Testimonials

"Mr Tien is a wonderfully competent teacher who is extremely dedicated to and passionate about the work he does. He makes use of his vast knowledge of chemistry and strives to extend chemistry lessons beyond the textbook by introducing numerous real-life applications for chemistry. Mr Tien goes to great lengths to help his students process the great amounts of information, with methods such as verbal quizzes and notes that he constructed. He never fails to help our inquires and ensures that we understand the topics that he goes through. Chemistry lessons are to be taken seriously when Mr Tien teaches, but are always a joy to attend with his cheerful and motivating demeanour that invigorates all of his students to put in their best in chemistry. Mr Tien's encouragement for his students to study enriches the love of learning in many of his students, and pushes them to work even harder and not be satisfied with mediocrity."

"Mr Tien is a very dedicated and caring teacher. My son, under his help, has improved his chemistry scores tremendously, and even got an A1 for his O level Chemistry in 2021. Thank you Mr Tien."

"Mr Tai is my pure physics teacher in 2020 and 2021. He explained physics concepts well and was able to provide explanations for any questions that I had (even if they were out of the O level syllabus). He also taught my class formulae and concepts out of the syllabus which helped me to understand what I had learnt better. Additionally, Mr Tai is a very helpful teacher as he offered consultation to anyone in my class who are struggling to understand certain topics."

"Mr Tai is a teacher dedicated to sharing his physics knowledge with his fellow students. Able to deconstruct complex physics concepts, Mr Tai aids his students in building a firm foundation in the subject and grasping a deep understanding of the discipline. While mixing humour into his lessons to make them more enjoyable, Mr Tai adapts his teaching style to each student to enhance their learning experience. Through his unique approach, Mr Tai cultivates an interest in Physics in his students, making him an exceptional Physics teacher."

"Mr Tai is a fantastic and competent teacher who excels in the work he does due to his vast amount of experience working as a physics teacher at Nan Chiau High School. He has a firm grasp of the knowledge of physics and is able to masterfully pass on his love and knowledge for physics to the students he teaches. Mr Tai’s teachings are never just confined to the textbook and the syllabus, he would tie in real-life contexts to things we have learned in physics class. His lessons are never boring due to his cheerful and optimistic character, occasionally making physics jokes to cure our Monday blues. Physics lessons are always a joy to attend as he always thinks of unique and creative ways of teaching his students. Lessons are never just restricted to the textbooks, Mr Tai would bring in real-life physics instruments as taught in the textbook such as a Wimshurst machine to demonstrate the wonders of static electricity. Because of him, I have found my love for physics and plan to pursue it in my future endeavours. "

"Mr Tai has been my physics teacher from 2018-2020, when I was in Secondary 2 to 4. He has been a really inspiring, dedicated and caring physics teacher. He inspires me to develop a passion and interest in physics. He made physics concepts appear fun and applicable to daily life. He ensures that physics concepts are not just taught off from a book but instead he often uses real life examples to explain the concepts or even brings props and demonstrates the concepts, allowing us to fully understand the concepts. He is very dedicated to his job as an educator. Whenever I have doubts or need to clarify any questions, he is always very willing to help me and answer them, ensuring that all my questions are clarified. I remember always having consultations with him as early as 7 am in the morning. Despite this timing being out of classroom time, he never fails to turn up and be more than willing to help me. His guidance and patience have helped me improve my physics greatly. He is also very approachable and friendly. I can always approach him easily whenever I need help with my physics. He delivers physics concepts in a way that is easy to absorb and digest and make learning physics very fun and interesting. He brings about easy ways to handle physics questions and also gives us useful tips on how to approach and answer them in an effective way. Mr Tai is definitely one of the most knowledgeable Physics teachers I have ever come across."

"Mr Tai has taught me for 3 years, from Secondary 2 to 4. Throughout these 3 years, I have learnt a lot from him. Mr Tai explains physics concepts well and would ensure that everyone has fully understood what he has taught in class. He is also always willing to help us outside of class through face-to-face consultations and WhatsApp. He keeps the class lively by telling jokes and stories, making lessons more enjoyable. Under his guidance, I manage to do well for my “O” levels."

