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Sassy Mama
17 hours ago
- Business
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How Students From This Online International School End Up At Top Universities Like Harvard & Oxford
We chat with the founders of Crimson Global Academy to uncover the secrets behind the success of their flexible education, which empowers students to pursue education at Ivy League universities. Ever wanted a glimpse into the world of flexible, online education? Crimson Global Academy (CGA) is an online international school that allows students to learn at their own pace from anywhere in the world. Thanks to their unique borderless system, students are placed by ability, not age, which allows over 49% of their students to study above their year level. With a highly personalised academic plan, interactive classes, a global classroom with over 70 nationalities and online clubs that foster confidence and community, Crimson Global Academy allows students to pursue their strengths, excel academically, and prepare for admission to top universities around the world. We chat with the founders to get the inside scoop about why parents and students rave about their learning experience at Crimson Global Academy. 1. What inspired the start of CGA? CGA was born from a bold idea: to redefine schooling so students could learn at their own pace, anywhere in the world. The idea crystallised during my time at Stanford. Meeting students thriving in online environments showed me what was possible! 2. What are some of the main benefits of online schooling that a physical school cannot replicate? Students get access to the world's most qualified and engaging teachers for each curriculum and subject, not available in Singapore. Students can be efficient with their time, as online learning means zero commute or downtime at school. Students can benefit from personalised, 1-on-1 lessons that physical schools cannot offer. 3. What is a typical school day at CGA? Is there a routine or timetable? A 'typical school day' is very variable because every CGA student follows a personalised academic plan that is designed to help them achieve their goals. A student in Singapore could start at 7am and finish by 1:30pm, or spread out their classes throughout the day, or start in the afternoon and finish late on weekday evenings. This is why students looking for flexibility choose us. 4. Given its 100% online setting, how does CGA ensure students feel a sense of community and connection in school? Through online clubs, extracurricular activities and student leadership roles, learners actively shape their school experience, fostering ownership, confidence and community. Our pastoral and mentorship programmes ensure that every student is known, supported and empowered to thrive. We host meet-ups in selected cities, and students participate in global school trips to destinations like the UK, New Zealand and Vietnam. 5. Can you share some success stories of CGA students who have gone on to top universities like Harvard, Oxford or other Ivy League schools? Notable university placements include Princeton University (Computer Science), University of Oxford (Medicine), Stanford University, Columbia University, Northwestern University, Johns Hopkins University, UC Berkeley, and Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2024 – 2025, three students were accepted to Oxford/Cambridge. 28 Students were accepted into US News Top 50 universities, and we have received offers to Durham University, UCL, King's College London, University of Melbourne and more. So if you're on the hunt for a uniquely flexible and personalised education that will prepare your child for admission to top-notch universities across the globe, Crimson Global Academy might just be the perfect fit for them. Crimson Global Academy, [email protected], Tel: (+886) 96570 8393,
Sassy Mama
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sassy Mama
What's New In August: WEAVE Opens At RWS, New Titanic Exhibition & Colugo Camp At Mandai
This August, we're stoked that WEAVE has officially opened its doors. Plus, there are new immersive exhibitions and a gamer's haven at Bugis+. New month, new finds! WEAVE, the highly anticipated lifestyle and shopping destination, has opened its doors to the public. Plus, we look forward to stepping into the world of Titanic at Fever's newest exhibition and diving into Singapore's history at the National Museum of Singapore's revamped Glass Rotunda exhibition. Gamers will flock to their new haven at Bugis+, where you'll find Singapore's largest console esports stadium and more! Click here for past What's New Mama finds! Disclaimer: These are external events not owned or managed by Sassy Mama. Always check with the organiser for changes or cancellations. WEAVE: New 20,000 sqft mall at Resorts World Sentosa WEAVE is Singapore's newest lifestyle destination that features stunning architecture