BCL FAQ

FAQ

Q: How long has this learning programme been in the market?

A: BCL has been in the market for almost 2 years. Initially this programme was started as a ‘children seminar’ and subsequently changed into a comprehensive 24-month coursework.

Q: Where does this learning programme originated?

A:The root of this learning technology can be traced back to Japan and currently the ownership is held by Brain-Child Learning (Singapore). Our principal in Singapore has contributed significantly in restructuring, redeveloping and translating this technology into a more ‘localised’ version to suit children of South East Asia. As for the follow-up Weekly Class, the programmes are sourced from Singapore and other parts of East Asia.

Q: What are BCL and its Mental Fitness Centre/s all about?

A: BCL is a mind development programme (targeted at children between 6-15) designed to train a child to unleash their inner potential. It is a stimulating and comprehensive course that emphasise on a 3-Step Approach, DISCOVER, UNLEASH and ENHANCE (POLISH). A 24-month course in BCL’s ENHANCE stage is designed to build a firm foundation for children. It uses mind games and pro-active method to sharpen children’s mental power. Besides that, motivational training is also included as an effective tool to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

Q: How does the membership of Mental Fitness Centre works? What are the benefits being a member?

A:Upon enrolment into BCL’s Mental Fitness Centre, the student will be given a unique membership number. This membership will enable the child to enjoy free Dermatoglyphics test, 2-Day Intensive Workshop and discounted rates for Weekly Class.

Q: What is the content of this programme?

A:BCL’s programme consists of 3 steps. Step 1 (Dermatoglyphics Test) and 2 (workshop) will be conducted simultaneously during the 2-Day Intensive Workshop. Subsequently, the students will proceed to Step 3 where they continue their foundation building at Weekly Class. The workshop is conducted with fundamentals of motivation, metaphorical thinking (visualisation), brain-coordination exercise and IQ games. Meanwhile, the Weekly Class acts as a follow-up lesson to strengthen their mental power and to transform them into a ‘High Performer’.

Q:Are we (parents) allowed to sit in the class?

A:Usually parents are not allowed to join in the class due to distraction not only to their child but also to other children. We encourage children to be independent and therefore, parents’ participation may affect the desired outcome of BCL.

Q:What kind of teaching material or method is used in this Weekly Class?

A:Audio-visual (AV) equipments, books, other printed materials and lots of participation.

Q:How do you justify the effectiveness of this programme? Any specific time frame?

A:Just as other learning programmes, it will take time to see the results and the encouragement from parents is very important. Ultimately all students will have general improvement such as expressing themselves, sharper mind, stress management (during revision), quick recalling skills (during exams) and a more creative mind. As a rule of thumb, parents will see improvement after 2-3 months of participation at BCL’s Mental Fitness Centre.

Q:What if my child did not acquire the skills I desire? Will I get a refund?

A:BCL do not practise refund policy. Being a member of Mental Fitness Centre, parents already enjoy numerous benefits such as Dermatoglyphics report (normally RM388 in market) and 2-Day Intensive Workshop (normally RM500 in market). These 2 items combined are almost RM900 in the market. Moreover, member will also enjoy discounted rate for Weekly Class.

Q:It seems ‘costly’ to join the membership of Mental Fitness Centre.

A:BCL’s programme comes in a package and parents actually save more to join as member. Please refer to the cost breakdown above.

Q:What qualification does the tutor has?

A:Our tutors come from various background such as education, public relations, psychology, seminar management and marketing. All of them are trained according to the training guideline set by our principal in Singapore. All trainers have prior experience in working with children.

Q:Will the 2-Day Intensive Workshop affect my child’s brain development?

A:BCL is a proven mind development programme. Perhaps you may have heard of children mind or brain-activation using energy healing or ‘qi-gong’ but it can be assured that BCL’s coursework is strictly scientific. By the way, BCL has made its presence not only in Malaysia and Singapore but also in Japan, United Kingdom and China.

Q:I believe that the membership is to be renewed annually. Why?

A:Since BCL is running on a membership system, we believe special benefits are given to the members. When the membership is renewed, the member will enjoy another 2-Day Intensive Workshop (it is crucial to stimulate, re-charge and motivate them on yearly basis), discounted rate on Weekly Class (to build and polish their foundation to effective learning), special price on holiday programmes (i.e. 4 days 3 night team-building camp) and other upcoming benefits too.

Q:Can I withdraw from Weekly Class before the completion of 24 months? What about my deposit?

A:Each module in Weekly Class is independent (2-3 months per module). It is not advisable to withdraw before the 24-month programme completes. Parents may be given the choice to skip a module (if that module is not needed), maintain the deposit at BCL and return for the next one. But if parents decided to withdraw, the deposit (RM200) shall be refunded.

Q:Is there any similar programme in the market?

A:There are similar programmes in the market (especially the 2-Day Workshop) but what make us different from others is our complete 3-Step Approach to create a well-balanced child with effective learning skills and turning them into a High Performer. BCL’s entire education package is quite unique.

Q:Can I participate in the Weekly Class without joining Mental Fitness Centre as a member?

A:No. A student is required to attend the 2-Day Intensive Workshop to activate their brain or as a step to ‘Start Their Engine’ before participating in Weekly Class.

Q:What is the purpose of the 2-Day Intensive Workshop? What about the Dermatoglyphics report?

A:As mentioned earlier, the workshop is important because it is the pre-requisite lesson prior to Weekly Class. Its purpose is to activate their hibernating brain, to ‘get them ready’ and to bridge the communication platform of both brain hemispheres. The Dermatoglyphics report is a comprehensive report that allows parents to know the inborn characteristic of their child. Hence parents can groom their child according their strength without ‘trial an error’ anymore.

Q:Is it compulsory to attend the Weekly Class after the 2-Day Intensive Workshop? Can I opt not to attend the follow up courses?

A:Yes, you may opt not to attend Weekly Class after the 2-Day Intensive Workshop. However, students may lose their skills if they do not attend the follow-up sessions at Mental Fitness Centre. Also, the RM200 deposit will not be refunded.

Q:Can my child attend the 2-Day Intensive Workshop more than once? If yes, what is the fee?

A:If your child wish to attend our 2-Day Intensive Workshop again, you will be given a special rate of RM200 only.

Q:How accurate is the Dermatoglyphics report? What are the benefits?

A:Dermatoglyphics technology is proven and has accuracy exceeding 95% to decode ones’s inborn traits or characteristic. In fact, there is a direct co-relation between the development of a child’s brain and their fingerprints in their mother’s womb (from Week 13 onwards). This technology is recognised worldwide and the research is still ongoing after 100 years.

Q:What if I have further questions on the Dermatoglyphics report?

A:Brain-Child Learning has provided a Hotline to answer all enquiries pertaining to the report. If parents need to meet a consultant, they may book an appointment for a personal consultation free of charge.

Q:What if the student has done dermatoglyphics test before?

A:The student is allowed ‘transfer’ the dermatoglyphics test to other siblings or even parents. The price of the package (RM699) will have to be maintained.

Q:If I know that my child is poor in a certain area (i.e. concentration), does BCL has a special course that helps my child in that particular area?

A:The most important thing about this report is to highlight the inborn strength and weakness of a child. Parents are advised to give their 1st priority to their child’s strength first, then to give their 2nd priority to their weakness. BCL’s course is also designed as a ‘all-rounder’ course to educate children not only in concentration, but also in memory, learning attitude, thinking processes, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, Emotional Quotient (EQ), creativity and self expression and confidence.