"Mr Tai is very passionate about what he teaches and his lessons are always engaging and digestible! He teaches difficult concepts in a straightforward, comprehensive manner that just works. He often prepares learning materials for his students to accompany his teaching too and they are very effective in getting ideas and concepts across to students."

"Mr Tai has taught me for 2 years in secondary school and is arguably the one who sparked my passion in physics. To deliver the content in the most effective manner, he would go out of his way to find additional materials. Moreover, he always ensures that his classes are not only informative but also engaging. Never did he not help a student who was struggling and he would make sure that they fully understood before he leaves. Furthermore, he would never fail to deliver the knowledge in the most concise and easy-to-understand way, making the content more digestible. Mr Tai is an excellent teacher. Period."

"I took triple science for ‘O’ levels and the learning curve was very steep. My schedule was packed and I am grateful for Mr Tai’s guidance in secondary 4. He is a very passionate physics teacher. With his prior experience in the engineering sector, he would even relate the physics concepts to real world engineering problems, fueling my excitement for physics. With his patience and guidance, I eventually achieved A1 for ‘O’ level physics! Mr Tai gave us such a strong foundation which continued to be useful when I took A level H2 Physics. I compared the O and A level syllabi and realised that I was already taught on quite a few of the physics concepts required for A levels before I entered JC, making physics the most chill subject I took for A levels. Special credit goes to Mr Tai for the wonderful and amazing physics lessons I had in secondary 4! They gave me a strong grasp in concepts and excellent content mastery, allowing me to have a good head start over my JC peers. I saw some of my JC friends struggling before prelims as they were unsure when to use Fleming’s Left-Hand or Right-Hand Rule and how the different kinematics graphs would look like. I am very relieved that I cleared all these doubts before taking my O levels and had a smooth sailing journey taking H2 Physics in ‘A’ levels."

"Thanks to Mr Tien’s dedicated and experienced tutelage, my son has exceeded our academic expectations. Furthermore, Mr Tien’s effective and systematic teaching methods, combined with comprehensive and detailed study notes, empowered my son to demonstrate a stronger understanding of Chemistry and helped develop his passion for the subject. Mr Tien has proven consistently that he is willing to go above and beyond, with his passion for teaching and patience, for his students’ success. I hereby would like to applaud him for playing a key role in motivating my son to perform his best and achieve an outstanding result in his O Level Chemistry result of A1."

"As someone who didn't have much interest in the sciences, physics lessons in secondary school were enjoyable thanks to Mr Tai. Mr Tai simplifies complicated physics concepts, making them really easy to understand and apply. He is also patient and easy to talk to, and I could always ask him questions when in doubt. I had a lot of fun during physics lessons! Thank you Mr Tai."

"Mr Tien has been a huge inspiration for me to work harder for Chemistry since he started teaching me in Secondary 4. His vast knowledge of the topic has helped to nurture my interest in the subject, making it one of my favourite subjects. With his immense passion for teaching and easy to remember abbreviations, I was able to grab hold of the difficult concepts and eventually summarise and remember them by heart. Mr Tien is also an empathetic teacher when he conducts extra sessions for us when our examinations are round the corner. He also lends us a listening ear when we express our worries to him about certain topics, in which he will try his very best to alleviate our stress. Mr Tien’s method of teaching includes constant revision of various topics, making sure that the content is all at our fingertips. I highly recommend Mr Tien as he has supported me tremendously and guided me to be able to sustain my A grade throughout the year!"

"Mr Tien is the most dedicated and passionate teacher that has ever taught me. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the subject and has years of experience, but he is also willing to go out of his way to ensure that everyone understands him and has a full understanding of the concepts covered. I am forever grateful to him for sparking a passion in me for the subject and above all, the values that he has taught me."

"Mr Tien is an inspiring teacher who teaches chemistry in a fun and unique way. With his many years of experience in teaching chemistry, he is able to identify the common mistakes made by students and the possible traps set in the exam questions. He will repeatedly highlight these issues in class so as to remind us not to fall for the traps. Mr Tien also designs unique and easily understandable acronyms for various chapters which will help to reduce your memory load. His classes are never boring and will make you enjoy learning chemistry. Under his teaching, you will soon be able to see improvement in your results."

