or for self-study! I would definitely recommend The Physics and Maths Café to JC students taking H2 Physics or H2 Math, regardless of how well they’re doing in school. As long as you stay engaged throughout the lessons, I can guarantee that you will have a wonderful learning experience, and your grades will gradually improve too! Even the toughest of topics and concepts would be easy for you to grasp, thanks to the hard work of the outstanding tutors here – Mr Dave Sim, Mr Daniel Kwok, Mr Leong, and many more! Thank you, PMC for giving me a wonderful place to study, and helping me regain my self-confidence over the past 2 years. You have given me so much, and this, is truly my happy place! 😀

Lim Jia Ler IB

Initially, I was only looking for math tuition after my mid-years in J1. However, during this search, I receive a recommendation from my Cousin who introduced me to The Physics Cafe. After attending the first lesson, I received a warm welcome from the admin and felt comfortable being in a new environment. The lessons I attended had been amazing and I realised how physics and math concepts has become much easier to understand and be applied to my learning. With summarised contents, it is easier and more efficient in learning and makes physics and math less complicated. However, it is still necessary to expose ourselves to more questions to familiarise with the concepts learnt.

Farrel Koh IB

The tutors are very motivational and have a lot of faith in us being able to do well, which helps us to be even more self-motivated because we are aware that the tutors are very supportive, and we want to do them, and ourselves, proud.

Nicole Lee En IB

Mr Dave Sim is the best physics teacher in the world I promise you!! He makes physics so exciting with all his secret teaching techniques and yes I definitely will recommend The Physics Cafe to everybody

Tomio JPJC

The notes from the physics cafe are really concise and covers all types of exam questions. It helps me to recall the right and most efficient method to solve the question and I am able to reduce my revision time by 75%. In the physics cafe, i also learn to answer qualitative questions with ease and now i am more confident of tackling such questions whenever i see them. I will definitely recommend the physics cafe to all my friends taking the subject. Thanks Mr Sim!

Xin Min JPJC

Physics cafe heavy emphasis of problem solving and making sure people have a good grasp of core concepts, have help us save time. Unlike schools which spend time on irrelevant concepts and the structuring of notes is very messy.

Lim Guan Kiat JPJC

The Physics Cafe has been a monumental help in my journey as a JC student. The notes provided are adequate, understandable and greatly speed up learning and understanding of a topic. Mr Sim provides comprehensive care for all his students and motivates us through many ways. For instance, he gives us quizzes after lessons sometimes, which greatly enhances our learning experience. The JC2 2014 cohort at The Physics Cafe is very well-versed in Physics concepts, therefore, they would be able to excel. Lastly, The Physics Cafe’s interesting methods definitely would allow students to better grasp Physics concepts. I would strongly recommend my friends to join it!

Jamie Lim JPJC

The physics booklet contains condensed concepts and equation that allows me to have a big picture of what is going on within each topic and how topics are interconnected. Furthermore, the concepts are clearer for certain hard topics than the notes given in school. It allows me to learn more efficiently and focus on topics that i am weaker in so that i can improve at a faster rate. The lessons also clear doubts on questions that i have in mind in certain topics and this allows me to have a better understanding of physics, a subject which i did not do well from the start of the year in JC1. I would definitely introduce my friends to Physics Cafe!

Charles Quek Koh Wee JPJC

I feel that my physics has definitely improved and I have reached a stage where I can help my friends understand certain things. I need better time management but physics cafe has definitely helped me interpret questions better. I also notice all the efforts made to make the physics cafe a very convenient place and am appreciative of it.

Venugopal Bhargav JPJC

I managed to understand concepts I used to find difficult much easily due to the concise notes and lectures. I was also able to learn the fastest approach and methods to solve certain questions which will make a difference during the paper itself! The examples in the notes and other materials have overall increased my confidence in sitting for the paper. The lessons in physics cafe is very different from school lectures with the smaller class size and also lots of engagement with the lecturer. I will definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends.

Rashmiga Gunasekaran JPJC

The tutor placed a lot of emphasis on how to face different types of questions and also exposed us to a wide range of questions to boost our confidence. Step by step approaches to questions have helped me a lot in solving the problems. Maths Cafe is very different from school lectures due to smaller class size which means more attention for the students. We are also able to raise our questions without feeling embarrassed. I will definitely recommend The Maths Cafe

Rashmiga Gunasekaran JPJC

Physics Cafe lessons are so much more detailed than other tuition centres and are much more precise, it helps me to quickly revise the important concepts! I joined physics cafe a little late into the year and I would have definitely joined earlier if I could. Yes, because physics cafe is a great place to learn to like physics in the easiest way 🙂

Sneha Sivakumar JPJC

I attended PMC because I felt that I was lacking the practice and skillsets to maintain my grades. PMC provides very concise notes as well as detailed analysis of the problems and which method is the fastest and less prone to errors. I really like that PMC offers digital lessons and free drinks. It provides a conducive and flexible study environment. The student councillors are also very friendly 🙂 I joined PMC during August after the June Holidays and yet, I feel well prepared for the exam currently. Of course, if given the choice, I’d join PMC earlier so that maths would be a breeze and I would be able to focus on my other subjects. I believe that the results of the students relies solely on their own effort. Although the teachers (Mr Leong & Mr Tan!!!) are very caring and helpful in answering my questions and clearing my doubts, they can only help to a certain extent. It is the student’s mindset to tackling the questions and responsibility to work hard and be disciplined to help them secure their distinction. Although the tuition fees are not cheap, the quality of teaching provided is excellent! (And also free drinks, snacks, foolscap!!)

Matilda Woo JPJC

I joined The Physics Cafe after mid-years this year because I have been getting S grade since the start of J2 and had to improve my physics grade. I really like the summarised notes and formulas because it makes revision easier. I like how the tutor engages us during lessons by getting us to share our answers to better gauge the possible answers that we will choose, and common mistakes made. the tutor is also approachable, and I can clear my doubts after the lesson ends. I would have preferred to join PMC earlier as I might have gotten a higher grade for physics in both mid-year and prelim. The questions in the tests exposed me to different types of questions in different chapters so I can tackle such questions.

Jacqueline Khung Hui Lin JPJC

My grade for physics was constantly a S during the whole of J1 and the start of J2 when I was on my own, and despite having joined after common test in J2 (and going for intensive crash courses at 9 in the morning twice a week) I still achieved a S in MYE. Don’t be disheartened if you do not see results as soon as you join, it takes time to see results. I still consistently went for lessons at PMC and eventually jumped 3 grades (C) for my latest preliminary exam. I would have never expected myself to have this much of a jump but I’m really thankful to the tutors it did, and I definitely wish I had joined earlier. Nevertheless, I am confident that PMC will help me to constantly improve and eventually achieve better

Kim Na Hyun JPJC

I felt that before coming to PMC, Physics and Maths were just interesting subjects which I could pass or fail in in a random fashion. But this tuition centre, honestly, opened my eyes to the huge sea of information which I could learn and apply in my academics which were not even touched upon in my JC. I truly developed a passion for academics. The facilities at PMC were off the roof, with free drinks and VERY cheap snacks, it made me feel at home whenever I chose to study there. I joined PMC when I was in J1, before my June holidays. I have improved in my understanding of the topics so much from then till now. A lot of the students at the PMC are naturally smart. But, there is nothing stopping you from getting your As if you are prepared to work hard for them.

Vijayanarayanan Sai Arunavan JPJC

Mr Sim has really helped me for physics for the A levels H2 Physics. Though I’ve only attended his lessons from April JC2, he taught me almost everything I knew about physics. I’ve learned more in the few months leading up to the A levels than the two years in school. I would really like to thank him for salvaging my physics, and I truly hope I can share the good news with him when I get my results.

Samson Chan JPJC

Physics used to be a subject that I fared poorly in. The Physics Cafe has helped me understand and apply the various Physics concepts that I previously could not grasp. Lessons are more hands-on as compared to school lectures and notes are more summarized and easy to comprehend. I will definitely recommend friends with difficulty in grasping Physics concepts to join.

Jeremy Tang JPJC

The lessons in The Physics Cafe are different from other tuitions that I have attended before as it is very engaging and focused. I find it useful and I feel more confident as Mr Sim paces us to do the A level papers as well as sharing his own solutions with us. I hope that there will be a timed mock paper for us before the A levels so that we can give ourselves a final check on areas that we still lacked and improve on it.

Chen Jingwen JPJC

The Physics Cafe’s summaries have helped me a lot in preparation before exams! Thanks Mr. Sim.

Akshita Ravi JPJC

The Physics Cafe experience has been especially life-changing towards my attitude and interest towards Physics. Before attending TPC, I hardly had any motivation to do physics & would always shun it aside. However, with the help of TPC & Mr Sim’s step-by-step guidance, physics has become fun & interesting! The concepts explained are very concise & drills on your understanding of the subject, which is very important to succeed in physics, which some other centers do not really deliver! I am so thankful to have joined the physics cafe & would definitely recommend it to my friends! Thank you Mr Sim!! Cohort of 2014 will do well & make you proud!

Renitta Thomas JPJC

The June holiday workshop has made me more confident about physics. I have also seen improvements in my results. The Physics Cafe has helped me to stretch time from the selected questions and fast overview of every chapter. It was also thorough in the coverage of the syllabus. Lastly, I enjoy the facilities available.

Ow Yong Hei Ee JPJC

I really appreciate all the effort and time spent by Mr Sim in ensuring that we will be able to maximise the time spent during lessons. Physics concepts have certainly been made much more easier to understand. Hopefully we will be able to do well for physics during the A levels and do Mr Sim proud!

Justin Hong JPJC

The Maths Cafe has definitely helped me a lot in gearing me up to tackle challenging questions that aren’t typical/standard. This allowed me to gain more confidence in tackling any type of questions at hand and to hopefully attain >80 for the paper. The Secrets Enclosed Notes are also very useful as a form of summary for the whole syllabus and it really helped me in maintaining my A for Maths ever since I joined TPC and thereafter scoring even better than before I joined. Prelims had been tough and getting not only an A, but also somewhat my best Math results in J2 was a blessing and a booster for A levels. By scoring better in my H2 Maths, it also helped me in my H3 Maths (MOE) which I am currently undertaking.

Koh Wen Hao JPJC

Physics cafe has compiled the syllabus into The Secret Enclosed booklet, and that made revision very easy for us. Having attended lessons at physics cafe made me understand more about the subject and enable me to widen my exposure to different types of questions I wouldn’t be expose to in school. The digital lessons are very useful as well, as I will still be able to attend a lesson I miss few weeks ago ! The free shuttle bus and drinks provided by physics cafe ensured that the students welfare are taken care of, and that’s really nice of them 🙂

Cheng Xin Ying JPJC

Compared to school it actually fluctuates. sometimes when my sch touches the topic first and i dont understand, then when I attend PMC I use it as a re-visit and try to understand. similarly, if PMC touches the topic first then may not understand and will use school lectures as a re-visit. So I use both to strengthen my understanding of the topic. I like free drinks and I like my friend hahahahaha. but i don’t like the 2018 timingssss omg the timings so weirddddd 9am and 4.30pm. I LOVE <3 Toa Payoh branchhhhhh :C. idk if the further travelling to Novena, Paya Lebar and Beauty World will be advantageous to my studies. Toa Payoh is super convenient, and my grandpa stays there so its fittingggg but sad next year no more tpy. I joined in J1. hmmm actually before I got private tuition for Amath in sec4, my cousin recommended me PMC but cause my foundation sibei bad, so I didn’t want to join a class since what difference would it make to in school where I am already a blur sotong and failing math. so nope I think JC was a good start.

Daphne Tan Yue Ying JPJC

I am self-motivated and was not forced to come for tuition. In fact, I was the one who convinced my mom to allow me to go for tuition after doing badly in J1 term. I’m attending lessons as I find it easier to understand PMC notes compared to my school’s. E.g. for sequences and series, I don’t refer to my school notes and just revise the few pages of notes that the revision packages contain, and I find it sufficient. I like the digital lessons because I need not replace the lesson within the week itself and I can do it when I have the time instead of trying to make it on time for the make-up classes. I joined PMC in J1 term 2 and I think the timing I joined was just right. I think some students in PMC are naturally quite smart but also most are naturally self-motivated and disciplined to learn. Tuition fees at PMC are indeed not cheap especially since PMC is a class-based tuition instead of individual.

Daphne Tan JPJC

Physics cafe made physics easier and a more interesting subject to study. The materials provided are concise and informative, making the use of materials organized and easy for memorizing.

Sim Kim Teck JPJC

Physics finally makes sense (:

The notes are comprehensive, and summarised, with all the basics you need to know, and questions that serve to strengthen knowledge of basic concepts. Also questions are organised in such a way that students that we are able to see a pattern to tackle the different kinds of questions, and the concepts that are commonly tested. The best part about the teaching is that complicated physics jargon isn’t used to explain already complicated physics concepts. Mr Sim uses simple terms to explain the seemingly complicated concepts and even answers complicated questions simply so that we understand. In short, he creates the ‘Ohhhhhh..’ effect, where through his explanation, something we thought was very difficult suddenly becomes so much clearer, making us go ‘Ohhhhh..’

Vaynii NJC

Mr Sim’s physics lessons are always insightful, clear and easy to understand. He knows how to teach the different topics in the simplest manner and package the content as small bite size portions for us to digest in class. His painstaking teachings and the effort he takes to go through each assignment as clearly as possible is very effective in identifying our common mistakes and our misconceptions. Overall, Mr Sim is an excellent teacher and I will recommend my juniors to The Physics Cafe.

James Onggo NJC

Hi Mr Sim! I think the physics cafe is quite an interesting tuition centre as it teaches mostly exam answering techniques, in comparison to my school, which focuses mostly on content, which I think is quite useful. Especially with all the “short forms” like NBA and BIL as I’ll never forget these formulas haha. I will definitely recommend the physics cafe to my friends since it’s very useful and we get good notes/freebies haha. 😀

Yi Tung NJC

I was really bad at physics (Averaging around S or E?) all the way till my J2 mid years where I improved significantly after attending the june holiday crash course where Mr Sim showed me how to solve physics problems in ways which I never considered before. He managed to make physics really fun and easy for me and I eventually managed to get good results at A levels which was a feat I never thought I could achieve. I was that bad at physics! His notes were really useful, comprehensive but short enough so that it does not become a turnoff and it was really handy to refer to before the start of the physics paper. Thank you Mr Sim for being my physics tutor!!

Grace NJC

The Physics Cafe has helped me with my physics a lot in the sense that they provide me with a detailed framework of how to answer both qualitative and quantitative questions. I would strongly recommend anyone struggling with physics to sign up for it!

Tay Kang Ming NJC

I think the physics cafe trains speed very well. The physics cafe definitely cut down time taken for me to make sense of my school’s notes and grasp main points, so I really appreciate it. However, I do think that it will be great if there are more lessons in the Clementi branch, because Marymount is a tad bit far, but it’s not a big issue 🙂 Singapore is small. One of the best parts about The Physics Cafe is that Mr Sim explains to us in pictorial form very often and I find that I’m able to comprehend it in a better way compared to my school’s notes which has either too many words or diagrams that are far too because he brings us through his thought process. I hope our cohort can do well!!! Really hope so 🙂 Thanks Mr Sim for all your help!!!!

