Many students often struggle with critical thinking, developing well-supported arguments, and responding to real-world issues as they begin their preparations for their GCE A-level General Papers, IB English Paper 2, or university entrance essays.
That’s why we created the iCritic Magazine. Created for advanced learners in junior college, sixth form, and upper secondary school students, the iCritic Magazine blends global relevance with academic rigour, pushing students past their limits of formulaic writing.
Each issue helps students to analyse, reflect, and argue with clarity and sophistication, equipping them with the essential essay skills for exams and other advanced English programmes while encouraging mature and critical engagement with current affairs.
What’s Inside Each Issue
iCritic is a finalist for the Best Educational Supplement in the Singapore Book Awards in 2025.
Challenge advanced learners through featuring iCritic – a resource that builds critical thinking, global awareness, and academic writing skills for A-Level, IB, and beyond – in your school’s Reading Programme.
Essay Strategies. Global Relevance. Pre-University Readiness.
Why Pre-U Educators and Students Choose iCritic
✅ Aligned with A-Level GP for advanced English writing assessments
✅ Developed by experienced educators for high-performing, intellectually curious learners
✅ Focuses on critical literacy, issue-based writing, and structured thought
✅ Builds global perspective, media literacy, and argumentation skills
✅ Ideal for classroom discussion, independent reading, and essay pre
The iCritic Experience
- Cheng Ying Ning, Student
- Andrea Tay, Student
The English papers for the GCE A-Levels and other similar internationally credited examinations are undeniably demanding. Writing essays that meet the high standards is seldom an easy feat for your child.
The good news is that we now have a publication of well-written essays, over a range of different themes, that provide insightful responses to essay questions — iCritic. The notes that accompany each essay in every iCritic issue also provide an in-depth analysis of the key features of good essays. The essays and the notes provide your child with a complete package that will prepare them well for their major examinations, and boost their confidence.
Give your teenager a helping hand.
We are cheering you and your child on!
Shoba Nair,
Editor-In-Chief of iCritic Magazine
Former English Head of Department
Mother of 3 boys