"Mr Tien was my secondary school Chemistry teacher. I feel that through his lessons, I had a stronger foundation and could grasp the concepts better. His verbal quizzes and rewards system (eg. classmates who scored full marks for a quiz could get a 'sword' or 'medal') was definitely a creative way to spur all of us to always revise our chemistry concepts. Not only was he invested in helping us understand the different chemistry topics, but he also genuinely cared for our well-being. During remedial lessons after school, he would ensure we had our lunch first, and would also give snacks to encourage us. He is a very engaging teacher and I was really lucky to have him as my teacher. Under his patient guidance, I could see the improvement in my chemistry grades."

"I was Mr Tien's chemistry student between Secondary 1 and 4. He has always been an amazing, incredible teacher, both in and out of the subject. His pedagogy is comprehensive and built with years of experience, placing focus into the right areas whilst inspiring students to pursue their interests in Chemistry. His patience yet sternness set him apart from other teachers, pushing students to improve in Chemistry and also grow in the character department. Thank you, Mr Tien!"

"Mr Tien was my Sec 1-4 chemistry teacher. He has been impeccable in his pedagogy, instilling the right mentality and rigour for the sciences since day 1. Being very experienced in the field, Mr Tien is very comprehensive in his explanations, making it easy to commit things learnt in class into memory. His verbal quizzes for every class serves as a timely consolidation for the past lesson, which also helps us to identify our learning gaps. He is an extremely passionate teacher who will go beyond every obstacle to push you above your potential. To date, he has continued to mentor me in my projects as an alumnus for NCHS in Nan Chiau Youth Mentors (NCYM).

Thank you, Mr Tien!"

"I was a student of Mr Tien’s graduating class in 2020, and I am now studying in Hwa Chong Institution. Mr Tien is a teacher whose enthusiasm for Chemistry can be sensed the moment you step into the room. I have always felt energised and eager to learn deeply and understand my Chemistry concepts while under his tutelage. Mr Tien capitalises on that energy, providing succinct notes, sharing useful laboratory techniques and engaging the class superbly. I feel that if Chemistry was an obstacle previously, it now no longer is!"

"Mr Tien is a very approachable and committed teacher and he has helped many in my class to achieve our goals in the O levels. His active recall methods allow many of us to be able to memorise the content knowledge, and his specially curated notes helped me to understand the content and apply it in a real-world context, a skill especially important for O levels. Mr Tien is very skilled and utilises his years of experience to teach us useful tips for exam preparations. His lessons certainly enabled my classmates and I to make tremendous improvements in chemistry, building a strong foundation that is needed for the JC curriculum. His dedication and passion for teaching are formidable and I am really grateful to have been taught by him."

"Mr Tien taught me Chemistry in Secondary 3&4 and his effective teaching has helped me attained A1 for O levels Chemistry and laid a strong foundation for me. Having a deep understanding of the various topics, I was able to grasp the Chemistry concepts in Junior College easier and managed to score an A grade for A levels. After graduating from Raffles Junior College, I taught A levels Chemistry tuition and my student has been scoring well. Mr Tien is undoubtedly one of the most capable teachers who not only guarantees a good grade but also cares a lot for his students."

"Mr Tien is an excellent teacher who is able to explain complex chemistry concepts in a succinct and precise manner. His classes are fruitful and well-paced, and he has remarkable ways of instilling the concepts into his students. He is a patient teacher who is always willing to go the extra mile by using analogies to help his students master difficult topics. Mr Tien ensures that his concepts are well-taught by giving us challenging questions for exposure and to test our understanding across topics. With a dynamic teaching style coupled with his years of experience in the field, I would highly recommend anyone who is struggling with Chemistry to go to Mr Tien!"

"Chemistry was never a subject I excelled in before I was a student under Mr Tien. Within the first few weeks, his engaging lessons were sure to pique my interest and Chemistry soon became my favourite subject. His comprehensive self-compiled notes and concise delivery of the concepts helped me gain deeper insights into the subject, allowing me to apply my knowledge in the examinations effectively. In addition, Mr Tien is also very approachable and willing to clarify any doubts that students may have. By following his answering techniques closely, I witnessed significant improvement in my Chemistry grades. Not only was I able to consistently score well in the subject, I eventually attained an A1 for my O levels. I am very grateful to be taught by a competent and dedicated teacher like Mr Tien. Progressing from me initially struggling with Chemistry to acing the subject was something I could not have dreamed of, but that was all possible thanks to Mr Tien!"