Yong Zi Fong NJC

The Physics Cafe has been successful in developing problem solving techniques and exam skills. The mind map given is helpful in summarizing all the main points of the chapter, allowing me to solve and preempt different types of problems in the exam. Travelling to the physics cafe weekly is not a waste of time as the lessons allow me to understand the topics better in a shorter time compared to being at home. Lessons in the physics cafe are more productive and clearer as compared to what the teachers teach in school. Mr Sim teaches us techniques to solve problems quickly, which may not be taught by my school tutor. Yes I think the 2014 JC 2 cohort of the physics cafe will do well this year. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Kelly Chong NJC

The Physics Cafe has its very own efficient way of teaching physics. We were trained to think and solve the questions quickly, but with accuracy. The concept maps that we have filled in for every topic in the Secrets Enclosed is very useful to when we revise for exams. We spent a sufficient amount time to revise the topics, and come up with a concept map without compromising on the details of the topics. In this area, The Physics Cafe has helped me to use my time more wisely and this has certainly helped me to improve. In The Physics Cafe, we not only solve typical A level questions, we also solve challenging questions that will motivate us more then more then to think more in depth, enabling us to give better quality answers. Thank you physics cafe for helping me all this while and now I can solve questions with more confidence!

Loy Yong Wei NJC

I feel that the exam techniques (grade A) questions are challenging and help me tackle difficult problems. I also strongly feel that the notes given by the lecturer, the short summary as well as the points brought up in class have helped me clear many doubts and understand a lot the concept better than in school. At the same time helping to “drill”/absorb important concepts.  And I believe that coming for this tuition has really helped me in understanding difficult concepts better than I have understood when they were taught in school or during my independent study sessions. It is really a pity that I didn’t join earlier. With this being said, I would definitely recommend this physics tuition to all my juniors. And I believe everyone who has joined this tuition earlier would ace the A Level exams, and those who joined later would do decently at least.

Thulasie NJC

Lesson in physics cafe continually challenged one to think on the spot and fast as well, putting our learnt skills in practice whereas in school, teachers are just waiting for someone to volunteer their answers. I think the method in physics cafe is more effective in engagingly the students to think critically and at the same time, forces them to not be distracted and stay focused.

KekTzee Yee NJC

I feel more confident than before after the June holiday revision and every single lesson really tests my limits. If I lose focus for one second I will be lost, so I make it a point to stay on track.

Guhan NJC

The Physics Cafe has helped me save hours of revision time, which is important as we only have 4 weeks during the June holidays to revise 2 years worth of work and we have 4 content subjects. It’s almost impossible to read all the lecture notes and practice questions that help us spot our misconceptions in just 4 weeks. However, Mr Sim’s concise notes and specially selected questions have allowed this hectic workload to be done in 7 lessons. Thank you Mr Sim and The Physics Cafe!

Jaslyn Tan Chiew Yee NJC

I will recommend my friends to join the Physics Cafe. I feel that the lessons and the notes are very effective in helping me to understand the concepts better. We are exposed to many different types of questions that helps us to learn better. Joining this tuition has definitely helped me to increase my passion for Physics. Thank you Mr Sim

Sutha NJC

The Physics Cafe has helped me to understand physics a lot better and has exposed me to many types of good and difficult questions which I probably would not have been able to if i did not join TPC. Mr Sim is able to explain abstract physics concepts in a simple way that is easy to understand which helps a lot as I’m often confused with school notes. I feel that the 2 hours of lessons every week are very productive and efficient as we get to reinforce concepts and practice them at the same time. The new facilities are also conducive for studying and the free drinks are a bonus! I joined TPC a few weeks before promos and I wished I had join earlier as I was really weak in my concepts. I will definitely recommend my friends and juniors to join TPC!

Cheryl Ann Tan NJC

I joined The Physics Cafe in November in J1. At that time, I didn’t really understand the concepts and just did questions by using a formula which I thought would be appropriate. Even for topics like kinematics, which we have done since Sec 3, I didn’t understand what I was supposed to do and when to apply the correct formula. I joined the class for the November revision lesson for all J1 topics and I was really thankful that I did because I learnt so much from the few weeks of lesson and gained more confidence in doing physics questions. In J2, during my first physics lecture, that was probably the first time that I understood what was going on. I also always failed the short quizzes that were given in school but in J2, I started to pass them. Besides the teaching aspect, The Physics Cafe also has many new facilities such as shuttle bus services to certain bus interchanges, watching a lesson video if that particular lesson was missed and many more. I’m glad that I joined The Physics Cafe when I did and I’m sure that other people would have benefited from this just as much as I have.

Jashini Hubert NJC

Physics was always a topic that was really very hard for me to grasp. In school, I struggled to understand whatever was taught and everything just seemed so hard. However, after joining the Physics Cafe everything just seems so much more easier and I can understand the topics and apply the concepts learnt much more easily now. Joining this place has also reignited my love for physics and if given the chance I would have definitely joined this place much earlier.

Praveen Viji NJC

I really liked the vending machine and snacks which keeps me awake and focused. I joined when I was in Secondary 3, and the fact that I joined back already suggests how it really helped me gained my confidence in math and gave me ample practices to ace math. The summaries given were always a life-saver especially for last minute revision (before entering the exam hall).

Cheah Hui Jing Cherie NJC

Before I joined The Physics Cafe, my Physics was horrible and no matter how hard I tried, I simply couldn’t improve my grades. I had initially taken up physics as one of my subjects for JC as I had developed a passion for it in secondary school. However, with the abysmal grades that I was getting in school, this passion was slowly diminishing, and I felt that maybe I simply couldn’t do Physics. However, everything changed after I joined the Physics Cafe after my promos. Mr Sim revisited every single JC1 topic and was simply amazing. Everything finally made sense and I gained the confidence that I could do much better in physics. In JC2, he was as amazing, and physics became so much more fun because of Mr Sim. My grades improved naturally, and I enjoyed doing Physics. I seriously regretted not joining earlier and really thanks for everything Mr Sim!! You’re definitely the best!

Praveen Viji NJC

Having spent about a year at the physics cafe has exposed me to the various question types for the different topics. The mere 2 hours per week has taught me to use the most efficient method when tackling exam questions. I was initially failing physics throughout my entire J1 year but after joining TPC, things changed, and I started seeing improvement. I wish I had started my journey with TPC earlier and I would definitely recommend it to my peers and juniors! Thank you, Mr Sim & Mr Kwok, for your constant guidance!!

Chan Han Wen NJC

Lessons at physics cafe is succinct and challenging. The tutor is engaging and very clear in explaining concepts. I joined physics cafe at Sec3 and throughout the years, physics cafe has helped me to develop strong fundamentals as well as constantly challenging me with difficult questions. With physics cafe, I can spend less time studying for physics since their revision is very thorough and easy to remember. I would definitely recommend my friends to join physics cafe as it helped me a lot and on top of that that are free drinks as well as flexible lesson timings!

Tay Jin Wen NJC

Before coming for lessons at The Physics Cafe, I was failing almost every single physics test and had not much motivation in doing physics. However, after attending lessons here, I’ve been improving in my physics and I started developing interest in the subject! Because of the Physics Cafe, I’ve been practicing physics really hard, and I definitely feel much more prepared for A’ Levels as compared to if I had never joined in the first place. I sincerely feel that The Physics Cafe is able to garner a high distinction rate due to their ability to nurture the students’ self-motivation and self-discipline by the teachers’ unique style of teaching and A++ resources they provide us with. The tuition fees may not be cheap, but I do highly recommend The Physics Cafe if you are looking for a top-notch Physics tuition and if you’re willing to pay!

Colyn Goh Li Xuan NJC

I got to know of PMC by word of mouth, that it is a tuition centre capable of delivering accurate knowledge as well as preparing students for tough questions. The digital lessons are a good alternative, albeit relatively expensive. I joined during the June Workshops and I think joining for the entire June Workshop would have been very beneficial for me. I believe the notes are overall good and well compiled. I agree that the fees are not cheap. Even though I understand that tuition is not a social business, I think that many students require such help and it would be good if fees could be slightly lower. Overall, the quality of the education is definitely outstanding and the teachers’ attitude towards teaching is a huge bonus to the good experience at PMC. 🙂

Koo Wei De NJC

I signed up after I scored an E in my block tests. Honestly, the materials are a lot more efficient and clearer than most lecture notes you’ll get in school, lessons are structured effectively to learn what you need to know in a logical way and summarized very well. the lessons are good, with heavy focus on content and practice and offers a lot of good questions that you probably won’t be exposed to via school or on your own. Despite the steep price, this is genuinely one of the best tuition centre out there – it’s well run, the content is good, the lessons are planned well, and the teachers care.

Naaman Tan NJC

From a range of 1 to 10, with 1 and 10 being successful and extremely successful respectively, I would rate a 10.Concepts are explained to us more clearly in the centre, while tutors in the school often skip some important concepts and expect us to ‘think about them ourselves’ without providing any hints or how to approach such concepts. The skills of problem-solving have also been imparted to us quite clearly, which is also one area in which our school lacks in providing. Overall, though it was a short 2-3 months, I find it to be a joyous ride and I would definitely recommend Physics Cafe to my juniors.

Daniel Leong NYJC

The Physics Cafe has adopted teaching methods that are very conceptual and application based, making sure that students thoroughly understand the topic and know how to apply in to answer questions, including grade A questions. I would prefer such a teaching style as it is more straightforward and to the point so that students know what we need to know about the topic. I would definitely recommend my friends to the Physics Cafe.

Jie Xiang NYJC

Mr Sim simplifies concepts and even finds shortcuts for us to attempt questions quickly and with great accuracy. He also reinforces important concept that we need to know so that we will remember them better and know which ones to focus on. I’m glad that i joined The Physics Cafe and I’ll definitely recommend it to my friends!! 🙂

Jie Xiang NYJC

I feel that the major difference between the The Physics Cafe and my school is that the Cafe is able guide students towards solving a problem and the concept behind it. Hence, with schools focusing on teaching the syllabus and the Cafe teaching the different types of answering techniques and questions types, the student will be successful and well prepared for his paper. Since I have experienced the effectiveness of the Cafe first hand, I will definitely recommand my friends or juniors to join The Physics Café

Tan Yong Siah NYJC

I think that the problem solving notes are really helpful as it provides a systematic approach towards the question and allows me to understand the question better. With a better understanding of the question, I can then solve the question unlike the past whereby I failed to understand the hints the question gave. I feel that the time spent in The Physics Cafe allows me to learn the concept more and understand them much clearly as opposed to the lectures that I have always failed to understand in school. Yes I definitely will.

Jun Wen NYJC

I feel that The Physics Cafe is successful in helping students understand concepts as the tutor ensure that we are exposed to all types of questions and the notes such as The Physics Secret Enclosed is extremely useful in helping students recap certain topics just before the exam. Also, I would like to thank Mr Sim from pushing me all the way from a U before I join till a C today. His patience and guidance definitely make a difference to my grades. I will recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe!

Tan Jing Han NYJC

The Physics Café is the best Physics tuition center in Singapore! Mr Sim tackle many more topics in a single lesson instead of just focusing on a few which could be very tiresome. It encompasses every type of question the examiner could possibly test and thorough process is given as to how to solve such problems. I would ask my friends to join The Physics cafe, if you want to guarantee an ‘A’ in physics at A level, you should join 🙂

Gary Ong NYJC

I feel that I have definitely grasped a better understanding of physics concepts after each lesson. Even though results do not show now, I believe that my understanding will be reflected in the A levels. Thank you Mr Sim for making lessons understanding of concepts easy and building my confidence each time I do not do well for my exams.

Jenna NYJC

The notes given by physics cafe is very concise and i find it very helpful to read as a reminder before the paper because unlike school lecture notes which you cannot finish reading even half the syllabus in a day, physics cafe notes are straightforward and short but have all the marking points. I only joined physics cafe in j2 march which i felt was a pity because if i had joined earlier, i would have a stronger physics foundation and also i would not have spent so much time trying to digest my lecture notes and barely understanding the chapter at the end of the day. Even though i was with physics cafe for less than a year, i feel that my physics foundation is better now and i can do questions faster so i can finish the paper in the stipulated time. I’d definitely tell my juniors to join physics cafe and i hope i can do Mr Sim proud at A levels!

Cheryl Ng NYJC

I have definitely improved in terms of confidence and logical based skills for all the Physics papers I’ve sit ever since. Even when I’m not in my best state of mind or have not studied fully, I will still be able to attain a reasonable result because the concepts are delivered so clearly that it can be easily understood and remembered. The questions given helped to build on the concepts and it really took lesser time to solve those questions during the actual exams because of all the shortest techniques being taught. I love how our welfare is so well taken care of and the learning experience is maximised so as to ensure tuition can be fun and interesting too unlike the usual thought that tuition is boring and time-consuming. Every minute matters to the tuition centre and the students have definitely benefitted from that because we take the minimum time to learn all the concepts and we are trained to digest and unpack information really quickly, I <<>love it. I feel that I can rely on the tuition centre entirely for Physics and can thus put aside so much more time on my other weaker subjects and I am really glad at this advantage I have over my schoolmates. I am now ever more prepared to get that highly sought after A for A levels physics.

Brandon Chen NYJC

I am definitely more confident in Physics after the June Holiday workshop as the skills I acquired were very useful in helping me solve challenging questions. The main difference between lessons at PMC and my school is that they zoom in on the important details and techniques and attempts challenging questions on the spot. I would strongly recommend the Physics Cafe to my friends!

Cheong Lee Son NYJC

Lessons in the Physics Cafe is really filled with excitement for me as the thrill of learning new concepts in a rather soothing atmosphere is pleasant. I really enjoy the fact that we are tested on concepts we just acquired, and the refreshment lessons are really helpful in helping us recall past concepts. Overall, I would highly recommend PMC to my friends!

Cheong Lee Son NYJC

Lessons at physics cafe has always been interesting and insightful. Physics has always been the subject I feared most, and physics cafe has allowed me to love the subject more every lesson. If I can go back in time, I would definitely join earlier. I have recommended physics cafe to my friends and will still do.

Charmaine Koh NYJC

I will recommend my friends for physics cafe as it is the best tuition that I have ever been to. It provides many useful questions that have helped me have a better grasp of all the topics in physics. Moreover, the teachers are kind and understanding and are willing to answer any questions that we have with the utmost confidence. I believe that the percentage of students receiving an A in physics will only continue to increase as the tuition offers grade A questions that can ensure that we have the best understanding for all topics in physics.

Roydon NYJC

I decided to try PMC which was recommended by 2 of my friends as i needed help for physics at the start of J2. I think that the class environment is very conducive for studying and the teacher’s method of teaching with his working and notes that are clear, concise and effective in helping me organise the large amount of physics knowledge that I must remember. I would have joined earlier if I heard of PMC earlier.

Claira Chiw NYJC

Firstly, I am very self-motivated as I really believe in my abilities. Even though I did poorly for Mid years, I gathered my thoughts and told myself to work even harder for Prelims. I joined PMC last year June during the crash course in j1 and I feel that I joined at just the right time. I am really thankful for my tutor, Mr Dave Sim, as he is really good at simplifying complex questions into easier questions.

Cheong Lee Som NYJC

I joined the physics cafe around June holidays in J1 as I felt that I could not understand the necessary concepts. Physics cafe has allowed me to grasp these concepts much easily. This helped to regain my confidence in this subject. I also found the summary notes really useful in summarising vital concepts. Physics cafe provides a range of possible questions that may be tested for each topic. Later in J2 year, we will be taught answering skills for grade A questions. Furthermore, the vending machine which provides drinks for free and snacks really help us stay refreshed. Thank you physics cafe! 🙂

Wong Wen Yi NYJC

This is kai chen from 2S03D. After looking at this site, i must say i am really filled with respect for u man. Not many people are so committed, to the extent of ddoing things the way u are doing now just for the benefit of the student body. You were great then, and u are even better now. =) so please continue to do your best k sir!