and sustainable roofing that allows natural light to flood the space. This modern lifestyle and community enclave offers something for everyone from local favourites like Old Seng Choong and Chatterbox to global fashion brands like Coach, Vilebrequin, adidas and more. Plus, don't miss a variety of dining experiences, including popular Korean bakery Standard Bread and two new concepts by Michelin-starred chef Paul Pairet. Read more about WEAVE Sentosa here. Deets: WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra Looking for a fun way to introduce your little ones to the world of music? This is your sign to get tickets to Singapore Symphony Orchestra's upcoming family show: Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra, taking place on 6 September 2025. An hour before each show, kids can get hands-on with the ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo, where kids (and grown-ups!) can try playing instruments like the harp, cello and trumpet! When the show begins, you will get to join Luna the Young Spacefarer on a musical journey across the cosmos in search of harmony, friendship and a way back home. Instead of an ordinary spaceship, Luna will hop in one built from musical instruments and encounter curious aliens, mysterious planets and thrilling chases, all set to the music of Tchaikovsky, John Williams, and Strauss. Watch your little one light up as they learn about instruments through creative storytelling. Get tickets here. This concert is recommended for children ages 5 and above. For children aged 6 and below, check out SSO Babies' Proms held on 13 and 14 September 2025! Get tickets here. Get 15% off when you purchase a Family Package of four tickets. Plus, get 15% off when you buy at least one ticket to two or more Concerts for Children: Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra, Halloween Spooktacular! and Wild Symphony. Valid when you purchase through the Internet, mobile, hotline and authorised agents. Deets: Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Esplanade Concert Hall, Read more: Kids Theatre Shows & Musicals In Singapore SanSara: Redefined North Indian feast Want to indulge in an authentic North Indian feast? Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore's SanSara reopens on 1 August 2025 with refined North Indian dining that celebrates the grandeur of India's royal kitchens through cuisine and design. Their menu is thoughtfully redesigned to pay homage to India's palatial courts, allowing you to dine amidst a contemporary blend of rich textiles, carved wood accents and warm golden tones. Led by Master Chef Pannalal Nath, authentic classics and inventive new creations including Tali Scallops and Sailana Shevand (prawns with lobster in coconut cream), Gosht Ki Galouti (Lucknow's famous lamb kebab) and the smoked Rajasthani Nasila Dunger Lal Maas are some highlights to look forward to. Elevating the dining experience, SanSara's new whiskey and cocktail bar invites you to kick back and treat yourself to Indian spirits that play the hero in inventive drink pairings. Try the curry leaf-infused Hyderabad Jira Mojito and the Old Mumbai, a spiced reinterpretation of the Old Fashioned, then make a toast to celebrating the heritage and history of Indian culture. Deets: SanSara, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, Read more: Best Indian Restaurants In Singapore Edited Homes: Home styling service Dreaming of a stylish home without the chaos of renovation or the stress of endless showroom visits? Edited Homes is Singapore's newest digital-first interior styling service made just for renters, families, and anyone looking for a fuss-free upgrade. They offer beautifully curated room packages, smart digital mood boards, and a click-to-buy experience—so you can design your dream space without lifting a paintbrush. What we love most? Their digital lookbook, which lets you visualise your space, gives personalised layout tips, and includes a click-to-shop shopping list–all online. Whether you're designing a Montessori-style toddler room or turning your living room into a calm, Scandi retreat, Edited Homes helps you create functional spaces you'll be proud to come home to. Quote SASSYMAMA to get 10% off their ready-to-style room packages. Terms & conditions apply. Cannot be used with other coupons and offers. Deets: Edited Homes, Instagram, Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through The Eyes of the Passengers Rediscover the story behind Titanic at Fever's newest immersive exhibition. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through the Eyes of the Passengers takes you back to the transatlantic voyage to experience life aboard the Titanic, where you will get to step into the personal stories of the passengers and experience the heartbreaking tragedy when the magnificent vessel sank to the ocean floor. Look forward to 1,300 square metres of dramatic re-creations, 3D views, video animations and cutting-edge technology that will retell the story of Titanic in a brand-new way. Deets: Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through the Eyes of the Passengers, from 6 August 2025, Read more: Free Museums For Kids & Exhibitions In Singapore Colugo Camp: Glamping experience at Mandai Adding to their host of attractions, Mandai Wildlife Group will soon open its doors to their all-new 2D1N glamping experience at Colugo Camp. Wake up to the sound of nature and be surrounded by the lush greenery of Mandai Wildlife EAST. This all-inclusive camping experience comes with meals and free entry to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Wonders. A 2D1N experience at Colugo Camp starts from $550 per person for two pax, $700 for three pax and $800 for four pax. Read more about Colugo Camp here. Deets: Colugo Camp, Mandai Wildlife EAST, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, SG60 Experience Credits: One free trial class for every child Brought to you by Flying Cape, parents with children aged 15 and below can redeem one SG60 Experience Credit through Singpass. Your child can use this credit to join a trial class for free! Whether they're keen to dance their heart out with Crestar or Dancepointe or want to hone their football skills with Real Madrid, there are plenty of hands-on learning experiences for everyone! Plus, the first 500 parents who redeem each month and book an experience will receive a bonus activity from kid-friendly venues like The Polliwogs, Nekoland and more! Deets: SG60 Experience Credits, National Museum of Singapore: Revamped Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda After a revamp, the National Museum of Singapore will soon unveil a new permanent exhibition in the Glass Rotunda on 8 August 2025. As part of the SG60 celebration, this large-scale immersive experience, Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, will take you back to key moments in Singapore's history. Look forward to a personalised, interactive experience, where you can join conversations about Singapore's history, rediscover how far we have come and the prospects of our future. Deets: Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, National Museum of Singapore, Gamer's Guild by EVO Amusement: SG's largest console esports stadium Calling all gamers! Gamer's Guild by EVO Amusement is an esports stadium where you can play to your heart's content! There are over 50 console stations with racing simulations and co-op games for friendly competition. This new haven features Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and an elite driving simulation rig powered by Next Level Racing's racing cockpit and Thrustmaster's racing wheel. Gamer's Guild also has a huge library of 300 console games and counting, so you can test-run any games you want to try before taking home a copy! Deets: Gamer's Guild by EVO Amusement, Bugis+, 201 Victoria St, #05-05 Bugis+, Singapore 188067, Design Orchard Retail Showcase (DORS): 80+ local brands If you're a fan of retail therapy, this one's for you! Design Orchard Retail Showcase (DORS) has unveiled a refreshed retail space along Orchard Road. Here, you'll find some of Singapore's best lifestyle, beauty, fashion and design brands conveniently under one roof. Whether you're looking to add to your self-care or wardrobe collection or are in search of quirky gifts, there's something for everyone. This space will feature an ever-evolving mix of local brands, so there will always be a reason to come back! Deets: Design Orchard Retail Space, 250 Orchard Road, #01-01, Singapore 238905, The Adventure Jar: A children's book on navigating breast cancer Ever wondered how to explain breast cancer to your child? The Adventure Jar is a children's storybook developed by Gilead in collaboration with Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) that helps young readers understand the impact of breast cancer. This story is inspired by the real-life experiences of women who live with breast cancer and follows a young girl named Cassie who learns of her mother's diagnosis and opens up conversations about the illness and the importance of emotional resilience and family support. Deets: The Adventure Jar, Read past new openings & happenings in Singapore here
Sassy Mama
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sassy Mama
SG 60: Deals & Must-Reads
The best SG60 deals, treats, and inspiring reads – all in one place. Celebrate Singapore's 60th birthday in style! We've rounded up the best SG60 deals, delicious treats, and feel-good reads to mark this milestone year. Whether you're after family-friendly fun, irresistible discounts, or inspiring local stories, you'll find it all right here – your ultimate guide to everything SG60.
Sassy Mama
29-07-2025
- General
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This New Villa-Inspired Kindergarten With Eco Features & Child-Centric Approach Opens This September!