"Mr Tien was my form teacher of 2 years, under his tutorage my chemistry grade has improved tremendously. He is a very passionate teacher that ensures that his students all understand the concept. He conducts frequent quizzes for his students to ensure that his students work hard to remember the topic. He understands and ensures that his students get a good grasp of the keywords needed for different question types to score full marks. Mr Tien made chemistry an interesting and exciting subject to study. He always stays back after school till late to help answer any doubt that we have. Definitely one of the most impactful and memorable teachers I ever had!"

"Mr Tien was both my Chemistry and form teacher for 2 years. He can be strict at times, but that is how he brings out the best in every student. Mr Tien always does a recap on the concepts taught in the previous lesson before going through new concepts. He provides his students with the best resources such as his own comprehensive notes as well as supplementary questions to enhance our learning. Other than just focusing on our academics, he cares for his students’ well-being as well. He actively champions class outings for his students to bond to get closer so that school can be more fun and enjoyable. All in all, Mr Tien is a very passionate and caring teacher."

"Mr Tien taught me Chemistry for 2 years in Nan Chiau High School. With his rich experience in teaching O Level Chemistry, he was able to show and teach me what Cambridge examiners look out for in our answers. He has a unique style of teaching that made me gain an interest in Chemistry. Furthermore, he trains his students to be rigorous and careful, reducing their chances of making careless mistakes."

"Mr Tien is an extremely passionate and dedicated teacher. I had the pleasure of being under his tutelage back in 2016 when I was sitting for my O' Level Examinations. He improved my understanding of core concepts in Chemistry and further reinforced my learning by introducing elements of active recall (through the implementation of daily verbal quizzes) to the class. He was also an extremely encouraging tutor, making lessons enjoyable despite the stress of the looming national examinations then. Mr Tien has left me with many pleasant memories of my schooling days and I'm honoured to have been his student."

"Mr Tien has to be one of the best teachers I could ever ask for. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and experienced in Chemistry, he is also highly dedicated, passionate, and driven, always going to great lengths to ensure that his students understand and do well in the topic. His notes and detailed explanations, make understanding the tough concepts so much easier. When I was a student under Mr Tien, I was confident that chemistry would be my best subject, and that was very true. I managed to obtain an A1 for O-Level Chemistry, in fact, my class of 40 students had ALL managed to obtain a distinction for Chemistry, showing his incredible qualification as a Chemistry teacher."

"Mr Tien was my chemistry teacher in secondary 3 and 4. Through his notes for all the topics and his teaching, I was able to understand the content easily. Furthermore, he also highlights to the students the important keywords and also techniques that the students should apply when tackling the application-based questions in the exam, which students tend to struggle in. Mr Tien also goes beyond the timetable schedule in school and arranges extra lessons, so that everyone in the class were able to catch up. With his teaching, I managed to achieve an A1 in the 2015 GCE O Level examinations for pure chemistry. Beyond the O level syllabus, Mr Tien also teaches the students some additional content which helped me to gain a better understanding when the same content was being taught again in school for H2 Chemistry. I have benefitted greatly as his student and would recommend students to join his chemistry classes."

"Both Mr Tien and Mr Tai were passionate and committed Chemistry and Physics teachers.  They were advocates for inquiry-based learning, thus would always ask us questions to better prepare us for the school exams.  They would go the extra mile to stay back for me when I had doubts about the respective concepts and applications.  This was evident in the fact that I scored an E8 when I first started out for my Secondary Two Sciences.  Without their guidance, I would not have attained distinctions for my ‘O’ levels.  Inspired by their dedication in teaching, I have decided to take up science major for my university curriculum."

"Mr Tien is a passionate teacher who is able to captivate students through his teachings. Not only is he a phenomenal teacher, but he is also an inspirational educator. As his student, I grew to love the subject that he was teaching with his heart. As his ex-student, I still live by many of the life lessons that he had taught us during my time as his student. I believe that many of the students who were taught by Mr Tien would agree with me that Mr Tien is a teacher who played a significant role in their education journey and he definitely holds a special place in our hearts."