Kai Chen RI(JC)

I am Linlin. Hope that you are enjoying your teaching in RJC. I am currently in California Institute of Technology. I think I will either become a EE or MecE. I always enjoyed your teaching a lot. I wish I could be visit RJC again!

Lin Lin RI(JC)

Hello Mr Sim!

I dont know if you still remember me but I am really glad to be taught by you because you make physics “easy”. Thanks for being a really dedicated teacher! I got an A in physics for my A levels (it was totally unexpected) . I believe that it is extremely crucial to practise and practise because there are really a lot of standard questions in the exams.

Ya Ling RI(JC)

Hello Mr Sim,

Long time no see! I went to your website and it looks great! You are a really dedicated teacher! Hope everything is doing great there! I miss RJ so much!

Have fun teaching.

Siang Ee RI(JC)

Just wanted to say thanks you for being such a dedicated physics/civics tutor and council teacher 🙂 I believe the whole ccad can attest to your enthusiasm for all ccad-related stuff, and I think many of us in 6H (including myself) would be very very lost as to some of the physics topics are about if it werent for your notes and explanations in class. Yup thanks for not giving up on us (especially last year when we werent really doing our tutorials etc) and for always encouraging us to do our best for stuff 🙂

Charlotte RI(JC)

Mr Sim has been a very dedicated teacher as seen from his patience in class. He is always ready to clear our doubts even if it means explaining again. He is also approachable and humorous in his lessons. His step-by-step approach breaks down complicated physics concepts, making it easier for me to comprehend and digest. The notes and answer keys he provided also aided in my learning greatly as they are concise and clear.

Wanxi RI(JC)

Mr. Sim is always able to explain the concepts thoroughly, patiently and clearly to the benefit of the whole class. His simple and direct procedures towards the concepts enable us to grasp them quickly and remember them. His notes are concise and easy to understand, making them efficient resources especially as there are so many topics to cover.

Juan RI(JC)

Mr Dave Sim is a very responsible physics tutor. Besides lecture notes, he has also prepared his own notes for all the chapters which are more comprehensive and knowledgeable. His teaching is very interesting and can be easily understood by everyone. His students like to discuss questions with him in class and even during lunch time.

Lupeng RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a dedicated and meticulous teacher who has the welfare of his students at heart. He is a caring and approachable teacher, whose sense of humour has made him more of a friend to his students.

Jiaqi RI(JC)

Hi Mr Sim,

Your physics tutorials are very useful, so useful that I don’t bother to pay attention in lectures. Haha. You stress concepts with much clarity in an easily understood way, and some of the tips you gave are very useful in exams. ^^ Many of my friends and I feel you’re the best physics teachers in RJC!

Gao Fan RI(JC)

Hi Sir,

Really hope that you’ve had a fun holiday in December (without 6E). All the best for 2007 and hope you have fun with kids in your new civics class^_^Just a few days ago I heard from Cambridge that they gave me a conditional offer(3 As, no S paper) to study at Magdalene College . I know better than anybody else that without the life-saving As in Physics I could never have made it. Thank you for all the interesting lessons that salvaged my remaining interest in Physics^_^ Last thing – if you ever come to China, muz come and find us! Linlin and me will be so happy to see you in Suzhou!

Gao Fan RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a very dedicated physics teacher with an unique approach to teaching Physics, geared towards ensuring that his students understand difficult Physics concepts and score well for Physics. Right from the first lesson, he has given us the broad strategy for tackling exams questions as well as tips to learn Physics well. In the summarised physics notes that he types for his students, he is able to encapsulate the essence of each topic amidst succinct yet comprehensive explanation of concepts. In addition, whenever appropriate, he provides derivations to make his students’ learning more complete. That said, it should be noted that he does not ‘spoon-feed’ his students, because he constantly reminds them to write their own notes based on their understanding of each topic. Furthermore, in his classroom and lecture teaching, he goes the extra mile to find or create suitable applets and animations to aid students’ understanding in physics concepts, which goes to show his commitment to teaching. All in all, Mr Sim has been an excellent physics teacher with the ability to inspire and motivate..

Charlotte RI(JC)

Mr Sim is able to present important, and sometimes very complicated, physics concepts to students in a very comprehensible way. His notes summarizing the key understandings of each chapter are especially useful, as they are concise and accurate. In addition, he delivers his lessons with much clarity, and even injects elements of humour and allows us students to digest information taught easily.

Sherie RI(JC)

Mr. Sim is an earnest teacher who sincerely wants to help his students achieve better grades and understand physics better. He is able to clearly articulate and explain physics concepts that are often complicated and abstract. This had made learning physics in his class enjoyable, and made the study of physics less daunting. Also, his notes are systematic and well-planned, and deliver the few important concepts that one needs to know for a particular topic in a clear and concise format.

Xinni RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a dedicated educator and a passionate physics teacher. He is extremely willing to help his students as evident from the setting up of his website. He does well in providing comprehensive explanations of physics concepts, allowing his students to grasp these concepts easily. He also tries to make most of his lessons interesting..

Caroline RI(JC)

Mr Sim never fails to capture the attention of the class with his innovative and interesting methods of teaching, keeping the class spontaneous by facilitating discussions with fresh ideas. With such a large number of students in his class, getting to know the majority would be no mean feat but he goes the extra mile to understand everyone, going even further by designing notes that are comprehensive, catering for the needs of his students. For all his hardwork, he has earned my utmost respect as a caring teacher for the past 2 years.

Nicholas RI(JC)

I think Mr Sim’s someone you’d have to get to know on a much more personal level to understand, because I think there’s much more to him than he shows to his class most of the times. He’s occasionally self-deprecating, which makes for a wonderful teacher to have, and his teaching methods are very effective. His notes are concise and to the point, which really helps in digesting and identifying the essentials of each topic. Personally I’d say he’s the best physics tutor in RJC (but yeah my grades don’t really reflect it (yet)).

Darryl RI(JC)

MR SIM!

Just wanted to say thank you-thank you – thank you so much for the help and guidance that you have given me! without it, i don’t think it would have been possible for me to get an ‘A’ for A levels. You make the lessons more enjoyable and physics more interesting 🙂 haha. sorry for all the trouble I gave you, including not doing some of the tutorials, talking in class etc. to express my gratitude, i shall spread a word around regarding thephysicscafe.com. Hope you continue teaching with a passion!

Ching Minsi RI(JC)

Hello Mr Sim!

Thank you for your guidance for the past 2 years. You have been a fabulous teacher! 🙂 Couldn’t have gotten my A without you. All the best with the Physics Cafe!

Wanxi RI(JC)

Hi Mr Sim,

Here is Yaohua, Hope you still remember me. I am from 6O. Thank you for your effort in writing all the testimonial for me. I have decided to go to University of Waterloo, Canada to study acturial science. This is the school that I want to go most because I can study acturial science as a degree. I will also continue to love physics. :)Hope you will have a batch less naughty but much smarter than us.

Zhou Yaohua RI(JC)

Dear Mr Sim,

Thank you so much for all your help and guidance throughout the past 2 years. I really enjoyed your tutorials that were always peppered with humour. You really made learning physics fun and less stressful. I am sincerely grateful to have you as my CT. Thank you once again, and all the best 🙂

Xinni RI(JC)

Hello Mr Sim,

I benefited greatly from your notes of Kinematics and Overview of Jc1 Topics.It is really kind of you to upload notes for free. Your 44 page notes of kinematics have benefited me more than all the internet articles i have read for past 1 and half year.I would like to request for Superposition and Overview of Jc 2 Topics.I would love to write a short testimonial for you.

Lex RI(JC)

Hi Mr Sim, I’m from the class of 2011. Though I haven’t taken my A Levels and gotten the A like many of your past students, and barely even had 3 months of Physics lessons in RJC, thanks for making the Kinematics module so fun & easy to understand. Your lectures were really the most enjoyable ones so far. =) I love your “stories” & the sms-quiz, and I think your explanations and slides are extremely clear and concise. If not for you leaving RI, I think we’d all be more than happy to have you as our Physics lecturer for the rest of the year!

Anonymous RI(JC)

Dear sir,

I am sorry i just found that there is such a forum here to say something to you and your teaching as well. Frankly speaking, it’s my great fortune to have u as my physics tutor in rjc. I heard many other friends’ comments about their tutors. U make me feel that u are the best. Responsiblility, sense of humor, and concise, simple way of teaching, i have to say i have never met any teacher who can make me feel that. You can always teach us with the views of students, but not teachers. Many teachers cannot reach that because they never understand where the students’ difficulties are. Of course, besides teaching us physics concepts, u teach us many other things as well, such as socialising, values and attitude…Best of luck to u and ur funny but useful website. Thank you for your teaching.

Yuan Bo RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a great teacher who was able to help me regain my confidence in physics after 5 years of mediocre results and poor conceptual understanding.

Anonymous RI(JC)

Your way of explaining the concepts are very clear and interesting. For example, the ‘home’ and ‘hanging around’ analogy you gave for holes and electrons is super interesting and easy to remember. For the notes, they are highly self-explanatory. It is important (at least for me) to understand the rationale behind each observation which the school notes fail to do so sometime (or maybe the school notes is too wordy to understand=D).

I trust you have the ability to be a wonderful physics tutor both in school and outside school. And I am so glad to see the opening of you physics learning center soon. I am willing to help out in your center if you need me in any way as it is also my dream to teach and apply physics in the future.

Best Regards RI(JC)

Mr Sim’s notes are succint and to the point. They are very logical and allow you to not just memorise the equations, but help you to understand the reasoning and derivations of all physics formulas. He teaches through understanding and logical deduction, not by spoon feeding of forcing equations down your throat.

Anonymous RI(JC)

I started A’level Physics with some love for the subject, but it soon disappeared as I found the syllabus very hard to comprehend. Often, I was clueless about problem-solving techniques, and this showed in my dismal marks. However, with Mr Sim’s help, I have made steady improvment in Physics, and now have started to enjoy it. It is very rare to find a dedicated teacher who is not only knowledgable, but who can also put across ideas effectively. Mr Sim has, with his succinct notes and engaging teaching style, the wonderful ability to share his passion for and knowledge of Physics with his students. I am very glad and count myself lucky to have had Mr Sim as my teacher in JC2! Thank you Mr Sim!

Indera RI(JC)

He explains everything clearly and slowly for all of us to understand and he will not hesitate to answer all of our queries, even if it isnt in the syllabus. HES THE BEST PHYSICS TEACHER! =D The notes are short and sweet. and the summaries are definitely helpful too. thanks:)

Alloysius RI(JC)

Both you and the notes are clear and concise. and the analogies u used seem to fit well lol!

 

 

Liangxu RI(JC)

Although I was initially skeptical whether a new teacher would be beneficial for me, Mr Sim has transformed my outlook for physics and have made once intimidating questions look surprisingly easily. His clear explanation of the concepts allowed me grasp the fundamentals of the subject, and apply them to many problems, even the challenging ones.

Mr Sim has provided me with the platform to succeed in this field of sciences, and have inspired me to pursue physics at a higher level.

benkhoo RI(JC)

Mr Sim, you seriously make the syllabus content more understandable and clear! Mr. Sim, your passion and dedication to see students improve is what separates you from other teachers. The notes that characterize your lessons are very concise and updated; they are extremely useful when doing revision. They reflect that passion you have 🙂 Thank you Mr Sim

David Lee RI(JC)

The best aspect about Mr Dave Sim, is that he is a caring and concerned tutor. Always looking for ways to improve his teaching, he has inspired me to learn physics at a higher level in university. Always helping us out when we need, and joking with us often, learning under him was a pleasure. Besides physics, he taught us magic. I was touched by his love for magic, physics and teachin. thank you sir. i really looked up to you as a role model. wish you all the best in your dream job, but the future rj students are just unlucky if u decided to quit rj.

Senthil RI(JC)

He exudes charisma and is able to engage the students in all of the class discussions. Physics was made graspable with his unique yet effective methods of illuminating concepts with either mind maps or interactive media applications. He is indeed an amazing teacher who inspires and motivates students to achieve the best that they can.

Julian Tay RI(JC)

Mr sim is able to explain the different concepts in a succinct manner such that students are able to grasp it very easily and he enables the students to apply the different concepts for different questions. He is also able to use analogies to explain difficult concepts. His notes are concise and comprehensive at the same time. Most importantly, he teach us very well, with great enthusiasm and passion!

Shiyuan RI(JC)

Mr Sim’s Physics notes are not too wordy, and more comprehensive compared to lecture notes. He is a very patient teacher, and does not mind re-explaining the concepts to those who have doubts. He puts in extra time and effort to make sure his students understand a particular concept or topic. Good luck on setting up your own Physics Learning Center sir!!!

Zou Yang RI(JC)

Mr. Sim is an excellent teacher in every aspect of teaching especially once I have tried to listen and pay attention during lesson. He is the one that made me understood what I couldn’t for the past two years, PHYSICS. If you ask any of the students from 6V I’m very sure they would say that they couldn’t understand a thing when they see the tutorial but when Mr. Sim discussed it during physics period, it is all easily understood, even the challenging questions are easily understood when he is explaining it. Strive on to be the best teacher sir! thank you for the precious time=)

Dustin RI(JC)

Mr. Sim teaches in the most systematic and easiest ways to inspire his students’ interests for Physics. He teaches with passion. He shows this passion with his gestures, voices and great consistency and this motivates the students to work hard and concentrate in the class. He learly illustrates what A level and all other Physics exams are about and breaks them down for students to handle part by part, which not many other teachers are willing to do so.

Shi Ruitao RI(JC)

He can explain the concepts using ‘common sense‘ words. He gives good analogies (this is VERY IMPORTANT to me!) (e.g. explaining the concept of COE and DC using ‘eating dinner’, ‘climbing an obstacle’, ‘having less energy’ and so on.)

Zachary Teo RI(JC)

Mr Sim is an excellent tutor who explains Physics concepts in a clear (and humorous) manner, which makes it easier to remember. Lessons focus on exam skills yet do not depend on pure memorisation just for the exam. The notes are simple, clear, no-fuss, yet tell you everything you need to know!

I would definitely recommend anyone to join The Physics Cafe, whether you’re struggling with Physics or just getting by, or feel that you just need constant practice and clarification!

Trina Ling RI(JC)

I enjoy lessons at the physics cafe. To me, the way physics was taught here was very easy to understand and apply. It gave me a better understanding of the subject and equipped me with skills to approach different questions types. Having put in my best effort to complete the many practice questions prepared for us, I saw a great improvement in my grades(: I’m really thankful!

Chia Pei Qi RI(JC)

The emphasis placed on exam answering techniques is extremely apt and good, and has helped me alot in tackling questions accurately and swiftly. Lessons at Physics Cafe are more structured and well planned as compared to other tuition centres. Thank you Sir, I will certainly recommend my RI juniors to you!

Low Si Rong RI(JC)

The lessons provided are extremely well structured and organized, with the concepts demarcated into the various concepts with much clarity. The emphasis on exam answering techniques also ensures that I was able to handle full papers as I was used to problem solving. Mr Sim is also very caring and willing to take any questions, even after lessons. I would definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends. Thanks Mr Sim!

Marcus Chiang RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a dedicated physics teacher and he takes time to make sure that students understand each and every topic clearly. He makes sure that students understand not just the concept behind physics, but also teaches us examination skills so that we can score in the Physics exams. Furthermore he is more than willing to answer any enquiries and clear any misunderstandings. students well, adding sometimes humour to his lessons which make them more refreshing.

