25 September 2021

Dear Parents,

In view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community and in response to the government’s directive announcement on 24 September, DAS International Specialist Tutoring one to one classes will go online effective from Monday 27 September until 10 October for all primary students. Face to face classes will continue for Secondary students. However, secondary students can opt to attend classes online.

I would like to highlight the following:

It is important to us that your child's learning and improvement is not disrupted during this period and that your child continues to learn effectively. Our successful Online Specialist Tutoring which we had conducted during the recent Phase 2 - Heightened Alert in May and last year, received very positive feedback from both the parents and the students, with many parents still choosing to continue with the lessons online since last year. One of the advantages is that parents can observe the class being conducted.

Your child's Specialist Teacher is here to consult with you before any confirmation of Online tutoring or continuation of face-to-face classes (for our secondary students) takes place during this period. Once confirmed, your child's classes will go on as per normal at the stipulated class timing delivered online.  

Fees

Fees for Specialist Tutoring received face-to-face is different from online as mentioned in my previous email dated 25 June. We will provide you with a credit note for the difference between the fees for the face-to-face lessons and fees for the online tutoring lessons conducted. The credit note can then be used to offset future packages or be refunded to you if your child does not continue with specialist tutoring after finishing your current specialist tutoring package.

Your child’s learning remains important to us and once again, we will work together to ensure that our students receive the educational support that they need. I would like to express my appreciation to all parents for your immense support of your children and for not letting this virus stop our children from learning!

Thank you for entrusting your child to DAS International Specialist Tutoring. I am aware this is short notice so I am most appreciative of your support in our decision to continue online so that your child’s learning will not be disrupted.

Stay safe and stay healthy! 

Yours sincerely,

Anaberta Oehlers-Jaen
Head, DAS International