"Mr Tien is a very committed and experienced teacher. He never fails to make complex Chemistry concepts easy for us to understand and always ensure that we fully understand the concepts before moving on. He is patient with his students and will even spend time clearing our doubts after lessons. I genuinely enjoy his lessons which are always very engaging and helped me develop a passion and interest in chemistry. He is an approachable teacher and constantly shares many study tips and examination techniques with us. Most importantly, Mr Tien is also a very passionate and caring teacher who constantly cares for our well-being while encouraging us to do better in our academic pursuits. I definitely recommend attending his classes."

"Mr Tien was my chemistry teacher for 2 years in secondary school. I am really grateful and lucky to have him as a teacher because he always puts in his 100% in teaching us. His teaching style is very focused and driven towards helping students score in the chemistry subject. Additionally, he crafts personal chemistry notes for his classes that were highly sought after in school. These notes helped tremendously in our learning of chemistry and were well-drafted towards the examination trends. It really shows the extra effort Mr Tien is putting in to help his students excel in the subject. On the personal side, Mr Tien is also a very caring and helpful teacher. He makes sure each and everyone in the class is following his pace with no one left behind. He is definitely one of the best teachers in school and I highly recommend him as a tutor! Would not have scored a distinction without his guidance!"

"I am Hui Xian, a former Chemistry student of Mr Tien and have graduated with an A1 in ‘O’ Level Chemistry (2014). I am currently working as a registered nurse in a neurosurgical ward of an acute hospital.

Mr Tien is a methodological, analytical teacher who has established his own unique teaching style that is highly effective in improving students’ understanding and application of the learning materials. Being a seasoned, highly experienced teacher, he is well-versed with the content and its learning requirements. Beyond the textbook, he is also able to connect with students to better fill up any learning gaps, as well as motivate students to constantly strive for excellence. Under his guidance, I have not only managed to perform consistently well in Chemistry, but have also honed my discipline, analytical skills, and attention to detail. He is indeed a great teacher to be taught by!"

"Mr Tien was our Chemistry teacher during upper secondary school years, helping our class to achieve a 100% distinction rate! Since Sec 3, he has been preparing us at the O level standard, using spaced repetition and active recall techniques in daily classes. Mr Tien goes out of his way to prepare a customised set of materials, clarifying key concepts and keywords geared towards answering Chemistry questions. Even after many years, I can still to this day remember the keywords to answering O level questions (evidence of how well-trained we are)! He would also teach us answering techniques to guard against “tricks” at the O level MCQs. Aside, Mr Tien continues mentoring and encouraging us students to pursue our dreams beyond secondary school. I have seen unmotivated peers blossom under his mentorship and training. Personally, I was spurred towards aspiring goals I once thought were impossible, achieving straight distinctions at the O levels and pursuing medical education later to train as a doctor. Mr Tien is the reason I was able to achieve academic excellence in Chemistry and I would recommend nobody else but him as a Chemistry tutor for my family & best friends."

"Mr Tien is very grounded in first principles. He knows what it takes to help a student get a distinction for Chemistry right from the start, and also knows how to keep his lessons enjoyable so that students look forward to his next lesson. I got a distinction for chemistry but looking back, all my lessons are fun and engaging. He manages and fine-tunes his teaching materials regularly to stay updated with the syllabus guides. In short, he'll get you covered."

"Mr Tien was my class form and Chem teacher. His passion for teaching was phenomenal. All thanks to his unique teaching style, I enjoyed Chem classes a lot. Mr Tien deeply cared for every of his student and ensured I excel in my studies. It has been almost 10 years since I graduated but he still keeps in contact and meets my form class to catch up with how we are doing. I truly respect Mr Tien for all that he has done for me and guiding me to become the person I am today."

"It has been 11 years since I graduated from secondary school back in 2010, but Mr Tien's teaching is one that will stay with me. Before Mr Tien was assigned to teach our class in secondary 3, almost everyone in the school already knows him as the legendary 'Chem god'. Indeed, his notes and teaching pedagogy ensures that all his students have a strong foundation, understand the concepts well, and in turn are able to apply those concepts to any practical and theoretical situations. As the quote goes, 'The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book'. Mr Tien's willingness to coach students after class and his belief in the potential of every student has allowed many, including myself, to enjoy and excel in the subject."