Law Hong Shing RI(JC)

I absolutely loved the notes that were given. It really helps that all the most essential and useful concepts are condensed into concise pages of notes that made revision very convenient, quick, and easy. Mr Sim always encourages us to keep adding on to the mind map whenever we learn something important. The lessons at the Physics Cafe are more exam-oriented and always seek to improve our speed and accuracy in answering exam questions. This helps ensure that we’re as ready as we can for examinations. Concepts and topics are also very concisely (and often humourously) delivered as opposed to long and dragged-out lectures, which makes learning and revision fun. I will certainly recommend my friends to the center! Thank you very much Mr Sim!

May RI(JC)

HELLO MR SIM!!! here’s a tribute to you! You’re seriously, seriously the most awesomest coolest physics teacher I ever had. After you took over I never skipped a single day where there was physics cos every lesson was really really important and helped me a lot. I think you were meant to be a teacher all along: you have the seemingly effortless gift of making students understand concepts even though you sound like you’re just teaching normally most of the time. So I guess it’s good you stopped being an engineer in the field of p and n type objects and depleted layers. And you have no temper at all haha, and I’m really grateful for the amount of patience you have when teaching my class. And of course, there’s those insanely amusing and funny times you shared with my class. I swear I’ve never laughed so much or been so happy in a freaking lesson before (of course GP is the exception but that’s cos I’m biased towards GP) I think i’ll miss physics lessons a lot. haha. Happy teachers’ day! (albeit a rather belated one) It’s because of teachers like you that I finally see how important teachers are. I do think your learning I’m pretty sure this batch will help spread this reputation too.

Mingmei RI(JC)

It’s really helpful because Mr Sim actually teaches you the methods to solve the various problems. Of course you still have to practice on your own, but knowing the different procedures to tackle different questions helps out A LOT. This really sets the physics cafe apart because in school, the teachers expect you to know everything maybe because of the tutorial lecture system. They expect you to already know how to solve the questions at a snap of the finger and expect you to deliver pristinely done tutorials. They don’t go down to the nitty gritty. Therefore, I will totally recommend the physics cafe to anyone who wants to have a better understanding of the answering techniques!

Wyatt Oh RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has notes that are far better than my school’s as they do not merely gloss over concepts but also show examples to strengthen students’ understanding. The notes are also aesthetically pleasing. I feel that ample questions and exam questions are given. Lessons with Physics Cafe are also very enjoyable and interesting as the teacher can be quite humorous too. I would recommend Physics Cafe to my friends!

Aw Khai Sheng RI(JC)

The way that the notes are compiled are very clear and concise. This is much better than the organisation of the lecture notes in school, which are very lengthy. I think this helped me to organise the topics and content much more clearly, allowing me to have the deeper understanding of each topic and the subject as a whole.

Nicolette Tan RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has been very useful for me! Before joining The Physics Cafe, the thought of doing Physics intimidated me but Mr Sim made solving the toughest of problems rather manageable. He also drilled us on essential concepts and helped us identify possible ways that Cambridge can trick us and all these have definitely improved my problem solving techniques by leaps and bounds. I would definitely recommend my juniors to join.

Reetaza RI(JC)

Lessons with Mr Sim are always very interesting. He is clear in his explanations and trains us exactly how we should approach the different types of questions. He made physics more interesting and less difficult for me.

Phaan Yi Lin RI(JC)

Prior to joining the Physics Cafe, I knew next to nothing about physics, and was more than convinced that I’d chosen the wrong subject. Ever since I started lessons with Mr Sim though, I became more and more clear about the fundamentals and concepts of physics, and also grew more confident in answering Physics questions. A large part of this has been undoubtedly down to the focus on techniques of answering questions, which I find quite efficient. On the overall,Mr Sim has to be one of the best teachers I’ve had, and his lessons are also very engaging.

Clarence Neoh RI(JC)

Mr Sim’s physics notes are excellent as he is able to present the main concepts in a topic in a clear, concise and compartmentalised way that does not breed confusion like the way some of the lecture notes do. This is especially important in the subject of Physics at the ‘A’ levels as a logical, systematic train of thought is fundamental to understanding multi-faceted physics concepts. His Logical Problem Solving system of thought is extremely effective in solving complex physics questions by providing a step-by-step guideline that is applicable to almost any physics question. Mr Sim’s unique and hilarious style of teaching is very effectual in getting the points and concepts across to his students. His ability of using familiar examples from everyday life to explain obscure physics concepts (like semiconductors and quantum physics) are especially effectively and memorable.

Shan Shan RI(JC)

Mr Dave Sim is very clear in all his explanations, even for the H2 topics that are usually hard to understand. This helps me grasp difficult concepts more easily and be able to apply them in problem solving. Thank you so much for teaching me over these two years and I’ll definitely recommend my friends to join too!

Zheng Xi RI(JC)

Mr Sim is a responsible and experienced physics teacher whose passion for teaching inspired many of his students to thrive for their personal best. As one of his student, I found his lessons intellectually stimulating, as he prepared well for each lesson and his interesting and insightful remarks successfully attracted the attention of students. He made learning not a stress but a joy, yet he encouraged each student to develop their intellectual potential to the fullest. I personally found the summary physics notes prepared by Mr Sim most useful, as I often felt suddenly enlightened by his brief yet in-depth analysis, and these notes serve as a wonderful guide for my revision as they helped me to clear and organize my thoughts. Most importantly, Mr Sim taught us a series of logical methods to approach physics questions, which I found extremely useful especially when our academic workloads are getting heavy. This method allowed us to effectively simplify complicated questions, and extract the most important information from the question in the shortest period of time, so that we can hardly be tricked or perplexed by those seemingly difficult questions.

Huixian RI(JC)

HELLO MR SIM!!!

Being a DSA student, I’m heavily committed with my CCA. As a result, a huge portion of my time has to be allocated to training sessions. I found it difficult to juggle between studies and CCA. I started attending the Physics Café in the hope of being able to pull my grades up. The Physics Café provides a systematic way of studying and answering questions. It helped us develop a clearer and deeper appreciation for the subject. Because of this unique way of learning physics, I felt that the studying process was a lot faster! Thank you MDS!

Woo Kah Leong Benedict RI(JC)

I must thank Mr Dave Sim and his precisely and accurately prepared “Physics secrets enclosed”. It is handy, succinct and informative. Before every exam, I would go through it thoroughly, that gave me the mental readiness and confidence. The concepts gone through during regular lessons are very clear, Mr Sim does highlight the topics with greater emphasis and the relationship between some. The Physics Cafe focuses on the very essential of understanding Physics more than just being able to answer the usual questions. It is the thought process. With understanding, naturally, our results have jumped. And with sound recommending this tuition to my juniors. I have benefited from the programme and I’m sure it’ll be likewise for my juniors. The physics cafe is there to support you, if you fully utilise the materials given, like completing all your “daily dose” for every chapter, there’s no reason why you won’t enjoy Physics and do well in it! Thank you Mr Dave Sim and the Physics Cafe.

Leow Andrew RI(JC)

My experience with The Physics Cafe has been an enjoyable one. I first joined The Physics Cafe during the 2011 post-promos crash course and since then, my physics have improved tremendously. Mr Dave Sim is a very patient, knowledgeable and, not forgetting, funny teacher. Thank you very much Mr Sim (:

Nigel Ng Khai Jun RI(JC)

Mr Sim’s lessons are really great, he is an awesome physics teacher in that he really helps you understand the physics concepts behind each topic and also helps tie the different parts of a topic together! His methods to tackle questions are also very effective. He makes it really very easy to understand Physics and I’ve learnt more under him in 1 year than I could in 3-4 years at school!He has completely overthrown my years-long belief that Physics is a subject not meant to be understood! Thank You Mr Sim, you’re a genius! 😀

Maithili RI(JC)

Hi Mr Sim, your lessons are very intense but I like how you break down all the hard questions to make them seem less daunting to us. I feel that I’ve been learning new answering techniques every lesson and I really appreciate that. Thank you for all the help you’ve given and I hope with that, I’ll get a satisfactory result for As. Thank you (:

Li Youjia RI(JC)

Skills on tackling questions and tips to have the right mentality upon entering the exam hall are really useful. It helps that tough questions are specially identified and worked on in class, saving us time in picking out the questions ourselves. While it was hard to keep up given that I joined The Physics Cafe at quite a late stage, the classes served as motivationfor me to work harder and close up the gaps in my knowledge to make the best out of every lesson. Overall, the biggest takeaway for me would be in the way I view the exams, in that I’ll no longer be so worried and stressed out but rather see it as a way for me to express what I know to the examiner to the best of my ability, and to be able to figure out what each question is trying to ask before crafting an answer to fulfill the requirements.

Nicholas Koh RI(JC)

The physics secrets enclosed is very well written and comprehensive and has helped me greatly in my revision. Perhaps more info can be included regarding qualitative questions as the notes are very concise (not a bad thing). In physics cafe, the questions done in class revises all the concepts tested in each chapter such that we are able to answer commonly asked questions and get a better grasp of concepts. The explanations given are also in depth and comprehensive. However, in school, tutorials are done in a touch and go manner and sometimes questions are skipped to save time. I am not able to understand the concepts fully.

Jemima Soh RI(JC)

I enjoy the emphasis on exam questions and answering technique. Gives targeted experience in understanding question intent and phrasing answers without wasting time on content reiteration alone. Tuition at The Physics Cafe really saves a lot of time. It moves faster and exposes me to a wide variety of questions. This helps me to distinguish what questions are asking for and has helped greatly in saving time in exams. Timed practices and quizzes also force students to practice thinking quickly and clearly under stress, something that is rare in school and other tuition centers. Students at the physics cafe have a much stronger exam technique than those outside, and also recognize common pitfalls (e.g. Non-SI units in question info) more easily and consistently. This helps to save many marks that we could have gotten otherwise. I would recommend my friends to join TPC especially for the revision workshops and crash courses which are extremely engaging.

Amanda Chung RI(JC)

Yes I would definitely recommend my friends to join Physics Café because I’ve improved tremendously ever since I joined. Mr Sim is really engaging and helps break down each chapter into individual concepts that we have to know/memorize. I never knew studying physics could be so effortless and easy. By simply attending the weekly lesson at Physics Café, I can now focus and invest more time on studying other subjects that I’m weaker in. On top of that, Mr Sim has also helped cultivate my interest in Physics and I am even thinking of doing Physics-related university courses.

Wan Yuquan RI(JC)

Mr Dave Sim has imparted highly systematic and efficient ways to approach examinations to his students, eliminating unnecessary stress and anxiety faced when dealing with tough papers. He also encourages the understanding of Physics concepts both in depth and breadth, such that his students are better able to break down hard questions and answer them in a way that fulfills the examiner’s requirements. I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Zheng Fan RI(JC)

I will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe. I started off in early Feb in J2. The previous year, I got a D for Physics in my Promos. This year’s CT1, I got a B. I am very confident in my J2 topics because Mr Sim has helped me to understand all of it. If only I started coming in J1! Mr Sim also maximises the time we spend in tuition. Not a single minute of the two hours are wasted each week. Perhaps you may baulk at the fees considering that there are ~20 or more people in each class. But I can assure you that so long you remain focused in class, you will gain much more than you can expect as Mr Sim gives everyone equal attention. The part which differentiates Mr Sim is that he is always available should you have extra questions to ask, there has not been a single time where he has said “No, sorry, not this week, I’m not free.” In spite of his busy schedule, he always helps his students. Finally I would like to commend The Physics Cafe for their integrity as a company. Due to a miscalculation, I once paid an extra $50 in tuition fees. A week later, Mr Sim immediately returned it to me. I can’t say for sure, but I am not confident that most tuition centres would do this. To any and all reading this, you MUST come for The Physics Cafe if you are looking for Physics tuition.

Lim Jun Heng RI(JC)

What distinguishes The Physics Cafe is the clarity with which Mr Sim teaches the content, problem-solving techniques and answers questions.I was quite confused about Physics in JC1 and was quite demoralised after repeatedly receiving dismal grades in school; upon attending lessons here, however, Mr Sim taught the content really clearly and taught very effective problem solving techniques, and was able to answer all my questions! With my doubts cleared and with a better grasp of the content, I quickly regained confidence in Physics and saw my grades pick up again, something I had not thought possible! The notes provided are very concise and useful too, and the lessons are really structured to reinforce skills and content learnt during class. Mr Sim is also a very good tutor who’s willing to answer all your questions and ensure that you understand fully. This is the only Physics tuition I would recommend anyone to join!

Kate RI(JC)

The Physics Maths Cafe notes are great and easily understandable. The fact that Mr Ang asks all of us questions throughout the lesson makes it more engagingand ensures that we do not get distracted. Hopefully we will all be able to get our As in A levels!!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING MR ANG.

Denise Wong RI(JC)

I am definitely very much more confident in Physics! I have always second-guessed myself, especially for the more complicated topics or the ones I felt I was never very good at. But after one year under Mr Sim, especially the June Workshop, it definitely helped me to answer more questions with much more certainty as I do truly understand a lot more:) I think the main difference lies in the fact that Mr Sim always ensures that we get enough practice, and does not waste too much time teaching things over and over again, nor does he teach anything that is redundant. I have spent a lot more time practicing questions, improving both my technique as well as my speed. I think the large number of students he has is testament to the fact that his methods and teaching methods definitely DO work:) I would definitely recommend my friends to Physics Cafe!!!

Lee Chan Wai RI(JC)

Mr Dave Sim’s lessons are easy to understand and engaging. I am less fearful of Physics after attending The Physics Cafe. During the lessons, we also get to learn how to think fast to answer questions, a skill that is very important when taking examinations. Mr Sim also share with us tips and tricks in handling some standard questions. Mr Sim is also very encouraging. I would recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Abelline Chua RI(JC)

Solving questions handpicked by Mr Sim has allowed me to better understand and apply physics concepts. His engaging and effective lessons has definitely helped me gain confidence in tackling challenging questions. I will recommend The Physics Cafe to any student who is struggling to follow lessons or to score in exams.

Yue Xin RI(JC)

The Physics Math Cafe has made me more confident about the subject as the notes are really summarized and get to the main point very quickly! Many different types of challenging questions are gone through in class and Mr Sim’s guidance really helps! Compared to school notes Mr Sim’s notes are very summarized and concise and get to the main point very quickly which is very useful! He also drills us with many many questions so we get used to the different types of questions that can be asked. Yep,I would definitely recommend TPC to my friend. 🙂

Chew Qing Hui RI(JC)

I’m much more confident in Physics after attending the Physics Cafe. It’s different from normal school lessons because Mr Sim is very clear in his teaching and extremely concise. This allows me to pick up concepts much more quickly. I would definitely recommend it to my friends if they can afford it.

Joel Seow RI(JC)

The physics cafe has made me more confident in answering physics questions. Mr Sim is very clear in explaining concepts and questions and is very concise. The notes (summary page) given are very useful and effective for my revision. I used to find physics very challenging but it has changed after coming for tuition here. In short, I’ll definitely recommend my friends to join the physics cafe

Kelsey Goh RI(JC)

The physics cafe teaches in the most straightforward way possible. The way Mr Dave Sim teaches builds on the fundamentals before teaching including extra information, which aids in understandingas compared to school lectures, where the information comes in chunks and students have to rely on themselves to sort out the information. The questions Mr Dave Sim chooses also helps the newfound knowledge to ‘stick’ much better, where as example questions in the lecture notes only require blind application of formulas. Thx Mr sim! Physics has become much more intuitive for me now!

