Testimonials

I would like to thank the college for attending and helping out with our concerns and questions and being so encouraging when I first signed up for the course.

A BIG thank you to all who had been absolutely wonderful and engaging, especially Ms Clara Lim (Child Psychology) and Mr Laurence Ho (Counselling).

They both shared very interesting insights and engaged us in a very lively way.

I am glad to have the opportunity to study ‘Diploma in Learning Disorder Management
and Psychology’ in College of Allied Educators in 2015.

When I was undergoing the Learning Disorder Management module, I was inspired that
I, too, could make a difference in the lives of children with special needs.

Therefore, I decided to apply for an Allied Educator position in the non-private
sector. I was overjoyed to be successfully selected and offered the position. The
diploma course has indeed deepened my understanding in the areas of special needs,
language development, counselling and psychology. It has also helped increase my
confidence as a teacher-to-be.

After the counselling course, I have learned to listen differently.

I am currently an Advanced Diploma In Special Education student and am enjoying every class.  I find learning from lecturers who are also current practitioners gives me the skinny on actual and current cases in the industry;  it is great to learn from people in the know.

Although my job (manufacturing) is far from the educational field, I find the whole learning experience self-enriching and it gives me a new perspective on things and situations.

I have been studying a Diploma in Learning Disorders Management with the College of Allied Educators since November 2014.  From the moment I started this course, my life and in particular the direction I was heading, has taken on a new meaning. I have met some fabulous friends and we have supported each other through all of the hard work. The lecturers have been Inspiring and informative. Each module has taught me something new and provided me with the tools to use  this knowledge in a practical environment.

Finally, and most importantly, the course has helped me to focus on a new career and provided a new direction to my life.

I attended a course at College of Allied Educators formerly known as Linguistic Council, that showed me the way forward to help children with learning differences. The lecturers are great, the people are friendly and most of all they really care about helping parents, teachers, coaches and aspiring adults to support not only their kids but all the kids that need their help... I would recommend everyone who wants to support these very special children to sign up ... every child you help, is another child that will have a much better childhood and a much brighter future as an adult.

I first found College of Allied Educators when I was struggling to teach my seven year old daughter reading. I did a Certificate course and it opened the doors to the world of Special Needs. As I became more aware of people with different learning disablities and special needs through the course and the attachments I was sent to, I became passionate about working with children with special needs. As I struggled with helping my daughter (who was later diagnosed to have dyslexia) to cope with school, I wanted to help other children like her. I then made a decision to leave my banking career of 22 years and become a special needs officer with MOE.

Now I work in a Secondary school that includes children with various learning and behavioural disorders. I want to thank College of Allied Educators for being the first stepping stone in my new career which makes my life a more meaningful one.

As the result of my last module is out, I would like to send this mail of compliment and thanks for Andrea Mayrhofer.

Andrea is simply the best teacher I ever had! She is caring, patience and when she taught, she taught with her heart and passion.

What really impressed me most is that when she taught us, she taught not just with the objective of imparting skills and knowledge. Instead she taught with the purpose of making us counsellors.

And above all, she has a concern for the students that is way above what is expected of in teachers.

Presently, I am providing counselling service inside prison and what she has taught has allowed me to help my clients effectively.

She is such an inspiration to me and I wish her all that is good and best.

Thank you.

I would like to thank School of Linguistics especially you, Catherine, Danny and Zhao Wei, etc for the help and encouragement you have rendered me by taking away my anxieties. It definitely takes lots of perseverance to attend class even once a week after a day work with exam, tests, and assessment. But the hardwork I have put in has made me secure a place in KKH in Child Development Unit. Without the Course I would be just doing the same old work for the last 6 years. I will enjoy my holiday with my husband in Beijing from 15th March to 22nd March. God Bless and Happy Good Friday.

Sincere thanks again,