"Despite having graduated from secondary school for 10 years, my classmates and I continue to talk and reminisce fondly of Mr Tien as an inspiring and motivating teacher during those times. As our chemistry teacher, Mr Tien ensured no student got left behind. He’s always testing our knowledge to perfect our foundation in chemistry before challenging the application of our learning. His teaching philosophy and pedagogies have allowed many students, of all abilities, to achieve significant improvements in their academic pursuits."

"Mr Tien taught me chemistry for O levels. He is a teacher who displays tough love, yet cares deeply for the well-being of his students. Even years after graduation, I still remember fondly of his teachings and I’m grateful to have been taught by him."

"Mr Tien was able to inject a dynamism into Chemistry that really made the subject a joy to study. With easy-to-remember mnemonics and intuitive explanations, learning chemistry can be a breeze for you too."

"Mr Tien was my Form Teacher, and Chemistry teacher when I was in Secondary 3 and 4. Chemistry was not my strong subject. He put in many hours after school to run lab and remedial lessons with us. It was well known back then in school that Mr Tien’s set of Chemistry Notes were the best guides to getting As for O levels. He made concepts easier to understand and was able to adapt to our needs as some of us were more visual, some more kinaesthetic learners. I managed to get my As and scored well enough to go to a JC but chose to pursue my passion in nursing school.

Today, I am a senior staff nurse at a tertiary hospital. My focus is now on innovation and research. Through my nursing career, many a time I recall my days in Mr Tien’s class and his funny acronyms to help us remember concepts, especially when going through my patient’s blood works, understanding the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications, or learning the pathophysiology of certain diseases and electrolyte imbalances.

Mr Tien made a huge impact on my formal education and remains today a mentor that I see once every few years. I’m grateful for all the life lessons he has imparted, and the journey he had walked with me during my O levels. Thank you, Mr Tien!"

"Back in 1998, Mr Tien was my chemistry teacher and NPCC teacher-officer. I was one of the students who did below average in the whole cohort. Mr Tien never gave up on me and my classmates. Instead, he did his best to understand our problems. He taught us patiently and fine-tuned our thinking processes. Checked on our progress regularly and ensured we had positive outcomes in our learning and results. He used this 4Ps approach to ensure that we do well not just academically but also in our lives too.

Fast forward 23 years later, a lot of my juniors from NPCC and I are still keeping in touch with Mr Tien regularly. He's someone who has impacted us positively. He's a person who is trustworthy, hardworking and did his best for everyone whom he teaches. This respect is evident from our close relationships over the last 20 years (and still counting).

He's not just a teacher to me. He is also my good NPCC superior, my big brother and my buddy.

Thank you, my big brother, Mr Tien."

"Mr Tien Chee Wai is an exceptionally dedicated Science teacher whose expertise and passion lie in Chemistry. His sound grasp of pedagogical approaches and ability to engage students have made him a very popular teacher in school. Students respect him for his determination in helping them ace Chemistry and instilling in them the joy of learning the subject. Many former students of his have achieved their goals of studying a particular discipline or meeting the requirements of their dream school and remain very appreciative of his coaching. These students continue to return to their alma mater to visit their favourite Chemistry teacher or make the effort to keep in touch with him for years on end.

Besides teaching a subject he is deeply passionate about, Mr Tien is concerned about the holistic development and the well-being of all his students. He believes in teaching them values that he holds dear and he makes it his mission to groom students to become grounded individuals with integrity who have a heart for the community and the humility to serve. Previously the OC and teacher-in-charge of NPCC, he commanded a great deal of respect from the student cadets because he walked the talk and led by example all the time.

In the 20 years that I have known him, he has been a most inspiring colleague, always willing to lend a hand to the people around him. He did tasks assigned to him with great diligence and meticulous effort and takes pride in them.

His devotion to his teaching job, his personal philosophy as an educator and the values he demonstrates in various aspects of his life make him a respectable person."