Ding YuChen RI(JC)

I am very thankful the extra practice questions that are challenging and comprehensive in the form of booklets that can be easily referred to. I also like the Physics and Maths Secrets Enclosed booklet which contains all the essential key points and concepts as well as definitions and formulae which we need to know before taking any major exams! Doing all the questions in class as well as those in the Physics Maths Cafe “take away” package gives me more confidence in tackling my exams! Mr Sim also gives very clear and precise explanations of difficult concepts using analogies that are easily relatable to us; making something so difficult seem relatively manageable!!! Thank you Mr Sim!!

Fiona RI(JC)

Some may think that travelling for tuition is a waste of time but personally I find classes at the physics cafe very useful. The notes are concise and to the point, and Mr Sim provides us with an easy way to remember the physics concepts and formulas. I especially find the secrets enclosed a very powerful summary of the key concepts required for the syllabus. Thank you for also taking the time to answer questions before or after class 🙂

(This doesn’t sound really coherent hahaha but I sincerely mean all that I’ve typed 🙂

May Watt RI(JC)

I find the lessons here very effective with not a single second wasted. Every single lesson I encounter new interesting and difficult questions and eventually knowing how to solve them is very satisfying. Physics has been a very enjoyable subject ever since I have joined!

Michelle Loke RI(JC)

Mr Sim has made physics a lot clearer for me and I actually find it to be quite enjoyable thanks to him! He always challenges us by giving us higher order questions and this has helped to expose me to a variety of questions. The notes provided are also very concise and useful for exam revision. I would definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends because I feel that I have personally benefitted and they can too.

Kelsey Goh RI(JC)

The Physics Café had helped me gain confidence in confronting difficult physics questions. It also helped me gain a much greater understanding in physics topics, especially topics like electromagnetism. The notes are comprehensive yet summarised unlike the lengthy school lecture notes. We are exposed to a great scope of questions and this allows us to be more prepared for the actual exam. After joining, I have greater confidence in handling exams and I will definitely recommend my friends to join.

Phua Shi Ting RI(JC)

Mr. Sim is really great Physics teacher. I have really benefitted a great deal from his teaching. His lessons are highly structured and very rigorous, and the hours spent at the PhysicsCafe really help me focus on the subject and really think about what my strengths and weaknesses are in the subject. The curriculum at the PhysicsCafe is very extensive and covers basically all the bases. With Mr Sim’s teaching, I have become a whole lot more confident whenever I do Physics questions. THANKS MR SIM 🙂

Yen Ren Zuo Brian RI(JC)

The absolute best part of The Physics Cafe is the extreme efficiency. As opposed to normal lessons, Mr Sim never wastes any time in teaching us physics. Every minute is well spent, and physics ceased to be a chore for me as Mr Sim’s super clear explanations erases all my doubts. There was always the sense that he is very in tune with the A level requirements, always gearing us towards that goal.

Joel Seow RI(JC)

I think it’s great that The Physics Cafe has helped me to grasp my concepts better and be more aware of the different techniques and skills required for the different types of questions within each topic. It has definitely helped me gain more confidence in the subject. Also, the compiled notes is very effective for revision because all the concepts and definitions are concise.

Lim Jie En RI(JC)

I really enjoyed the lessons there because it was very efficient and concise. Mr Sim really picked out the difficult questions that I would be most likely to get tricked by and this helped me to avoid the traps in similar types of questions in the future. I wish I had joined this centre earlier as I would have done better for my promos. Thank you Mr Sim for helping me to do well and understand physics better 🙂

Jang Yu Joon RI(JC)

Physics Cafe has helped me to improve my understanding on the various topics especially on those that seemed difficult to me initially. After attending lessons here, I am more confident of the concepts. The mind maps and the summarized notes have made memorising much easier and this definitely comes in handy when solving problems.

Sanjana RI(JC)

I was quite bad at Physics in Year 4 and it took me a lot of courage to choose Physics in JC. However, I realise that Physics has become my least concern among all my subjects ever since I joined since start of last year and I have been consistently scoring As for all my Physics paper. The lessons are very exam-oriented and focus on problem-solving and understanding of concepts at the same time, while school lectures are only able to fulfil the former. The questions are carefully chosen so that we will not miss any concepts during our revision. The problem-solving skills are also highly relevant in other subjects too. There are also a lot of unique student welfare such as free follow drinks from vending machines, snacks and even shuttle bus to bring you home after a hard day at work. Thank you Mr Sim for giving me confidence and enjoy Physics!

Song Lizhi RI(JC)

The materials at physics cafe are summarised in a way that allows students to study the content in a shorter period of time. Mr Dave Sim also gets students to actively participate in class, which helps students to understand concepts in a more unique fashion.

Terry Teo RI(JC)

If I can go back in time I will definitely join earlier. Mr Sim is able to explain key concepts in a very clear manner. At first I was wondering why people don’t ask questions during the class, then I realise that he addresses my queries immediately after explaining each question, like he knows what we are thinking!

Tao Ming Hui RI(JC)

Physics cafe provides notes that are very concise and to the point, as lecture notes usually have too many words, and we students have to spend time distilling the lecture notes. It does help to save time when the tuition centre provides clear notes. The lessons are also to the point and no time is wasted at all. This tuition has also helped to improve my intuition for the subject especially in problem solving. Many erroneous assumptions, misconceptions and thinking methods picked up during secondary school physics were dispelled, allowing me to solve difficult questions with relative ease. Joining physics cafe in March was indeed useful and has helped me to consistently improve my grades as well. I do feel prepared for examinations, thanks to this tuition, and would recommend my friends to join. While the price is indisputably steep, noticeable improvements in physics problem solving skills,as well as in grades make this a worthy investment for those who need extra help to master RI(JC) physics.

Mukund Bala RI(JC)

I signed up for physics cafe from the very beginning of jc because my basics and foundations in physics were very shaky and I’m really glad that I did. Not only did Mr Sim’s lessons and techniques help firm up my concepts and foundations, the time limits that he set for us on every question helped me to work on problems and solve them within a very short time frame. By introducing the hardest possible prelim and a level questions that can be tested on every topic and going a step further by categorizing within each topic the types of questions that can be asked, students at physics cafe are definitely at an advantage as they are equipped with the ability and experience to tackle any form of question that comes our way. Mr Sim makes the most effective use of the 2 hours every week to impart the most essential problem solving techniques and knowledge that we need to get our As. Furthermore, the complimentary food and drinks help us to be even more refreshed and less tired during our lessons so that we can absorb information efficiently. All in all, physics cafe is a good investment because the experience and the efficient problem solving experience that I have gained can also be applied to other subjects as I’m made to think differently and quickly. I’m really glad I made this decision and I wish Mr Sim the very best in his future endeavors and a big thank you for all his hardwork.

Jennifer Shyamalee RI(JC)

The lessons have slowly helped me build up my confidence in tackling physics questions and also familiarise myself with typical physics problems. The notes for each lesson are compact and comprehensive. I also enjoy the availability of food and free drinks at the cafe library and the area is very conducive for self-studying.

Yee Yang En RI(JC)

Physics used to be a very foreign subject to me but The Physics Cafe has offered me some clarity to the subject. Mr Sim has a unique way of engaging his students and making the daunting subject seem so much easier. Not only do we learn concepts, we learn how to apply these concepts into difficult questions – and the application, I believe, is the most essential exam technique to be acquired. As such, I find myself growing to appreciate the subject each day. Furthermore, with the newly expanded centre at Toa Payoh where snacks, drinks and various amenities are available, it has been a pleasure to attend tuition every week. I am confident that the JC2 cohort this year will be able to score very well, thanks to the help of The Physics Cafe! 🙂

Seah Jia Ying RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has helped me a lot for both Maths and Physics. Though I joined only in J2, in a short period of time, the classes here helped me to consolidate my learning and improve my understanding of the topics. The lessons are very engaging and easy to understand and the tutors help me with any questions I may have. Overall, I would really recommend the Physics cafe to anyone who needs help in gaining confidence in their own studies and help in understanding their subjects.

V.Meghana RI(JC)

I used to do very poorly in Math in J1, and the teachers at the Physics Cafe have helped me so much in helping me improve my fundamentals across all the topics. The very succinct and yet concise way of teaching has helped me summarize and understand what I previously used to think was a lot to remember, and the very wide range of questions that are given during class has really helped in helping me identify certain types of questions in the exam when they come out. I am really thankful I joined the Physics Cafe and I certainly wished I had joined in J1 but nevertheless the J2 journey has certainly been enjoyable for me. In addition, I really want to thank both Mr Ang and Mr Tan for making the lessons interesting and their patience in answering our relentless questions, we really appreciate it! Also, the math secret enclosed booklet is super useful! Its such an effective way of condensing all the information required to look at right before an exam. 😀 

Ashwinii Selvaraj RI(JC)

Lessons are so engaging if you blink you’ll miss something important… Very clear and concise notes and efficient methods taught to solve problems. The notes expose me to a lot of questions and practice which is essential in mastering Physics. The services offered are all very good except I don’t have the time to use it. Would definitely recommend Physics Cafe to my friends or Juniors who need help with Physics. The course has helped me improve tremendously in my understanding of the subject.

Wang Zhirui RI(JC)

Physics Cafe has helped me understand concepts in Physics that I always memorized but never really knew how to apply. Mr Sim’s explanations are precise and clear and I definitely hoped to have joined earlier, but better late than never 🙂 I also really like the vending machine as it serves as an accessible source of energy replenishment!

Leticia Beh RI(JC)

The lessons are very effective, as it can pack a lot of information into a short time frame, as well as make it relatively easy to understand. I joined the classes right before the June holidays, and I really feel like I should have done it earlier ??

Cheong Wei Soon RI(JC)

Just want to say that perhaps joining PMC was one of the best decisions of JC. have always been barely passing or failing physics since year 3, and my grades shot up from S to B in the span of two exams. I honestly was sceptical of the claims made about how effective PMC was but now I’m more than thoroughly convinced. thank you so much Mr sim!

Ethan Liew RI(JC)

The lessons are very concise and they help to summarise the important concepts. By going for the lessons, it has helped to streamline my revision as I have understood the concepts and can just practice during my free time. The materials provided are very clear and it is not as confusing as the school notes when they try and give too much unnecessary information. I joined physics cafe at the start of 2017 and after attending the lesson, i regretted not joining earlier as Mr Sim is a great teacher. I definitely would recommend friends who wish to improve in Physics to join as I myself have seen my improvement in physics. I love the amenities provided for us as it helps to motivate us during lessons.

Marc Tan RI(JC)

PMC has helped me improve my understanding of the topics and has helped me to be more equipped with skills to do questions. I joined rather late, but given a choice I would’ve joined much earlier. Mr Sim has really helped me improve my physics and has made physics more bearable.

Tan Min RI(JC)

The materials are good, but may we have more bring-home structured practices with answer keys? Thank you! I would definitely recommend my friends to join 🙂 The free food and amenities are also very nice, I love it!! Thank you tutors for putting in so much effort into teaching us 🙂 I’m glad to have improved from a U grade to an A grade! Thank you, student coordinators, for being very friendly and making the experience so nice too 🙂

Chen Roubing RI(JC)

I joined the Physics Cafe during the June holidays, when they were having their June Holiday Workshop. The lessons are really engaging and Mr Sim explained all the important physics concepts very clearly and effectively within a short time. The notes provided are also extremely helpful and concise too. Attending the lessons here has also helped me have a better grasp at the subject and better prepared for the exams!

Ryan Low RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has helped me tremendously in understanding how to approach the various questions. I know what steps to take whenever I see each question, whereas in school there’s no clear structure we are taught to follow. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Precia Lian Wan Qi RI(JC)

I love the notes from PMC because it’s so useful in helping me to understand the concepts better! PMC has helped to boost my confidence in Physics and develop greater interest in the subject. Lessons at PMC is much faster compared to school. I will definitely recommend my friends to join!

Lim Yu Yun RI(JC)

While I have only recently joined The Cafe, I am quite happy with what I have experienced and learnt so far. The pace of the class is quicker than my lectures in school and more engaging, which keeps me on my toes and keeps me going. I would strongly recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends.

Taran Singh Bhogal RI(JC)

Lessons in The Physics Cafe has made me more confident in answering physics questions with an approach in mind. The lessons are engaging and interactive. I would recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Clarice Lee RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has made me more confident for the subject. It helps me understand the topics better. The Physics cafe place more emphasis on teaching exam answering techniques as compared to school. I would definitely recommend my friends to join.

Maxine RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe provides one of the most well-planned lessons and gives the most comprehensive materials. In school, it is very difficult for me to comprehend the concepts in lectures and when I attempt the tutorials for a topic without attending a PC lesson first, I honestly can’t do many of the questions. That’s why I look forward to lessons weekly, because after a lesson, the questions in my tutorials instantly become much more manageable. When I study for exams, I also use the notes and questions from PMC more than what the school gives, because they cover both depth and breadth better. Whenever my friends ask me for physics tuition recommendations, I always tell them about PMC, because I really don’t think I could do physics without PMC. Thank you, Mr Sim!

Precia Lian Wan Qi RI(JC)

The lessons are excellent, very engaging and informative. The teacher is really good, I learn quickly, and he clarifies the concepts well. I would have preferred to join earlier as compared to after CTs, and I would definitely recommend to other students.

Taran Singh Bhogal RI(JC)

At first, I thought because Physics Cafe was a lecture styled kind of tuition centre I didn’t know if it was going to be effective or not. But after joining the lessons I realized it didn’t matter because the lessons and the notes were so concise and Mr Sim’s teaching style is so understandable. My grade for CTs was an S and now it’s a C for promos, so I definitely think it’s extremely effective and now all my friends want to know where I go!

Heidi Li RI(JC)

Mr Sim focuses on exam answering techniques and common misconceptions in preparation for the A-levels. The tuition centre is very comfortable and conducive for learning, and the lessons conducted provide a great opportunity for me to consolidate everything that I have learnt for physics. Having been in The Physics Cafe since the June Holidays this year, I am now more prepared for the A-level exams, and I think the rest of the JC2 cohort is too! I will definitely recommend The Physics Cafe to my friends!

Ryan Low RI(JC)

The Physics Cafe has made concepts so much easier to grasp and I wish I had joined earlier. The student councillors and teachers are all really friendly as well. After coming to PMC, I feel like I finally understand Physics even though I felt like giving up on the subject last year. With PMC’s thorough preparation, I feel slightly more confident about A levels as compared to if I had not come to PMC. Hopefully, the 2017 JC2 cohort will do just as well, if not better, than the previous cohorts for A levels this year.

Lusina Gao RI(JC)

Although The Physics Cafe lessons are only a short few hours per week, they are always very productive and interesting and I always learn a lot during the lessons! It is very different from lessons in school as Mr Sim summarises all the key concepts we need to know at the start of the lesson and rest of the lesson is spent doing questions so that we can practice the concepts and identify our weaknesses which I feel is very important and helpful in revision. The centre itself is amazing as well with free drinks and friendly student councillors and teachers! I’ll recommend my friends and juniors to join the physics cafe 🙂

Emily Lua RI(JC)

Lessons at physics cafe reinforces the important points and essentials to solve a question. Physics cafe provides step by step basics to solving simple questions, as well as encourages critical thinking while solving Grade A questions. Lessons at physics cafe are much more focused and concise. Not only are the lessons top quality, the atmosphere is welcoming as well. Lessons are not always pure lecture style, there are interactions with students through questions being asked. Also, with a humorous teacher (Mr Sim), lessons are rather interesting. The student councillors are very helpful and accommodating as well. Whenever I go early to lessons, they would open the room for me (thank you ^^). Joining Physics Cafe was the right decision. I’ve improved tremendously after joining, and I’m sure Physics Cafe will help many others improve in the years to come (:

Tan Min RI(JC)

Lessons are at an appropriate pace but sometimes could be a bit slow and repetitive. New questions are interesting and engaging though and Mr Sim is very clear with his explanations. I would recommend my friends to join PC even though its slightly pricey, but I would say it is worth it.