International French School (IFS) will soon welcome young learners to their new kindergarten campus, which features a unique villa concept, sustainable features, and a child-centric education philosophy. Opening in September 2025, International French School (IFS)'s new Kindergarten will raise the standard for sustainable international schools. Known for their multilingual education in English, French and Mandarin, IFS seamlessly integrates eco-conscious innovations and design features that will inspire the next generation to become global leaders with sustainability in mind. Thanks to their child-centric approach, students at IFS are empowered to take responsibility, become independent and develop a lifelong passion for learning. This new kindergarten perfectly embodies these values, and we couldn't be more excited! Unique villa concept with eco-friendly features At IFS's new kindergarten campus, children become part of a vibrant, connected community. Inspired by the layout of villas, the campus features four generously sized classrooms linked by a central communal hub, known as the Agora. This thoughtfully designed space encourages little ones to interact, collaborate and explore new ways of learning. IFS believes that protecting our planet begins in early childhood. That's why the new kindergarten has been built with sustainability at its core. The entire campus runs on solar energy, ensuring a fully carbon-neutral learning environment. Special double-glazed, low-emissivity windows keep out heat and harmful UV rays while allowing the space to be flooded with natural light. To keep students cool, smart air-conditioning works in tandem with energy-efficient ceiling fans, minimising energy use without compromising comfort. Meanwhile, every drop of rainwater is collected in underground tanks and filtered through advanced Feature Planting Troughs, which nourish lush greenery and reduce the school's environmental footprint. Child-centric education that nurtures a love for learning Combining their beautifully designed, eco-friendly campus with their child-centric educational philosophy, IFS sets the stage for little ones to start their educational journey on the right foot. The proven curriculum, rooted in French pedagogy, focuses on five key areas: language, mathematics, physical activity, arts and understanding the world. This comprehensive and child-centred framework ensures a well-rounded education. Here, young learners are encouraged to take responsibility, gain independence and collaboration skills. Through this approach, the passionate teachers here help children develop strong self-esteem and discover a lifelong passion for learning. If you're keen to explore IFS's newly launched kindergarten, click here to sign up for their upcoming Open House on Friday, 19 September 2025, at 8:45am. Tour their innovative campus and discover their eco-friendly features firsthand. Meet their Principal, and chat with the Admissions Team to get all of your questions answered! Take the first step, and watch your child thrive! International French School, 3000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore 569928, [email protected], Tel: (+65) 6805 0001,
Sassy Mama
25-07-2025
- General
- Sassy Mama
Preschoolers Get A Sneak Peek Of School Life With A Play-Based Experience At This International School
Starting school can be overwhelming, but Dover Court's Stay & Play sessions give preschoolers a fun, play-based experience to help them explore, play and ease into school life with confidence. The first days of school for some children can come with a few nerves, butterflies in the stomach and in some cases, separation challenges. Dover Court International School (DCIS) understands that starting school can be stressful for both parents and children. Their Stay & Play sessions, designed for Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 applicants, use a unique play-based approach to ease start-of-school jitters. Explore & interact, minus the first-day pressure Upon application, DCIS's Stay & Play sessions let kids of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1 experience a fun, no-pressure, play-based experience before they officially join. During the session, preschoolers aged 3 to 5 (Nursery, Reception and Year 1) get to explore the classroom, meet teachers and interact with their future classmates in a play-based setting. Increasing confidence and familiarity with the environment helps ease the start-of-school anxiety, which can be overwhelming for the little ones. And yes, Stay & Play is for the parents, too! Instead of worrying and wondering if the school will be a good fit for your child, parents can gain valuable insight into daily life and DCIS's nurturing, inclusive learning environment. What's more, DCIS's academic team also uses these sessions as an opportunity to learn from the true experts on these children – the parents! Chat one-on-one with members of their Primary Senior Leadership Team who are eager to learn more about your child, so they can better understand their interests and needs before school begins. Stay, play & see if the school is the right fit Through the Stay & Play session, the school's academic team can get to know your child before school starts! At DCIS, every aspect of learning is thoughtfully adapted to support your child and challenge them at the right level to achieve their personal best. Understanding that each child is unique, DCIS believes that what makes your child special can't always be captured in an application form. These sessions allow the school's academic team to observe how children engage, communicate and learn, while also learning directly from parents, so their children's personalities can shine and their learning can be tailored from day one. So say goodbye to the butterflies, because your child will have already had a sneak peek at the fun and learning that await them at DCIS! Dover Court International School is now accepting applications. Click here to enquire and get ready for your Stay & Play session to experience their personalised and nurturing early years programme firsthand. Dover Court International School, 301 Dover Road, Singapore 139644, admissions@ Tel: (+ 65) 6775 7664, The post Preschoolers Get A Sneak Peek Of School Life With A Play-Based Experience At This International School appeared first on Sassy Mama.