Joel Lim RI(JC)

I will really recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe as it has helped me improve my physics a lot. The materials and lessons are very useful and provide a great exposure of questions. The teachers and student councillors are also very friendly 🙂 It has been a great experience, so I truly recommend anyone to join because it’ll be both fun and enjoyable to learn here! 🙂

Chen Roubing RI(JC)

Before joining The Physics Cafe, my physics grades were always barely scraping a pass, which were mainly attributed to definition marks and random guesses. However, after attending the June crash course, my CT2 grade immediately jumped 3 grades up! The notes provided are concise and with Mr Sim’s simple explanations, my understanding of the topics really improved. For the first time ever, I even had friends clarifying their doubts with me 😛 If I could go back in time, I definitely wish to have started lessons in J1 to solidify my foundations, but I guess it’s better late than never 🙂

Leticia Beh RI(JC)

I got A for physics (for the first time ever!!) I loved lessons are the Physics Cafe because I really started to understand concepts only after I joined. I liked the difficult questions and how Mr Sim can explain things very fast and very easily. Remember that physics will definitely get easier along the way if you work hard 🙂

Tao Ming Hui RI(JC)

Before joining The Physics Cafe, I was not confident in my studies. After joining the centre, my results didn’t improve immediately. In fact I still got poor grades for physics. However, with every lesson, I grew more confident in my knowledge of physics. I started believing in myself. That is the thing that really helped me improve and do well.

V.Meghana RI(JC)

Obviously very happy because I have improved from getting Cs to A. I think physics cafe has helped in terms of identifying question types and the methods of solving questions faster and in a more efficient manner. Thank you Mr Sim!

Jang Yu Joon RI(JC)

I was really hoping to get an A for physics but considering how I was never really a natural at the subject, I guess a B was a good enough consolidation. Definitely would have gotten lower without the help of physics cafe. The lessons were helpful throughout the journey, with concise, organized notes that cleared my doubts whenever I had them. Concepts were repeated which helped with memory and there was ample of opportunities to practice. My advice to juniors is to do your best and leave no regrets. The journey is tough but worth it so don’t give up!

Seah JIa Ying RI(JC)

I scored A for Physics A-level. I’m very happy with it, as it represents how much I have improved since I joined Physics Cafe. Lessons in Physics Cafe are very time-effective, hence I can gain lots of experience with Physics concepts and questions in a single two-hour lesson. Mr Sim’s explanations are very clear, such that information can be understood and retained in my memory very quickly. There is little need to re-read the notes afterwards, as the lesson also comprises adequate practice of all styles of questions (neatly organised in a small booklet), which fleshes out the important concepts in each chapter. We get to solve questions on the spot, before Mr Sim goes through step-by-step the most efficient way of solving each question. This process is very interactive, as Mr Sim asks very good guiding questions, making clear the important things we need to think of to solve the questions. This systematic learning approach is especially useful for higher-order questions which require thorough understanding. For me, the specially-compiled questions (from June Holiday crash course) is the most effective way of practising Physics myself, due to the concise answers provided. I will recommend Physics students to join The Physics Cafe.

Yong Kang Yee RI(JC)

I am satisfied with my grade. The summary book was an excellent guide for me during my revision and practice. The tuition centre provides us with many practice questions and also drills on the common concepts that come out in papers, while also paying attention to the tricky questions that we may encounter. Ultimately, the most important things are constant revision and effort.

Yee Yang En RI(JC)

I was quite bad at Physics in Year 4 and it took me a lot of courage to choose Physics in JC. However, I realise that Physics has become my least concern among all my subjects ever since I joined since start of last year and I have been consistently scoring As for all my Physics paper. The lessons are very exam-oriented and focus on problem-solving and understanding of concepts at the same time, while school lectures are only able to fulfil the former. The questions are carefully chosen so that we will not miss and concepts during our revision. The problem-solving skills are also highly relevant in other subjects too. There are also a lot of unique student welfare such as free follow drinks from vending machines, snacks and even shuttle bus to bring you home after a hard day at work. Thank you, Mr Sim, for giving me confidence and enjoy Physics!

Song Lizhi RI(JC)

I really like the digital lessons as we can come and catch up the lessons that we have missed in our free time. I also like that the PMC materials are organised, and bite sized such that the notes are convenient to be brought around. If I can go back in time, I would join PMC earlier.

Wang Jieying RI(JC)

I attended lessons for myself as I was struggling quite badly in J1. The notes in the lessons are also more concise and to the point as compared to school lecture notes. I think the free drinks and food are a nice benefit in addition to the lessons. If I could go back in time I would join earlier to get a better foundation from the start. I think some are naturally smart, but most have gotten there with hard work and practice.

Heidi Li RI(JC)

The materials that the physics cafe provides are definitely helpful in preparing students for their A-levels. The notes are very concise and can be easily understood. The environment is very conducive, and the student councillors are also very friendly and helpful. Overall, the physics cafe plays a salient role in aiding its students in attaining their stellar grades

Maxine RI(JC)

I have gained a clearer understanding of the various topics for Physics, and I believe anyone who puts in sufficient time for Physics would be able to score a distinction with the correct learning methods.

Clarice Lee RI(JC)

I started going to PMC because I did not perform well in my J1 Promos and was really worried that I had made the wrong decision in my subject choice. Hence, I decided to take up tuition to strengthen my foundation before moving onto JC2. Through the lessons at PMC, I was able to understand topics at a more in-depth level and Mr Sim would go through and break down the question types for each topic that make it less overwhelming. Slowly, I began to grasp concepts that I had not been able to previously. As my understanding improved, so did my grades. The learning environment in PMC is friendly and encouraging and we are provided with many facilities such as free drinks and the option for digital lessons to make us feel as comfortable as possible. Thank you, Mr Sim, for making Physics more enjoyable with your jokes in lessons and understandable with your concise yet accurate explanations.

Gracia Goh RI(JC)

I truly enjoy lessons at PMC because they make lessons really interesting and at the same time enriching. At PMC, I learnt how to analyse questions from different perspectives. I really love the PMC secrets enclosed book because it summarizes all the important concepts in one booklet!

Lim Yu Yun RI(JC)

Lessons in PMC definitely helped increase my understanding on all the topics and it has made it easier for me to solve problems now. What I liked most were the hot drinks and snacks as it has made it more comfortable for us to study

Carissa Yap RI(JC)

PMC’s materials are really helpful for understanding the difficult topics and condensing everything for revision. the tutors are always ready to help and are always going the extra mile to ensure we clear our doubts. the atmosphere is friendly, and I feel like I learn a lot every lesson. I improved more than I thought I would with PMC. PMC is really a lifesaver.

Angelina Kok RI(JC)

PMC is a great learning centre because of the dedication they have towards helping every student perform to their best ability. They even had free consultation sessions before the prelim exams so that we could clarify our doubts which might be difficult with the time constraints the tutors have due to their schedule during normal lessons throughout their term. From attending lessons, I’ve not only clarified my physics concepts but also gained more confidence in doing physics questions and have started to enjoy the subject like I once did. Thank you to all the teachers for their hard work and dedication towards teaching us as well as the much needed motivation given to us from time to time 🙂

Walden Lim RI(JC)

Mr Sim explains Physics concepts in a clear and concise manner. The methods to answer questions that he teaches are also extremely useful in identifying the demands of the question, allowing me to better suit my answers to the question requirements.

Nichelle Eng RI(JC)

My physics foundation was very weak in secondary school, but once I joined Physics Cafe at the start of J1, I found that physics can be very logical and easy to understand. I give my thanks to Mr Dave Sim as he is able to teach in a simple and clear manner with a short procedure/guide for every chapter. Following the procedure, I found myself doing questions more accurately and efficiently. This has helped me to achieve my A in A-levels!

Jethro sim sheng yang RI(JC)

The Physics cafe allows us to understand the difficult contents quickly as compared to school lessons which is rather slow and draggy. The June holiday package really helps in us understanding all the topics to be covered (hope that the lessons are longer or more lessons conducted though). I would definitely recommend my juniors to come to physics cafe.!

Li Qi RVHS

Mr Sim, you were great! I started attending your Physics tuition halfway through JC as I couldn’t understand anythig about physics. In fact I was the last position in class as of JC1 end of years for physics. After attending your tution, I’ve really understood every topic very well that now my classmates would just ask me for assistance for physics, a complete 360 degree turn compared to last year. Thanks!

Adriel Low RVHS

I used to fail physics and hate physics. During everyday exams regardless if it is a major or minor one, physics is the last subject I want to study. After attending physics cafe, I no longer dread revising for physics. Putting my school notes aside, i only have to rely on mr sim’s notes and practice papers. I can still remember that I passed my physics for the very first time And finally reached the average score in my school! And that is the very first step to good results!

Toh Zi Qian RVHS

The Physics Cafe has definitely made physics seemed a lot more comprehensive and easier. With those booklets that summarize each topic, it has definitely made it easier for students to refer back to the booklet which has everything that the student should know of that topic. Not only that, Mr Sim also ensures that his lectures are easily understood by everyone in the class. He is very patient in clarifying any doubts we have. I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe.

Lim Li Luan RVHS

I got an A for physics A level paper. This years physics paper was relatively easier compared to the other years hence i was quite confident of getting an A. However the easier paper also meant that other students who were not as strong in physics would score better as well hence there was a little bit uneasy when i was getting my results. I feel very relieved and happy at the same time to be getting the A for A levels. The physics cafe definitely made a difference as it allowed me to grasp my concepts better and apply them frequently until it became almost second nature to me. The many mock papers given to me also allowed me to practice good time management for the paper and allowed me to plan my time well in the exam. I will definitely recommend all friends to attend the physics cafe as it will definitely make a difference to your physics grades.

Hew Yan Chong RVHS

The Physics Cafe has definitely helped me a lot in mastering and understanding physics concepts more easily. The concise notes and Grade A questions designed by Mr Dave were great and they were really great companions throughout the journey to A-levels! Simpler, clear-cut methods to solve difficult questions were taught in lessons and it was really helpful. Mr Dave is also a very patient and hardworking teacher, always willing to lend a helping hand and try his best to explain the solution to us in the shortest way possible and this has helped me reduce time spent on solving many questions! Thank you Mr Dave!

Terence Lim RVHS

The Physics Cafe is highly effective and helps to minimise revision time on Physics, and redirect time for other subjects. Unlike the teaching method in school, The Physics Cafe helps to distill the salient concepts and build a strong foundation by unpacking and application of key knowledge. Not only does it help to improve grades, but can also make you grow to love Physics!

Hee Yu Ning RVHS

Mr Sim is really the coolest teacher one can ever have. He makes physics so fun and easy to learn! He is just like a friend to all of us and it was never difficult for me to approach him with questions. I looked forward to his lessons every week because they were always enjoyable. Getting an A for physics was definitely a no-no for me but that was before joining his tuition. With his comprehensive notes, creative teaching and fun-loving character, how tough can it be! I love physics so much now because of him! MR SIM YOU’RE THE BEST ^___^

Sheryl RVHS

Mr Sim is a superb physics teacher that is completely different from your typical JC lecturer/ teachers.Even though I was a consistent student in school, I was rather confused by the physic theories taught by my school lecturers and hence repeatedly scored badly in school tests/exams. Rather baffled and frustrated by this, I was urged to find the best solution to improve my physic grade with the A Levels looming and this was when I was recommended to go for physics tuition at the Physics Cafe.Astoundingly, Mr Sim was able to explain theories and concepts so clearly, it is as if I was introduced to physics for the first time all over again. The small class size also makes it convenient to ask any questions to clear my doubts, and hence making it much more effective than school lectures/tutorial classes. Mr Sim’s teaching methods are also interesting, concise and easily understandable.The notes he specially made for his students are another plus point, where school notes wane in comparison and can be cast aside.By taking the very last minute resort to improve my physics grade in the last 2 months before A levels by not only going to weekly tuition but also the holiday crash course, one may say that I was very lucky to have obtained an A in my A levels physics; but the other reason would be because Mr Sim is such a good teacher! 🙂

Yan Tong RVHS

Hi Mr Sim, I am really thankful for this opportunity to study physics with you. Your lessons have been very engaging and exciting and has helped me to develop a passion for physics. The exam answering techniques that you taught in the classes and workshops have really made a difference for me. It has helped me to answer physics questions with much more ease and confidence. In terms of areas of improvement I feel that the experience on a whole was a very wholesome one and that there are limited areas of improvement academically. The Physics Cafe lessons have taught me to analyze questions better as well as apply the correct concepts to solve questions. It has also given me ample practice to build up my confidence as well as discover my areas of weaknesses. The tips and common misconceptions that you go through in class are really useful in giving me the edge over my peers in school. I would definitely recommend friends to join the physics cafe as it is really the most effective tuition centers around and it will definitely guarantee good grades if you put your heart and soul into listening and completing the assignments. Thank you for all the help and assistance along this arduous journey Mr Sim!

Yan Chong RVHS

The workshop was excellent largely due to Mr Sim’s teaching and presentation, which were clear, concise, and effective. Unlike school lectures, he engages the students by continuously asking questions they must answer, thus keeping them alert at all times. Also, it is clear the notes were prepared with the lesson itself in mind, allowing plenty of space for students to make notes throughout the lesson. This is a huge improvement over school notes where everything is already printed, meaning the student does not need to think and write. Finally, Mr Sim does not waste time on unnecessary parts of chapters. He jumps straight to the key parts that will help students solve questions and, most importantly, help students understand the chapter instead of memorizing the chapter. Such conceptual understanding is key to solving a wide range of A-Level questions, all of which Mr Sim also methodically covers in his lessons.

Kenneth Fung Chen Yu RVHS

The Physics Cafe stands out greatly from school lessons and even after tuition centers thanks to a few reasons. Firstly, the notes provided are specifically designed so that students must take an active role in listening to the lecturer to make them complete. In this way, students are motivated to really absorb everything the lecturer is saying and also remembers the lesson’s content better due to writing it down. Secondly, the lecturer himself Mr Dave Sim is highly capable of engaging and retaining students’ attention by consistently asking questions and looking at the topic from the students’ perspective. Finally, there are many timed tests scattered throughout lessons for all chapters, and this serves to maximize students’ efficiency at solving questions – by training them to think quickly and concisely while still paying attention to all the details in the question. Together, these three facets of the lessons enable learning to be more effective and more efficient than with lessons in school.

Kenneth Fung Chen Yu RVHS

I have gained more confidence in problem solving and through a fixed way of answering questions I can tackle most of the difficult questions in exams. I was exposed to questions of different difficulties and forms, which made revision a lot easier. I really enjoy little incentives in the cafe to make studying a lot easier, and the shuttle bus home has definitely made my day less tiring 🙂

Chloe Ng RVHS

The physics cafe helps to provide a very comprehensive summary of each topic. It gave me a lot of confidence in tackling different questions, and helps me to understand the key concepts the examiners are looking out for.

Chai Yi Ann RVHS

After I joined The Physics Cafe at the end of J1, I felt that my grasp on physics concepts and answering techniques have definitely improved. I now have greater and better understanding as compared to before and definitely would not have improved without the help of the lessons. As for the new centre, I think it’s a pretty good and conducive environment as I can always study there before or after class. The admins and teachers are also really friendly and helpful. I’m also very grateful for the drinks vending machines as it’s always a good refresher after a tiring day/class. For the mid years, I felt that I was more confident in answering questions as compared to before. For the first time, I came out of the exam hall feeling like I did better! And yes I actually improved 2 grades this mid years! 🙂 Though I could have done better on my part due to carelessness, I truly think that the June revision helped me a lot by refreshing my memory on all the past concepts and different question types. Also I want to thank the Physics Cafe for all the services provided like the shuttle bus, food and drinks! Not to mention the cafe library for self-study! It made traveling a lot easier and gave me a conducive place to study! 🙂 The free snacks and drinks were also really convenient and a good way to refresh after a day of working hard. Thank you Mr Sim and physics cafe for everything thus far! 🙂 I may not have done up to expections (yours and mine), but I could feel and see the improvement, and I’m confident to work ever harder to achieve better results!

Charisse Lim RVHS

The Physics Cafe is very effective in helping me to solve basic and complex questions. Unlike the messy lessons in school, PC teaches me how to think methodically and approach the question step-by-step. I also learnt to avoid common pitfalls and understand the concept instead of memorizing it. Also, I feel that PC really thinks for the welfare of the students by planning different things to help us (e.g. video podcast, library, vending machine). I am always very touched by their thoughtfulness and it makes me very happy 🙂 I would definitely recommend my friends to join the Physics Cafe as the lessons here are very effective in helping me to study key concepts and challenging questions. The mind maps and concise summaries that we have made in lessons are also very useful when doing last-minute revision or recapping topics.

Yee Huei Chi RVHS

The tutors I have met in The Physics Cafe are all extremely approachable and dedicated to teaching, never hesitating to extend a helping hand to anyone in need of help, even beyond lessons. The level of readiness can be reflected in each and every lesson, as such motivating and encouraging me to seek further clarifications when in the slightest doubt. The notes and questions presented for us are concise and succinct, effectively tackling the general problems or misconceptions students may have, and has been a very targetted appraoch to our learning, setting our foundation right. The various services the centre has extended to students, such as a condusive studying environment, is to me, a demonstration of trying to provide the best for students, taking into account the welfare of all students, of which I am thankful for. It is the tutors, who are going out of their way to care for us, which is unique to the tutors in The Physics Cafe. The tutors are definitely and undoubtedly well-equipped to push their students to the peak of their performance during A levels, and there is no doubt the students can achieve the grades they are seeking for, with the guidance and care of all the tutors in the centre. As such, I would definitely encourage my friends to seek The Physics Cafe as an option, when they need extra support in Math and Physics. Thank you Physics and Math Cafe for the past year!

Ho Jing Ning RVHS

The intense June Holiday revision was a great opportunity to recap key concepts from J1-J2! Given the time constraints and vast amount of content to cover, Mr Sim was able to concisely and effectively deliver the materials to his students. One of the greatest takeaway is confidence to take on Physics questions and overcoming the fear of approaching seemingly complex questions. It’s always a joy to go for lessons! The friendly admins are really niceee!! Thank you, Mr Sim & the admins, for making the learning experience an enjoyable one!! And thank you Mr Sim for accepting all students regardless of our abilities :’) May we get out As!!!

Bernice Lim Si Min RVHS

The lessons are so much clearer and concise than school’s lessons. It definitely saved me a lot of time for physics revision and this left me with more time for my other subjects. My peers are very helpful, I joined this year in January and I would have joined earlier because I desperately needed help last year. I will recommend it to my younger sibling. I like the cafe library because I can study there if I reach earlier, instead of hobo-ing around and wasting time.

Ho Sze Hui RVHS

Thank you, Mr sim, for the June Holiday revision class!! I feel that the 28 hours spent here is really effective and prepared me for my midyears sufficiently! I improved so much and it is the first time I scored above a U for physics, thank you!

Neo Shu Yi RVHS

Lessons conducted by Mr Dave Sim at the Physics Cafe have been really great. Mr Sim really helped a lot with my Physics concepts and the June Holiday programme also helped me catch up on my J1 syllabus especially since I only joined TPC this year. I was terrible at physics, getting straight Us all the way to J2 but thankfully it started to change from Midyears onwards. Also, Mr Sim is a great teacher who is always open to questions and can answer them efficiently as compared to other teachers I’ve met. He is also friendly and funny, making lessons much more enjoyable! I really like the study space TPC have, so I can study before or after my class. I also really like the free drinks, especially hot chocolate, that keeps me alive throughout the lessons. I also am very grateful to the student councillors who are very friendly, approachable and helpful. I think 2017 batch will do as well as the previous batches! I will definitely recommend my friends & juniors to come to TPC as it has been very lifechanging (in terms of Physics) for me. And I’ve already recommended a few to come so, Mr Sim have fun with my juniors (if they join) 😀

Neo Shu Yi RVHS

The Physics Cafe is really one of a kind! The student councillors are really friendly and approachable. I joined at the beginning of JC2 and it was life changing because I am suddenly able to understand physics! Subsequently, I was able to catch up with lessons in school because I have a clearer understanding of what is going on. Before joining, I feel like I have been living under a rock because I feel so clueless about physics haha… I would have definitely joined The Physics Cafe earlier so as to build my foundation right from the start. I would recommend The Physics Cafe to my juniors who are struggling with physics (-:

Ho Sze Hui RVHS

Having lessons at physics cafe has been extremely enriching. Mr Sim’s energy and enthusiasm in teaching have left a great impression in me. Thank you for explaining the concepts in a very concise and clear manner.

Foo Hsien Li RVHS

In the final lap towards A-Level, the revision lessons were geared towards preparing us for Grade A questions. Through these lessons, i have gained greater confidence to manage A-Level and tougher questions alike through the demonstrations by Mr Sim. As always, I’m thankful for the friendly admins and tutors (Mr Sim and Mr Kwok) whom made me look forward to class weekly! ((Side note: Get well soon Mr Kwok!!))

Bernice Lim Si Min RVHS

I got a B for my A level physics paper and although I am not thoroughly happy with it I think it’s still better than nothing. Lessons at the physics cafe are concise and clear, making it easier to grasp concepts that are more tedious. To the juniors, just keep practising and you’ll notice the trend in the papers! And yes I will recommend my friends to join the physics café

Ng Xin Yi RVHS

I scored a B for the physics A levels and that is a huge improvement from the grades I normally get in school (which were fluctuating around D to U). Lessons from TPC were not only engaging but also very helpful in making me understand concepts better, as well as to tackle questions with more speed and accuracy. I think hard work really comes in play in preparation for As!! My advice to anyone is to just keep doing the practices given by TPC as well as to diligently do the past year TYS. Slowly but surely, there would be improvements!! So never beat yourself up when grades aren’t showing massive improvement even though you’re putting in lots of effort. I definitely recommend friends and juniors in joining TPC as I have no regrets joining it at all!

Charisse Lim Kei Min RVHS

I scored a B for Physics. I am happy and am thankful to Physics Cafe. I have always enjoyed lessons at Physics Cafe. My advice to juniors is that if you are weak in Physics, or losing confidence, come to Physics Cafe. I am glad I did and I highly recommend it! Thank you Mr Dave Sim.

Yee Huei Chi RVHS

My understanding and appreciation for physics has certainly increased in the time that I’ve been at PMC! It certainly gave me a lot of clarity and hope in improving my physics 🙂 Mr Kwok has been a really helpful and engaging tutor, and I am truly grateful for the help PMC as a whole has given me.

Koh Kay Lyn RVHS

I always had problems with my basic physics concepts ever since secondary school until I attended PMC. After joining PMC, I was able to see significant improvements in my Physics grades. The lessons are really easy to understand, and the topics seem crystal clear after each session. Lessons at PMC are not only fun and engaging, but also really enriching. Mr Daniel Kwok is a patient and kind teacher! He takes the time to clearly explain complicated concepts and dismiss our doubts. The learning environment is also very ideal, it pushes students to work hard to do well. If I could go back in time, I would definitely have joined earlier.

Sheryl Mah RVHS

Really enjoy the lessons taught, which I feel is the most important thing (as enjoyment breeds interest, which typically results in good grades). This is something that all teachers I have had in school failed to accomplish, hence really thankful for sparking an interest in the subject taught.

Zarek RVHS

Attending PMC lessons throughout my JC years was one of the best decisions that I made, as the teaching style and materials really helped me grasp my basics and gear me up for harder questions that allowed me to make better use of my studying time, which was very crucial in the mad rush for A levels. The environment in the centre was also friendly and bright, and with lessons as interesting and engaging as the ones here, it was no surprise that me and my friends look forward to lessons each week.

Lim Qian Hui RVHS

Miss Toh, I will always remember your puzzled face when I don’t do your homework. alwayz make me feel guilty.. :p your quiz was a little stressing initially but can be quite exciting too! your explanations are clear and to the point. I like it and I am sure many students do as well. Thank you Miss Toh!! Won’t have gone to JC without your encouragement and teaching.

Vini SECONDARY

If there are any words to describe Miss Toh, I think it will be gentle and smart. I can remember vividly how she whipped out her pen and a blank piece of paper to give me an overview of a chapter which I have missed cos I joined her class later. She clarified my doubts in mere 30mins. A monstrous chapter miracously turned into something so intuitive and easy. I guess this was one of the first few personal encounter with Miss Toh that strikes me with that impression. No wonder people says first impression counts. Haha.. ok, overall, Miss Toh is the best math tutor I have so far.. which explains why I have sticked to her until my big Os… Thank you Miss Toh… Keep in touch k?

Vivian SECONDARY

Thank you Miss Toh. I didn’t know I can do well for Math before you came to teach us. I enjoy your lessons because it is always very casual and we feel at ease to say or ask anything. Your overview of each topic helped the us understand the topic easily. Although we are always noisy and lethagic in the 3pm lesson, you are always understanding and patient with us. Thank you for teaching our class. 🙂

Hazwan SECONDARY

I have done pretty well for Maths this term and I am proud of it. At first, I have no confidence in Maths as I know that I am lazy but Miss Toh and my peers gave me lots of encouragement to work harder. I would like to give thanks to Miss Toh for her her moral support and lessons. I really appreciate Miss Toh’s lesson. Thank you cher!! I will continue to work hard <3

Shahhidah SECONDARY

Miss Toh,
Thanks for all the guidance and help that you have given me these past 3 months. It was with your help that I managed to improve tremendously, and score a B for maths! Something which I have never achieved ever since in upper secondary. You are a kind and caring teacher, and you never fail to help me in any way possible. Hopefully I can score a B3 or perhaps an A to make you proud! I hope I won’t let you down. : )

Ying Xiang SECONDARY

I joined Miss Toh after my sec 3 exam… I failed badly and needed to sit for a provisional exam to continue taking a maths. With 4 one-to-one lessons, miss toh gave me a quick crash course. She showed me all possible questions in each topic nd caught all my bad habits… She made it sounds so simple that i cannot believe it!!! I was very happy when i pass the paper and regained confidence in a maths. Ever since then, I began to excel in maths… finally, got A for a maths in O level. Thank you miss toh for all your help! All the best..

Pravin SECONDARY

Miss Toh is a kind and patient teacher who has helped me alot as my GCE O LVLS are approaching. I am very poor in maths when i first joined but she is always willing to go in depth of that particular subject topic. Her explanations are clear and easy to understand. Her good temper is something I think is very important because it enable me to have lessons that are stress-free. The summary sheet that she gave us, helped me a lot. I can absorb alot of concepts from there in a glance 🙂 Thank you Miss Toh, you really helped me a lot!

Marcus Lim SECONDARY

Miss Toh has a good knowledge of variety of exam questions. The extra lessons and worksheets provided were indeed very useful. Thanks for providing more worksheets in areas where I was weaker in. It was also wonderful that there was such great enthusiasm to help me in any way possible.

Nicole SECONDARY

Maths used to be my greatest problem. Although I can understand the concept, I could never score A in maths until I joined miss toh classes. After going through the major concepts, she will show us the common trick questions in exams. I feel that it is extremely helpful especially for students like me. I feel as though I saw the exam paper before I actually even sit for it. Miss Toh has helped me gain confidence and like maths again. Thank you Miss Toh for your wonderful lessons.

Liang Min Li SECONDARY

Hey Miss Toh! F9 to B3!! I still cannot believe it. Thank you for helping me all this time. Also, thank you for having faith in me. I think you always have it more than I have for myself. Haha. The notes you prepared are formatted very effectively as it’s size allows me to carry it around and revise anywhere. Its content is structured such that it’s easy to understand. Besides that, your encouragement is also something I really appreciate too. By the way, you still owe us our Mac treat!!!

Danial SECONDARY

Miss Toh is able to relate what she teaches to daily life, so it becomes much simpler to grasp the concept. Lessons never end on time but I do not complain as I get to ask questions and clarify some stuff that I am unsure of. She stays back to help me out with whatever extra questions I have or concepts that I am not clear about as I am not a fast learner. She is extremely patient, and tries her best to help every student. Miss Toh’s notes are detailed, which highlights important points. It is concise, brief and yet, hits all the important concepts and fundamentals for all the topics. She has done so much more than what she needs to do. She really helped me gain my interest in Mathematics back, and although my basics were very weak, I managed to finally pass A Maths and score a B3 in E Maths.

Emmanuel Phua SECONDARY

Miss Toh is Truly an amazing math tutor I ever seen!!!! She can explain the same concept in SOOOO many different way until I can understand. She is extremely approachable! It feels like you’re talking to a friend than a teacher! Which made us feel very easy to ask any questions in class! She never scolds or get angry and willing to stay back and spend extra time for me to ask my huge stack of questions. Thank you Miss Toh for helping me get my A! 😀

Kek Shi Jie SECONDARY

Hi Miss Toh, Thank you for your guidance for the past 3 years. You have been the most wonderful teacher I could ever ask for. I couldn’t have gotten my A without you.

Melissa SECONDARY

I was introduced to this tuition center, Maths Cafe by a classmate in the beginning of the year. At that time, My maths was terrible to a point where i scored F9 for all my math tests. After enrolling in Maths Cafe, the teacher, Miss Janelle Toh taught me the basics of mathematics like algebra. As i get better with my foundation, i learnt more new things all thanks to miss toh. My grades improved from F9 to C6 in the prelims, then lastly, to B3 in the GCE O LEVELS. I have enjoyed my classes with miss toh and it was indeed a fun journey. THANKS MISS TOH!

Dalton Wong SECONDARY

The notes that Miss Toh prepare is concise and good. They are my exam-essentials since sec 2. The small booklets make it seems like there is really nothing much to digest. I will always refer to the first page for all the formulas, concepts and useful examples to do my homework. Thank you Miss Toh for nanny-ing me for 3 years. Zheng Hui Min, St Theresa School

Zheng Hui Min SECONDARY

Ms toh is very patient and always try to help you understand things you don’t before she continues with lesson. The topic tests and exam practices nearing the o’s helped SO much(to the extent i can’t explain.) She comes up with interesting and very-easy-to-understand methods to maneuver around problems. The 2 hours of lesson with ms toh every wednesday was probably the best thing i did last year. Thank you ms toh! I owe it to you!! XD

Wu Su Yuan SECONDARY

Miss Toh has her own unique way of making us remember our careless mistakes. She actually gives ‘names’ to the things that she wants us to remember. Honestly, it was kinda funny at first but I soon realized how effective it was. It was like I knew careless mistake like one of my friends. Hahaz.. another thing I like about Miss Toh’s lessons is that she gives us many challenging questions to stretch our tiny brains. ;p these questions really help us feel smart and of course do well in exam. Hee… thank you miss toh! 😀

Joanna Lim SECONDARY

I never thought I needed maths tuition until I was in sec 3. I couldn’t understand a thing in class! I was so frightened and lost at that time that I asked my mum to help me look for a tutor. That was when I first met Miss Toh, I was amazed by how she can compressed what my school taught in a month in just 1 lesson. She highlights the main concepts and go through several examples before giving us the commonly tested exam questions. It was so clear and concise that I felt so relieved that I found her. Without her help, I guess I will still be one of the lost sheep in class. Thank you Miss Toh for taking me in.

Chan Yi Lin SECONDARY

was introduced to Miss Toh’s E Maths class by a friend, at the beginning of June, last year. Before joining her tuition class, I was a D7 to C6 student and I never enjoyed Mathematics. It was always a nightmare. Miss Toh has her very interesting techniques to tackle different questions and problems. This shed light to many sums I could not solve before. Her topic by topic lessons during the beginning were extremely useful and it helped to build a solid foundation which was critical in every aspect.

What’s more, she provided the class with her little graphical formulae chart.. How could I live through my O levels without that?! 😀 I begin to love Mathematics and it wasn’t as bad as it used to be. My grades improved tremendously within just 2 months. (from C5 to B3) During Mid-September, like every teacher, Miss Toh started her ‘Practices papers thrown at you’ campaign. Although tiring, it gave me the practice I desperately needed.

Her passion for teaching and her energetic personality brightens up every room and never fail to put smiles on our faces even after a long and tiring day. She was also very patient and made sure the class understood everything before she moved on to the next question. I would not have done as well as I did for Mathematics if it wasn’t for Miss Toh’s support and guidance and I owe it all to her. I am truly thankful to her and the friend who had introduced me to this tuition class.

Wu Su Yuan SECONDARY

Miss Toh is simply awesome! I started tuition in the middle of sec 3 and managed to catch up by the end of the year. I was able to help my friends when they can’t solve their homework questions. By Sec 4, I was like a maths expert in my class. It was really amazing how I could improve so much in such a short period of time!! Thank you Miss Toh! Cheers,

Jervin Wong SECONDARY

I have been attending Miss Toh’s lessons since sec 2. Without her help, I think I will not be able to do well consistently in Maths. Thank you Miss Toh. All the best with The Maths Cafe.

Pauline Chen SECONDARY

I was averaging around a B grade since sec 3. I was never able to hit the 70 mark. With only 5 months to O level, I decided to seek help from The Maths Cafe. I was recommended to Miss Toh by my friend from another school. Miss Toh’s short cut method and concise summary of all the topics is really useful during my revision. It makes the concepts easier to digest. And it is also extremely helpful when we were doing drilling of the many many challenging exam papers (be it from school or from The Maths Cafe; it was a total madness!!). It saves us the time and effort to search through our notes for the formulas. All in all, I am thankful to have joined Miss Toh’s Maths class before my O level. A big Thank you to you Miss Toh! ^.^

Zhou Rou Ling SECONDARY

Hi Miss Toh, I would like to say THANK YOU for all the help you have rendered to helping me achieving my ALL A1 target in O Levels. :p It was always a joy to attend your class. You make Math so easy to understand and fun to solve all those challenging questions from The Maths Cafe. The small test every week is also very helpful to help us gauge where we stand in major exam. The colorful summary is concise and handy when we do revision. ? Thank you for making this journey so much easier.

Fabiana Low SECONDARY

I was really bad at Maths all the way until sec 2. Only in sec 3 then I decided to seek help and attended Miss Toh’s Maths classes at Marymount. She was patient with me because of my weak foundation. She will explain concepts and my doubts slowly and clearly until I could understand. With only 4 lessons before my Mid Year exam, I managed to PASS my Maths exam for the FIRST TIME in secondary school! From then on, I made steady improvement and got A for my year end exam. Thanks Miss Toh!

Jonathon SECONDARY

Miss Toh, I got 88% for my Mid-Year 😀 Thank you for being such a MARVELLOUS Maths teacher!! 🙂

Loo May Tia SECONDARY

Hi Ms Toh, Ed just told me he scored A2 for SA1. I believe this will definitely increase his confidence as it has been a long time since he got an A for Math. Thanks very much for your efforts and your dedication.

Cath, Edmund’s Mum SECONDARY

Hi Ms Toh, I would like to thank you for helping Sharmaine so much in her maths. She scored A1 in her recent common test and it’s definitely very encouraging for her as maths is the only subject that she never score A1. She is with you only since March and I can see a big improvement and confidence in her. In fact, she is always looking forward to your class and also thanks for always staying back to answer her questions from her school worksheets. The only regret I have is not knowing you earlier so that she does not need to struggle in this subject.

Mrs Ng, Sharmaine’s Mum SECONDARY

Hello Miss Toh, I got A1 for both math. I really want to thank you for all your guidance. I’ve gained so much confidence in maths ever since joining The Maths Cafe. You always answered my questions patiently until I understand my silly careless mistakes. I think I have learnt so much math concepts from you than over the past 3 years in school. From F9 in sec 3 to A1 in O Levels I think there isn’t much for me to add, the grades speaks for itself. ;p Thank you so much so much!

Evangeline SECONDARY

Miss Toh! I did you proud! I got A1 for E Maths and A2 for A Maths! I never thought it was possible. I really want to thank you for EVERYTHING. No matter how hard I studied last time, I always didn’t manage to score as well as I wanted to. The Maths Cafe questions are tough and prepared me well for my school exams. The colourful summary is concise and extremely handy. What you taught us was not just how to score in Maths, but rather how to study smart. Thank you for all the encouragement, tips and support till the end. I will definitely recommend The Maths Cafe to everyone I know.

Charmian SECONDARY

I would definitely recommend The Maths Cafe to my peers. Miss Toh has really helped me pull up my Additional Mathematics grades from a D7 during the Mid-year exams to an A2 in O Levels. She is willing to put in extra time and effort to make sure you understand everything clearly. The notes are amazing as well and have definitely helped me understand topics better. I would like to take this time to thank Miss Toh for being such an amazing mentor.

Huan Ru Han SECONDARY

The answering techniques taught to us by Ms Toh is very helpful as not only does it help us in during the thought process, but it also makes it easier for us to revise when reviewing our previous work. Having lessons in The Maths Cafe means having more attention from the teacher, which means that it is a lot easier for you to approach the tutor, Ms Toh, to clarify any doubts you may have. Also, Ms Toh is by far one of the best mathematics teachers I have ever had as she is able to explain clearly the concept being taught/the thought process in solving the question at hand and as such, I would definitely recommend my friends to join The Maths Cafe. (:

Ng Yi Ching SECONDARY

Miss Toh! your notes are really helpful as they are short but to the point! (makes maths seem less dry!) and the way you explain the methods and how to present our answers is super clear and easy to remember 😀 like when learning how to do differentiation and integration especially, you taught us in ‘english’ instead of in ‘maths’ and i think that really helped me to understand betteras compared to when my school teacher taught! i think The Maths Cafe really helped me a lot in acheiving my goal for both maths and i will definitely recommend my juniors to join your class! thank you Miss Toh for all the help and support and worksheets to do! 😀

Charmaine SECONDARY

Thanks Ms Toh for all you have given me!! I rly appreciate all your efforts and i hope u can continue moulding students into what they desire. Before attending the classes, I constantly flunk my physics examinations ever since sec 3. At physics cafe, they presented comprehensive notes to us and also rigorous practice on physics questions. Although b3 is not really an amazing score, it is still a huge improvement and i would like to thank Ms Janelle Toh for her efforts.

Hughie Chan SECONDARY

Physics cafe’s unique secrets enclosed has greatly benefitted me as it has summarized all the key concepts all within a small booklet. This has made revision so much easier and enjoyable! Lessons in physics cafe are much clearer than those in school. I was able to understand concepts in an extremely short time which i previously didnt with the explanation of Mr kwok. I was also able to ask questions after class and he would patiently answer me to clear all my doubts. This led to my results improving from C6 to A1! And im incredibly thankful for such a great tutor like mrkwok! Im confident that with all the help provided by physics cafe, my friends and i will definitely achieve our desired grades and reach our desired JCs. I have recommended and will continue to recommend people around me( my juniors or friends) to join physics cafe , for it is really a fantastic tuition centre:)

Tan Yan Zhi SECONDARY

Physics tuition at The Physics Cafe is the best! I will definitely recommend my friends as The Physics Cafe gave me a clear explanation of details that might seem incomprehensible and difficult to understand. I hope to meet the excellent teachers of The Physics Cafe in JC 🙂

Kim Su Min SECONDARY

Before seeking the help of The Physics Cafe I really thought that a distinction for Physics Levelis impossible. But through the many lessons I find myself understanding a lot more concepts that I couldn’t understand before. So I will definitely recommend my friends and even juniors to join The Physics Cafe if they need help.

Pak Fang Ning SECONDARY

I feel that The Physics Cafe a very good course to go to but I think I joined a little too late. Nevertheless, I’m blessed to jump from an F9 to a B3 within 2 terms 🙂

Hana karim SECONDARY

Hello Ms Toh !! You’ve been a great physics + math teacher during the past 2 years when I was in The Physics Café! I started off with below average grades for my math and I’m Glad to have you as my teacher for I have improved so much ! Thankyou for being such a patient and dedicated teacher ?? You are amazing (very pretty, kind and smart) and I will never forget you !! 🙂 Hi! Mr Wong ! Thank you for being such a great teacher , teaching me in sec 3 and towards the end of Sec 4:-) Don’t worry about us forgetting you because we won’t ?????? I will never forget your lame jokes because it’s so lame its stuck in my memory forever!
Anyway, physics lesson would never be the same without you:-) thankyou so much for your guidance and WE LOVE YOU! Dear PMC, I will definitely recommend my friends to join the physics cafe !! The notes are extremely useful because they are small and easy for a quick overview of the topics! Especially the thick booklet before the major exam where the explanation and key points for every topic is in there! This makes it really convenient for us to do a last minute check (right before the actual exam)!! Since its small, it can also be carried around easily 🙂 i feel the revision tests are THE BEST!! Before O-levels I actually redo the questions for every test and it really helped to refresh mymemory on the different type of questions (since o’s has so many topics cfm forget :0) Anyway, I used the notes really really well and I really liked the way it was formatted !! YOOHOOHOOO!!!!

Sharmain Wee Li Ming SECONDARY

Mr Shane Wong engages his students very well. His charismatic nature and great knowledge in the subject matter makes him a good tutor. His lessons are relaxed, fun and interesting. Hence, lessons were not so much of a chore but more of a weekly stress reliever. Additionally, we still get to learn more Physics knowledge.

Shaun Chim Kean Weng SECONDARY

Physics cafe’s unique secrets enclosed has greatly benefitted me as it has summarized all the key concepts all within a small booklet. This has made revision so much easier and enjoyable! Lessons in physics cafe are so much clearer than those in school. I was able to understand concepts in an extremely short time with the explanation of Mr kwok! I was also able to ask questions after class and he would patiently answer me to clear all my doubts! This has led to my results improving from C6 to A1! And I am incredibly thankful for such a great tutor like Mr Kwok! I am confident that with all the help provided by physics cafe, my friends and i will definitely achieve our desired grades and attend our desired schools. I have recommended and will continue to recommend people around me (my juniors or friends) to join physics cafe , for it is really the best tuition I’ve ever had.

Tan Yan Zhi SECONDARY

The Physics Secrets Enclosed has been a really good summary of everything that I need to know. It covers all the main points and concepts of each topic. I think that the difference between this Physics Maths tuition centre and the others is that they spend about half of the time explaining the important concepts to ensure that we understand them fully. If we do not even know how to apply the things that we learnt, there would be no point in doing the questions. Going through the topics thoroughly has helped make me understand what I am doing in each questions and has no doubt helped me improve my physics grades. Thank you.

Ryan Ho SECONDARY

The Secrets Enclosed is very useful, especially since it has a summary of every topic. This makes studying a lot easier. I personally enjoy lessons in The Physics Cafe as lessons are really enriching and interesting! Mr Wong is really lame (in a good way) and funny hahaha. The Physics Cafe helped me a lot, especially for structured questions. The Physics Cafe goes through the answers for structured questions in point form which makes it a lot easier for revision! My peers in The Physics Cafe are hardworking and this serves as positive influence since they motivate me to work harder 🙂 I have confidence that we will all do well this year! Especially since we have such dedicated and inspiring teachers who are willing to stay late after class just to help us clarify our doubts. As i have benefitted much from the lessons at The Physics Cafe, like my seniors did. Similarly, i would recommend my juniors to join The Physics Cafe too! Thank you for the past 2 years of guidance, I have benefited a lot and my grades have definitely improved, from a c6 in sec 2 to a distinction now!! THANKYOU SO MUCH!! <3

Sharmain Wee Li Ming SECONDARY

In Secondary 3, Physics was a chore and a mess of concepts which I couldn’t differentiate and understand. After failing, I proceeded to the November crash course in hope to start understanding some concepts. It was so enlightening I decided to join the Secondary 4 class this year! Attending Physics Cafe provided me a fundamental knowledge of the concepts I need to know in the S4 topics. Physics Cafe helped me to be more confident in Physics and motivated to study for Physics so yay! Thank you Mr Shane and Physics Cafe! :))

Bernice Lim Si Min SECONDARY

I really like the Secrets Enclosed booklet as it has helped me a lot in my revision. Lessons in The Physics Cafe are really enjoyable and our teacher never fails to point out all the little details that we may miss out. There is a stark difference between my peers in the Physics Cafe and my friends in school as they have a better grasp of the concepts and they are more confident as well. I think my friends and will do well this year as we have one of the best physics teachers 🙂 i will definitely recommend my friends to join The Physics Cafe as it has helped me improve a lot. Thank you!

Goh Xuan Ying Alicia SECONDARY

Secrets Enclosed provided me with a lot of help and tips on how to answer questions
Mr Kwok has helped me a lot by fixing a lot of my concepts and foundation in physics (especially for electricity)
Through the lessons, i’ve also been exposed to many different types of questions and learnt how to tackle them

Quah Wen Chyi SECONDARY

The secrets enclosed is a good summary of the whole physics textbook as it is small and very detailed. I will not have to carry around my big physics textbook anymore. Yay!The lessons in Physics cafe are easier to understand compared to the ones in my school. The lessons are also much more engaging and entertaining. I think my peers in Physics cafe are much more smarter and confident compared to my peers in school and most of them will do very well for our O levels.I would recommend my friends who are weak in physics to join the physics cafe as even I was very bad at physics and failing but now I am doing way better.

Nikhil TarunSanghavi SECONDARY

Hello Ms J!!! Firstly, I would like to say thank you for all the effort you have put in to teach us. When I went into Physics Café last June ( I think? ), I was really worried that I could not catch up for I have heard that this was a really good tuition centre and had many able pupils. Thank god I can lol :p My Physics was really, really bad when I first entered. I had absolutely no clue about topics such as Dynamics and what I did mostly was to randomly apply formulas T^T . I am really grateful for the clear, concise way that you guys teach that make Physics logical. Soon after I had first joined, I had joined The Maths Café as I had kind of failed my Additional Maths paper last year o.o My